July 4, 2026
News
BOMA to hold public hearings for FY27 budgets
A public hearing for the fiscal year 2027 City of Fayetteville budget will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 9. The budget is public record and can be viewed at the Municipal Building prior to the public hearing.
BOMA approves applying for two grants, awards bid
D uring its May 12 regular monthly meeting, the Fayetteville Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved awarding a bid for a heating and cooling unit at the recreation building; approved a memorandum of understanding to help pay lifeguards at the pool during the summer; approved applying for a HOME grant and a clean water grant; and approved issuing two event permits.
TDOT reminds drivers to slow down in work areas
L incoln County officials with the Tennessee Department of Transportation are asking drivers to “please slow down.” Officials said this is especially important when drivers see orange flashing lights on the roadway.
School Board approves guaranteed maximun price for Highland Rim renovations and technology
T he Lincoln County Board of Education considered the acceptance of the guaranteed maximum price for the Highland Rim renovation at its May 4 monthly meeting. The agenda item was twofold. In addition to approving the multi-million dollar guaranteed maximum price, the board also approved an additional cost for technology for the school addition.
Jim Hammons announces candidacy for District 1 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.