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Herstons continue merry go round tradition
VALLEY — Monday was opening day for the Christmas Merry Go Round and for the ninth year in ...
Hyundai TRANSYS to invest more than $240 million in West Point
Governor Brian Kemp announced Tuesday that Hyundai TRANSYS, a world-renowned producer of automotive parts, will invest more than ...
Merry go round opened Monday
VALLEY — Sunday afternoon’s rain washed out the planned opening of the Christmas Merry Go Round on the ...
Christmas Parade announces grand marshals
VALLEY — Healthcare workers have been widely hailed as the heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic. During surges of ...
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Police search for LaGrange suspects who shot into house, striking 9-year-old
Warrants have been issued for two LaGrange men, who are accused of shooting and injuring a 9-year-old in West Point over the holiday weekend. The West ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 3:18 pm
Sports
Lanett boys begin McCants era on Tuesday at Troup
When the Lanett boys basketball team takes the floor on Tuesday, it will look almost completely different from the team that reached the state championship ...
by Cody Estremera, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 7:55 am
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Lanett tree lighting ceremony will be a little different this year
One of Lanett’s annual Christmas traditions will have a bit of a different feel this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Kyle McCoy announced ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, November 30, 2020 12:37 pm
Sports
First year is in the books
I can still remember Nov. 20, 2019, like it was yesterday. I came to the Valley Times-News office for the second time in my life ...
by Cody Estremera, Monday, November 30, 2020 10:45 am
Sports
Football players, cheerleaders from Springwood Chambers selected as all-stars
Ten athletes from Chambers County will represent their school on Dec. 4 in the AISA All-Star game. Seven Chambers Academy seniors were selected, while three ...
by Cody Estremera, Monday, November 30, 2020 10:30 am
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Chambers County Library holds toy, food drive
The Chambers County Library is having a toy and food drive for the Christian Service Center. Anyone who would like to participate is being asked ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, November 30, 2020 10:25 am
Sports
Family bonding: Three local coaches have sons on football, basketball rosters
At any level, getting a chance to coach a son or a daughter is a special experience for a parent. For the last several years, ...
by Cody Estremera, Monday, November 30, 2020 10:21 am
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McCain Light show starts Dec. 1
VALLEY — At 6 p.m. EST on Tuesday, the big Christmas tree will be lighted in front of Valley City Hall, the Langdale Nativity will ...
by Wayne Clark, Monday, November 30, 2020 10:16 am
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Milltown Nutrition sees success
Almost on a daily basis, Megan Boyle and Brandon Carter found themselves driving to Opelika or Auburn to visit a nutritional club. When they would ...
by Cody Estremera, Sunday, November 29, 2020 4:11 pm
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West Point discusses decriminalization of Marijuana
The West Point City Council convened in a video conference for a work session on Tuesday. During that work session, the council discussed the possibility ...
by Ed Pugh, Sunday, November 29, 2020 3:11 pm
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VPD Releases identity of body found on King Rd
The Valley Police Department is investigating after a 35-year-old male was found dead in a ditch on Sunday. According to a VPD press release, on ...
by Staff Reports, Sunday, November 29, 2020 2:06 pm
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Holiday Return
VALLEY — Weather permitting, the 64th running of the Christmas Merry Go Round will be starting at 1 p.m. Sunday afternoon, Nov. 29. “Thunderstorms are ...
by Wayne Clark, Friday, November 27, 2020 6:45 am
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Providing the gift of a Thanksgiving meal
Free Thanksgiving dinners were available in West Point, Lanett and Valley on Thursday. In West Point, a community-wide effort on the part of Mayor Steve ...
by Wayne Clark, Friday, November 27, 2020 6:26 am
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Up All Night Dinner serves more than 200 turkeys, meals
More than 200 turkeys and Thanksgiving meals were given out Tuesday morning. Despite hardships, changes and COVID the Up All Night dinner was made possible ...
by Jenna Oden, Wednesday, November 25, 2020 10:45 am
Sports
LaFayette boys basketball falls to 0-2 early in the season
After losing to Valley by more than 30 points, LaFayette head coach Obadiah Threadgill talked about the importance of slowing down the pace of the ...
by Cody Estremera, Wednesday, November 25, 2020 10:33 am
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Valley council approves new housing development
VALLEY — The Valley City Council on Monday approved an ordinance that could pave the way for the development of a major housing subdivision on ...
by Cody Estremera, Wednesday, November 25, 2020 10:30 am
Sports
Valley boys fall to Smiths Station in LaFayette Tip-Off finale
Early in its game on Tuesday, the Valley boys basketball team was in a fight against 7A Smiths Station in the winners game of the ...
by Cody Estremera, Wednesday, November 25, 2020 10:26 am
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Valley council sets lighting dates
VALLEY — In addition to approving an ordinance on the development and lot purchase contracts with Holland Homes LLC, the Valley City Council also authorized ...
by Wayne Clark, Wednesday, November 25, 2020 10:21 am
Opinion
Enjoy the holidays like never before
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. Christmas is less than a month away. I propose that we enjoy this holiday season like none we’ve ever had. No one ...
by W Gregory Ward, Wednesday, November 25, 2020 8:33 am
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Kiwanis Club dresses Nativity figures
VALLEY — The Langdale Nativity has been a Valley Christmas tradition since the late 1940s. It was first displayed during the Christmas season in front ...
by Wayne Clark, Tuesday, November 24, 2020 8:09 am
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Local churches serve meals to Sylvia Word residents
VALLEY — Thanksgiving came a few days early this year for the 50 residents of Sylvia Word Manor. During the noon hour on Monday, representatives ...
by Wayne Clark, Tuesday, November 24, 2020 7:25 am
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WPDA to participate in Georgia Tech Economic Development Research Program
On Monday, the West Point Development Authority heard from Stifel representative Andrew Tritt in regards to the city’s water and sewer bond refinancing. Since April ...
by Cody Estremera, Tuesday, November 24, 2020 7:05 am
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Local firefighters discuss holiday safety tips
As the holiday season approaches, local fire departments are reminding locals to keep fire safety in mind. According to a recent report from the U.S. Fire ...
by Wayne Clark, Saturday, November 21, 2020 10:00 am
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Man shot, killed after altercation on Glass Bridge Road
A Valley man was been shot and killed Friday evening following an altercation on Glass Bridge Road. Randal Breland, 48, of Valley, was injured with a ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, November 21, 2020 9:55 am
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Sealy named ALACTE administrator of the year
LaFAYETTE — The Alabama Career and Technical Education (ALACTE) has named Inspire Academy Director Ken Sealy its administrator of the year. ALACTE serves all counselors, ...