June 9, 2026
News
Thuston Britt announces candidacy for District 5 commissioner
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.
Fifth-grade D.A.R.E. graduates receive praise
Approximately 300 fifth-grade students were commended Thursday morning while receiving graduation certificates during a special Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) graduation ceremony held at Lincoln Central Academy.
Foster Friendly Lincoln County officially kicks off
Tennessee Kids Belong in partnership with Lincoln County Mayor Bill Newman’s office officially kicked off Foster Friendly Lincoln County during a gathering at the Lincoln County Courthouse bandstand last Monday morning. The designation is a partnership of local leaders, businesses, faith communities and neighbors who choose to show up for children and their families in foster care. Mayor Newman officially pronounced Lincoln County is a Foster Friendly Community.
Lincoln County Health Department urges taking precautions against ticks
The Lincoln County Health Department is reminding everyone to take precautions to avoid tick bites and tick-borne diseases. Simple precautions, like use of insect repellant and other steps, can help to reduce the risks of common tick-borne illnesses in Tennessee like Rocky Mountain spotted fever, ehrlichiosis, Lyme disease, and alpha-gal syndrome.
Petersburg BOMA approves first reading an ordinance to adopt the FY 2027 annual budget
The Petersburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the first reading of an ordinance adopting the annual budget for fiscal year beginning July l, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, at its May 5 regular monthly meeting.
Lincoln County Memorial Day Ceremony will be held May 25
The public is invited to attend the 10 a.m. Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 25, in the Lincoln Central Academy Auditorium located at 900 Main Avenue South, Fayetteville.
Petersburg BOMA approves applying for HOME grant funds
The Petersburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a resolution authorizing a grant application for 2026 HOME grant funds. Officially known as the HOME Investment Partnerships Program,
Spanning the Years
25 years ago May 16, 2001 TO 25 SENIORS - Lincoln County High School’s top 25 graduating seniors were recently honored during a luncheon held at the Fayetteville Golf and Country Club, sponsored by Fayetteville Kiwanis Club. They included Michael Blair, Timothy Cohen, Jenny Renegar, Erin Morris, Andy Elliott, Jennifer Williams, John Gibson, Jonathan Brown, Tabitha Green, Holly Corder, Sarah Jones, Bethany Brown, Amanda Williams, Laura Spears, William Robinson, Elizabeth Mitchell, James Anderson, Stephanie Brown, Grace Hastings, Stephanie Bates, April Holman, Ashonda Steelman, Lucas Marshall and Sheena McLemore.