Fayette County Adult Education along with Haywood County Adult Education in Brownsville conducted their graduation ceremony for 2024. The graduation was held at UT Martin Somer-ville Center on August 11, 2024. The Fayette Literacy Board sponsored the event and provided decorations and refreshments. A very special thanks goes to our board members for their dedication…

On Friday, August 9, 2024 at their regularly scheduled meeting, the Fayette County AARP Chapter #5299 presented Bryanna Cannon with a $1,200 scholarship, a certificate of achievement, and a beautiful fruit basket. Ms. Cannon, who recently graduated from FWCHS, placing 2nd in her class of 182 students, plans to attend UT Martin and major in…

The Rossville Board met on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. The first item was the swearing in of their new police chief, Stephen Chandler, by city judge Mark McDaniel. Chief Chandler served at the Memphis Police Department for 33 years and left as Deputy Chief Special Operations. He also served in the military as a helicopter…

The Moscow Board held a regular meeting on Monday, August 12, 2024. Present were Mayor Brenda Mitchell, Vice-Mayor Tony Kennon, Aldermen Maxine Griggs and Tiffany Johnson. Absent were Billy Tice, Lamika Hurt, and Mary Hodge. For the fifth meeting in a row, there is no quorum. On the agenda was a resolution to accept the…

Members of the Fayette County Industrial Development Board met on Monday, August 12, 2024. Present were Chairman John David Douglas, County Mayor Skip Taylor, and members Vip Lewis, James Lofties, Chris Triplett, and Hugh Davis. After some questions on the loan agreement, the motion to approve the $15 million loan for Buc’ee’s was passed unanimously…

As the new school year begins, the burden of purchasing school supplies can weigh heavily on families in need. Thankfully, Standard Construction Group stepped up to make a difference with a special donation to Fayette Cares. This generous organization prepared over a dozen backpacks filled with essential school supplies for families facing financial challenges. Donations…

Members of the Class of 1959 at Fayette County High School held their class reunion last Saturday, August 10, 2024. They celebrated their 65th year reunion. They met at Main Street Eatery in Somerville to reminiscence and enjoy a great meal. Pictured are, front row, left to right, Annetta Rodgers Cross, Louise Glover Morgan, Magaret…

Levi Lake Jacquez has once again earned the opportunity to represent the state of Tennessee and compete in the AAU Junior Olympics 2024. The competition was held in Greensboro, NC July 27-August 1. This is his third year to compete in the Shot Put competition and his second year for Discus. Levi is an honors…