June 24, 2026
Living
Tennessee Kids Summer Challenge is open to rising kindergartners through sixth grade
Summer is just around the corner and kids will be looking for something to do while they are out of school. An opportunity is available through First Lady Maria Lee’s Tennessee Kids Serve Summer Challenge!
New Arrivals
Osbourne Sharrow Sutton was born Monday, April 6, 2026, to Nicholas and Kayla Sutton of Peterburg at HH Lincoln Medical Center. The baby weighed seven pounds, 14 ounces and was 20.5-inches long.
Spanning the Years
25 years ago May 23. 2001 PREPARING FOR GRADUATION - Fayetteville native Adm. Frank B. Kelso, who retired in 1994 as chief of naval operations of the United States, talks with graduating seniors and guests following the baccalaureate services on Sunday afternoon at Lincoln County High School. Kelso was the guest speaker for the event. Graduation exercises will be conducted tomorrow evening at the high school.
From Reality TV to Real-Life Rescue: MasterChef finalist hosts gourmet benefit dinner for Humane Society
Staff reports T he Humane Society of Lincoln County is inviting the community to an unforgettable evening of fine dining, compassion, and community connection at its upcoming Master Chef Benefit Dinner on Saturday, May 30.
A Life Remembered: The Story of Marine Bobby Williams Jr.
DON COUNTS Correspondent I nside the Warrior Exhibit in Fayetteville, memories live on, etched not only in displays and artifacts, but in the voices of those who remember. On this day, those voices belonged to two sisters, Linda Williams and Brenda Roles, who came to share the story of their brother, Marine Corporal Bobby Williams Jr., a young man whose life was cut short in Vietnam, but whose impact continues to echo through generations.
Canning College to be held 3 days in June
U T TSU Extension Lincoln County Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) is offering the basics of canning classes from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on June 11, 16 and 23. Participants will learn research-based canning methods for preserving food.
Historic fire truck ‘Maude’ roars back to life in Fayetteville
What some might see as rust, dust and worn out machinery, Lincoln County’s own Dylan Mc-Cool sees as opportunity. With a YouTube following of more than 640,000 subscribers, McCool has built a national reputation for rescuing forgotten cars, trucks and what he jokingly calls “plenty of junk.” But to him, every abandoned machine carries a story worth saving.
‘They Promised Her the Moon’ begins May 14
Carriage House Players will present “They Promised Her the Moon” at 7 p.m. on May 14, 15, 16 and May 21, 22 and 23 at 7 p.m. at the Lincoln County Museum Theatre.