Opinion
Bernard: We must strengthen our gun laws
For many years, the AMA and other medical groups have attempted to get both the President and Congress to view “this epidemic of violence” as ...
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Bezos Scholarship recipients look to implement positive programs at LaFayette High School
A LaFayette High School student and educator are looking to bring a few changes to LaFayette High School ...
Train enthusiast meets heroes at the railroad
A track maintenance crew from CSX Transportation has been in the Greater Valley Area recently, which has given ...
Springwood head of school talks about changes in education
Springwood’s new Head of School, Lowrie McCown, talked about the revolutionary change that’s taking place in education at ...
Valley Haven hosts annual dinner
Longtime Valley Haven volunteer Richard Bolt received the 2019 Volunteer of the Year Award at the school’s ...
Opinion
Our View: SUCC is helping to build a workforce
On Wednesday, the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce held a Lunch N Learn headlined by Southern Union Community College (SUCC). The presentation given by SUCC ...
by Staff Reports.
News Main
High School football season kicks off Friday night in Greater Valley Area
GREATER VALLEY AREA — Cheers will be heard from far and wide in the Greater Valley Area as the regular-season high school football season begins ...
by Rashad Milligan.
News Main
Valley Bass Team to host first club fundraiser on Saturday
VALLEY — There is a new sport that is growing rapidly in the Greater Valley Area.
by Rashad Milligan.
Opinion
OUR VIEW: Democracy loses without choices
We’ve got to admit, we were a little disappointed when we saw the final list of qualified candidates for the upcoming municipal election in West ...
by Staff Reports.
News
Former players remember the top moments in the historic Valley-Lanett football rivalry
VALLEY — Anyone who has lived in Chambers County knows the importance of the Valley-Lanett football rivalry game, which determines bragging right for the entire ...
by Rashad Milligan.
News
West Point ballot is set for mayor and council
The ballot is set for Nov. 5 in West Point.
by Dustin Duncan.
News
Edwards to serve another term on senior services board
On Wednesday afternoon, the Alabama Department of Senior Services (ADSS) had its first board meeting following the 2019 legislative session. Gov. Kay Ivey appointed a ...
by Wayne Clark.
News
U.S. Congressman Mike Rogers visits Lanett
U.S. Congressman Mike Rogers stopped by Lanett City Hall Thursday to meet with constituents and give an update about what’s going on in Washington and ...
by Dustin Duncan.
News
Trump moves to end limits on detention of migrant children
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is moving to end an agreement limiting how long migrant children can be kept in detention, the president’s latest ...
by Staff Reports.
News Main
Former LaFayette center Barnes signs with Bulgarian basketball club
LaFAYETTE — Trevond Barnes is headed to Europe.
by Rashad Milligan.
News
Chamber of Commerce hires Lanett native as administrative assistant
The Greater Valley Area Chamber of Commerce is building its staff behind new Executive Director Carrie Royster.
by Staff Reports.
News
Circuit Clerk says her office has been doing more with less
Despite two rounds of personnel cutbacks sine 2007, the Chambers County Circuit Clerk’s office continues to take in close to $3 million in payments each ...
by Wayne Clark.
News
Chambers County Schools to host open houses
Beginning in September, the Chambers County School District will provide opportunities for local citizens to see how their teachers interact in the classroom with students.
by Staff Reports.
News
Federal agencies help small businesses
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Small Business Administration are teaming up to help rural, small business owners get started to expand their ...
by Dustin Duncan.
News
Tramell to run unopposed for West Point mayor
It appears West Point Mayor Steve Tramell will run unopposed in November.
by Staff Reports.
Editorials
Some tips to begin football season
High school football season starts tonight as Opelika High School hosts Troup County’s Callaway High School, the first of hundreds of dozens of local games ...
by Staff Reports.
Opinion
Why did God take my mama?
I had concluded the funeral service, and he just sat there staring into space. His wife and children gathered around him desperately trying to lend their ...
by Staff Reports.
Opinion
How to change the color of your spirit
If you are reading this and feeling a bit blah, or blue, or the heat has you wishing for a snowstorm, take heart; I have ...
by Staff Reports.
News Main
Springwood settles into offensive adjustments ahead of first week
LANETT — The word has been mostly positive coming out of the Springwood School football offseason this year.
by Rashad Milligan.
Opinion
Merrill: Doing more with less
Just this past week, Forbes reported that President Donald Trump reduced his payroll and saved American taxpayers more than $20 million.
by Staff Reports.
Opinion
Standing up for communism today
Some of you reading this today remember the Tiananmen Square Massacre of 30 years ago, when tanks and troops from China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) ...
by Staff Reports.
Opinion
Our View: Lanett is riding a hot streak
This week marks the start of football season, and local fans hope to see their favorite school play well. If the Rams or Panthers, or ...
by Staff Reports.
News
Kickball tournament raises funds for First Choice Women’s Center
On Saturday, the First Choice Women’s Center hosted its third annual “Not Just for Kicks” kickball tournament.
by Staff Reports.
News
‘Electric Jesus’ to film in Valley on Sept. 3
The magic of filmmaking will make its way to Valley on Tuesday, Sept. 3, according to a writer/director of a major motion picture.
by Dustin Duncan.
News
Troup County approves millage rate for second time
Troup County has again approved the county’s millage rate, after going through the process for a second time.
by Staff Reports.
News
Lanett to get new trash hauler
The Lanett City Council approved a three-item agenda Monday evening.
by Wayne Clark.
News
Lanett City Council activates fountain downtown
For some time now, Lanett Mayor Kyle McCoy has been looking for something special the city would be known for.