Area News

The fourth session for this year’s Leadership Fayette class took place the evening of Tuesday, February 21st, 2023, at the Bank of Fayette County’s Piperton location on Highway 57. Class members participated in discussions with Bank of Fayette County President McCall Wilson as well as Doug Swink, President of Renaissance Companies. Discussion concluded with a…

The Fayette County Extension Office is proud of Mr. Cleophus Montgomery, M’s Farms, Inc. who just completed The Univer-sity of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture’s Master Farm Manager Program. This is an exciting, in-depth program offered to local producers and agri-business personnel. He is pictured with Fayette County Extension Director Jeff Via.

John David Douglas, Community President of Trustmark – Fayette County, announced his retirement from the bank in November, 2022, which is effective March 31, 2023. John David and his wife, Linda Gail Littleton Douglas, were married in August, 1969. He started working at Somerville Bank & Trust in 1970 while Preacher Shelton was bank president.…

These boys from Fayette County were honored to be chosen to play in the 2nd Annual Middle School All-Star Basketball game. It was held on Saturday, February 26, 2023, at Trinity Christian Academy in Jackson, TN. Pictured (L-R) is: Clay Anderson from Fayette Academy, Elijah Lowe from West Jr. High, and Hunter Malena also from…

The Bill Powers Memorial tree giveaway will be held Saturday, March 25th, 2023. The event will run from 8:00 am to 11:00 am, or as long as supplies last.   The location will be on west side of the Courthouse Square, Somerville, rain or shine.  Pictured (center/left) is Chuck Dacus, Chairman of the Fayette County Soil…

Fayette-Ware Comprehensive High School held their basketball homecoming on February 7, 2023. Along with a 74-56 win for the Wildcats and a 62-15 win for the Lady Wildcats, a lovely Homecoming Court was crowned. Congratulations to each of the participants in FWCHS Basketball Homecoming 2023. Left to right are FWCHS 2023 Basketball Homecoming Junior Princess…

The Moscow Board met on Monday, February 13, 2023. New Police Chief Byron Williams (pictured at right) stated he is trying to make the police department in compliance. He said none of their body cams work when he put them on the chargers. In the law enforcement world, body cams are what protects us all.…

The Town of Somerville had a treasure in one of its residents Mike White, “Mr. Santa”. From 2007-2013 he was our own Santa Clause. He gave this town his time, talents and his smiling disposition to all the children during the holiday season spreading his holiday cheer. His wife Salen (pictured at the left) was…

The Oakland Design and Review Committee and the Planning Commission met on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. They approved signs for Take Five carwash and the Green Cactus restaurant. They also approved a construction plat for Waters of Hidden Springs, Section D-2. Pictured are Planning Commission members Jack Poole and Debbie Hummel with Planning Director Ed…

The Gallaway Board met on Thursday, February 9, 2023. He introduced the Gallaway volunteer firemen who had responded to a car going into water. They are Chief Tyler Henley, Noah Johnson, and Christian Parsons. Tyler is full time with the Millington Fire Department and is an advanced EMT, Noah is a full time paramedic with…