Fayette Ware’s NJROTC Wins Again in Competition
Fayette-Ware Comprehensive High School’s Navy JROTC Wildcat Company showcased their skills at the 23rd Annual Drill Meet hosted by LaFayette High School in Oxford, MS on Saturday, April 6. The Wildcats excelled once again, dominating the Individual Drill Regulation competition. Cadet Kamarion Bond clinched first place, followed by Cadet Prem Vaja in second place, and…
Read MoreMoscow Board Votes that Mayor Mitchell Pay $2,500 of $3,000 cost of Tree Cutting at City Hall
The Moscow Board met on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Mayor Mitchell had the old tree in front of city hall cut down at a cost of $3000 without board approval of anything over $500. Alderman Billy Tice moved that the mayor pays the $2500 and the town pays the $500 and it was approved. He…
Read MoreProclamation for April as “Child Abuse Prevention Month in Fayette County”
Members of the Juvenile Court staff, Carl Perkins Center staff, Carl Perkins Center Advisory Board members, General Sessions Judge David Douglas, and County Mayor Skip Taylor gathred on Friday, April 5, 2024, to proclaim April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Fayette County. April, 1983 was proclaimed as the first National Child Abuse Prevention Month.…
Read MoreNational Healthcare Corp (NHC) Certified as a Great Place to Work®
Great Place to Work Institute and its senior care partner Activated Insights have honored NHC with certification as a Great Place to Work. The certification process involved surveying 100% of employees and evaluating more than 60 elements of team members’ experience on the job. These included employee pride in the organization’s community impact, belief that…
Read More45th Annual Fayette County Chamber Awards Gala Held March 23rd
The Chamber’s 45th Annual Awards Gala was held March 23rd, 2024, at Carahills Estate with a full house. Chamber Director Tina Glover would like to congratulate the winners and all the nominees. Pictured is Rusty Bliss (center), the winner of the Barbara Walls Award: Winners were: 2023 New Business Member – Sweet Creations & Our…
Read MoreRossville Church Celebrates their Centennial Year of the Sanctuary
Saturday, March 23rd, 2024, Rossville Church wrapped up their Centennial Year of the Sanctuary with a Service of Dedication and Celebration, joining of the three church properties (Crawford, Church and Wilson). There are no words to adequately describe the Service of Dedication & Celebration which was followed with a Reception. At the conclusion of the…
Read MorePaul Reid Retires from Oakland Post Office
Paul Reid of the Oakland, TN Post Office retired on March 29, 2024 with 16 years of service as a Regular and 8 years of service as NRLCA Union Representative. He was very dedicated and great at his job! Happy retirement!
Read MoreFayette County BZA Denied a Wedding Venue on Grove Road; Special Exception for Kennel on Bailey Morrison
The Fayette County Board of Zoning Appeals met on Thursday, March 28, 2024. The board ended up denying a Wedding Venue on Grove Road and a Special Exception for a Dog Kennel on Bailey Morrison. They did approve the location on Hwy 59, north of Somerville, for a Solar Farm after some conditions were met.…
Read More7th annual Widows and Widower’s Dinner Sponsored by Main Street Eatery
The staff at Main Street Eatery are so grateful for ALL those who helped with our 7th annual Widows and Widower’s Dinner! Many individuals, families, and businesses came together to donate and volunteer, making it one of the best yet! We cannot express our thanks enough!!
Read MoreSomerville Board Chooses New Fire Chief; Police Investigator Completes a Forensic Computer Examiner Course
The Town of Somerville board met on Monday, March 11, 2024. Mayor Ronnie Neill presented a certificate of training as a Certified Forensic Computer Examiner to Somerville police Investigator Craig Collins. The board voted among three candidates for Fire Chief and Mike Till was chosen. Chief Mike Till was currently serving as fire…
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