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CONTRIBUTOR'S VIEW - Loran Smith: Memorial Day
18+ hour, 27+ min ago (782+ words) Every Memorial Day, there is a solemnity that touches most of us as we pause in tribute on this sacred holiday. Think of the many who are willing to die for our country. Think of the many who did. Memorial Day…...
Champion looks to be champion at Miss Alabama
10+ hour, 34+ min ago (501+ words) Valley native Carson Champion will be competing in the Miss Alabama pageant from June 3-6 at Samford University. The winner of that pageant will represent Alabama at the Miss America pageant later this year. Miss Alabama contestants are evaluated in the…...
Angerer looks to break more swimming records at Youth Olympi. ..
11+ hour ago (283+ words) Springwood rising junior Remington Angerer has a 4. 0 GPA and has been inducted into the National Honor Society. He juggles maintaining top grades while also swimming in national and international competitions. He previously broke Bolivia's records for the 50 breaststroke, 100 breaststroke and…...
La Fayette's Mc Cullough encourages class to put their best fo. ..
11+ hour, 21+ min ago (377+ words) La'Jada Mc Cullough and her family cried tears of joy when they found out she was ranked the top student in La Fayette High School's Class of 2026. Mc Cullough credits her mom most for helping her get to this academic…...
Scott-Phillips fights cancer with soulmate by her side
11+ hour, 47+ min ago (331+ words) Cancer fighter Wendy "Nikki" Scott is now Wendy "Nikki" Scott-Phillips. Scott-Phillips is currently battling three cancer diagnoses. Her battle began with a cervical cancer diagnosis in Dec. 2022. She then was diagnosed with breast cancer in May of 2023, which has now…...
La Fayette Council tackles deficit, employee pay
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (512+ words) Valley Times-News La Fayette Council tackles deficit, employee pay Facing a $115, 000 deficit, La Fayette council weighs employee raises while searching for revenue solutions. The La Fayette City Council held a budget meeting at the new city hall building on May…...
Citizens review La Fayette's comprehensive plan
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (245+ words) The East Alabama Regional Planning Commission (EARPC) held its public hearing for La Fayette's 20-year comprehensive plan on May 26. During the hearing, EARPC Director of Planning and Development Eric Wright gave a review of the planning commission's activities and feedback…...
CONTRIBUTOR'S VIEW - Andrah P'Lonas: AI Cannot Replace Human. ..
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (458+ words) CONTRIBUTOR'S VIEW - Andrah P'Lonas: AI Cannot Replace Human Workers Valley Times-News CONTRIBUTOR'S VIEW - Andrah P'Lonas: AI Cannot Replace Human Workers AI is transforming jobs but cannot replace blue-collar workers, this piece argues, because businesses still require human judgment and legal…...
CONTRIBUTOR'S VIEW - Lynn Gendusa: The Summers that Raised U. ..
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (640+ words) Summer is here! It's the time when mosquitoes drive us indoors, kids lose control loudly, and the air conditioner decides to break down on the hottest day! Ah, summer. Graduations, weddings, vacations, reunions, camping trips, and cookouts fill our calendars....
Lanett's Langdon celebrates salutatorian honor
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (224+ words) Armani Langdon is honored to be Lanett High's salutatorian for the Class of 2026, calling it the "next level" of academic success. She was shocked when she first heard she earned the salutatorian title. "I cried tears of joy because I…...