Hands of Mercy Outreach Center is seeking the community’s help with its Back to School Mobile Pantry that is planned for Saturday, June 22, at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building. “This is our Mobile Pantry that is different than our other ones, because we add a lot of ministries to bless the children of Lincoln County,” said Tina Hudson, administrator of the Hands of Mercy Outreach Center. “We will
SHERIE JACKS assistant library director I have been here for about four years now and since then there have been many changes. However, the library continues to grow in its service to the community, and we are always striving to find new ways to improve. Many do not realize that on Tuesdays the library has extended hours to accommodate later schedules. We open at 8 a.m. Monday through Saturday, but
Patch Manor, a tearoom in Manchester, was the destination of the Fayetteville Garden Club who met April 18 for its regular monthly meeting. Nine members assembled at the city parking lot near Sir’s to drive to the meeting. They were Helen Price, Shirley Pressnell, Belle Clayton, Sara Shelton, Margaret Halcomb, Marjorie Clark, Marcia Ruffing, Jane Johnson and Ann Eady. The drive to Manchester was beautiful, club members said, with all
Wartrace, TN - The ninth annual Wartrace MusicFest, to be held Saturday June 8th, will feature exceptional musicianship from a multigenerational roster of talent that includes an award winning seven piece teenage blues band, a rising twenty-something rock and roll trio, and a veteran boomer ensemble playing Santana inspired Latin rock. Wartrace mayor and MusicFest committee chairman Ron Stacy is enthusiastic about the diversity of music presented this year. “We’ve
Decatur, Ala. – Memorial Day weekend in Decatur, Ala., is filled with hot air balloons, live music, tractors, and other family fun when the Alabama Jubilee Hot-Air Balloon Classic returns to Point Mallard Park. Set for May 25-26, 2013, the annual celebration has grown to be a tradition for many families across the Southeast who come to officially kick off the summer season and enjoy two days of balloon races,
Decatur, Ala. – The Morgan County Chapter of Bowhunters of Alabama (BHA) will host a 3D archery tournament Memorial Day weekend at the Community Archery Park located in Point Mallard Park. Set for May 25-26, 2013, the two-day tournament is open to the public and to BHA members and is expected to draw around 200 participants. The tournament course layout features 20 targets, all of which will be 3D targets.
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society of the Motlow Fayetteville Center donates much-needed items and money to the Fayetteville Animal Shelter. Phi Kappa Theta is a two-year honor society comprised of students who do a variety of community service projects promoting the college while maintaining academic excellence. “Lincoln County should be proud of these bright young students that recognize the importance of giving back to their community,” said Kim Emami-Davis, rescue coordinator for
The Foundation for Rural Service announced recently it is increasing its support of rural youth in their first year of college, university or vocational-technical school thanks to a $50,000 donation from Telecom Management Services of McMinnville and Mayfield, Ky. Scholarships made possible by TMS’s donation will be awarded in $1,500 increments to one student per year who is a customer of one of three TMS-managed companies: Ardmore Telephone Co., Ardmore;
Each year as Askins Elementary kindergarteners learn about the letter “E,” employees from Fayetteville Public Utilities are invited to talk about electricity and electrical safety. Students watch an educational video featuring Louie the Lightning Bug. It teaches them how to use electricity safely in their homes and to be aware of overhead power lines when playing outdoors. Students also learn from “Sniffasaurus” or “Sniffy”, FPU’s natural gas mascot, how to
Hands of Mercy Outreach Center is seeking the community’s help with its Back to School Mobile Pantry that is planned for Saturday, June 22, at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building. “This is our Mobile Pantry that is different than our other ones, because we add a lot of ministries to bless the children of Lincoln County,” said Tina Hudson, administrator of the Hands of Mercy Outreach Center. “We will
The men of St. Paul AME Church will host a barbecue fundraiser on Saturday, May 25, at the church, located at 521 College Street West in Fayetteville. Drop by the church on Saturday, May 25, beginning at 10 a.m. to purchase chicken dinners for $10, rib plates for $10 or pulled pork dinners for $8. Meat orders can be placed by Friday, May 17, at 4 p.m. for Boston butts
Friendship Stateline Freewill Baptist Church’s revival is continuing through Friday, May 17. Services are held at 7 p.m. each evening. The evangelist will be Cecil Farmer, pastor of Liberty Freewill Baptist in Norton, Ohio. Special singing groups for the remainder of the week are the Ables Family on May 15, Teresa Billions on May 16, and Russell Price on May 17. Friendship is located at 13363 Stateline Road in Taft.
The Tennessee Department of Health estimates one of every three adults in the state has high blood pressure. Because the medical condition often has no signs or symptoms as it damages vital organs, it is sometimes known as the “silent killer.” “For many years, I have likened high blood pressure to a car driven at high RPMs; it will run, just not as long,” said TDH Commissioner John Dreyzehner, MD,
Construction for the new canopy and drive are underway at the Patrick Rehab and Wellness Center in Fayetteville. The construction project is scheduled to be completed by the end of June. Paving of the parking lot will begin shortly thereafter. “The front entrance has currently been blocked,” explained Mary Beth Seals, director of marketing for Lincoln County Health System, adding that visitors may enter at the back of the building.
Rain didn’t stop the 2013 Relay for Life as hundreds of supporters gathered in gymnasium at Fayetteville High School on May 3 to celebrate the “Party with a Purpose.” With money still coming in, the event raised approximately $40,000 this year, said Heather McCormick, event chairman, noting that while that amount is down from last year’s $60,000, this year’s Relay was a great success. “I just want to thank everyone
Hands of Mercy Outreach Center is seeking the community’s help with its
SHERIE JACKS assistant library director I have been here for about four
The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting sobriety roadside safety checkpoints and
Iska Hoole, attorney with the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and
The Times is pleased to announce Taylor Boyett and B.J. Thompson as
Lincoln County High School’s Lady Falcon softball team’s season came to an
Hands of Mercy Outreach Center is seeking the community’s help with its
SHERIE JACKS assistant library director I have been here for about four