October 15, 2026
Local News
Dorothy Small seeks reelection as City alderman
Editor’s note: The Elk Valley Times will publish candidate announcements as we receive them and as space allows before the Oct. 28 edition. The election is Nov 3. Announcements are to be no more than 700 words and emailed to lscripps@elkvalleytimes.com. They
may be edited for length, grammar, style and content.
Just horsing around at the fair
Little cowgirls and cowboys ride their stick horses during a race at the Lincoln County Fair. The fair took place all last week. Find the Elk Valley Times on Facebook for photos of the weeklong fair that celebrates Lincoln County’s agricultural roots and Southern traditions.
-Tina Balch photo
County Commission approves public hearings for 3 rezoning requests
The Lincoln County Commission unanimously approved to hold public hearings on three parcels prior to its Oct. 20 regular monthly meeting.
Scammers pose as law enforcement
Scammers are at it again. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reports that scammers, posing as jail lieutenants, sergeants or corrections officers, are contacting relatives of individuals who have been booked into the local jail asking them for money.
Tennessee man dies in head-on collision on Ardmore Highway
ATennessee man died following a collision on Ardmore Highway, according to a preliminary report prepared by the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP). The official crash report is pending investigation, according to Sgt. Bradley Smith, THP public information officer for the Lawrenceburg office, District 7.