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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…

Police Chief Greg Moore, along with Sgt. Jeff Hill, introduced the new police officers in their department. Left to right are Chief Moore, Sgt. Hill, Officers Ramon Hernandez, Justin Pegram, and Wesley Estes, with Mayor Ronnie Neill standing in back. Officer Hernandez has just recently completed the police academy and received a certificate from Mayor…

On Monday night, October 14, 2024, the long awaited vote on the proposed annexation on Feathers Chapel Drive was not approved. A roll call vote was held on the plan of services which must come first and voting yes were Alderman Judy Accardi, Vice-Mayor Sandra Myers, and Mayor Ronnie Neill. Voting no were Aldermen Mike…

On Friday, October 4, 2024, Fayette Academy hosted their annual Homecoming football game. Homecoming Queen is Allie Reese Herzke. The Homecoming Court representatives were Meredith Powell, Hannah Brooke Fly, Ava Johnson, Emma Schuh, Hadley Fleming, and Mackenzie Ghee. The Vikings football team took on the Longhorns from Westwood High School where they were victorious 38-0!…

On Sunday, September 29, 2024, members and guests of First Presbyterian Church located just off the Somerville Square observed Fayette County Sunday honoring Fayette County’s 200 years with a worship service and a reception afterwards in the church’s Fellowship Hall. Dr. Thomas Pickering presented a proclamation commemorating Fayette County’s milestone to Fayette County Mayor Rhea…

The Fayette Falcon has been purchased on October 2, 2024, by the Mirror Exchange that publishes newspapers in Milan, Lexington, Martin, Union City, Humboldt, Trenton and Brownsville. The Mirror Exchange is headed by Victor Parkins and Scarlett Elliott, members of the Parkins family that have published the Mirror Exchange for nearly 60 years. “I was…

Concerned Somerville and county citizens are expressing their concerns about the proposed annexation on Feathers Chapel Drive. These signs will be placed all along Feathers Chapel Drive. On October 14th the Somerville board will take a vote on the annexation and residents will be there with the signs, voicing their opposition and hoping they will…

The Grand Prize winner of the Smokin’ on the Wolf BBQ contest held in Rossville, TN was 3800Que from Arlington, TN. They received trophies and cash prizes from the contest. This year’s contest was particularly challenging as everyone battled the impact of Hurricane Helene’s rain, wind and the resulting mud. This was the 11th year…

The Fayette County Commission met on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Fayette County Mayor Skip Taylor introduced the new Fayette County Emergency Management director Justin Lewis. He has taken the place of retiring director Hunter Winfrey. Pictured are, left to right, EMA Director Justin Lewis, Ambulance Service Director Glenn Miller, and Fayette County Sheriff Bobby Riles.…

The Longtown Gin located at 250 Longtown Road held their annual Appreciation Dinner on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Guests registered for door prizes, received monogrammed hats and bags, and enjoyed a delicious barbecue dinner, along with the fellowship of their neighbors. The gin has been in business since 1887. Pictured are Robin and Joe Shelton,…