October 15, 2026
Local News
BOMA adopts 2024 edition international codes
Public hearings adopting nine international codes from the 2018 edition to the 2024 edition were held prior to the July Board of Mayor and Aldermen’s monthly meeting. Additionally, public hearings were held to adopt the International Electrical Code, 2023 edition, and the Life Safety Code, 2024 edition. A public hearing was also held to amend the City of Fayetteville’s permit fee schedule and to approve the C-1 Zoning District update.
Patrolman Derek Jordan strives to do his best
Fayetteville Police Officer Derek Jordan, who hails from Scottsboro, Alabama, began his law enforcement career as a corrections officer. For more than four years he worked at corrections facilities with inmates and credits his experience for learning how to talk to and deal people with different backgrounds.
Petersburg BOMA reaches out to TBI regarding email breech
In the absence of the mayor, Vice Mayor Kevin Coffield chaired the Aug. 4 Petersburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting. New business agenda items addressed were a forensic analysis investigator, post office roof, South Central Tennessee Development District (SCTDD) grant for part-time help and hiring a part-time yard maintenance person.
Peddler permit ordinance imposes stricter guidelines
In efforts to prevent fraud and scams — especially involving older people — Fayetteville Police Chief Bennie Jennings requested approval from the Board of Mayor and Aldermen to update the City’s peddler permit ordinance. The ordinance, which included a laundry list of requirements, was unanimously approved during the board’s Aug. 11 monthly meeting.
Qualifying deadline for November election is noon on Aug. 20
The qualifying deadline to file as a candidate for the Nov. 3, 2026, state general, City of Fayetteville, the Town of Ardmore and Fayetteville School Board election is noon on Aug. 20. Candidates must submit their paperwork by this time to appear on the ballot.
Woman charged following Park City apartment fire
ALincoln County woman faces multiple charges following a fire that engulfed her apartment with the potential of endangering adjoining apartments in Park City early Thursday morning.