“United We Stand” at March for Israel Rally held November 14th in Washington, D.C.
Kaylee Johnson (center in photo), Fayette County resident, wrote in the Fayette Falcon about the March for Israel she attended. “Thank you so much for being here, it means more than you will ever know!” I heard this statement more times than I could count. People came up to me and hugged me, tearing up…
Read More7th Annual Festival of Trees to Benefit Carl Perkins Center
Your favorite Christmas event is BACK! Festival of Trees is being held at Reach360 church (11670 Hwy 64) and all proceeds benefit child abuse prevention and intervention in Fayette County. The Carl Perkins Center is thrilled to be able to offer this event to the public for TWO fun-filled weekends of Christmas magic! While this…
Read MoreMoscow Public Works Employees Complain of No Pay by Mayor Mitchell for Weekend Water Testing
The City of Moscow Board met on Monday, November 13, 2023. Public Works employees Jimmy Tetleton and Curtis told the board since water has to be tested each day, it’s been an automatic 2 hours pay for Saturday and 2 hours for Sunday to get water tested. Mayor Brenda Mitchell said we have now put…
Read MoreSomerville Board Recognizes Police Officer who Finished First in His Class
The Town of Somerville Board met on Monday, November 13, 2023. Mayor Ronnie Neill recognized Officer Marquis Jackson who has completed his D.A.R.E. training and finished first in his class. He also completed 40 hours of instructor development training and was also awarded the Phillip Hayes Memorial Leadership Award for his performance and leadership in…
Read MoreTwenty-eighth Fifth Grade Farm Fest on November 3rd a Success
This year, the twenty-eighth annual 5th Grade Farm Fest was held and was deemed a success. It is important that the young people of Fayette County be exposed to one of the largest industries in the country. The date for this year’s event was Friday, November 3, 2023. The location was the Somerville Livestock Sales…
Read MoreBishop Connie Wright and Wife Annie are Grand Marshalls in Somerville Parade
The Town of Somerville will host their Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 2, 2023. The Grand Marshalls this year are Bishop Connie Wright and his wife, Annie. Judges for the parade are Dr. Cheryl Browne, Kathleen Walker, and Ryan Bramlett. Read about each one in this week’s Fayette Falcon!
Read MoreMr. and Mrs. Earl Dowdy Celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary
Earl and Sue Dowdy of Somerville recently celebrated 65 years of marriage by renewing their wedding vows, followed by a reception. Earl Dowdy met Sue Butler while they were both employed at Western State Mental Hospital in Bolivar, TN. They were married October 5, 1958 at Liberty Baptist Church in Somerville. Mr. and Mrs. Dowdy…
Read MoreGroundbreaking Held for Long Awaited County Animal Shelter
The groundbreaking for the new Fayette County Animal Shelter was held last Saturday, November 4th, on land next to the Bill Kelley Criminal Justice Complex. Fayette County Mayor Skip Taylor stated this has been a long time coming and thanked all residents who began this several years ago by having fundraisers. Court fines and animal…
Read MoreHickory Withe School History Exhibit from 1936 – 1968
On Sunday, October 1st, 2023, Hickory Withe Presbyterian Church hosted an open house for the Hickory Withe School History Exhibit at the church’s fellowship hall which was Hickory Withe School from 1936 – 1968. It was a wonderful celebration of Hickory Withe’s history as well as community fellowship for the 75-100 guests in attendance, which…
Read MoreLadies Tea Held on October 21st at Crawford House
This past Saturday, October 21, 2023, The Centennial Committee of Rossville Church sponsored a “Ladies Tea” at the Crawford House. The stories and the laughter were absolutely priceless as well as the friendships. And yes, there were stories told about the young men who grew up here, so you were there in spirit! Pictured are,…
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