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Following the 9/11 Patriots Day ceremony, eight cadets from Fayette-Ware NJROTC Wildcat Company participated in the 4th Annual Arkansas Cadet Leadership Course from June 16-22, 2024, at Camp Joseph T. Robinson Army National Guard Post in Little Rock, Arkansas. The FWCHS NJROTC Wildcat Company was awarded the Best Overall Unit based on their combined scores…

    On Tuesday, September 17, 2024, Alex Wilson and Blake Swaggart from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development came to Somerville to present certificates and recognition to four Fayette County businesses that have been in business for at least 100 years. They are Farmers Hardware, Peebles Fayette County Funeral Home, The Bank…

On Tuesday, September 17, 2024, the Hospital Committee of the Fayette County Commission, along with County Mayor Skip Taylor, met with Baptist Hospital officials to approve a new hospital to be built in Fayette County. It will be located on the northwest corner of Hwy 64 and Warren Road. This lot is owned by Chickasaw…

Capt. Shannon Dale Phillips 1971 – 2024                Shannon Dale Phillips, age 52, resident of Somerville, Tennessee, departed this life Saturday evening, September 7, 2024. Dale was born October 25, 1971, in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of Billy Joe Phillips and Linda Thompson Smith. He graduated from Craigmont High School and continued his education at the…

The Fayette County School Board met on Thursday, September 5, 2024. A swearing in ceremony was held first by County Mayor Skip Taylor for the new members. They are, left to right, David Reeves, Dr. Mike Brown,  Becky Trimm, Merrell Miller, and Hal Rounds. Board member Warner Speakman was chosen as Chairman and Dr. Brown…

The City of Piperton held an Open House last Thursday, September 5th, for their new city hall location at Piper House. The city purchased this home close to the former city hall and spent several months renovating it.  State Rep. Ron Gant presented Mayor Henry Coats with a Tennessee state seal. Residents enjoyed touring the…

The Memphis Top Spinners Square Dance Club hosted its 15th annual food drive for Fayette Cares on August 15th. The event is designed for newcomers interested in learning basic square and line dancing moves. Attendees were encouraged to support Fayette Cares by donating food for those in need. In one of the club’s largest turnouts,…

The Piperton Board met on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. The city was offered a donation from TC Energy  for 26 park benches for Piper Park at a cost of $28,000. David Michael and Darren Davis of TC Energy were present and stated we believe in being a good neighbor and to contribute to the community.…

Fayette County Adult Education along with Haywood County Adult Education in Brownsville conducted their graduation ceremony for 2024. The graduation was held at UT Martin Somer-ville Center on August 11, 2024. The Fayette Literacy Board sponsored the event and provided decorations and refreshments. A very special thanks goes to our board members for their dedication…

On Friday, August 9, 2024 at their regularly scheduled meeting, the Fayette County AARP Chapter #5299 presented Bryanna Cannon with a $1,200 scholarship, a certificate of achievement, and a beautiful fruit basket. Ms. Cannon, who recently graduated from FWCHS, placing 2nd in her class of 182 students, plans to attend UT Martin and major in…