The Fayette Junior City Council convened this week, featuring key contributions from local leaders and updates on community initiatives.
Theron Nolen recently celebrated his retirement and is pictured here with his nephew, Jack Nolen, III. (left) and brother, Merrell Nolen (right).
The Fayette varsity girls’ team defeated Gordo, 47-15, on Dec. 19. On Dec. 21, the Lady Tigers faced a tough loss, 51-31, to Sulligent in the WAC Semifinal.
The Fayette varsity boys won 51-24 against Gordo on Dec. 19. However, the Tigers lost to South Lamar, 50-43, on Dec. 21.
The Fayette City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at Fayette City Hall, with all members present except for Councilwoman Aliska Hughes-Monroe.
Fayette police and fire departments were called out on Sunday, Dec. 1 around 2 a.m. after a fire was reported in the 100 block of Fourth Street S.W. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time and is still under investigation.
The Fayette City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 26, at Fayette City Hall, with all members present. The meeting opened with a prayer by Councilman Eddy Campbell, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, led by the Fayette Junior and Senior Toybowl Cheerleaders.
Pictured above at last year’s “Old Fashion Christmas” are carolers singing Christmas hymns in downtown Fayette. | Contributed photo
An Old-Fashion Christmas returns to downtown Fayette for its fifth season. Established during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, an Old Fashion Christmas has become a beloved holiday tradition for many. The festive event will take place on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 5 - 8 p.m. in downtown Fayette.
FMC board members were on hand to receive a check from the city council. Pictured from left to right on the back row: Jerry Nichols, Tommy Williams, Aliska Hughes-Monroe and Eddie Campbell; front row from left to right: Rhonda Hicks, Jackie Waldon, FMC Administrator Rodney Clark, Hospital Board Chairman Charles Brandon, Mayor Rod Northam, Secretary of Treasurey Sandy Nolen, Heath Reed and Jason Nelson.
Milborn Savage, pictured to the left, is shown with a member of clergy at the church that was constructed in Iraq. | Photo courtesy of Milborn Savage
As Veterans Day approaches, we reflect on the remarkable stories of service and sacrifice that have shaped our nation. One such story is that of Milborn Savage, whose service highlights dedication, faith, and unity.
Fayette was forever changed by a heartbreaking tragedy that occurred one summer night in 1971. On Wednesday, July 21, six-year-old Mary Ann Johnson was found dead. According to the Broadcaster newspaper, her unclothed body was discovered in a wooded area near the Spring Street Housing Project after a frantic search by local law enforcement. The incident cast a long shadow over the community, a sorrow that lingers even today.
