August 28, 2026
Local Sports
HOMETOWN SHOWDOWN
Lincoln County Falcons versus Fayetteville Tigers during preseason jamboree in The Pit.
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
