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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):…

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…

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,…

Pictured (l-r): planning commission members Jack Poole, Marilyn Austin, and city planner Ed Courton at the meeting. By: Carolyn G. Rhea, Staff Writer    The Oakland Planning Commission met on Tuesday, August 5. Present were Vice-Chairman Christina Hall and members Mike LaBudde, Gary Schmidt, Mayor Adrian Wiggins, Jack Poole, Alderman Marilyn Austin, city planner Ed…

Fayette County BZA hears amendment request for Yum Yum Solar; approves site plan for event venue in LaGrange By: Carolyn G. Rhea, Staff Writer The Fayette County Board of Zoning Appeals met on Thursday, July 24, with Chairman Debbie Sullivan, and members John Arnette, Billy Wilson, Danny Dowdy, and county planner Jim Atkinson present. Absent…

By: Carolyn G. Rhea, Staff Writer The Somerville Board met on Monday, July 14, with Mayor Ronnie Neill and Aldermen Colin Rosser, Mike French, Zach Bryson, and James Lofties present. Public Comments A resident asked some questions on the Flock cameras in town and the county and how they are used. Police Chief Greg Moore…

Fayette County School Board approves new superintendent’s contract; playground equipment is installed; football field is almost ready By: Carolyn G. Rhea, Staff Writer The Fayette County School Board met on Thursday, July 10, 2025, with members present, Chairman Warner Speakman, Merrel Miller, Myles Wilson, Becky Trimm, David Reeves, Kevin Powers, and Hal Rounds, with interim…