August 19, 2026
News
Fayetteville Lions Club Drug Awareness Essay Contest winners announced
The Fayetteville Lions Club announced the winners of this year’s Drug Awareness Essay Contest where local students shared their thoughts on the theme, “Alive in 2025: Why I Choose Life Instead of Drugs.”
Spanning the Years
25 years ago April 25, 2001 Teachers of the year - Glen Belcher, Fayetteville Junior High School’s Teacher of the Year, was congratulated by Principal Joel Hastings. Belcher, who has served in education for 30 years, began teaching locally in 1974. He retires after this school year. Sue Armstrong, an educator for 24 years, worked with her fourth-grade students. She represents Flintville Elementary School as its Distinguished Classroom Teacher of the year. Jan Brandon, South Lincoln Elementary School’s Distinguished Classroom Teacher of the Year, reads to her second-grade students. She has been teaching for 10 years. Kay Wiley is working with her fourth-grade students at Highland Rim School. Mrs. Wiley, who has taught for 30 years, is this year's Distinguished Classroom Teacher for Highland Rim. Mary Dell Sewell, a sixth-grade science teacher, is Eighth District School’s Distinguished Classroom Teacher of the Year. She has been teaching since 1974. Christy Wright, Flintville Junior High School teacher, checks students’ homework during English class. Wright has been teaching for nine years and currently teaches seventh and eighth grades and also coaches cheerleaders one day.”
Ray Pullen recognized for 31 years to service to parks and recreation department
Ray Pullen was recognized at the April 14 Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting for his 31 years of service to the City of Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Department. Nathan Browning, director of Parks and Recreation, presented Pullen with a certificate in recognition of his “exemplary service and outstanding dedication” to parks and recreation. “His unwavering commitment and selfless contributions are truly admirable. His steadfast devotion to serving the community upholds the highest standards and is sincerely appreciated,” the certificate stated.
Fayetteville City Schools awarded $4,000 Utrust Grant
Fayetteville City Schools has been awarded a $4,000 minigrant from Utrust.
Fraudulent traffic fine text scam being sent out in area
A fraudulent text message demanding payment for unpaid traffic fines is being sent to folks in the area, according to the Fayetteville Police Department (FPD). A photo of the official looking text is on the FPD Facebook page, along with a warning to residents not to fall for the deception.
Park City man dies following fire
A 64-year old Park City man died of injuries sustained following a fire in a mobile home residence Wednesday afternoon.
Joint investigation leads to 3 arrests following drug-related death in Lincoln County
Three people have been arrested following a investigation into a drug-related death in Lincoln County.
Foster Friendly Lincoln County Coalition Events May 2, 4 and 7
During the month of May the Foster Friendly Lincoln County Coalition (FFLCC) is hosting three events that highlight foster families, businesses and community.
Fayetteville man scammed while searching for rental property
A Fayetteville man was recently scammed while searching for a property to rent. The mdividual was advised by a man posing as a realtor that a property was for rent on Terry Avenue.