Lora Scripps

Lora Scripps

  • Joined: April 1, 2026
  • Articles: 59

Commission does not pass zoning amendment

The Lincoln County Commission voted not to pass a proposed zoning amendment concerning “Home Occupation in an Accessory Structure” with standards to the Lincoln County Zoning Resolution during last Tuesday’s meeting. The proposed zoning was part of File# ZR 2026-3. A report was created by Lincoln County Planning and Zoning on April 2,2026, and was recommended for approval by the Lincoln County Planning Commission on April 6, 2026.

3 local schools awarded $10,000 for participating in School Uplift

Riverside Christian Academy (RCA), Fayetteville High School (FHS) and Ralph Askins Elementary School (RAS) were awarded $10,000 grants from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for participating in the School Uplift program. From left, FPU CEO/General Manager Britt Dye, RCA Business Operations Manager Beth Arndt, FHS Principal Spencer Perrin, RAS Assistant Principal Heather Bradley and TVA Energy Coach Sarah Cline.
Courtesy photo/FPU

Museum Association board receives State grant to inventory contents of 100 year-old Borden Milk Plant building

The Fayetteville-Lincoln County Museum and Event Center is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary and is planning for the 100 years of the Borden Milk Plant building, which houses the museum, in June 2027. The Museum Association board oversees the museum. Current board members include James Patterson, president, John Woodall, advisor, Mark Mitchell, treasurer, Eugene Ham, Jim Hannah, Sandy Law, Heather McCormick, events manager, Dean Cornelius, Farris Beasley, John Penney, Amelia Webb, secretary, LaGay Horton, Debbie Yorba, Gina Minnis, and Bob Stidfole, advisor. Pictured at its May board meeting, from left, are Bob Stidfole, Jim Hannah, Farris Beasley, James Patterson, Debbie Yorba, Gina Minnis, Jean Woodall and John Woodall.

24th annual Jr. Fishing Rodeo is June 6

Children enjoy fishing at a previous Jr. Fishing Rodeo. The 24th annual Jr. Fishing Rodeo will be held Saturday, June 6 at the Stone Bridge Park canal. Presented by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, the City of Fayetteville Parks and Recreation, and Elks Lodge #1972, the rodeo is for kids up to 12 years of age. The event will be from 8 a.m. until noon, with registration at 7 a.m.

Velva Walker photo

New turf in ‘The Pit’

Lincoln County High School's Meadows-Thompson Stadium, known as “The Pit,” is getting a full makeover. Crews from Jean’s Lawn and Garden have been removing turf and plan to replace it. They are also installing new sprinkler and drainage systems ahead of the 2026 season.

Paul Henry photo

CJ’s offers a Chicago-style menu

Jeanine Marlin displays a hearty Italian “Beasty” Beef sandwich served at CJ’s of Fayetteville. It is just one of the many Chicago-style classic sandwiches served at the new restaurant. CJ’s is located at 5 West Prospect Road in Park City, near the corner of Huntsville Highway.
-Laurie Caruso

Ardmore Public Library awarded national grant to Increase accessibility

The Ardmore Public Library has been selected as one of 300 libraries across the country to participate in round four of Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities, an American Library Association (ALA) initiative that provides community engagement and accessibility resources to small and rural libraries to help them better serve people with disabilities.