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Gov. Ivey to visit Bradshaw-Chambers County Library
VALLEY — As part of her ongoing Bicentennial Tour, Gov. Kay Ivey will make a visit to Bradshaw-Chambers County Library on Monday, Sept. 30.
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Bradshaw-Chambers County Library set to tackle hunger
VALLEY — The staff of Bradshaw-Chambers County Library is encouraging Auburn and Alabama fans in the area to ...
Valley stops Greenville’s comeback attempt
VALLEY — The Valley Rams (2-2, 2-0) held off Greenville’s (2-2, 1-1) second-half comeback to win 20-14 on ...
Rebels pull away from Cornerstone Christian
LaFAYETTE — The defending AISA Class A state champions were in control of Friday night’s contest against the ...
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Sheriff’s office launches internal investigation
VALLEY — The Chambers County Sheriff’s Department has launched an internal investigation to determine why nearby residents weren’t notified of a sex offender living in ...
by Dustin Duncan.
Sports
Springwood falls to Edgewood Academy
ELMORE — The Springwood Wildcats (2-2, 0-1) fell to Edgewood 42-8 on Friday night.
by Staff Reports.
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Lanett stays unbeaten in blowout win
The Lanett Panthers improved to 4-0 on the season with a convincing 54-6 win over the Autaugaville Friday night.
by Ed Pugh.
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LaFayette rolls past Thorsby, remain undefeated in region play
LaFAYETTE — For the second week in a row, the LaFayette Bulldogs took advantage of big plays to build up a big lead heading into ...
by Wayne Clark.
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Beulah blows out Prattville Christian
PRATTVILLE — Beulah (3-1, 1-1) left Prattville Christian Academy with a convincing 60-6 win on Friday night.
by Rashad Milligan.
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Publix: Only officers should openly carry guns in its stores
If you're carrying a gun, the Publix supermarket chain doesn't want to see it.
by Staff Reports.
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Georgia port reopens 4 days after overturned ship closed it
A Georgia seaport that shut down when a cargo ship overturned while returning to sea was allowed to reopen Thursday after the Coast Guard agreed ...
by Staff Reports.
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Troup County firefighters presented with Teamwork Award at awards banquet
Troup County Fire Department Fire Lieutenant Scott Hester and Firefighter William Culpepper were awarded the 2019 Teamwork Award, in conjunction with LaGrange Fire Department Firefighters, ...
by Staff Reports.
Editorials
OUR VIEW: We need another greatest generation
There have been some gloomy front-page stories in The Valley Times-News this week of Patriot Day.
by Staff Reports.
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Point football looks to turn page with home opener
VALLEY — The Point University football team (0-2) is ready for Saturday’s home opener against NAIA No. 19 Southeastern University.
by Rashad Milligan.
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Lanett City Schools adopts new budget
On Wednesday afternoon the Lanett City Board of Education held a second public hearing and approved a budget for the 2019-20 school year.
by Wayne Clark.
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Week 4: Let the games continue
There’s another full slate of local high school football this week in the Greater Valley Area.
by Rashad Milligan.
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Identity released of man found dead near substation in Valley
VALLEY — The identity of the man found dead near an Alabama Power warehouse Wednesday has been revealed, according to the Valley Police Department.
by Staff Reports.
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Chambers County Board of Education passes budget
The Chambers County Board of Education approved its operating budget for Fiscal Year 2020 Wednesday night with the expectation to bring in more than ...
by Dustin Duncan.
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Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia makes 3 millionth vehicle in West Point
Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) reached another milestone Wednesday evening when the plant’s three millionth vehicle — a white 2020 Telluride SX Prestige — ...
by Staff Reports.
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Riverview community has several events to look forward to the next few weeks
Do you hear what I hear? Oops. The feelings and hearings of events are really throwing a spotlight on activities for this season.
by Staff Reports.
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Valley Kiwanis Club hosts EAMC-Lanier rehabilitation unit
With National Rehabilitation Awareness Week taking place this month, the Kiwanis Club of Valley had an appropriate program Wednesday.
by Wayne Clark.
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Lanett First United Methodist Church hosts supper for first responders
Lanett First United Methodist Church provided a covered dish supper Wednesday night to local first responders in appreciation of their ongoing service, protection, and support ...
by Staff Reports.
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David Anthony Pike pleads guilty in federal court; still faces murder charges in Chambers County from 1985
A man wanted in Chambers County for a 1985 murder pleaded guilty to federal charges Thursday in the U.S. District Court of the District of ...
by Dustin Duncan.
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West Point Elementary School replaces media center carpet
The media center at West Point Elementary School is sporting a whole new look for the 2019-2020 school year. Interface, one of the school’s Partners ...
by Staff Reports.
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Bass Nation fishing tournament brings tourism to West Point Lake
Troup County accommodated hundreds of anglers at Pyne Road Park throughout the weekend as a result of the Georgia Bass Nation High School Fishing Tournament, ...
by Staff Reports.
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UPDATE: Lanett man arrested for failing to pull over for police and running into woods
A Lanett man was arrested Wednesday by the Lanett Police Department for failing to pull over for police on Tuesday, according to the Chambers County ...
by Dustin Duncan.
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Lanett man arrested for failing to pull over for police
A Lanett man was arrested Wednesday by the Lanett Police Department for failing to pull over for police on Tuesday, according to the Chambers County ...
by Dustin Duncan.
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Georgia universities, exempt from Kemp cuts, seek more money
ATLANTA — Georgia’s public universities could see overall state funding increase next year, despite guidance from Gov. Brian Kemp to trim budgets this year and ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Beulah volleyball remains undefeated
LaGRANGE — The Beulah varsity volleyball team (4-0) defeated LaGrange 3 -1 on Wednesday night with the scores of 22-25,26-24,26-24,25-18.
by Staff Reports.
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7A Central defeats 1A Lanett volleyball in four sets
LANETT — The Lanett varsity volleyball team (0-3) lost to Central High School 9-25, 27-25, 7-25, 4-25 on Wednesday evening.
by Rashad Milligan.
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Point men’s soccer draws with Dalton
WEST POINT — The Point University men’s soccer team (1-2-1) finished Wednesday evening’s game against Dalton State with a 2-2 draw.