July 25, 2026
Lora Scripps
15 of 40 County Commission candidates participate in forum
Of the 40 candidates seeking election for the 24 county commission seats in the Aug. 6 County general election, 15 participated in the July 9 candidate forum sponsored by the Elk Valley Times and Elk River Media. Of the 15, two were incumbents. Several candidates said they were committed to prior engagements.
Higgins Funeral Home to host community nature walk for healing and remembrance
Higgins Funeral Home invites local residents to a restorative, nature- based community grief walk on Sunday, Aug. 30. Designed as a gentle, accessible gathering, the 2 p.m. event offers a supportive space for individuals and families navigating the journey of loss.
Happy birthday, USA
Parties and parades have been in full swing across Lincoln County and across the nation for America’s 250th birthday. This patriotic parade is an annual event in Flintville, an unincorporated community in the Southeast portion of the county.
Mayor says Petersburg is only receiving fraction of obligations contracted by LCSO
In July 2025, the Town of Petersburg and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for additional law enforcement services for Petersburg, following the Petersburg Police Department being disband. The MOU was signed by Petersburg Mayor Shantel Gatlin and Tull Malone, sheriff of Lincoln County.
Back-to-School Community Baptism set for July 25-26
Aback-to-school community baptism will be held from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. on July 25 and July 26 at the Elk River public access located at 196 Stonebridge Drive.
Local 4-H Shooting Sports competitors win national titles
Lincoln County 4-Hers returned victorious from the 2026 National 4-H Shooting Sports Championship, having earned national titles. They were bursting with enthusiasm following the event recently held in Grand Island, Nebraska. Forty-two states were represented at the event with more than 760 competitors whose skills were tried and tested.
Petersburg BOMA looks for legal options following breech of email system
Concerns remain with the Board of Mayor and Aldermen regarding a breech of the Town of Petersburg’s email system following the resignation of an employee more than a year ago.
Fayetteville Lions’ 32nd Football Jamboree set for Aug. 1
The Fayetteville Lion’s Club’s 32nd football jamboree will kick off at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1, at Highland Rim School.
Lincoln County 4-H campers celebrate America 250
In honor of America 250 Birthday, UT TSU Extension Lincoln County 4-H celebrated with a day camp of revolutionary crafting from stick-weaving, embroidery, cardboard- weaving, bobbin-knitting and spool knitting. Carol Runyan of Deer Trace Farm, along with friends from area art guilds, were versed in these crafts. They taught the youth various crafts of yesteryear and provided materials with which to do the crafting. Campers also made a mobile portraying 1776 and doodled in red, white and blue for the occasion. Twenty-five campers attended America’s 250th Birthday Camp. They celebrated with America’s Cupcake and an Apple Pie Fest with a mini no-sugar added apple pie. Long live America, 4-H, and apple pies!
Voters get special 250 sticker
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett today unveiled a commemorative “I Voted” sticker that celebrates America’s 250th anniversary and encourages Tennesseans to participate in the electoral process.