Andy Behlen

Contact Andy Behlen at andy@fayettecountyrecord.com.

1,466 Have Voted Early So Far in Fayette Co.

Published by News Staff on Fri, 02/28/2020 - 12:00am

Early voting for the March 3 party primaries began on Tuesday, Feb. 18 and runs through Friday, Feb. 28.

Eilert Decides Against Running for Re-Election

Published by News Staff on Fri, 02/28/2020 - 12:00am

Incumbent John Eilert withdrew last week from the La Grange City Council election for Ward 4. This leaves his challenger, Quenten Gonzales, unopposed.

Simms Rules the Roost as Iconic White Box Chicken Reopens

Published by News Staff on Tue, 02/25/2020 - 12:00am
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White Box is back. Proprietor Michael Simms took over the former Gold ‘n Crisp fried chicken stand last month after it shut down at the end of last year.

City Council Shouldn’t Regulate Food Trucks

Published by News Staff on Fri, 02/21/2020 - 12:00am
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Does the City of La Grange need to regulate food trailers and other mobile food vendors? I don’t think so.

Contested City Races Add To Growing Election Frenzy

Published by News Staff on Fri, 02/21/2020 - 12:00am

The filing deadline for a place on the May 2 municipal elections ballot was Friday, Feb. 14. Contested elections will take place in every city in Fayette County except Carmine this year.

In Aftermath of Teen Suicide, Mother Offers Suggestions for School

Published by News Staff on Fri, 02/21/2020 - 12:00am
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The mother of a La Grange teen who died from suicide after battling depression wants the school district to help prevent another tragedy like the one she experienced from happening.

School Calendar, Resignations Approved

Published by News Staff on Fri, 02/21/2020 - 12:00am

The La Grange school board heard an update on the progress of construction at La Grange Elementary School at their meeting Monday, Feb. 17. Project manager Tony Niel

First Houses Going Up at LG’s Hope Hill

Published by News Staff on Fri, 02/21/2020 - 12:00am
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A team of young men from ALERT Academy in Big Sandy began framing the first two houses in the Hope Hill development on Horton Street this week.

Food Trucks Put On Ice

Published by News Staff on Fri, 02/14/2020 - 12:00am

The La Grange City Council voted unanimously Monday night to place a 30 day moratorium on new mobile food vendors within the city limits.

Morning Crashes Snarl Interstate

Published by News Staff on Fri, 02/14/2020 - 12:00am
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Two 18-wheelers wrecked in nearly the same spot on Interstate 10 in separate accidents a few hours apart on Wednesday, Feb. 12.

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