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,…
Read MoreTwo 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…
Read MoreMr. and Mrs. Charles Allen Will Celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary June 1
Charles and Joann Allen of Hickory Withe will have their 60th wedding anniversary on June 1st, 2023. They were married on June 1, 1963, at Mullins Methodist Church in Memphis. They have one child, Edward Allen (Angela) and two grandchildren, Ava and Gracelyn Allen. Joann remarked, “God has truly blessed us through these years.”
Read MoreOakland 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,…
Read MoreJunior 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…
Read MoreArrest 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…
Read MoreNational 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,…
Read MoreMr. 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.
Read MoreSomerville’s New Police Chief is Sworn in on May 2nd
The Town of Somerville Board met in a workshop on Tuesday, May 1, 2023. The first item of business was the swearing in ceremony by Mayor Ronnie Neill of their new police chief, Greg Moore. Chief Moore’s first day was May 1st.
Read MoreOakland Planning Approves Captain D’s Site Plan; Chick-Fil-A Coming Too?
The Oakland Planning Commission met on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. They received site plans for a Captain’s D restaurant. The commission also heard from a developer about interest in approving storage buildings at the back of his property next to Kroger and possibly a Chick-Fil-A at the front. The commission also approved a new thoroughfare…
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