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Fayetteville Public Utilities apprentice lineman Nick Moon hangs American flags across Fayetteville ahead of Memorial Day, which will be observed Monday, May 29. The flags will remain until a little past Veterans Day observed on Nov. 11.  Read moreLet Freedom Ring

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Lincoln County High School’s tennis teams won their third consecutive District Team Championship on Monday last week. The Lady Falcons defeated Marshall County, 4-1. The Falcons finished on top, 5-0, over Tullahoma. From left are Jackson Taylor, Coleman Bain, Clay Owens, Carter Monds, Jackso… Read moreFalcons Tennis wins district

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Disney's takes on “The Little Mermaid” for its latest live-action adaptation, starring Halle Bailey as Ariel, Jonah Hauer-King as her human love Prince Eric and Melissa McCarthy as the sea witch Ursula. This version adds new songs, by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and tries to recreate many of the familiar beats of its animated predecessor. In her review, AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr writes that the essential problem is live-action films have prioritized nostalgia and familiarity over compelling visual storytelling. “The Little Mermaid,” a Walt Disney Co. release, is in theaters nationwide Friday.