Area News
Rossville Board Welcomes New Police Chief Stephen Chandler
The Rossville Board met on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. The first item was the swearing in of their new police chief, Stephen Chandler, by city judge Mark McDaniel. Chief Chandler served at the Memphis Police Department for 33 years and left as Deputy Chief Special Operations. He also served in the military as a helicopter…
Read MoreMoscow Board has Lack of Quorum Fifth Time
The Moscow Board held a regular meeting on Monday, August 12, 2024. Present were Mayor Brenda Mitchell, Vice-Mayor Tony Kennon, Aldermen Maxine Griggs and Tiffany Johnson. Absent were Billy Tice, Lamika Hurt, and Mary Hodge. For the fifth meeting in a row, there is no quorum. On the agenda was a resolution to accept the…
Read MoreIndustrial Development Board approved Buc’ee’s $15 million loan agreement
Members of the Fayette County Industrial Development Board met on Monday, August 12, 2024. Present were Chairman John David Douglas, County Mayor Skip Taylor, and members Vip Lewis, James Lofties, Chris Triplett, and Hugh Davis. After some questions on the loan agreement, the motion to approve the $15 million loan for Buc’ee’s was passed unanimously…
Read MoreStandard Construction Group Supports Local Students
As the new school year begins, the burden of purchasing school supplies can weigh heavily on families in need. Thankfully, Standard Construction Group stepped up to make a difference with a special donation to Fayette Cares. This generous organization prepared over a dozen backpacks filled with essential school supplies for families facing financial challenges. Donations…
Read MoreFayette County High School Class of 1959’s 65th Year Class Reunion
Members of the Class of 1959 at Fayette County High School held their class reunion last Saturday, August 10, 2024. They celebrated their 65th year reunion. They met at Main Street Eatery in Somerville to reminiscence and enjoy a great meal. Pictured are, front row, left to right, Annetta Rodgers Cross, Louise Glover Morgan, Magaret…
Read MoreLevi Jacquez Competes for the Third Time at the Junior Olympics
Levi Lake Jacquez has once again earned the opportunity to represent the state of Tennessee and compete in the AAU Junior Olympics 2024. The competition was held in Greensboro, NC July 27-August 1. This is his third year to compete in the Shot Put competition and his second year for Discus. Levi is an honors…
Read MoreNew Location for the Flag Retirement Box
Got flags? The American flag is a symbol of freedom and flies high as a reminder of the brave veterans who fought for our freedom. The Boy Scouts of America flag retirement box has been re-located from the Somerville Library to the Fayette Falcon newspaper office at 13090 North Main Street. You can retire your…
Read MoreConcerned Citizens around Feathers Chapel Drive Meet on a Proposed Annexation
On Monday, July 29, 2024, a meeting was held at the barn of Kevin Smith on Feathers Chapel Drive with residents of that area about a proposed annexation that caused their concern. The meeting was organized by Kevin, Tom Matthews, and Cecota Hightower. The proposed annexation request came to the Town of Somerville from developer…
Read MoreFAYETTE COUNTY ELECTION RESULTS ON AUGUST 1ST
These are the election results of the Fayette County 2024 State Primary and County General Election.
Read MoreSecond Annual EAA Youth Camp Takes Wing at Fayette County Airport
The Fayette County Airport once again hosted the second annual Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 182 Youth Summer Camp. This year, the camp drew an impressive group of sixteen young aviators eager to learn about the various facets of aviation, from fabric work to basic flight. The Summer Camp is sponsored in part…
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