August 19, 2026
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BOMA to issue bond to finance a $2.35 million fire truck
T he Fayetteville Board of Mayor and Alderman approved the issuance of a general obligation bond to provide funds to finance purchasing a fire truck at last week’s regular monthly meeting.
Weeklong celebration for the nation’s 250th birthday underway
T he 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States will be here soon. Lincoln County and Fayetteville City officials have said the county has a unique opportunity to “come together in celebration of our nation’s history, our shared vision and the strong community spirit that defi nes the county.”
Old friends are best
I moved back home after 50 years of a satisfying teaching career. I tried to keep up with my old friends, but mostly lost touch. It is a fulfilling gift to reconnect with old friends. The question is “Why?”
Memorial Day: A Veteran’s reflection on the faces we carry
M emorial Day arrives each year with the same familiar rhythm — flags placed neatly along sidewalks, families planning long weekends, stores advertising discounts and free meals. For many Americans, it marks the unofficial start of summer. But for those of us who wore the uniform, especially those who carried it into combat, Memorial Day is something far heavier. It is not a celebration. It is a reckoning.
Protecting your hearing
H earing loss is often seen as an inevitable part of aging. However, data from the National Institutes of Health indicate that one in two people over the age of 85 has hearing loss, which suggests half of all individuals in that age bracket do not have this issue. That should be encouraging to individuals concerned by the prospect of losing their hearing in their golden years.
High school students recognized as DAR Good Citizens
Dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism — these are the qualities of a DAR Good Citizen.
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.
Redrawn district lines puts Lincoln County in 9th congressional district
With congressional district lines in Tennessee having been redrawn and signed by Gov. Bill Lee on May 7, qualifying deadlines have been extended for new candidates wanting to run in the Aug. 6 primary congressional race for District 9 rather than District 4. The new map puts Lincoln County in District 9 after a Memphis- based seat held by longtime Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) was carved into three districts. This spreads the Democratic voters into more rural areas and Republican districts that stretch hundreds of miles east.