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Read MoreRossville Academy Homecoming Court
Rossville Christian Academy celebrated their Football Homecoming on Friday, Sept. 26, with a night full of school spirit, community pride, and tradition. One of the highlights of the evening was the crowning of the 2025 Football Homecoming Queen and her court. Congratulations to this year’s honorees: Queen: Becca Bobbitt (center), first alternate: Gracie Watts (right),…
Read MoreFCPS Engages Families at East, West, and LaGrange-Moscow
Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) recently held Parent Information and Listening Sessions at East Junior High, West Junior High, and LaGrange-Moscow Elementary, bringing together families, students, staff, and community members for meaningful conversations about education and student success. The sessions provided parents with the opportunity to engage directly with district leaders, ask questions, and share…
Read MoreTennessee Justice Bus comes to Somerville Fayette County Library
Photo and article by Randy Rhea The Tennessee Justice Bus, a cargo van that travels all over the state of Tennesseee, made a stop on Wednesday, September 17 to the Fayette County Library in Somerville. A mobile Law Office that vists rural and underserved communities, the Tennessee Justice Bus is a Tennessee Supreme Court access…
Read MoreBridge Dedication for Hayes Crossing resident Lewis R. Bradford
On Saturday, December 21, 2024, a memorial bridge dedication on Hwy 57 was held for the late Lewis R. Bradford. Fayette County Mayor Skip Taylor read the proclamation from the Fayette County Commission for Mr. Bradford. He passed away January 2, 2020 and served in the U.S. Army and worked for Fayette County. He was…
Read MoreLifeline Blood Drive December 27th, Give in honor of Bubbie DeFoor
Rossville Board holds swearing in ceremony
The Rossville Board met on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. The newly elected officials took their oath of office from Judge Mark Daniel before the meeting. They are, left to right, Alderman Mike Swessel, Alderman Sherrye Rinehart, Mayor Judy Watters, and Alderman Sondra Harris. Judge Mark Daniel conducted the swearing in.
Read MoreFayette-Ware NJROTC Cadets Honored with Top Award for Life-Saving Actions
Two cadets from Fayette-Ware Comprehensive High School’s Navy JROTC, Cadet Petty Officer First Class Fernanda Ordonez and Cadet Ensign Ariana Gwynn, were awarded the prestigious Cadet Meritorious Achievement Ribbon-the highest honor in NJROTC-for their life-saving actions during the Arkansas Cadet Leadership Course (ARCLC) on June 18, 2024. Late at night during the ARCLC, Cadet Ordonez…
Read MoreNew District #3 County Commissioner is Ed Allen
The Fayette County Commission met on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. On the agenda was the replacement of county commission District 3 seat that was vacated by Jim Norton. Mayor Skip Taylor stated 2 letters were received from the Election Commission on applicants for the position. One is Ed Allen and the other is Marlon Hill.…
Read MoreOakland Board presented a plaque for outgoing Alderman Ken Sutton
The Oakland Board met on Thursday, October 18, 2024 and honored outgoing alderman Ken Sutton (left in photo). He was presented a plaque by Vice-Mayor Adrian Wiggins for his 8 years of service to the town. Sutton thanked everyone and employees and department heads and stated I appreciate you all. We have all made mistakes…
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