The LaFayette Sun

Lady Rebels Make CA Basketball History, Lose in Finals

February 19, 2020

The LaFayette Sun 0

By Ashley Oliver Correspondent The 2019-2020 Chambers Academy Lady Rebels have accomplished what no other team before them has: a trip to the finals and a chance at a state championship in basketball. Under the direction of Head Coach Jeff Hines, the eight lady team defeated all odds. Although a first place finish wasn’t in […]

Local Trucking Company Chosen to Lead Alzheimer’s Marketing Campaign

February 19, 2020

The LaFayette Sun 0

By Jody Stewart JC Colley a local trucking company has partnered up with adcouncil.org to help bring awareness to Alzheimer’s. Jeremy Colley said, “We were recently approached by a marketing agency to help bring awareness to Alzheimer’s by the Ad Council. We thought hey this is a good cause so let’s go for it.” After […]

Rain, Rain and Now More Rain Expected

February 19, 2020

The LaFayette Sun 0

By Jody Stewart If you don’t own an umbrella and a pair of rubber boots it might be time to invest in some. Chambers County has experienced rain, rain and more rain in 2020. This Wednesday morning starts with another weather advisory for a flood warning in Chambers County near the Tallapoosa River. How much […]

SWAT Enters Home, Finds Man Dead

February 19, 2020

The LaFayette Sun 0

Chambers County Sheriff Sid Lockhart reports on Saturday, February 15th, 2020 at approximately 7:00 P.M. Deputies responded to a residence on County Road 266 in reference to a domestic violence altercation. On arrival deputies made contact with a female who appeared to be suffering from injuries from the altercation. Deputies attempted to make contact with […]

Langley Named to Livestock Hall of Fame

February 19, 2020

The LaFayette Sun 0

Chris Langley, Camp Hill, was inducted into the Alabama Livestock Hall of Fame at the 77th annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show Awards Banquet Saturday, February 15. When looking up “family farm” in the dictionary, one might find a photo of Langley Farms in the description as Chris and his wife of 26 […]

Daniel Selected as AISA All-Star

February 19, 2020

The LaFayette Sun 0

By Ashley Oliver Correspondent Chambers Academy senior, Raphe Daniel, has been selected as a 2019-2020 AISA all star for basketball. Daniel had a successful year for the Rebels scoring a total of 253 points on the season as well as pulling down 240 rebounds. Daniel also had 13 assists and 8 blocks. Daniel was instrumental […]

Strickland Wins County Spelling Bee

February 19, 2020

The LaFayette Sun 0

The County Wide Spelling Bee was hosted last week. Students from Eastside Elementary School and JPP Middle School participated in the Spelling Bee. Eastside Elementary was represented by Kylen Landers, Demari Hardnett and Mason Clemons. Kylen Landers won 3rd place. JPP Middle School was represented by Micah Strickland and he came in 1st place and […]

Family Mourns Shooting Death of Father

February 19, 2020

The LaFayette Sun 0

-1

By Jody Stewart Domestic violence ended in tragedy for multiple families this weekend. One family lost a 73-year-old man gunned down over the weekend during a domestic dispute that eventually led to the suicide of the suspected shooter in Notasulga. The family of the 73 year old says he died trying to rescue his daughter […]

JPP Students Score Well in Robotics Competition

February 19, 2020

The LaFayette Sun 0

Students from John P Powell attended the VEX on the Plains February Middle School Tournament at Auburn University. This group, comprised of Jordan Jones, Marceyana Heard, Ayden Gunn, Corvantez Swint, and Travon Williams. The students won a couple of matches and completed the competition with earning twenty-first place out of twenty-nine. Robotics helps address the […]

Community Events and Church Happenings

February 19, 2020

The LaFayette Sun 0

St Paddy’s on the River March 14, 2020 3-11pm et. $ bands and a Bull don’t miss this show! Chasing Payne Jonboy Storey Ella Langely and followed by Blane Rudd. $10 per person Flapjack fundraiser Mt. Calvary Baptist Church 731 Martin Luther King Drive LaFayette 334-864-8879 Saturday Feb. 22 from 8-10 am $10.00 Peyton was […]

Share this video