August 28, 2026
Local News
Sales tax weekend is this weekend
Tennesseans will enjoy sales tax weekend again July 31 through Aug. 2, marking decades of savings for families just in time for back-to-school.
Scammer cons woman out of thousands of dollars
A68-year-old Fayetteville woman was conned out of $5,000 before she realized the man who contacted her by phone was a scammer.
Break-in reported at Fayetteville residence
Fayetteville Police responded to a report of a burglary and breakin at an Eastgate Circle residence last Tuesday morning (July 21). According to Sgt. Aaron Vick’s report, a 69-year old woman slept while someone removed the screen from a kitchen window, pushed in the blinds and knocked the curtains to the floor.
15 of 40 County Commission candidates participate in forum
Of the 40 candidates seeking election for the 24 county commission seats in the Aug. 6 County general election, 15 participated in the July 9 candidate forum sponsored by the Elk Valley Times and Elk River Media. Of the 15, two were incumbents. Several candidates said they were committed to prior engagements.
Higgins Funeral Home to host community nature walk for healing and remembrance
Higgins Funeral Home invites local residents to a restorative, nature- based community grief walk on Sunday, Aug. 30. Designed as a gentle, accessible gathering, the 2 p.m. event offers a supportive space for individuals and families navigating the journey of loss.
Mayor says Petersburg is only receiving fraction of obligations contracted by LCSO
In July 2025, the Town of Petersburg and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for additional law enforcement services for Petersburg, following the Petersburg Police Department being disband. The MOU was signed by Petersburg Mayor Shantel Gatlin and Tull Malone, sheriff of Lincoln County.
Back-to-School Community Baptism set for July 25-26
Aback-to-school community baptism will be held from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. on July 25 and July 26 at the Elk River public access located at 196 Stonebridge Drive.
Petersburg BOMA looks for legal options following breech of email system
Concerns remain with the Board of Mayor and Aldermen regarding a breech of the Town of Petersburg’s email system following the resignation of an employee more than a year ago.
Voters get special 250 sticker
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett today unveiled a commemorative “I Voted” sticker that celebrates America’s 250th anniversary and encourages Tennesseans to participate in the electoral process.
Celebrating 250 years of freedom
Celebrating 250 years of freedom