August 19, 2026
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Thank you from the FCE
Dear Editor,
God is watching
Dear Editor,
Letter to the Editor
Term limits — Limit abuse Dear Editor,
This column may be disturbing
As a TV news anchor, I try to avoid cliches, because they turn up on the news (local and national) a lot. If I had a nickel for every time I’ve heard, “The investigation is continuing,” I’d have some serious cash. I mean, that should be obvious. We all know that cops aren’t going to leave the scene and say, “You know what? I’m stumped. Let’s just go to Wendy’s and hope the whole thing blows over.”
Cattle calling
Daddy was a soft-spoken man so it was startling when he tilted his head back, opened his mouth, formed his hands into a megaphone and released a high-pitched, piercing “ssoooOOOOOOOOOK,” followed by a pause listening any cattle to return his call. Across the pasture, several cows would look up and turn their heads toward us.
2 teens charged with robbery
Two Fayetteville teens have been charged with the robbery of a man during the late afternoon of April 2.
Community Veterans Town Hall set for 6 p.m. Friday, May 15
A Community Veterans Town Hall aimed at “bridging the gap between veterans, businesses and the community” is set for 6 p.m. Friday, May 15, at the Lincoln Central Academy auditorium, 909 Main Avenue South.
Arrests and Reports
April 9
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.