At just 9, Valley artist Jace DeLoach turns handmade ornaments into help for local toy drives, foster teens and even feral cats, inspiring his community to give back.

For 35 years, Ray Edwards has turned Christmas into a town-wide stocking surprise. This season, 463 local seniors felt the generosity—despite his health scare.

Inside the West Point church “store” where parents Christmas shop for free: 54 families chose 750 donated gifts for their kids as the Giving Hope program grows to meet rising need.

Dollar Tree is moving into Lanett’s former Colorvision site, promising low-cost shopping, new jobs and more city revenue when doors open on S. Gilmer Avenue in February 2026.

On Tuesday, Valley police and East Alabama Fire responded to a two-vehicle crash on Fob James Drive that killed a 32-year-old woman and injured several others.

Lanett ministry to host free Christmas morning breakfast at Pilgrim Baptist, offering hot meals, warm clothing and hygiene kits for local seniors and homeless.