August 28, 2026
Local News
County Commission passes fiscal year budget and tax rate
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners voted to approve an appropriation resolution for the fiscal year 2026-27 budget, a resolution setting the tax levy in Lincoln County and nonprofit appropriations during its June 16 regular monthly meeting.
2 sobriety checkpoints set for July
The Tennessee Highway Patrol will evaluate drivers for signs of alcohol or drug impairment during sobriety checkpoints in Lincoln County on July 3 and July 10.
Too cool
Onyx takes a dip in the pool during some of the hottest days of summer, so far. She’s cooled off and ready to play. Lincoln County will most likely experience a wet weather pattern with some thunderstorms this week. Temperatures look to remain quite warm, with daily highs mostly hovering in the mid-80s.
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Petersburg BOMA approves budget and fills board vacancy
The Petersburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved on second reading an ordinance adopting its fiscal year 2026-27 budget beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. Before Mayor Shantel Gatlin called the monthly meeting to order, a public hearing regarding the budget was held. However, no one in attendance signed up to speak. The public hearing was adjourned.
There’s civil liability and potential penalties for owners of dogs running at large
Dogs running at large pose risks to the dog, other animals, people and property. Law enforcement officers respond to calls of dogs running at large and Animal Control often impounds these dogs.