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Unemployment drops again

May 24, 2017

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By Alton Mitchell The job market in Chambers County appears to be moving in the right direction. As major projects such as the new LaFayette, Alabama solar plant sit on the horizon jobs are growing in the county. That growth has become evident as the local job market dropped to one of the lowest rates […]

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BOC appoints two to Water, Fire Board

May 16, 2017

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By Alton Mitchell The Chambers County Commission voted unanimously on Monday evening to renew the appointment of two members of the East Alabama Water, Sewer, and Fire Protection District for another four year term. Commissioners voted unanimously to re-appoint Mr. Robert (Bob) Johnson to the East Alabama Water, Sewer, and Fire Protection District Board. Commissioners […]

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Pullen named to Rec Board

April 12, 2017

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By Alton Mitchell LaFayette continues to take efforts to revamp youth athletics in the city. At Monday evening’s city council meeting councilors made one new appointment to the city’s recreation board and also an important announcement about the development of a soccer program in the city. LaFayette city councilman Toney Thomas made the announcement on […]

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“What’s Next, Alabama?” forum set for March 21

March 15, 2017

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By Ken McMillan, Ph.D. CPA Chambers County Extension Coordinator Alabama Cooperative Extension System Okay, two down and one to go. There is still time for your voice to be heard March 21st. For background, a lively group of your neighbors, elected and appointed officials, and community leaders met March 14th at Southern Union State Community […]

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SU Foundation Board adds three

March 9, 2017

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The Southern Union State Community College Foundation is pleased to welcome its three newest members of the board of directors. State Representative Bob Fincher, Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller and John Harmon of Steve Morris Law Firm were elected by the board of directors to three-year terms. The SU Foundation Board is currently comprised of 9 […]

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Elected

March 2, 2017

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Chambers County’s Jack Robertson was elected to the Alabama Farmers Federation State Hay and Forage Committee at the 2017 Commodity Organizational Meeting in Montgomery Feb. 9. From left are Robertson and Federation Hay and Forage Division Director Nate Jaeger. Chambers County’s Phil Slay was elected first vice chairman of the Alabama Farmers Federation State Beef […]

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LaFayette Council creates Downtown Square committee

March 2, 2017

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By Alton Mitchell On Monday Evening the LaFayette City Council met at City Hall. Before adjourning from its bi-weekly meeting council members would create a new committee that is focused on bringing new life and appearance to downtown LaFayette. In a time when LaFayette is going through a massive revitalization project to include a massive […]

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“What’s next, Alabama?” Forums to improve Chambers County

March 2, 2017

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By Ken McMillan Chambers County Extension Coordinator “What’s Next, Alabama?” Forums to Improve Chambers County Have you ever noticed something that could improve our quality of life in Chambers County? Well, here’s your opportunity! Chambers Extension, Southern Union State Community College – Valley Campus (SUSCC), and the David Mathews Center for Civic Life (DMC) are […]

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Westside license approved

January 25, 2017

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By Alton Mitchell A recommendation from LaFayette’s police chief may have sealed the final decision of city council members in deciding to give a popular LaFayette business a license which will allow the business to sell beer, wine, and tobacco products. Lieutenant George Rampey appeared before LaFayette’s city council on Monday night to address the […]

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CCDA reports $171 million in capital improvements for 2016

January 25, 2017

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At the beginning of each year, the Chambers County Development Authority addresses each of their supporting governmental partners to provide an update and comprehensive review of the activities and growth that has taken place in Chambers County the previous calendar year. CCDA staff members Valerie Gray, Kimberly Carter and Chris Busby provide these reports to […]

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