If you missed the last City Council meeting, you missed a robust agenda. The big discussion of the night was about a proposed ordinance impacting short-term rentals (B&Bs) in Fayetteville. This was a continuation of the town hall meeting held last month.

To the editor: The hospital in La Grange is supposed to reopen soon as “Progressive Health of Fayette.” (FCR 9-18-25, 1-1926) It will be operated by Progressive Health Group of Mississippi. After buying St.

Artificial intelligence often feels far removed from rural life, yet some of its most useful applications appear right here in Fayette County when things go wrong and quick decisions are needed. In small towns, emergency services don’t run on bigcity budgets or endless staff. They run on neighbors, volunteers, radios, and pickup trucks. That’s where artificial intelligence can step in, not to replace people, but to give them better information when time is tight. Imagine a grass fire moving fast on a hot, windy afternoon outside La Grange. AI systems tied to weather data and satellite imagery can flag dangerous wind shifts before they happen, helping fire crews decide where to stage equipment or when to pull back. Drones equipped with AI vision can scan the fire line, spotting hot spots hidden by smoke or uneven terrain— areas a firefighter might never see from the ground. When someone goes missing near the Colorado River or in thick brush, AI-assisted drones can scan large areas quickly. What once took dozens of volunteers hours can sometimes be narrowed down in minutes.

La Grange Police Chief David Gilbreath reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of Dec. 7-14 Accident On Dec.

St. Paul Lutheran in Serbin will be the site of a fun Chili Supper, Cook Off and Auction on Sunday, March 1.

As of Jan. 16, the total 2026 intake for the Gardenia E.

Greg and Debbie Hunger recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at Murphy’s Steakhouse with family and friends. The Hungers were married Jan.

As the governing body of county, the Commissioners Court has the ultimate fiduciary responsibility to ensure all taxpayer funds are spent in accord with law. The system of checks and balances includes oversight by the county auditor, external audits and the citizens.

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It’s been nine months since investigators found the body of Viviana Ortiz Zuniga outside of Fayetteville. Her estranged husband has been charged with her murder and he remains in custody while the case makes its way through the court.