June 22, 2026
News
Community Veterans Town Hall set for 6 p.m. Friday, May 15
A Community Veterans Town Hall aimed at “bridging the gap between veterans, businesses and the community” is set for 6 p.m. Friday, May 15, at the Lincoln Central Academy auditorium, 909 Main Avenue South.
2 teens charged with robbery
Two Fayetteville teens have been charged with the robbery of a man during the late afternoon of April 2.
HK Derryberry to speak during Friends & Family Day at McBurg First Baptist Church on Sunday, April 19
McBurg First Baptist Church is hosting a special guest and special singing for Friends & Family Day on Sunday, April 19. The guest speaker is Tennessee native HK Derryberry.
Trustees at the Lincoln County Jail are growing produce and producing joy
This spring the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) has implemented a win-win project that will not only supply fresh, healthy produce for local residents facing food insecurity, but also provide inspiration for the trustees caring for it. The bounty from the garden will be donated to Hands of Mercy Outreach Center throughout the growing season. Hands of Mercy is currently feeding more than 100 local families.
Duty, discipline, desire: Jeremy Thompson feels called to serve
I nside the Warrior Exhibit in Fayetteville Tennessee, the stories of service line the walls. On this day, one of those stories stood in front of us, not framed in glass, but living and breathing. Jeremy Thompson, a Lincoln County native with 22 years of service in the U.S. Army and Army National Guard, has built a life defined by duty, discipline, and an unwavering desire to help others.
Sponsors needed for the 11th Annual Cruisin’ for a Cure for Huntington’s Disease
Sponsors are needed for the 11thAnnual Cruisin’ for a Cure, a car, truck and motorcycle event to be held Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Rock Family Worship Center, Fayetteville Campus. Spectator admission is free, however, donations will be accepted.
FCE student scholarship applications are now available for graduating seniors
Applications for the Family and Community Education (FCE) scholarships are available through guidance counselors at all high schools, the UT Extension Office or any member of the Lincoln County FCE. The deadline for applications is quickly approaching.
Petersburg BOMA approves agreement to transfer water system to FPU
The Petersburg water system will soon be transferred to A Fayetteville Public Utilities with water customers being billed by FPU by May l, 2026.