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7th annual Ardmore Boys & Girls Club Antique Tractor Pull set for May 9
Gates open at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, for the 7th Annual Ardmore Truck and Tractor Pull benefitting the Boys and Girls Club of North Alabama. The event will be held at John Barnes Park on Ardmore Ridge Road, Ardmore.

Honor a hero this Memorial Day at the library
In honor of Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, the Fayetteville-Lincoln County Public Library is creating a special, community-driven display to recognize and remember the heroes of our community. The library is inviting community members to submit tributes to veterans and service members who hold a special place in their hearts. The submissions will create a meaningful Memorial Day display that reflects remembrance and appreciation across Lincoln County, said Meghan Murr, library director.
TDOT officials: Signs are not permitted on state right-of-way
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is reminding the public that signs are not permitted within State of Tennessee rights-ofway.
Three sobriety checkpoints scheduled for May
The Tennessee Highway Patrol will evaluate drivers for signs of alcohol or drug impairment during sobriety checkpoints in Lincoln County on three dates in May.

Leadership transition underway at Crossroads Pregnancy Clinic
A leadership transition is underway at Crossroads Pregnancy Clinic, as Amanda Curtis, founder and executive director, announces she is stepping down from her role and passing the baton to Mary Beth Jenkins.
Correction
A photo appearing on the front page of the April 22, 2026, edition of the Elk Valley Times should have identified the man frying fish in “Frying fish and fun” as Jerry Bailey and his wife Doris. The Times apologizes for the error and is happy to set the record straight.

Fire officials advise burning responsibly
While burn permits from the Tennessee Division of Forestry are not required for residents outside the Fayetteville City limits in Lincoln County from May 16 through Oct. 14, there are numerous laws governing open burning and fines and/or jail time for those who don’t heed the statutes.

Remember to call 811 before you dig
Calling 811 or visiting wvvw.call811.con1 has proven to the foremost preventive measure in excavation safety and damage prevention, according to Fayetteville Public Utilities. Since 2008, National Safe Digging Month has been observed in April to remind homeowners and professionals alike, to do their pail in keeping communities safe.

Area sees uptick in auto scams
The Tennessee Attorney General Division of Consumer Affairs is warning consumers about scam websites posing as legitimate classic car and heavy equipment dealerships. Likewise, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance
