September 6, 2026
Living
Ardmore Public Library awarded national grant to Increase accessibility
The Ardmore Public Library has been selected as one of 300 libraries across the country to participate in round four of Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities, an American Library Association (ALA) initiative that provides community engagement and accessibility resources to small and rural libraries to help them better serve people with disabilities.
Gospel meeting at Liberty Church of Christ on June 7-10
L iberty Church of Christ will host a Gospel meeting from June 7 through June 10 featuring Allen Webster as the speaker. The public is invited to attend.
Spanning the Years
25 years ago May 30, 2001 SPECIAL DIPLOMA - Stan Golden, director of schools for Lincoln County, congratulates Billy Parker, a World War II veteran, just after presenting him with his high school diploma. The veteran was drafted into the service just prior to his own graduation. More than 300 seniors also received their diplomas during the exercises on Falcon Field Thursday evening.
Big C Rock and Mulch has ‘all your landscaping needs’
Koby Chandler opened Big C Rock and Mulch LLC in March and is located at 708 Main Avenue South. “We have all your landscaping needs,” he said. Inventory includes driveway rock, sand, cobblestone, flagstone, centerpiece boulders, bulk and bagged mulch, potting soil, and much more.
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SCHRA to provide meals for children through Summer Food Service Program
S outh Central Human Resource Agency is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service (not all prohibited bases apply to all programs), SCHRA officials said. According to officials, meals will be provided, at a first come, first serve basis, at the sites from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. on May 29, June 5, June 12, June 18, June 26, July 2, July 10, July 17 and July 24 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds.
Junior’s House holds 22nd Annual Blue Ribbon Walk
LAURIE CARUSO Staff writer Students from local schools, sponsors and supporters of the 22nd Annual Junior’s House Blue Ribbon Walk nearly filled the Lincoln County… Login to continue reading Login…
Tennessee Kids Summer Challenge is open to rising kindergartners through sixth grade
Summer is just around the corner and kids will be looking for something to do while they are out of school. An opportunity is available through First Lady Maria Lee’s Tennessee Kids Serve Summer Challenge!
New Arrivals
Osbourne Sharrow Sutton was born Monday, April 6, 2026, to Nicholas and Kayla Sutton of Peterburg at HH Lincoln Medical Center. The baby weighed seven pounds, 14 ounces and was 20.5-inches long.
Spanning the Years
25 years ago May 23. 2001 PREPARING FOR GRADUATION - Fayetteville native Adm. Frank B. Kelso, who retired in 1994 as chief of naval operations of the United States, talks with graduating seniors and guests following the baccalaureate services on Sunday afternoon at Lincoln County High School. Kelso was the guest speaker for the event. Graduation exercises will be conducted tomorrow evening at the high school.
From Reality TV to Real-Life Rescue: MasterChef finalist hosts gourmet benefit dinner for Humane Society
Staff reports T he Humane Society of Lincoln County is inviting the community to an unforgettable evening of fine dining, compassion, and community connection at its upcoming Master Chef Benefit Dinner on Saturday, May 30.