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Christiane Lindsey Celebrated her 90th Birthday

Christiane Lindsey (seated, front center) celebrated her 90th birthday on March 4th, 2023 with family and friends. She has lived in Fayette County in the Hickory Withe area since December 8, 2017. Her husband, Bonnie Lindsey, is seated to her left. Her son, Mike Lindsey, and daughter, Suzanne Lindsey, are also seated with them on…

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Special Presentation on Agriculture for Hickory Withe Community Association

On March 2nd, the Hickory Withe Community Association enjoyed a special presentation about the importance of agriculture to Fayette County. Speakers included Steve Reeves and Ryan Thomas of Bank of Fayette County, Jeff Via of the Extension Service, and Rhea Taylor and Steven Morris of the Soil Conservation office. Joining them was Chuck Dacus, farmer,…

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Pet Oxygen Masks Donation

Oakland Alderman Debbie Hummel was instrumental in getting a grant for 2 pet oxygen masks for the Oakland fire department. This was presented at the Oakland board meeting last week. At the right is Fire Chief Stephen Walls who was glad to receive them. There is one mask for a dog and one for a…

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Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Makes Arrest on Drug Possession and Firearms

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received information on several individuals selling illegal narcotics in the Oakland and Somerville area. Through investigation, narcotics detectives were able to obtain a search warrant on 03/01/2023 . This was in turn followed up by a probation search in conjunction with TDOC. As a result of the searches, our investigators…

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Fayette County Friends of NRA Takes Home Awards

Congratulations to the Fayette County Friends of NRA for being recognized with several awards at the recent 2023 Tennessee Friends of NRA State Conference in Murfreesboro. They received award banners for the National High Caliber Defender Club (events over $100,000 net revenue), Tennessee Gold Club (events with a 25% or better increase – Fayette County…

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Fayette Cares Celebrates Volunteers with Appreciation Party

One of the most important Fayette Cares events of the year is the annual Volunteer Appreciation Party. Last week nearly 100 Fayette Cares volunteers attended this special event at Fair Oaks Golf Club enjoying fellowship and a meal prepared by Southern Girls Catering and Cakery. Volunteer of the Year Awards were presented to Marlon and…

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Alma Free to Celebrate 90th Birthday

Ms. Alma Hopkins Free will be 90 years old on February 22, 2023. Alma was born and lived most of her life in Fayette County. She still resides in her home and leads an active life. She loves her church, cooking, gardening, going out to eat, and help babysitting her great-granddaughter.

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Fayette Academy 2023 Basketball Homecoming Court

These are members of the Fayette Academy 2023 Basketball Homecoming Court and Representatives. The Homecoming game is Friday, January 27th, with junior varsity Boys at 4:30 and Varsity Boys at 6:30. Homecoming festivities will begin after the junior varsity Boys game. There is no Varsity Girls game that night. Front row, left to right: Addison…

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