May 20, 2026
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BOMA OKs fire department to provide coverage at fairgrounds
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the City of Fayetteville and the Lincoln County Fair, Inc. to provide fire protection for events at the fairgrounds replacing a previous “handshake deal.”
Arrests and Reports
April 22
Correction
A photo appearing on the front page of the April 22, 2026, edition of the Elk Valley Times should have identified the man frying fish in “Frying fish and fun” as Jerry Bailey and his wife Doris. The Times apologizes for the error and is happy to set the record straight.
Leadership transition underway at Crossroads Pregnancy Clinic
A leadership transition is underway at Crossroads Pregnancy Clinic, as Amanda Curtis, founder and executive director, announces she is stepping down from her role and passing the baton to Mary Beth Jenkins.
The path of least resistance
Ever wonder why your brain seems to have a mind of its own when it comes to choosing the easy way out? Let’s look at how the path of least resistance manifests in our daily lives. It’s everywhere, folks — from the moment we wake up to the time we hit the hay.
Letters to the Editor
Thank you, Fayetteville, for stepping up Dear Editor,
Train wreck radio
Being a lifelong music fan and an occasional radio host, I’ve often baffl ed my family with my song selections. I believe that the driver of the vehicle controls the music. I’m the one who has to stay alert, right? So my lucky passengers have long been treated to my music choices. At first, it was a mix tape, aptly named. Later, I began “burning” random songs to compact discs. Now I create my own playlists, and play them directly from my phone into the car speakers.
TDOT officials: Signs are not permitted on state right-of-way
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is reminding the public that signs are not permitted within State of Tennessee rights-ofway.
Jeffrey Dawayne Roberts
Jeffrey Dawayne Roberts, 31, passed away on
Fire officials advise burning responsibly
While burn permits from the Tennessee Division of Forestry are not required for residents outside the Fayetteville City limits in Lincoln County from May 16 through Oct. 14, there are numerous laws governing open burning and fines and/or jail time for those who don’t heed the statutes.