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Read MoreEagle Scout Candidate Ryan Kelley held Ribbon Cutting for his Flag Retirement Box
On February 25th, 2024, St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church Rev. James Martell, Pastor, and the Knights of Columbus and Eagle Scout candidate Ryan Kelley celebrated the dedication ceremony for the Flag Retirement Box which is Ryan’s Eagle Scout Project. Standing with Ryan were his fellow Scouts. Ryan stated I would like to express…
Read MoreDr. Versie Hamlett is Named Among the 20 Most Influential Women in West Tennessee
Dr. Margaret Taylor, president of Jackson Area Business and Professional Women, has announced the winners of Sterling Awards 2024: 20 Most Influential Women in West Tennessee. Superintendent of Fayette County Schools Dr. Versie Hamlett is one of the women chosen for this award. Sterling Awards 2024 will be held at 6 p.m., Tuesday, April 9,…
Read MoreAnnual Bill Powers Memorial Tree Giveaway to be Held at Somerville First Baptist
This year’s tree annual Bill Powers Memorial Tree Giveaway will be held Saturday, March 23rd, 2024. There will be a change of location for this year’s event, the site will be the parking lot of 1st Baptist Church, South Main Street in Somerville. The event will run from 8:00 am to 11:00 am, or as…
Read MoreFayette-Ware Lady Wildcats Bring Home District Championship
Congratulations to the Fayette-Ware Lady Wildcats for capturing the 3A District 14 District Championship on Friday, February 16. They claimed a resounding 76-25 win over Bolton at home. Fayette County Public Schools is proud of the Lady Wildcats and their coaches!
Read MoreMayors Breakfast Sponsored by the Fayette County Chamber
Fayette County Chamber Director Tina Glover thanked everyone for coming out on Wednesday, February 21st, 2024, to the Mayors Breakfast. She stated we’re so excited about Aeneas Internet & Telephone coming to Fayette County and we would also like to welcome Kayla Dillon as the New Director of the Drug Free Fayette. Thanks to First…
Read MoreFayette Academy 2024 Basketball Homecoming King, Queen
On Friday, January 26th, 2024, Fayette Academy hosted their Winter Homecoming at the Viking Center. The Vikings basketball teams completed the 3-game sweep over Augustine School with Freshman Boys winning 44-37 led in scoring by Kahne Dozier with 16 points, Varsity Boys winning 78-57 led in scoring by Corbin Bowling. The Lady Vikings capped off…
Read MoreDevelopment Committee Approved Moratorium on Solar Farms
The Development Committee of the Fayette County Commission met on Monday, February 12, 2024. A resident in the audience who lives on Payne Road stated he saw someone surveying near his property and found out it is for a 830 acre solar farm. He is very concerned about this and his property values. Chairman Rob…
Read MoreFayette Ware’s NJROTC Holds Saber Ceremony at Basketball Homecoming
Fayette-Ware Comprehensive High School is fortunate to partner with the FWCHS NJ ROTC Wildcat Company for events throughout the year. The saber arch, performed during the 2024 Basketball Homecoming on February 2nd, has become a tradition since the NJROTC came to Fayette-Ware. As the homecoming court enters, they pass under the saber arch, symbolizing respect…
Read MoreMoscow Mayor Mitchell has not Signed $627,763 Grant
The Moscow Board met on Monday, February 12, 2024. The board found that Mayor Mitchell has not signed a $627,763 grant she had received last November. She has also fired public works employee Curtis Nowley but would not discuss it. Alderman Billy Tice (pictured at the left) questioned her purchase of a $500 desk and…
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