July 4, 2026
Living
HH Lincoln Primary Care opens
Paul D. Sain, M.D. holds the Fayetteville Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce ceremonial scissors during a recent ribbon cutting and open house held at HH Lincoln Health‘s new Primary Care facility. Sain is flanked by physicians, employees of HH Lincoln Health, Carter’s Drugs, law enforcement officers and other guests. The new HH Lincoln Health Primary Care building replaces the Fayetteville Medical Office on Elk Avenue South and provides easier access for elderly and handicapped patients on a single floor in a new, modern facility.
Laurie Caruso photo
Apollo 11 remembered through history of late Fayetteville businessman
A photograph of a matted and framed newspaper article and photo of U.S. Navy Lt. Richard J. Barrett, who was one of the pilots who assisted in the recovery of the Apollo 11 astronauts and module on July 24, 1969. Apollo 11 touched down on the surface of the moon on July 20, 1969. Barrett was in charge of training and flight proficiency of all pilots and air crewmen for the Apollo 11.
3 local schools awarded $10,000 for participating in School Uplift
Riverside Christian Academy (RCA), Fayetteville High School (FHS) and Ralph Askins Elementary School (RAS) were awarded $10,000 grants from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for participating in the School Uplift program. From left, FPU CEO/General Manager Britt Dye, RCA Business Operations Manager Beth Arndt, FHS Principal Spencer Perrin, RAS Assistant Principal Heather Bradley and TVA Energy Coach Sarah Cline.
Courtesy photo/FPU
Museum Association board receives State grant to inventory contents of 100 year-old Borden Milk Plant building
The Fayetteville-Lincoln County Museum and Event Center is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary and is planning for the 100 years of the Borden Milk Plant building, which houses the museum, in June 2027. The Museum Association board oversees the museum. Current board members include James Patterson, president, John Woodall, advisor, Mark Mitchell, treasurer, Eugene Ham, Jim Hannah, Sandy Law, Heather McCormick, events manager, Dean Cornelius, Farris Beasley, John Penney, Amelia Webb, secretary, LaGay Horton, Debbie Yorba, Gina Minnis, and Bob Stidfole, advisor. Pictured at its May board meeting, from left, are Bob Stidfole, Jim Hannah, Farris Beasley, James Patterson, Debbie Yorba, Gina Minnis, Jean Woodall and John Woodall.
24th annual Jr. Fishing Rodeo is June 6
Children enjoy fishing at a previous Jr. Fishing Rodeo. The 24th annual Jr. Fishing Rodeo will be held Saturday, June 6 at the Stone Bridge Park canal. Presented by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, the City of Fayetteville Parks and Recreation, and Elks Lodge #1972, the rodeo is for kids up to 12 years of age. The event will be from 8 a.m. until noon, with registration at 7 a.m.
Velva Walker photo
CJ’s offers a Chicago-style menu
Jeanine Marlin displays a hearty Italian “Beasty” Beef sandwich served at CJ’s of Fayetteville. It is just one of the many Chicago-style classic sandwiches served at the new restaurant. CJ’s is located at 5 West Prospect Road in Park City, near the corner of Huntsville Highway.
-Laurie Caruso
Ardmore Public Library awarded national grant to Increase accessibility
The Ardmore Public Library has been selected as one of 300 libraries across the country to participate in round four of Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities, an American Library Association (ALA) initiative that provides community engagement and accessibility resources to small and rural libraries to help them better serve people with disabilities.
Gospel meeting at Liberty Church of Christ on June 7-10
L iberty Church of Christ will host a Gospel meeting from June 7 through June 10 featuring Allen Webster as the speaker. The public is invited to attend.
Spanning the Years
25 years ago May 30, 2001 SPECIAL DIPLOMA - Stan Golden, director of schools for Lincoln County, congratulates Billy Parker, a World War II veteran, just after presenting him with his high school diploma. The veteran was drafted into the service just prior to his own graduation. More than 300 seniors also received their diplomas during the exercises on Falcon Field Thursday evening.