The Fayette Falcon has been purchased on October 2, 2024, by the Mirror Exchange that publishes newspapers in Milan, Lexington, Martin, Union City, Humboldt, Trenton and Brownsville. The Mirror Exchange is headed by Victor Parkins and Scarlett Elliott, members of the Parkins family that have published the Mirror Exchange for nearly 60 years. “I was…

Concerned Somerville and county citizens are expressing their concerns about the proposed annexation on Feathers Chapel Drive. These signs will be placed all along Feathers Chapel Drive. On October 14th the Somerville board will take a vote on the annexation and residents will be there with the signs, voicing their opposition and hoping they will…

The Grand Prize winner of the Smokin’ on the Wolf BBQ contest held in Rossville, TN was 3800Que from Arlington, TN. They received trophies and cash prizes from the contest. This year’s contest was particularly challenging as everyone battled the impact of Hurricane Helene’s rain, wind and the resulting mud. This was the 11th year…

The Fayette County Commission met on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Fayette County Mayor Skip Taylor introduced the new Fayette County Emergency Management director Justin Lewis. He has taken the place of retiring director Hunter Winfrey. Pictured are, left to right, EMA Director Justin Lewis, Ambulance Service Director Glenn Miller, and Fayette County Sheriff Bobby Riles.…

The Longtown Gin located at 250 Longtown Road held their annual Appreciation Dinner on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Guests registered for door prizes, received monogrammed hats and bags, and enjoyed a delicious barbecue dinner, along with the fellowship of their neighbors. The gin has been in business since 1887. Pictured are Robin and Joe Shelton,…

Following the 9/11 Patriots Day ceremony, eight cadets from Fayette-Ware NJROTC Wildcat Company participated in the 4th Annual Arkansas Cadet Leadership Course from June 16-22, 2024, at Camp Joseph T. Robinson Army National Guard Post in Little Rock, Arkansas. The FWCHS NJROTC Wildcat Company was awarded the Best Overall Unit based on their combined scores…

    On Tuesday, September 17, 2024, Alex Wilson and Blake Swaggart from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development came to Somerville to present certificates and recognition to four Fayette County businesses that have been in business for at least 100 years. They are Farmers Hardware, Peebles Fayette County Funeral Home, The Bank…