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Local News For Wednesday, April 20th, 2022



Good morning y’all, and now a little news to get you up and going. weather-wise, lots of sunshine this morning with increasing high clouds as we go into the afternoon. A bit on the breezy side. Highs are mostly in the mid-70s and upper 70s south of Columbus. Mostly cloudy and mild tonight with lows in the 50s as opposed to the 30s and 40s.

Now your Daily arrest report is brought to you by Trenter Bail Bonding, locked up, need to get out, call Jeff, or Jimmy at 334-864-5559. From Chambers County, Chambers County Sheriff's Office reports the following:


1. Brittany Nicole Norris, 33, of Auburn, AL was arrested for Parole Violation

2. Clayton Boyd Roberts, 35, of Lanett, AL was arrested for Community Correction Program - Termination (6 counts)

3. Charles Richard Tillis, 63, of Lafayette, AL was arrested for Reckless Endangerment

4. Jasmine Tearria Cannon, 26, Lafayette, AL. was arrested for Failure to Pay - Speeding


From Lanett


1. Alicia Dawn Arrington, age 38 of Lanett, AL was charged with 2 counts of Failing to Appear-Traffic for No Driver’s License and Expired Tag

2. Quintavious Larmartez Ridgeway, age 31 of Lanett, AL was charged with Failure to Appear for Possession of a Controlled Substance


and now Obituary's brought to you by Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home, providing dignified service since 1900.


Johnson Brown Funeral Home announces the passing of Randall Harty Morgan, 71, of McCalla, AL, formerly of Lanett, AL entered the gates of Heaven on April 16, 2022. Harty was born on October 26, 1950, to the late James Tom Morgan and the late Ruby Cotney Morgan.

He spent most of his career as a heavy crane operator until forced to medically retire in 2014. He loved spending time with his family, friends, and dogs. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, Auburn football, and westerns.