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Lanett Mayor Arrested on Ethics Charges

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LANETT, Ala. (AP) – An east Alabama mayor has been jailed on felony ethics charges. Jonathon Kyle McCoy, the mayor of Lanett which is east of Atlanta, was arrested Tuesday on three felony charges of using his official position or office for personal gain. The 56-year-old mayor surrendered at the Chambers County jail Tuesday morning, and his bond was set…

City of Lanett Mayor Arrested, Charged with Using His Office for Personal Gain

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Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the arrest of Jonathon Kyle McCoy, the mayor of Lanett. He was arrested on three felony charges. The charges were using his official position or office for personal gain. McCoy, 56, surrendered at the Chambers County Jail Tuesday morning, with a bond set at $30,000. Attorney General Marshall’s Special Prosecutions Division presented evidence to a…

Tractor Trailer Involved in Crash with CSX Train

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ALEA State Troopers responded to the scene of a two vehicle crash with no injuries involving a CSX train and a tractor-trailer on County Road 299 at County Road 177, Chambers County. The roadway is going to be blocked for a while. Please avoid the area if possible as Troopers continue to investigate. Categories: News Tags: 18-wheeler, chambers county, no…

Chambers County Schools Reaches $500K Energy Savings Milestone

School District Will Reinvest Savings to Create a 21st Century Learning Environment
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 Energy and sustainability expert Schneider Electric today announced that Chambers County Schools in Lafayette, Alabama has reached a $500,000 savings milestone resulting from a comprehensive facilities improvement project. Schneider Electric presented a Savings Milestone Award to the Chambers County Schools Board of Education to recognize the district’s strides in energy conservation since the start of the project in 2015. “This…