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County commission approves FY25 budget
The Chambers County Commission approved the fiscal year 2025 budget and several budget revisions during its meeting on Monday. The total revenue for the budget was $42,442,039 and the total expenditures were $41,333,698. The budget also included a 3% COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) for the employee salaries this year. The COLA goes into effect […] The post County commission approves FY25 budget appeared first on Valley Times-News.
CCSD introduces new incentives to address teacher shortage
School is back in session, as is the Chambers County School Board. One of the first actions by the board this year was to approve a sign-on bonus for high-need teaching positions. “This is a hard-to-staff bonus because of the time of year and some of the positions,” said Superintendent Dr. Casey Chambley. There has […] The post CCSD introduces new incentives to address teacher shortage appeared first on Valley Times-News.
CCSD Lead Nurse recognized as chairperson for Alabama Association of School Nurses
As she nears the one-year mark of becoming Chambers County School District’s new lead nurse, Carla Anthony was recognized for taking on the District 4 Chairperson on the board of directors for the Alabama Association of School Nurses (AASN). AASN is a statewide organization that seeks to “improve the health and educational outcomes of students […] The post CCSD Lead Nurse recognized as chairperson for Alabama Association of School Nurses appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Citizen holds hearing on decreasing food waster
Photo: Emmet – Pexels A private landowner in the Fairview area requested a public hearing at the Chambers County Commission meeting about an industrial processing machine on his land. County Attorney Skip McCoy said the commission has no zoning in the area. The initiation of the public hearing was just due to the landowner Larry […] The post Citizen holds hearing on decreasing food waster appeared first on Valley Times-News.
West Point gives update on traffic signals on Second Ave and W 8th St
During the work session on Tuesday, West Point City Manager Ed Moon gave an update on the traffic signal at the intersection of Second Avenue and West 8th Street in downtown West Point. The city has had several conversations regarding the intersection’s doubled traffic signals used for the railroad crossing in recent months. Moon said […] The post West Point gives update on traffic signals on Second Ave and W 8th St appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Bingocize: Seniors take part in new class aimed at fall prevention
LANETT — Since the first of July, participants in the Lanett Senior Center have been enjoying twice-a-week sessions of Bingocize. As the name suggests, it’s a combination of bingo and exercise. Jennifer Carlisle comes to Chambers County two days during the week to lead the sessions, first in Lanett and later on in LaFayette. She […] The post Bingocize: Seniors take part in new class aimed at fall prevention appeared first on Valley Times-News.
A lack of quorum two nights in a row stalls LaFayette council
For the second night in a row, LaFayette City Council was unable to hold a council meeting due to a lack of quorum. Without a quorum, the council can not vote to go into session. Only two of the five council members were present at Wednesday’s meeting; Tammy Williams and David Ennis. There must be […] The post A lack of quorum two nights in a row stalls LaFayette council appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Richardson talks economic development in West Point at Rotary Club
WEST POINT — Members of the West Point Rotary Club on Thursday received an update on the economic progress that’s been taking place lately in West Point. The post Richardson talks economic development in West Point at Rotary Club appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Football Game Preview: Randolph County Hits the Road
The Randolph County Tigers will head out on the road to take on the Central of Coosa County Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Central of Coosa County took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Randolph County, who comes in off a win.
Moratorium on package stores extended as city mulls new ordinance
The City of LaGrange extended its moratorium on new package stores within the city as it works to finalize a potential new ordinance to regulate where such stores can be. The city’s current moratorium was set to expire on Sep. 12. During the council meeting on Tuesday, the city extended the moratorium 90 days as […] The post Moratorium on package stores extended as city mulls new ordinance appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
LaGrange approves Hillside sidewalk cafés and anti-camping ordinance
The LaGrange City Council has voted to approve separate ordinances that will allow the sale and consumption of alcohol in Hillside and another ordinance to forbid camping in public parks and right-of-ways. The first ordinance comes at the request of DASH, a neighborhood revitalization non-profit, which asked the city to allow sidewalk cafes similar to […] The post LaGrange approves Hillside sidewalk cafés and anti-camping ordinance appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
LaGrange considering UDO changes for townhomes, vinyl siding
The city is considering a request from a developer to allow front-loaded garages on townhomes and allow vinyl siding on new construction in an effort to produce attainable workforce housing and help with the city’s ongoing housing crisis. The current Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) requires that garages on townhomes in the city under 50 feet […] The post LaGrange considering UDO changes for townhomes, vinyl siding appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
City of LaGrange Inducts 2024-2025 LaGrange Youth Council
The City of LaGrange inducted the new 2024-2025 LaGrange Youth Council members into office at the LaGrange City Council meeting on Tuesday (8/27) evening. The youth council held its first meeting Tuesday and heard more about local government from LaGrange Mayor Jim Arrington and City Manager Patrick Bowie. During the regular LaGrange City Council meeting, new members took the oath of office and the entire group.
Football Game Preview: Central of Coosa County on Home-Turf
The Central of Coosa County Cougars will take on the Randolph County Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. After dropping their season opener at home, Randolph County is headed out to face a Cougars squad ready to give their home crowd a win. Central of Coosa County was beaten by Sylacauga 69-28 on Friday.
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