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  • Joined: February 25, 2026
  • Articles: 232

Duty, discipline, desire: Jeremy Thompson feels called to serve

I nside the Warrior Exhibit in Fayetteville Tennessee, the stories of service line the walls. On this day, one of those stories stood in front of us, not framed in glass, but living and breathing. Jeremy Thompson, a Lincoln County native with 22 years of service in the U.S. Army and Army National Guard, has built a life defined by duty, discipline, and an unwavering desire to help others.

Alma Yvonne High,

84, transitioned from this life on Tuesday, April 8, 2026, at her residence. She was born on March 23, 1942, in Lincoln County, Tennessee, to the late Walter and Dollie Dyer Buchanan. She was a cafeteria supervisor at Alabama A&M University and was a member of the Mount Olive Missionary

Tull L. Malone seeks reelection sheriff

Editor’s note: The Elk Valley Times will publish candidate announcements and photos as we receive them and as space allows before the July 29, 2026, edition. The election is on Aug. 6, 2026. Announcements should be no longer than 700 words and emailed to lscripps@elkvalleytimes.com. They may be edited for length, grammar, style and content.

On a mission to the destitute in Jamaica

Jamaica, with its winding rivers, cascading waterfalls, palm-lined beaches and mountainous terrain, is one of the most popular vacation destinations for tourists, according to Caribbean Resort Guide. What many visitors don’t see is the utter poverty of the people who live within the interior of the mountainous and jungle regions of the island, beyond the beautiful beaches and resorts.