Born in Indianapolis, IN, Teresa Booker-Woody spent most summers visiting relatives in Lanett. She decided to move to the ...

Our denominational publishing house contacted me last year after a writer had to drop out of an assignment. The editor asked if I could write guidelines for teachers to go along with the curriculum.

Saturday’s Summer 2025 Youth Empowerment Conference at the Valley Community Center drew more than 145 participants, most of whom were youth between four and 22 years old. Youth and the adults working ...

The American Red Cross calls on donors to give blood now to maintain a steady national blood supply. Type O blood donors are especially key to keeping critical blood products on hospital shelves into ...

I have noticed and read experts who say those in their 20s through 40s are hungry for mentors. Some are obsessed to find someone to guide them, to teach them, and to train them. There is much to ...

Cynthia Lloyd has lived in a house in the Lanett mill village for more than 30 years. She’s raised a family in that house on ...

Kenneth Smith is running for the Lanett City Council’s District 4 seat. Smith is a local entrepreneur and family man who ...

A total of 36 local youngsters took part in this summer’s Junior Police Academy at Valley Community Center. Morning sessions ...

At this week’s meeting, members of the Valley Lions Club were updated on The Valley Local’s upcoming events that will soon be ...

On Thursday, District Governor Steve Ivory encouraged members of the West Point Rotary Club to do their part in the Rotary ...

The Lanett Lady Panthers are gearing up for another good season in volleyball. Last year’s squad won the 2A Region 4 title to ...

At its Monday meeting, the Lanett City Council denied a last-minute request from a mother and her son to spare property they ...