Living


The essential work behind everyday life in our community
Before sunrise, while much of the community is still asleep, crews from Fayetteville Public Utilities (FPU) may already be responding to a water main break, restoring overnight power outages, checking wastewater systems, repairing fiber communication lines, trimming trees near utility lines or preparing for another day of maintaining the infrastructure that keeps Fayetteville and Lincoln County running smoothly.


New Arrivals
W iley Jo Whorley was born Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, at Huntsville Hospital Women’s and Children’s, Huntsville, Alabama, to Josey and Austin Whorley of Taft.

Lt. Brazier’s grandfather inspired his law enforcement career
Lt. Billy Brazier of the Fayetteville Police Department has a lengthy career in law enforcement, having served for nearly three decades.

Good Samaritans, local nurse help save half marathon participant’s life during race
Due to the quick actions of several good Samaritans during a half marathon in Lynchburg on Saturday, April 4, an Owens Crossroads, Alabama man is alive today.

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.
