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Community holds vigil for Houston
On Thursday night, the Lanett community mourned the loss of Jaquarious “Quae” Houston, a member of the Lanett High School class of 2020 that died ...
Cody Estremera, Author at Valley Times-News
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Gone too soon
Standout football and basketball player and 2020 Lanett graduate Jaquarius “Quae” Houston, 18, died suddenly this past weekend. The details of his death have not ...
by Cody Estremera, Wednesday, August 5, 2020 6:10 pm
Sports
Two local teams ranked in ASWA preseason poll
The Alabama Sports Writers Association released its preseason rankings, and two teams from Chambers County made their respective lists. Both teams that are ranked made ...
by Cody Estremera, Monday, August 3, 2020 9:51 am
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Point University readies for incoming students
Point University student-athletes start arriving on campus on Aug. 8, signaling the start of the 2020-21 school year. Like colleges around the country, Point has ...
by Cody Estremera, Saturday, August 1, 2020 7:35 am
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Springwood announces reopening plan
Since the school closed in March due to COVID-19, the Springwood School’s board and Headmaster Lowrie McCown have been trying to figure out the best ...
by Cody Estremera, Friday, July 31, 2020 8:25 am
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Students, staff members recognized by LaFayette council
Four local students and two long-time staffers received the credit they were due during Monday’s LaFayette City Council meeting. The meeting started with Mayor Barry ...
by Cody Estremera, Thursday, July 30, 2020 7:55 am
Sports
Chambers Academy holds 7-on-7 scrimmage
On Monday, the Chambers Academy football team held its first 7-on-7 scrimmage of the summer, as they hosted the reigning AISA 2A Champion Autauga Academy. ...
by Cody Estremera, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 8:02 am
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Smith ready for first year as principal
For the last two years, Chad Smith has had his eyes set on becoming a principal. In June, he got his wish. At the June ...
by Cody Estremera, Saturday, July 25, 2020 8:52 am
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AHSAA, AISA release plans for fall sports
After announcing that fall sports would start on time on Wednesday, the Alabama High School Athletic Association went into depth about its plan for the ...
by Cody Estremera, Friday, July 24, 2020 9:40 am
Sports
Lanett speaks at media days
On Wednesday, the Lanett Panthers were the sixth and final team from Chambers County to speak at the iHeart Media Fox Sports High School Football ...