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Bill Gray shutting down Video Stop after 38 years
By Randy Rhea It might be hard to believe in 2026 a video retail store still running and functioning after the digital age, but right here in Somerville, TN, Video Stop, located at 17775 Highway 64, has been running and running successfully, all the while setting the world record for the most consecutive days that a retail…
Read MoreSomeroaks Senior Living Honors our Veterans
On Nov. 10, SomerOaks Senior Living celebrated Veteran’s Day with a special visit from Tennessee State Senator Page Walley. Senator Walley spoke with the residents and their families and gave special recognition to our four veterans who reside here. We are so proud of each of them and deeply grateful for their dedicated service to…
Read MoreSomerville Board approves speed limit changes on streets
Pictured are Somerville Aldermen Mike French and James Lofties. By: Carolyn G. Rhea, Staff Writer The Somerville Board met on Monday, Oct. 13, with Mayor Ronnie Neill, Vice-Mayor Sandra Myers, and Aldermen Mike French, Zach Bryson, and James Lofties present. Consent Agenda There were several items on the consent agenda that were approved.…
Read MoreOakland Planning Commission approves access road
By: Carolyn G. Rhea, Staff Writer The Oakland Design Review Commission and Planning Commission met on Tuesday, Oct. 7. Present were Chairman Stephen Laskoski, and members Mike LaBudde, Gary Schmidt, and Christina Hall, along with city planner Ed Courton. The Design Review Commission met first, and their first item was a sign approval for St.…
Read MoreSolar farm moratorium extended by county commission to March 2027 for further analysis
Interested county residents flooded the county commission meeting last week to ask that the solar farm moratorium be extended for more discussion. By: Carolyn G. Rhea, Staff Writer The Fayette County Commission met on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, with all 19 members present. A large number of residents were in attendance to hear about…
Read MorePlane formerly owned by Elvis spotted at Walmart
Recently a jet that was formerly owned by Elvis Presley was spotted at Oakland Wamart. Elvis purchased this jet in late 1976 for $840,000, a few months before his passing, to travel with his staff. After Elvis’s death, the jet was sold and abandoned at an airport in Roswell, New Mexico, where it sat for…
Read MoreCounty Commission approves Baptist Hospital development agreement; solar farm regulation changes
By: Carolyn G. Rhea, Staff Writer The Fayette County Commission met on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, with 18 members present and one absent. Appointments The commission voted to add Ms. Cindy Matlock to the Library board. Board of Education Superintendent Dr. Don McPherson spoke to the commission, saying he has been working here for one…
Read MoreFayette County Adult Education graduation 2025
Photo by Jim Larkin Members of the graduating class of 2025 include front row (l-r): Derek Lizarraga, Denice Leyva, Jermika Johnson, Talon Rusher, Georgia Bing, Antiniyah Moore, Amber Caraway, Jazmyn Ahmed. Middle row (l-r): Cameron Marsh, Jonathan Walls, Scarlett Girouard, Makayla Thompson, Denero Ingram, Catrice Rudd, David Rudd, Macee Ginn, Malakai Murrell. Back row (l-r):…
Read MorePaige Walley issues Proclamation to Carolyn Rhea
Carolyn Rhea, who has recently retired from The Fayette Falcon, received a proclamation from Senator Page Walley and the Tennessee Senate for her service to the community. Pictured (l-r): Somerville Mayor Ronnie Neill, Carolyn Rhea, Randy Rhea of The Fayette Falcon, Senator Page Walley, Franklin Stanford and city administrator Bob Turner, both from the Town…
Read MoreRossville Board welcomes new alderman Gary York
By: Carolyn G. Rhea, Staff Writer The Town of Rossville board met on Tuesday, August 12. Present were Mayor Judy Watters, Vice-Mayor Bobby Williams, and Aldermen Mike Swessel, Jeff Wooden, Sondra Harris, and Matt Fulcher. Department Reports Clerk Loretta Bell gave the financial report for July. The police department reported for July 344 traffic tickets,…
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