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THP checkpoints will be conducted Nov. 21 and Nov. 28
E The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) will be conducting sobriety checkpoints in Lincoln County during the month of November. Troopers will evaluate drivers for signs… Login to continue reading Login…
It’s ‘deer season’ on Tennessee roads, too
E Deer season is in full swing across Tennessee, and not just for hunters. State troopers say it’s the time of year when drivers are… Login to continue reading Login…
Chefs Share Their Secret Ingredients for the Holiday Season
(StatePoint) Every family has at least one perfect dish featuring a secret ingredient or special cooking technique, and it’s these twists on tradition that make… Login to continue reading Login…
Don’t Let Bugs Ruin Your Holiday Season
(StatePoint) As the weather cools, we’re not the only ones heading indoors. When temperatures drop, flying insects like fruit flies, gnats, and house flies often… Login to continue reading Login…
Falcons end playoff drought
B Lincoln County won their first playoff game in 18 years last week. The Falcons did so at the expense of the McMinn County Cherokees,… Login to continue reading Login…
Tigers dominate Wayne County to begin playoffs
B Fayetteville gave their home crowd a treat to begin November. The Tigers had their way in the first round of the 1A state playoffs,… Login to continue reading Login…
Richard D. Wright Obituary
A funeral service celebrating the life of SSG Richard D. Wright, retired, Tennessee Army National Guard, 77, of Fayetteville, Tennessee, was held Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at Higgins Funeral Home,…
Donald “Donnie” Edward Simmons Obituary
Donald “Donnie” Edward Simmons December 7, 1955 – November 3, 2025 Donald “Donnie” Edward Simmons, 69, of Fayetteville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, in his family’s…
Java Road Café offers ‘exceptional’ drinks, food and service
B Walk through the doors of Java Road Café and experience the tantalizing aroma of fresh baked goods, meals and brewed coffee. Customers are greeted… Login to continue reading Login…
Harold Sikes Phillips Obituary
Harold Sikes Phillips, 92, of Fayetteville, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Elk River Health and Nursing Center in Ardmore, Tennessee. He was born in Lincoln County,…