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Heavy Rains Cause Problems

Heavy Rains Cause Problems

By Sandy Williams | Posted on January 23, 2012 at 6:46 pm

The railroad crossing at Bee Springs in southwestern Lincoln County rises just above the roadway where Bradshaw Creek had overreached its banks early Monday morning. The crossing is between McBurg and Dellrose. Crews with the Lincoln County Highway Department had already been on site and were working to clear the roadway by 7 a.m. Monday.

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Heavy Rains Cause Problems

Heavy Rains Cause Problems

By Sandy Williams | Posted on January 23, 2012 at 6:46 pm

The railroad crossing at Bee Springs in southwestern Lincoln County rises just above the roadway where Bradshaw Creek had overreached its banks early Monday morning. The crossing is between McBurg and Dellrose. Crews with the Lincoln County Highway Department had already been on site and were working to clear the roadway by 7 a.m. Monday.

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  • Since 1812, First Presbyterian has embraced the community

    By Sandy Williams | Posted on January 23, 2012 at 6:45 pm

    Celebrating 200 Years

    You can’t miss it – and over the years, several distracted or inebriated drivers haven’t, running their cars up the steps to the wide, deep columned portico of the First Presbyterian Church. Those steps begin where East College Street ends, two blocks east of the Fayetteville Square. “I just think the location of our church is so symbolic, right in the middle of the street,” said Martha Elizabeth Farrar, whose

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  • Public’s help sought

    By Sandy Williams | Posted on January 23, 2012 at 6:42 pm

    Newspaper Rack at Bluebirds

    The Times is asking for the public’s help in identifying and prosecuting anyone stealing newspapers from racks across the area. Pictured here is a rack at Bluebird’s on Ardmore Highway where an individual ransacked newspapers to steal coupons. A description of the suspect has been given to law enforcement authorities. If you see anyone stealing newspapers from this or any other rack, please get a vehicle tag number and contact

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tigers host trojans

Tigers fall short in hoops play

By Sandy Williams | Posted on January 23, 2012 at 6:32 pm

The Fayetteville High School Tigers went down in two games last week, competing well in both. Friday night the Tigers were defeated by Community, 77-68. Tuesday, FHS went down to Moore County, 70-53. Community edged out the first period, 19-18. Both teams added 16 points in the second, and the Tigers trailed 35-34 at intermission. The Trojans broke the game open in the third quarter. Community won the period, 16-7,

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  • NGA teams split with Coffee County squads

    By Sandy Williams | Posted on January 23, 2012 at 6:30 pm

    nga falcons host coffee co.

    Ninth Grade Academy’s Lady Falcons went down to a strong Coffee County Lady Raiders team, 52-15, last week. The Falcons picked up a win over the visitors, 62-53. In the girls’ action, the man-to-man pressure defensively by Coffee County was more than the Lady Falcons could deal with as NGA struggled to get off a shot in the first period. At the end of one, Coffee was up 11-0 and

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  • FHS Lady Tigers fall in barnburner

    By Sandy Williams | Posted on January 23, 2012 at 6:17 pm

    lady tigers host community

    Fayetteville High School’s Lady Tigers went down in a barnburner to Community Friday night, 46-41. Tuesday the ladies went down to the District 9A leading Moore County Lady Raiders, 56-28. Against Community, the ladies had a packed house on hand as it was “pink out” night to raise breast cancer awareness. The Lady Trojans won the first quarter, 8-4, and were up 15-9 at the intermission. FHS edged out the

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Lifestyles

Civitan Officers Installed

Civitan Officers Installed

By Sandy Williams | Posted on January 23, 2012 at 5:47 pm

Anna Van Maren, Area 4 Director of the Valley District Civitans, installs Highland Rim Civitan Club officers. Pictured are (from left) Anna Van Maren of Columbia; Kay Derksen, secretary/treasurer; Pat Cross, president-elect; Ronald Derksen, president. The Highland Rim Civitan Club meets every second and fourth Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Mildred’s Restaurant in Park City.

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  • New SCV Camp Officers

    By Sandy Williams | Posted on January 23, 2012 at 5:46 pm

    New SCV Officers

    The new officers of the John R. Massey Camp #152, Sons of Confederate Veterans, pictured here are Dr. James Armitage, Commander; James Shelton, Adjutant; Mack Pickett, First Lt. Commander; and Jason Brown, Second Lt. Commander. The namesake of the camp was one of three Confederate martyrs brutally murdered by Union Army occupation forces in Lincoln County in 1864. A marker describing the murder of the three men in 1864 is

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  • Search on for area’s best senior volunteers

    By Sandy Williams | Posted on January 23, 2012 at 4:13 pm

    The Home Instead Senior Care office, serving seniors in Rutherford, Moore, Franklin, Coffee, Lincoln and Bedford counties, has announced the Salute to Senior Service program to honor senior volunteers for the tireless contributions they make to their local communities. The program will include a search for the most outstanding senior volunteer in each state and culminate with the selection of a national Salute to Senior Service winner during Older Americans

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Entertainment

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‘Huck & Jim’ auditions set

By Sandy Williams | Posted on January 23, 2012 at 5:09 pm

Auditions for Carriage House Players’ next production, “Huck and Jim”, will be Monday and Tuesday nights, Jan. 30 and 31, at the Lincoln County Museum Complex at 7 p.m. Roles include four women and seven men, including an African American man, and six boys, including two teenagers. Performances will be April 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14. For more information, call 931-433-1300 or check the website at www.carriagehouseplayers.com.

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  • ‘Trifecta of entertainment’ at civic center

    By Sandy Williams | Posted on January 23, 2012 at 5:06 pm

    Gaelic Storm

    Meteorologists call it a “perfect storm” when a convergence of weather systems brings a powerful event to one location. Tullahoma can call it a “trifecta of entertainment” when three shows will be performed at South Jackson Civic Center within five days. First up is “Jazz on Jackson”, featuring “The Eric Mintel Quartet”. A part of the Performing Arts Series, the quartet will take the stage at 8 p.m. on Saturday,

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  • Arts Center presents Aladdin, Jr.

    By Sandy Williams | Posted on January 23, 2012 at 4:37 pm

    Aladdin, Jr. Presented

    The Arts Center of Cannon County announces its upcoming production of the tuneful Disney hit Aladdin Jr. Filled with magic, mayhem, and carpet rides, this musical favorite features an Academy award-winning score with songs including “A Whole New World” and “Friend Like Me.” Join the cast of over 50 area youth, in Agrabah, City of Enchantment, where every beggar has a story and every camel has a tale! With over-the-top

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