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Mr. and Mrs. Tony Watkins Celebrate their 40th Wedding Anniversary June 10th

Tony and Sheila Watkins of Williston, Tennessee will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on June 10, 2023. They were married June 10, 1983, at Landmark Baptist Church in Somerville, Tennessee. They have 4 children, Timothy Watkins (Dana), Matthew Watkins, Hannah Glover and Sarah Williams (Adam), 11 grandchildren- Colton Watkins, Mason Britt, Kyle Britt, Skylar Watkins,…

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Two Fayette County Firemen Promoted to Lieutenant

At the Fayette County Commission meeting on May 23, 2023, two firemen from Fayette County Fire Department Station 11 were promoted to Lieutenant by Fayette County Fire Chief Rich Hartfield. They are Lt. Mark Wilkie and Lt. Scott Craig. Pictured are, left to right, Ricky Raines- Fayette County Training Chief; Lt. Mark Wilkie; Fayette County…

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Oakland Board Honors Police Officers during Law Enforcement Memorial Week

The Oakland Board met on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Mayor Mike Brown brought in several Oakland police officers along with Police Chief Chris Earl and Asst. Chief Larry Gaines to be recognized for law enforcement memorial week. Pictured are, left to right, Chief Chris Earl, Lt. Bouchard, Patrolman Robinson, Patrolman Craig, Patrolman Schild, Sgt. Perry,…

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Junior ROTC Cadet Daylon Harris is Recognized for his Accomplishments

Daylon Harris, the son of Miss Yarkena Chearis and Mr. Damon Harris, is a junior at Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School in Somerville, TN. Daylon is enrolled in the Junior ROTC program. He is the highest ranking officer in that program. Daylon Harris’s rank is Captain CSCPO. Daylon has accomplished several awards, which are listed…

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Arrest of a Juvenile is made in Fayette Ware Overdose on May 16th

On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at approximately 4:40 pm, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to Fayette-Ware High School on a report of two female juveniles that appeared not to be breathing inside a vehicle in the parking lot. There was also a third female juvenile inside the vehicle that appeared to be under the…

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National Day of Prayer Observed May 4th

Local Pastors met and members of their congregation prayed on the courthouse lawn Thursday, May 4th, 2023, for the National Day of Prayer. Pictured (left to right) Pastor George Hester, Mt. Olive MB Church, Pastor McKinley Moore, Greater St. Mark Church, Pastor Micheal Ryan, Jones Chapel MB Church, Bishop Connie Wright, House of Faith Ministries,…

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Mr. and Mrs. Bob Morris Celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary

Bob and Jane Morris of Somerville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 12, 2023. They were married May 12, 1973, at Bethany Christian Church. They have 3 children, Adrian Morris, Shawn Morris (Kalura), and Katrina Baggott (Nick), and 6 grandchildren, Connor Morris, Brixton Billions (Ethan), Cullen Morris, Wyatt Morris, Luke Baggott and Logan Baggott.

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