lafayette

Dallas Co. community commemorates Lafayette’s Tour bicentennial

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Dallas County community is commemorating another part of its rich history this weekend. “He was an American hero but he just happened to be from France.” As a general in the Revolutionary War, 19 year old Lafayette helped the United States break free of British control. In 1825, Lafayette toured the U.S. — making…

Chambers County Schools Reaches $500K Energy Savings Milestone

School District Will Reinvest Savings to Create a 21st Century Learning Environment

 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…