October 3, 2026
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BOMA adopts 2024 edition international codes
Public hearings adopting nine international codes from the 2018 edition to the 2024 edition were held prior to the July Board of Mayor and Aldermen’s monthly meeting. Additionally, public hearings were held to adopt the International Electrical Code, 2023 edition, and the Life Safety Code, 2024 edition. A public hearing was also held to amend the City of Fayetteville’s permit fee schedule and to approve the C-1 Zoning District update.
Patrolman Derek Jordan strives to do his best
Fayetteville Police Officer Derek Jordan, who hails from Scottsboro, Alabama, began his law enforcement career as a corrections officer. For more than four years he worked at corrections facilities with inmates and credits his experience for learning how to talk to and deal people with different backgrounds.
Look to the skies – Lunar eclipse Aug. 27
DUANE SHERRILL Regional Editor Look to the skies on Wednesday evening, Aug. 27 and you will get to witness a rare celestial phenomenon as a… Login to continue reading Login…
A Purple Heart Story
Joe Pendergrass remembers the night he was wounded in Vietnam.
Petersburg BOMA reaches out to TBI regarding email breech
In the absence of the mayor, Vice Mayor Kevin Coffield chaired the Aug. 4 Petersburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting. New business agenda items addressed were a forensic analysis investigator, post office roof, South Central Tennessee Development District (SCTDD) grant for part-time help and hiring a part-time yard maintenance person.
Peddler permit ordinance imposes stricter guidelines
In efforts to prevent fraud and scams — especially involving older people — Fayetteville Police Chief Bennie Jennings requested approval from the Board of Mayor and Aldermen to update the City’s peddler permit ordinance. The ordinance, which included a laundry list of requirements, was unanimously approved during the board’s Aug. 11 monthly meeting.