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Parker’s Foods under new ownership after 55 years in business
On Wednesday, owner Al Parker confirmed that LaFayette staple grocery store, Parker’s Foods, is closing after 55 years of operation.
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Lyons to fill BOE vacancy
After interviewing candidates last week, the Chambers County Board of Education voted unanimously Wednesday night to appoint Candace Lyons to serve as the District 2 ...
by Chris Heaney, Wednesday, February 6, 2019 5:58 pm
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Commission supports gas tax increase
The Chambers County Commission has executed a resolution officially stating its support for an increase in Alabama’s gasoline and diesel fuel taxes to be used ...
by Chris Heaney, Tuesday, February 5, 2019 5:47 pm
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Locals enjoyed seeing West Point on big stage
WEST POINT — The big game Sunday night was not only the biggest night of the year for sports, it was also the biggest celebration ...
by Chris Heaney, Tuesday, February 5, 2019 5:46 pm
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A look at area college and career readiness, chronic absenteeism
In relation to the state as a whole, the Chambers County and Lanett City school districts scored below Alabama’s 71.46 in the former category, ...
by Chris Heaney, Monday, February 4, 2019 6:49 pm
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Lanett Schools respond to state report card
Echoing sentiments made by the Chambers County School Board, Lanett City School administrators have taken issue with the Alabama State Department of Education’s 2017-18 report ...
by Chris Heaney, Friday, February 1, 2019 5:09 pm
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LaFayette High spends Friday on high security
LaFayette High School is under heightened security Friday following a threat made toward two employees of the school.
by Chris Heaney, Friday, February 1, 2019 10:43 am
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County OKs funding for school supplies
Following up on its Reach the Teach Program started in 2017, the Chambers County Commission has allocated $15,885 in funding for local teachers in need ...
by Chris Heaney, Thursday, January 31, 2019 6:01 pm
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Chambers County Development Authority keeping 2018’s momentum in new year
Riding the wave of its industrial park announcements and the job numbers hike in 2017 and 2018, the Chambers County Development Authority expects to keep ...
by Chris Heaney, Wednesday, January 30, 2019 7:30 pm
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Chambers County seeking new bids for solid waste disposal
Captain Jason Fuller, code enforcement department head, was at the Chambers County Commission meeting Monday night to address the need for a contract renewal and ...
by Chris Heaney, Tuesday, January 29, 2019 4:21 pm
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How to Watch Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Games – Sunday, January 19
Top-25 teams will be in action in 18 games on Sunday’s college basketball schedule. That includes the Oklahoma…
How to Watch SEC Women’s College Basketball Games – Sunday, January 19
SEC teams will be on Sunday’s college basketball schedule in seven games, including the Oklahoma Sooners playing the…
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Sunday, January 19
Sunday’s college basketball schedule includes four games featuring a ranked team in play. Among those contests is the…
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Sunday, January 19
Four games on the Sunday college basketball schedule feature a ranked team, including the matchup between the Illinois…
January 19 NHL TV Schedule: TV Channel, Start Times & Live Streaming Options
The NHL schedule today is not one to miss. The contests include the Ottawa Senators playing the New…