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Chattahoochee Riverkeeper moves forward with Atlanta lawsuit
ATLANTA – Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, represented by the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC), has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Atlanta for its ongoing pollution of the Chattahoochee River. In July, Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (CRK) sent a letter notifying city officials that they would have 60 days to stop discharging illegal levels of pollution from […] The post Chattahoochee Riverkeeper moves forward with Atlanta lawsuit appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Fire at Express Oil Change
UPDATE: Press release from EAFD (Friday 11:39 p.m.) East Alabama Fire District received the report of a structure fire at the commercial business of Express Oil around 8:45 pm on Friday night. EAFD units arrived on scene within minutes, to find heavy smoke coming from the business. Entry was made by crews and an interior […] The post Fire at Express Oil Change appeared first on Valley Times-News.
EAFD responds to house fire on Sedgefield Road in Valley
The East Alabama Fire Department was called out to a house fire at 12:52 p.m. on Sedgefield Road off of Fairfax Bypass in Valley. Jacob Geiger, EAFD Chief, said that the resident was home when the fire started but was able to self-evacuate before calling 911. “It came in as a fully involved house fire, […] The post EAFD responds to house fire on Sedgefield Road in Valley appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Donny Holley celebrates 50 years in Chambers County
If you drive in Lanett, you have seen the Holley name. A red sign hangs over the small office off Broad Street, marking the offices of Donny Holley. There has been a Holley selling State Farm Insurance in Chambers County since 1952 when his father started the business. And there are no signs of that […] The post Donny Holley celebrates 50 years in Chambers County appeared first on Valley Times-News.
A new kind of circus is coming to West Point Lake
The circus is coming to town, but don’t look for the big tent or the elephants. It’s a different kind of circus. Hideaway Circus is coming to West Point Lake with shows at the Oakfuskee Conservation Center on Sep. 17 & 18. The troupe bills itself as “a new kind of American circus” with a […] The post A new kind of circus is coming to West Point Lake appeared first on Valley Times-News.
LaFayette man dies in single vehicle crash on Thursday morning
ALEX CITY POST – A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6:17 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, has claimed the life of a LaFayette man. Christopher M. Burke, 23, was fatally injured when the 2008 Toyota Corolla he was driving left the roadway, struck a culvert and overturn. Burke was not using a seat belt at the […] The post LaFayette man dies in single vehicle crash on Thursday morning appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Lanett Airport gets $500K in funding
MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has announced the awarding of more than $700,000 in state funding for improvements to airports in the state. This funding is the state’s matching portion of a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant. The FAA covers 90 percent of the cost of airport improvements with the remaining amount […] The post Lanett Airport gets $500K in funding appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Lanett seeks funding for airport
LANETT — At its Tuesday meeting, the Lanett City Council approved a resolution to seek continued state and federal funding for the Lanett Regional Airport. The resolution puts the city in line to receive funding for continued improvements in the 2024-25 fiscal year, which starts on October 1st. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is the […] The post Lanett seeks funding for airport appeared first on Valley Times-News.
NPR legend Garrison Keillor to perform at Callaway Auditorium
Garrison Keillor is coming to LaGrange. Sweetland Amphitheater announced on Friday, that the renowned NPR host of Prairie Home Companion will take the stage at Callaway Auditorium as a part of a new series, “Sweetland Inside.” According to Brent Gibbs, the Ampitheatre’s general manager, the series aims to bring talent to LaGrange but in a […] The post NPR legend Garrison Keillor to perform at Callaway Auditorium appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Group honors late friend by spreading awareness of ovarian cancer
WEST POINT — A banner has gone up in J. Smith Lanier II Park in downtown West Point recognizing September as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Every year near the Labor Day weekend, a group of local women get together to put up the banner which has a two-fold purpose: (1) it raises awareness about […] The post Group honors late friend by spreading awareness of ovarian cancer appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Woman charged in connection to dismembered body cold case
Nearly 17 years ago an unidentified body was found in rural Troup County. Approaching two decades later, those remains have finally been identified and the first arrest has been made in the case. The body of then-24-year-old Nicole Alston was found on the morning of Dec. 6, 2007. Troup County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to […] The post Woman charged in connection to dismembered body cold case appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Lanett Senior’s get a lesson on what to do during an emergency
LANETT — The Lanett Senior Center had a fire drill on Tuesday, and everything went off without a hitch. “I am so proud of my seniors,” said Senior Center Manager Sandra Thornton. “They couldn’t have done it any better. It was an excellent practice.” Lanett Fire Department firefighter/paramedics Dylan Moncus and Amanda Lockhart were there […] The post Lanett Senior’s get a lesson on what to do during an emergency appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Kickball Tournament hopes to raise funds for West Point local
Once again the community of West Point is coming together for one of its own. Maurice Houston, West Point Recreation and other locals are putting on a kickball tournament for Hadilee Arnold. Arnold was one of the Troup High students in a car accident earlier this year. She has made progress and is currently in […] The post Kickball Tournament hopes to raise funds for West Point local appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Upcoming blood drives in the area
Blood donations have declined and blood usage at local hospitals has increased, and all blood types are needed. In a press release, LifeSouth Community Blood Centers shared the locations where LifeSouth blood banks will be visiting. LifeSouth Community Blood Centers are open most days for blood donations. In East Alabama, weekly blood drives are scheduled […] The post Upcoming blood drives in the area appeared first on Valley Times-News.
For first time since 2008, enrollment in Chamber County Schools is up
For the first time since 2008 enrollment in Chambers County Schools is up. During the Wednesday meeting of the school board, Superintendent Casey Chambley reported that the district body is on an upward swing. “This year we’re up 81 [students] so for the first time since ‘08, the district is gaining students, which is a […] The post For first time since 2008, enrollment in Chamber County Schools is up appeared first on Valley Times-News.
County approves new humane society contract
The Chambers County Commission approved a contract renewal for the Chattahoochee Humane Society during this week’s commission meeting. The contract will be renewed for one year starting Oct. 1 for the same amount of $6,458.34 per month. The contract ensures that the county is provided eight kennels every seven days as state law mandates a […] The post County approves new humane society contract appeared first on Valley Times-News.
What’s in a budget: CCSD begins 24/25 budget process
It is budget season for the Chambers County School District. Chief Financial Officer, Cassandra Allen, addressed the school board on Wednesday night during the first public hearing for the 2024/25 CCSD budget. Allen prefaced her presentation by saying that these are preliminary numbers and that her office has not received all of the final allocations […] The post What’s in a budget: CCSD begins 24/25 budget process appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Update:Commercial vehicle crash causes road closure
UPDATE: The scene is clear and the roadway is back open, according to an ALEA press release at 4:33 p.m. ET A single-vehicle crash involving a commercial vehicle occurred at approximately 3:41 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, and has caused a road closure. All lanes of Alabama 50 near the 47-mile marker in Chambers County are […] The post Update:Commercial vehicle crash causes road closure appeared first on Valley Times-News.
What’s closed for Labor Day
This year, Labor Day falls on September 2, and while many businesses will remain open, most federal offices will be closed in observance of the holiday. For those who aren’t taking advantage of the last blast of summer for a vacation, the following are closures around the greater Valley area for next Monday. The U.S. […] The post What’s closed for Labor Day appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Valley Dominates Smith Station 36-9
By: Hali Cameron Friday night the Valley Rams took on the Smith Station Rams and topped the Panthers 36-9. With a very slow first half Rams 9, Panthers 3 the Rams made big plays during the second half. After last week’s loss against Glenwood Coach Hunter stated “We have to be special on special teams […] The post Valley Dominates Smith Station 36-9 appeared first on Valley Times-News.
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