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West Point residents help provide holiday gifts for children
The Salvation Army Angel Tree Program, in conjunction with the city of West Point, will provide several families with presents they may not have had.
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Valley Haven School hosts Christmas lunch for supporters
Valley Haven School hosted its annual Christmas lunch in the school’s cafeteria on Friday.
Valley girls hold on against LaFayette
With seconds left in the game, the Valley girls team had a chance to seal the game against ...
Road Warriors: LaFayette boys use fourth quarter run to blowout rival Valley 76-50
Starting the second half, the game looked all but over. LaFayette led Valley by almost 20 and looked ...
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Holiday events in Valley canceled due to low participation
Annual Chambers County holiday events have been canceled for this weekend due to low participation, according to Valley Parks and Recreation Director Laurie Blount.
by Dustin Duncan.
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Chambley drops out of superintendent race with plans to re-enter as Independent
The Chambers County Superintendent race is looking a bit different as of Friday afternoon as two of the candidates will not appear on the primary ...
by Dustin Duncan.
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OUR VIEW: Stepping forward to the future
The dedication of a 50-kilowatt solar project Wednesday afternoon is a big step in the right direction for the City of Lanett.
by Staff Reports.
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Beware of holiday scams
The holiday season is here, and that presents plenty of opportunities for scammers to spoil celebrations for those in the Greater Valley Area. A few ...
by Staff Reports.
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Girl Scouts coming after the holidays
VALLEY —What’s something we can count on seeing in the Valley once Christmas has passed? The answer is: Girl Scout cookie sales. This year’s local ...
by Wayne Clark.
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Greenpower USA hosts racing event at Long Cane Middle School
Earlier this year, a Greenpower USA race was held in Georgia for the first time, and the event that was contested at LaGrange College was ...
by Donna Williams.
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Annual Valley Wide parade celebration continues despite cold and rainy conditions
Rain did not hold back the Valleywide Christmas Parade Thursday night.
by Donna Williams.
Editorials
OUR VIEW: Stepping Up positive for Chambers County
Over the last few months, we’ve written a lot about Chambers County’s Stepping Up Initiative to Reduce the Number of People with Mental Illnesses in ...
by Staff Reports.
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Bradshaw-Chambers County Library hosts author’s day
Tuesday was Author’s Day at Bradshaw-Chambers County Library. It was a chance of library visitors to meet published authors with local connections, talk to them ...
by Wayne Clark.
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Lanett, AMEA dedicates solar research project
With the flip of a handle Wednesday afternoon, the AMEA/City of Lanett Solar Research Project became tied in with the city’s power distribution system. What ...
by Daniel Evans.
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Journey begins for Story this week
Lanett’s Kristian Story took his official visit to Alabama on Saturday, and he’s expected to sign with the Crimson Tide in less than a week. ...
by Cody Estremera.
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A living legend: Rev. Carter honored by Lanett after 11 years of coaching
Lanett— After working in Chambers County for almost 30 years as a teacher and coach, Lanett High School immortalized the Rev. Richard Carter on Wednesday, ...
by Cody Estremera.
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TCSS host town hall on senior taxes
The Troup County School System held a town hall meeting on Monday night at Gardner Newman Middle School, giving the community a chance to ask ...
by Daniel Evans.
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EAMC urges residents to take precautions against ‘widespread’ flu
The flu is still going strong in East Alabama, according to the East Alabama Medical Center, prompting the medical provider to restrict visitors to its ...
by Dustin Duncan.
Editorials
OUR VIEW: Santa Claus is coming to town
The annual Valleywide Christmas Parade is Thursday beginning at 6 p.m., following its familiar route. Starting in the Bluffton Funeral Home parking lot and winding ...
by Staff Reports.
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West Point City Council approved 2020 operating budget
The West Point City Council unanimously approved its 2020 budget during a brief business meeting Monday night.
by Donna Williams.
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New Horizon Theatre to present ‘Closed for the Holiday’ this weekend
In New Horizon Theater’s latest comedy, ‘Closed for the Holidays,” a drama class is going home to Tampa when they get stranded by snow and ...
by Donna Williams.
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Second quarter leads Valley girls to win
VALLEY— After starting off slow against Harris County 24 hours earlier, the Valley varsity girls team came out fast in Tuesday’s 54-36 win against Bullock ...
by Cody Estremera.
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West Point Fine Arts to display student art in downtown
The front glass of the old Craftmaster building in downtown West Point will be filled with art designed by local elementary school artists until the ...
by Dustin Duncan.
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Big games for Hutchinson, Trammell lead Valley past Bullock County 72-54
VALLEY–After struggling against the full-court press on Monday, the Valley boys (2-1) scored early and often against Bullock County, defeating the Hornets on Tuesday 72-54. ...
by Cody Estremera.
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Alabama-Georgia Auxiliary lights the Tree of Lights for annual fundraiser
The Alabama-Georgia Hospital Auxiliary’s Tree of Lights was lifted for the first time in 2019 on Tuesday morning.
by Wayne Clark.
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Two LaGrange residents charged with four counts of deprivation to a minor and animal cruelty
On Friday, Troup County Sheriff’s Office arrested two parents on four counts of deprivation to a minor and animal cruelty.
by Staff Reports.
Editorials
OUR VIEW: Lanett deserves its own parade
The Lanett Panthers varsity football team had a fantastic season that is worth individual recognition.
by Staff Reports.
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Masonic Lodge members gift fruit baskets to widows of former members
On Saturday morning, members of Masonic lodges No. 516 in Valley and No. 656 in Lanett joined together in their annual widow’s basket program.
by Dustin Duncan.
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Kristian Story named Gatorade Alabama Football Player of the Year
One day after claiming his second state championship, Lanett quarterback Kristian Story was named the Gatorade Alabama Football Player of the Year. He was the ...
by Staff Reports.
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Valley girls downed at home by Harris County
Free throws were the issue for the Valley girls’ team in its 51-34 loss to Harris County High School on Monday. “When you miss free ...
by Cody Estremera.
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Junior ambassadors learn CPR training
A total of 19 junior ambassadors with the Greater Valley Area Chamber of Commerce underwent training in basic life support Saturday morning at the ...
by Wayne Clark.
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