July 25, 2026
Lora Scripps
Big C Rock and Mulch has ‘all your landscaping needs’
Koby Chandler opened Big C Rock and Mulch LLC in March and is located at 708 Main Avenue South. “We have all your landscaping needs,” he said. Inventory includes driveway rock, sand, cobblestone, flagstone, centerpiece boulders, bulk and bagged mulch, potting soil, and much more.
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Property Transfers
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TDOT reminds drivers to slow down in work areas
L incoln County officials with the Tennessee Department of Transportation are asking drivers to “please slow down.” Officials said this is especially important when drivers see orange flashing lights on the roadway.
SCHRA to provide meals for children through Summer Food Service Program
S outh Central Human Resource Agency is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service (not all prohibited bases apply to all programs), SCHRA officials said. According to officials, meals will be provided, at a first come, first serve basis, at the sites from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. on May 29, June 5, June 12, June 18, June 26, July 2, July 10, July 17 and July 24 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds.
Junior’s House holds 22nd Annual Blue Ribbon Walk
LAURIE CARUSO Staff writer Students from local schools, sponsors and supporters of the 22nd Annual Junior’s House Blue Ribbon Walk nearly filled the Lincoln County… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
School Board approves guaranteed maximun price for Highland Rim renovations and technology
T he Lincoln County Board of Education considered the acceptance of the guaranteed maximum price for the Highland Rim renovation at its May 4 monthly meeting. The agenda item was twofold. In addition to approving the multi-million dollar guaranteed maximum price, the board also approved an additional cost for technology for the school addition.
THP to hold sobriety checkpoints on June 5 and June 26
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Happenings
May 19 Lincoln County Amateur Radio Association meets
The Champions
The Champions League, a special needs baseball team, recently faced off against LC Prime, a 12-U travel team, in a spirited three-inning game at Kiwanis Park. Despite LC Prime bringing their best Banana Ball strategies, the Champions secured a decisive 13-0 victory. The event was organized by Nathan Browning of the Fayetteville Recreation Department and Coach Billy Jack Netherland, who coaches both teams. Coach Julia Townsend also assists with The Champions.
Middle School Falcons repeat as champs
After clinching the TSSAA Middle School State Baseball Championship in 2025, the Falcons returned to the winners’ circle in 2026 — a remarkable accomplishment for any program. Even more impressively, the team reached this milestone with an entirely new roster, as no players returned from the previous season.