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‘You can always be more involved’: LaFayette High student spends her summer serving
For many high school students, the summer is a time for relaxing, going to the beach and endeavoring to forget everything you learned in school that year. But for Jeleah Carwell, the summer is so much more than that. Carwell, a sophomore at LaFayette High School, is spending her summer in an internship at Krave […] The post ‘You can always be more involved’: LaFayette High student spends her summer serving 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.
Behavioral health center in Shawmut awaits final approval
VALLEY — A former WestPoint Pepperell human resources office on Shawmut Circle may soon be getting new life as a treatment facility for people dealing behavioral health issues. Should the state give its final approval to what’s planned, Spencer’s of Alabama could soon open as the ninth unit of a nationwide effort to help individuals […] The post Behavioral health center in Shawmut awaits final approval appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Chattahoochee Humane Society to open on Saturdays due to overwhelming intakes
With 75 animals crammed into every corner of a 32-kennel shelter, the Chattahoochee Humane Society has decided to open its doors to the public every Saturday from 12 to 4 p.m. ET. The change comes this summer thanks to the unrelenting heatwaves. The shelter is only open Monday through Friday until 5 p.m., so many […] The post Chattahoochee Humane Society to open on Saturdays due to overwhelming intakes appeared first on Valley Times-News.
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.
Tomato Sandwich Day
VALLEY — This past Friday was Free Tomato Sandwich Day at the Valley Farmers Market. Valley Parks & Recreation Director Laurie Blount was prepared to make up to 200 tomato sandwiches for those who turned out for the 3 to 6 p.m. EDT weekly session. Helping her make the sandwiches was a sandwich-maker crew made […] The post Tomato Sandwich Day appeared first on Valley Times-News.
LaFayette High School football stadium to receive new LED lighting system
The Chambers County School District approved the low bid of $225,873 for a new LED lighting system for LaFayette High School’s football stadium from S. Electrical Contractors during this week’s board meeting. In June, the CCSD put out a bid for the installation of a complete and operational lighting system for the Lafayette High School […] The post LaFayette High School football stadium to receive new LED lighting system 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.
Planned lane closures on US 29, in Lanett
Weather permitting, beginning at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17, the Alabama Department of Transportation will close the outside travel lanes on US 29 from Milepost 207.00 to Milepost 207.50 to thru traffic. During the lane closures, ALDOT will remove and replace the curb, gutter, sidewalk, and guardrail. Asphalt leveling work will be performed on […] The post Planned lane closures on US 29, in Lanett appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Planned lane closures on US 29, in Lanett
CHAMBERS COUNTY – Weather permitting, beginning at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17th , the Alabama Department of Transportation will close the outside travel lanes on US 29 from Milepost 207.00 to Milepost 207.50 to thru traffic. During the lane closures, ALDOT will remove and replace curb and gutter, sidewalk, and guardrail. Asphalt leveling work will be […] The post Planned lane closures on US 29, in Lanett 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.
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.
Deputy who rescued two from burning vehicle named Deputy of the Year
By: Tommy Murphy On Tuesday, Optimist Club of LaGrange presented its Deputy and County Firefighter of the Year Awards during the Troup County Board of Commissioners meeting. The Optimists have been giving out the awards since 1965 as part of their Respect for Law program which came out of a meeting with J. Edgar Hoover […] The post Deputy who rescued two from burning vehicle named Deputy of the Year 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.
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.
PHYRE’s 12th annual Back-to-School Bash coming up
The 12th annual county-wide Back-to-School Bash hosted by P.H.Y.R.E in LaFayette is once again returning on July 27. P.H.Y.R.E, People Helping Youth Reach Excellence, which is now a 501-c3 has been hosting the completely free event for the past 12 years. This year, the organization is partnering with the LaFayette Police Department and this year’s […] The post PHYRE’s 12th annual Back-to-School Bash coming up appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Da Grub Spot opens a new location in Lanett
After four years, Da Grub Spot is having a homecoming to Lanett. The local family-owned business has opened a second location in the Shawmut community replacing Newt’s Fried Chicken. The current location of the restaurant in LaFayette has been open since 2020. Before that, Da Grub Spot was a food truck based in Lanett. The […] The post Da Grub Spot opens a new location in Lanett appeared first on Valley Times-News.
West Point Chief talks department overcoming challenges
WEST POINT — Kevin Carter was the guest speaker at last Thursday’s meeting of the West Point Rotary Club and talked about the challenges the department has gone through over the past couple of years. Carter has been the city’s police chief for approximately one year and has been with the WPPD since 2011. He […] The post West Point Chief talks department overcoming challenges appeared first on Valley Times-News.
A crowning achievement: First ever Miss LaFayette Main Street crowned at inaugural pageant
The first annual Miss LaFayette Mainstreet took place on Saturday in a full auditorium. The pageant had 44 girls from the ages of three to 18, take the stage at LaFayette High Schools Auditorium. “With it being the inaugural I was very presently surprised, and the contestants were from all over,” said DeAnna Hand, Director […] The post A crowning achievement: First ever Miss LaFayette Main Street crowned at inaugural pageant appeared first on Valley Times-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.
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