August 19, 2026
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HK Derryberry to speak during Friends & Family Day at McBurg First Baptist Church on Sunday, April 19
McBurg First Baptist Church is hosting a special guest and special singing for Friends & Family Day on Sunday, April 19. The guest speaker is Tennessee native HK Derryberry.
2 teens charged with robbery
Two Fayetteville teens have been charged with the robbery of a man during the late afternoon of April 2.
Community Veterans Town Hall set for 6 p.m. Friday, May 15
A Community Veterans Town Hall aimed at “bridging the gap between veterans, businesses and the community” is set for 6 p.m. Friday, May 15, at the Lincoln Central Academy auditorium, 909 Main Avenue South.
Tull L. Malone seeks reelection sheriff
Editor’s note: The Elk Valley Times will publish candidate announcements and photos as we receive them and as space allows before the July 29, 2026, edition. The election is on Aug. 6, 2026. Announcements should be no longer than 700 words and emailed to lscripps@elkvalleytimes.com. They may be edited for length, grammar, style and content.
Poll workers needed for Aug. 6 election
Elections aren’t possible without poll workers, according to election officials. “We are always recruiting and taking names,” said Dale Thomas, chairman of the Lincoln County Election Commission. Poll workers help polling sites in their community run smoothly during early voting and on Election Day. Some of the tasks include greeting voters, answering questions, explaining how to cast a ballot, using the voting equipment and counting votes, according to the Tennessee Secretary of State, division of elections.
Spanning the Years
25 years ago April 11, 2001 Easter ‘Eggstravaganza’ - Stephen Dean and Madison Phillips check over their findings following Saturday’s Easter Eggstravaganza sponsored by the Fayetteville Department of Parks and Recreation at the Lions Club Complex. Well over 100 out for the hunts. Two-year-old Stephen is the son of Michael and Patsy Dean of Fayetteville, and Madison, also 2, is the daughter of Sane and Laurie Phillips of Fayetteville.
FHS Prom King and Queen
Fayetteville High School’s Will Pettie and Aaliyah Halcomb were voted King and Queen of the 2026 FHS Prom held Saturday night. Following a grand march for family and friends at FHS, students continued prom festivities at Evergreen Gunter Hollow.
Area Veterans celebrated on National Viet Nam Veterans Day
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