“Total chaos” were the words used by an anonymous source in describing the state of the Frito-Lay manufacturing plant at 101 Industrial Boulevard on the night of July 1. According to the source, employees at the plant have recently been made aware that a coworker was COVID-19-positive, and t…
With more than $600,000 in prize winnings to his credit, Team Toyota angler Brandon Lester has proven himself to be one of America’s most accomplished young professional bass anglers. The Tennessean is also one heck of a family man, and was gracious enough to lend some advice to parents who …
Since the last Tennessee Department of Health report June 7, two new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Lincoln County as of June 10, bringing the cumulative total of 29 cases and 21 recoveries at the beginning of last week to 34 cases and 26 recoveries.
Mountaire Farms and Riverside Christian Academy partnered to bring a truckload of fresh chicken tenders and leg quarters to consumers in Lincoln County at an affordable price of $1 or less per pound.
The Lincoln County Health Department is hosting a COVID-19 drive-through testing event for the community on Saturday, May 2.
The Lincoln County Board of Education approved an emergency resolution in its April 20 meeting that adopts, revises or suspends several local board policies in order to comply with Gov. Bill Lee’s recommendations and Tennessee State Board of Education’s rules and policies for the remainder o…
Challenges and uncertainties are synonymous with farming and ranching. To say these are challenging, uncertain times is an understatement. But, as is their inherent nature, farmers and ranchers will certainly adapt and persevere, and we at USDA are here to help them.
Alex Haley, a close friend and author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “Roots”, used to have a powerful message that I always try to keep in mind: “Find the good and praise it.”
The Lincoln County Health Department is hosting a COVID-19 drive-through testing event for the community on Saturday, May 2.
While people stay at home to minimize transmission of a severe coronavirus (COVID-19), healthcare workers prepare to do the exact opposite. Presently, healthcare workers are every country’s most valuable resource.
Fayetteville and Lincoln County businesses, particularly restaurants and shops, are weighing their risks after Gov. Bill Lee gave them the okay to begin welcoming customers this week with reduced service and stringent hygiene practices.
The Tennessee Department of Health will offer 18 drive-through events across the state this weekend to make COVID-19 testing available to Tennesseans who are concerned about their health or the health of their family members.
Lincoln County and Fayetteville City schools will remain closed for the rest of the academic year in compliance with Gov. Bill Lee’s recommendation, which came Wednesday during an afternoon news conference in Nashville.
While the Fayetteville-Lincoln County Animal Shelter remains closed to the public during the COVID-19 pandemic, folks can still adopt animals or volunteer to foster pets.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced last week that free COVID-19 testing is available for any Tennessean, regardless of traditional symptoms, as the Unified-Command group ramps up an aggressive effort to expand testing capacity across the state.
Local governing bodies will together receive just over $1 million from the $200 million in grants announced by Gov. Bill Lee earlier this month.
America’s Road Team Captain Stephen Richardson, a 19-year driver for Big G Express, Inc., was honored last week at the White House by President Donald Trump along with other commercial truck drivers and the industry as a whole.
The Paycheck Protection Program, which is part of the $2 trillion economic stimulus package signed into law last month, allocated up to $350 billion in fully forgivable loans to help small businesses maintain payrolls during the coronavirus pandemic.
Agricultural producers now have more time to repay Marketing Assistance Loans (MAL) as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s implementation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020.
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development has moved to a staggered schedule for unemployment claimants completing their weekly certifications.
Anyone with health concerns, or who has concerns about the health of a family member, is invited to come to the Lincoln County Health Department and be tested for COVID-19. The testing will be provided at no cost to participants, and those who come for testing can remain in their vehicles th…
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced early last week the State of Tennessee will allocate $10 million in Small and Rural Hospital Readiness Grants to support hospitals that are facing financial strain due to the ongoing response to COVID-19.
Centerstone, a national leader in behavioral health care, is fully operational and continuing to serve clients and communities during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability is encouraging members of local communities — especially in the state’s smaller towns and rural areas — to volunteer to help older citizens in the midst of COVID-19.
The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) released a statement this afternoon announcing that remaining events for the current school year will be cancelled.
In the face of our public health crisis due to the coronavirus, Congress recently passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which provides unprecedented levels of aid to individuals and industries, including a variety of supports for agriculture.
The Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association (TECA) has made the decision to cancel the 2020 Washington Youth Tour amid concerns over COVID-19.
Dear teachers and school personnel, you know our children.
The state of Tennessee has started paying approved unemployment claimants their first installment of the $600 Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) benefit, in addition to their Tennessee Unemployment Compensation (TUC) benefit.
Local Little Free Libraries, a book sharing program designed to inspire children to love reading, has expanded locally to offer books for adults, along with magazines and puzzles, during the COVID-19 stay-at-home order.
“Let me start with a heartfelt thank you to our staff, our providers, the medical community, our board of trustees, and the mayor for all the hard work that’s gone into preparing and managing through this time of crisis,” said Russ Spray, chief executive officer of Lincoln Health System, ear…
With layoffs and unemployment on a dramatic rise as a result of COVID-19, the numbers of those in need are tripling for one Fayetteville nonprofit.
In an effort to continue to slow the spread of the Coronavirus and protect the workforce at Arnold AFB, the installation commander, Col. Jeffrey Geraghty has determined that all Base Exchange and Commissary patrons will be required to wear a face coverings while shopping in either facility.
Tennessee Department of Agriculture has extended the deadline to renew Private Applicator Pesticide Certifications to Sept. 30, 2020, or 30 days further if this declaration is extended.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers have found evidence of the rate of COVID-19 infection slowing in Tennessee, which reduces the chance that the state will run out of hospital capacity for patients.
As American families and businesses transition to remote-work, they may see a surge in home utility use – and in upcoming utility bills. Simple money-saving steps can help lower monthly utility bills without jeopardizing safety or comfort.
With all the news about COVID-19, most people know how to protect themselves and their families.
With the COVID-19 pandemic changing daily routines here in Fayetteville, adaptation has become necessary for us all. A typical day is no longer typical of small town living.
Motlow College has created the MotlowTrained Workforce Relief Fund for community members suffering from any loss of income as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Editor’s Note: The folks at The Local Café had no idea The Times was going to be on hand last week as they delivered complimentary meals to local health care workers. We had simply asked ‘folks in the know’ to give us a call when they hear of good deeds happening – examples of selflessness a…
This weekend’s beautiful weather saw residents enjoying nature and exercising on local walking trails. Stone Bridge Park, as well as others across our community, remain open for the purpose of residents being able to exercise. Folks are simply asked to maintain the six-foot rule as they meet…
New visitor restriction protocols due to the highly contagious nature of the COVID-19 virus and the inability to allow passengers during patient transport via ambulance can leave the public feeling uneasy and helpless if a loved one is in need of medical services.
The director of the Tennessee Division of Property Assessments has issued an order that extends the deadline for applicants to apply for elderly tax relief, disabled tax relief and disabled veterans tax relief.
Local law enforcement authorities are taking the common-sense approach when it comes to enforcing two of Gov. Bill Lee’s most recent orders, one mandating that Tennesseans stay at home and another ordering the closure of non-essential businesses, said District Attorney Robert Carter late Thursday.
UPDATE: LC has seventh confirmed case of COVID-19
“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’”- Fred Rogers
The Motlow State Adult College Express (ACE) program might be the solution for adults who are at a crossroads for their future because of the COVID-19 crisis.
An individual who applies for unemployment benefits in Tennessee must do weekly certifications in order to receive benefits. These certifications are necessary to ensure a claimant is eligible to receive benefits for that week, which lessens the chance of having an overpayment.
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced it will close all 56 Tennessee state parks and state-owned state natural areas to the public effective April 4 through April 14, in support of Gov. Bill Lee’s Executive Order 23.
