Fayette

Theron Nolen recently celebrated his retirement and is pictured here with his nephew, Jack Nolen, III. (left) and brother, Merrell Nolen (right).

Theron Nolen’s recent retirement marks the end of a distinguished chapter in the history of the Nolen & Nolen Law Firm, a practice that has been a cornerstone of Fayette County’s legal community for more than seven decades. Founded by Theron’s father, the firm has been a continuation of a family legacy passed down through generations.

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.

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.

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.

On Sunday, Oct. 27, at approximately 6 p.m., Fayette Police responded to a single vehicle accident in the 1300 block of Temple Ave. Reports show that the driver of the Ford 150 was traveling North on Temple Ave, when a vehicle pulled out of Dollar General in front of the driver of the Ford. The truck then swerved to the left to avoid colliding with another vehicle. Once the Ford swerved left, the truck left the roadway into the parking lot of the Exxon gas station and hit a pole just before hitting a concrete barrier.