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Flood advisory for Chambers County until Sunday evening
A flood advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 3:22 p.m. in effect until 6:45 p.m. for Chambers County. The weather service states, "Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas,"...
CCSD prepares for a new school year
Superintendent Dr. Casey Chambley gave an update on the Chambers County School District during the board meeting on Monday night. In addition to upgrades to many facilities, Chambley discussed plans for re-opening school for the 2024-2025 school year. “We are excited to get school going, we are about there,” Chambley said during the meeting. “… […] The post CCSD prepares for a new school year appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Korean War vets from Chambers County honored by AJIN, WooshinUSA
OPELIKA, Ala. — Five Korean War veterans from Chambers County were honored in an appreciation luncheon Wednesday afternoon at the Coca-Cola Event Center in historic downtown Opelika. The post Korean War vets from Chambers County honored by AJIN, WooshinUSA appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Nursing students from Taiwan visit Chambers County health center
Two groups of nursing students from Taiwan, both undergraduate and graduate, took a morning trip from Auburn University to tour the Chambers County Community Health and Wellness Center on Wednesday. Dr. Linda Gibson-Young, professor of nursing and outreach coordinator at Auburn University, gave the tour of the center situated in LaFayette, Alabama. The center, a […] The post Nursing students from Taiwan visit Chambers County health center appeared first on Valley Times-News.
City of Lanett aquires senior vans, recognizes outstanding citizens
LANETT — The City of Lanett acquired two new vans for its senior center program this year, and two more new ones are being sought for the 2024-25 fiscal year. The Lanett City Council approved a grant request at its Monday meeting. Should the grant be approved through the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), the […] The post City of Lanett aquires senior vans, recognizes outstanding citizens appeared first on Valley Times-News.
GIRL POWER: Auburn Outreach hosting class on girls health
Girl Power, a new program hosted by an Auburn University Rural Health Fellow, will be held at the Chambers County Community Health and Wellness Center on July 24. The post GIRL POWER: Auburn Outreach hosting class on girls health appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Central Alabama Community Foundation Expands Reach with Integration of the Community Foundation of East Alabama
Montgomery, AL — The Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) is proud to announce its strategic partnership with the Community Foundation of East Alabama, which will now be known as the East Alabama Community Foundation (EACF). This development aims to enhance philanthropic services and community impact across a broader region of Alabama. As of July 1, […] The post Central Alabama Community Foundation Expands Reach with Integration of the Community Foundation of East Alabama appeared first on Valley Times-News.
CCSD superintendent receive state-issued 2 percent raise
The Chambers County School Board approved a 2 percent salary increase for the superintendent, Dr. Casey Chambley, which comes from a statewide salary increase to all school system employees, during Monday night’s school board meeting. The Alabama Department of Education issued a salary increase for all school employees across the state, including superintendents. But because […] The post CCSD superintendent receive state-issued 2 percent raise appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Update: Look for strong thunderstorms in Chambers and Lee counties Wednesday afternoon
The National Weather Service issued an updated weather alert at 2:25 p.m. on Wednesday for strong thunderstorms until 3 p.m. for Chambers and Lee counties. Residents can be ready for wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 2:24 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Oak Bowery, or...
COLUMN: An ode to Alabama native ‘Brown Bomber’ Joe Louis
(Editor’s Note: Andalusia native Taylor Barbaree submitted this article in dedication to “my beloved teachers and classmates of Andalusia High School (AHS 1988). Whom both gave my dreams the ability to succeed through their love, support and friendship.”) An old well aged, clapboard house still stands just yards away from a red, dead end dirt […] The post COLUMN: An ode to Alabama native ‘Brown Bomber’ Joe Louis appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Back-to-school holiday tax exemption is back for Chambers County
Chambers County will be participating in the 2024 Back-to-School Holiday Tax, a sales tax holiday that begins the third full weekend of July. Starting at 12:01 a.m. on the third Friday in July, covered items will be exempted from sales tax within the county until midnight the following Sunday. According to the Alabama Department of […] The post Back-to-school holiday tax exemption is back for Chambers County appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Former Chambers Academy star looks to take control of Point’s quarterback room
When Point University moved to West Point it became a hot spot for athletes in Chambers County. Several athletes have come from local schools and dominated athletically for the Skyhawks. Payton Allen was a dominant athlete in high school, and now he is looking to finally put his stamp on Point during his fourth year on the college gridiron.
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