July 25, 2026
Lora Scripps
Deer bait privilege licenses available
Staff reports The new Deer Bait Privilege License will be available on GoOutdoorsTennessee.com and in the TWRA On the Go App, starting July 22, 2026.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
FPU’s Britt Dye reappointed to Tennessee Board of Utility Regulation
Fayetteville Public Utilities CEO/General Manager Britt Dye was reappointed to the Tennessee Board of Utility Regulation.
Lincoln County students take part in 2026 4-H FCS Skillathon
The 2026 4-H FCS Skillathon Team, from left, is Sam Costilla, Kalani Traylor, Luke Bayless, Maklaine Taylor, Abbie Owens, Mila Traylor and Makai Traylor.
Courtesy photo
2 Falcons help win travel baseball national championship
Lincoln County’s own Carson Haney and Gideon Johnson became national champions in travel baseball last week.
Celebrating 250 years of freedom
Celebrating 250 years of freedom
Nonagenarian is still fiddlin’
Nonagenarian S. Douglas Barnes fiddles some lively, old-time tunes for the enjoyment of visitors during the recent open house held at the Greer Cabin at the Camp Blount Historic Site. As a child, Barnes visited relatives in this cabin when it was located in Petersburg decades ago.
Laurie Caruso photo
Patrolman Ryan Thomas set his path while young
Born and raised in Lincoln County, Ryan Thomas thrived on playing football at Fayetteville High School. Even before graduation, he determined he wanted a military career. “My family was shocked about it — that after the second year in high school — I wasn’t going to college to play football,” he said.
Happenings
July 9 Business Expo
Country Boy Gaited Horse Show July 18
Staff reports
Meadows-Thompson Stadium’s natural turf renovation in progess
Meadows-Thompson Stadium’s natural turf renovation in progess