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Mayor says Petersburg is only receiving fraction of obligations contracted by LCSO
In July 2025, the Town of Petersburg and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for additional law enforcement services for Petersburg, following the Petersburg Police Department being disband. The MOU was signed by Petersburg Mayor Shantel Gatlin and Tull Malone, sheriff of Lincoln County.
Back-to-School Community Baptism set for July 25-26
Aback-to-school community baptism will be held from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. on July 25 and July 26 at the Elk River public access located at 196 Stonebridge Drive.
Petersburg BOMA looks for legal options following breech of email system
Concerns remain with the Board of Mayor and Aldermen regarding a breech of the Town of Petersburg’s email system following the resignation of an employee more than a year ago.

Voters get special 250 sticker
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett today unveiled a commemorative “I Voted” sticker that celebrates America’s 250th anniversary and encourages Tennesseans to participate in the electoral process.

FPU’s Britt Dye reappointed to Tennessee Board of Utility Regulation
Fayetteville Public Utilities CEO/General Manager Britt Dye was reappointed to the Tennessee Board of Utility Regulation.

Celebrating 250 years of freedom
Celebrating 250 years of freedom
EBT funds reported stolen in Fayetteville
Fayetteville Police received a complaint from a local resident who reported that funds were withdrawn from her Electronic Benefit (EBT) Transfer account without her authorization.
