Back in January, Walker County deputies killed a man in his kitchen after getting a false report he was threatening his family. In Mid-June, Walker County judge... timesfreepress.com/news/local/sto…

Are dollar stores a blessing or a curse? theguardian.com/business/2018/…

A teen with local ties has gone missing. Last seen in Knoxville, Kailaigh Roerdink, 17, has lived in LaFayette (has family in LaFayette) and might have reasons to be in the Dalton area. She might also be up in... facebook.com/lafayettelu/po…

No comment, other than "told you so." newschannel9.com/news/local/wal…

David Ashburn, Bebe Heiskell's right hand man for much of her time as County Commissioner, was arrested in late September, facing thirty counts of criminal behavior in... wral.com/red-springs-po…

Dorothy Gass, the Alabama woman whose fake 911 call in January led to deputies killing an innocent Walker County man, has been re-charged. The DA's office, likely in... newschannel9.com/news/local/wom…

This weekend "On the Case With Paula Zahn" will take a look at a horrific Walker County crime - the 1989 murder of young Villanow mother Nikia Gilbreath. The show will be broadcast at 10 this Sunday on Investigation Discovery, Comcast channel 111. facebook.com/lafayettelu/po…

This weekend a work crew from LaFayette Electric is down in Cordelle helping restore power to an area impacted by Hurricane Michael. Per reports at one point the entire community was without power, and only 10% had been reconnected Friday morning. cordeledispatch.com/2018/10/12/all…

ICYMI: Tonight at 10 Investigative Discovery (Comcast channel 111) will air a program about the 1989 murder of Villanow resident Nikia Gilbreath. They put episodes online so if you can't watch it tonight they'll eventually have it streamable. facebook.com/story.php?stor…

Tomorrow morning (Saturday 1/19) Order of DeMolay will host an open house / recruiting session in LaFayette. DeMolay is a Masonry-affiliated youth program for boys ages 12-21, somewhat like scouting. They're looking to set up a branch for boys in... facebook.com/lafayettelu/po…

One-time county commissioner candidate and political activist Ales Campbell is being... timesfreepress.com/news/local/sto…

Last week former political activist Ales Campbell was arrested for embezzlement, nearly lost her home, and destroyed whatever remained of her tattered reputation. The sad fall of a candidate we endorsed in the 2012 county commissioner race. cityoflafayettega.com/2019/02/campbe…

What has Senator Mullis been spending his time on in Atlanta this winter? A bill that would criminalize recording your own... ajc.com/news/state--re…

Does Shannon Whitfield still claim to be conservative? Walker County now requires *some* businesses to obtain licenses, can arbitrarily fine or condemn homes for... timesfreepress.com/news/local/sto…

Hit-and-run suspect Mitchell Taylor Horton was arrested earlier in Chattanooga. Law enforcement was made aware... fb.me/1SSjLxcve

Former Walker County #2 David Ashburn, who was relived of his duties last spring, has found work in another... fb.me/OUCHXJeV

LU hasn't posted regularly for the last 11 months, but we still get messages weekly complaining about the Sheriff and the Commissioner. If our efforts over the previous NINE YEARS didn't accomplish anything, what... facebook.com/lafayettelu/vi…

Horrific, disgusting treatment of a human being - under the watchful eye of a local business. In LaFayette, of course.... 11alive.com/article/news/i…

James Ray Ward, who brutally murdered a pregnant Villanow woman three decades ago, will avoid the death penalty thanks to a deal his lawyers worked out with state prosecutors. Ward killed Nikia Gilbreath and... chattooga1180.com/convicted-kill…

Congrats to 24-year-old Carlton Moore for his electoral victory over John Deffenbaugh in yesterday's primary election. Moore, who has almost no... northwestgeorgianews.com/catoosa_walker…