August 18, 2026
Sports
Lady Falcon Softball brings excitement to the community
As the new school year is getting underway, Lady Falcon Softball Coach Cody Gaskill wrapped up a standout first season. The 2026 campaign was a Cinderella story: the Lady Falcons went 36-8-2 and reached the state tournament in Coach Gaskill’s first year. Their success brought a Lady Falcons Softball buzz to the community and inspired the coaches to host summer camps for skills, pitching, and catching in July for nearly 100 athletes.
Maddox Franklin and Hana Corder named 2025-26 Athletes of the Year for LCHS
Maddox Franklin and Hana Corder have been named the Elk Valley Times Athletes of the year from Lincoln County High School.
Fayetteville Lions’ 32nd Football Jamboree set for Aug. 1
The Fayetteville Lion’s Club’s 32nd football jamboree will kick off at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1, at Highland Rim School.
Deer bait privilege licenses available
Staff reports The new Deer Bait Privilege License will be available on GoOutdoorsTennessee.com and in the TWRA On the Go App, starting July 22, 2026.… Login to continue reading Login…
2 Falcons help win travel baseball national championship
Lincoln County’s own Carson Haney and Gideon Johnson became national champions in travel baseball last week.
Meadows-Thompson Stadium’s natural turf renovation in progess
Meadows-Thompson Stadium’s natural turf renovation in progess
Falcon Baseball Camp
Lincoln County baseball coach Jake Logan welcomed 87 young athletes to his first Falcon Baseball Camp since becoming head coach of the Falcons. The four-day camp, designed for players ages 6 to 13, focused on teaching the fundamentals of throwing, hitting, and base running. He was assisted by members of the Falcon baseball team and assistant coaches.
Lady Falcon Volleyball Camp
Since taking over the Lady Falcon Volleyball program at Lincoln County High School 12 years ago, Coach Sarah Phillips has led a three-day volleyball camp for girls from pre-K through eighth grade each year. This year, 65 participants attended, continuing the tradition of consistently raising the skill level of middle school programs across the county. Coach Phillips was assisted by members of the Lady Falcon Volleyball team and assistant coaches.