June 22, 2026
News
Tull L. Malone seeks reelection sheriff
Editor’s note: The Elk Valley Times will publish candidate announcements and photos as we receive them and as space allows before the July 29, 2026, edition. The election is on Aug. 6, 2026. Announcements should be no longer than 700 words and emailed to lscripps@elkvalleytimes.com. They may be edited for length, grammar, style and content.
Fayetteville woman scammed out of thousands
An elderly Fayetteville woman was scammed of thousands of dollars by a former employee of a Huntsville Highway vehicle dealership.
Arrests and Reports
Myeisha Marie Van, 32, 200 block New Shackle Island Road, was charged with (1 riving on a suspended license. She was released on a citation. Sgt. Nathan Simmons made the arrest.
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week observed April 12 through April 18
During the second week of April each year telecommunicators are recognized and celebrated for their dedication and sacrifice to serve the public. This year National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week is being observed from April 12 through April 18.
Local top student named 2026 Coca-Cola Scholar
Claire Bradford, a senior at Lincoln County High School in Fayetteville, has been recognized as one of the country’s most outstanding high school leaders by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation and has been awarded a $20,000 college scholarship.
2 patrolmen graduate law enforcement academy
Fayetteville Police Chief Bennie Jennings congratulated Patrolman Derek Jordan and Patrolman Ryan Thomas on their recent graduation from the Tennessee Law Enforcement Academy in Nashville.
FPU’s Student Utility Board explores more departments
Fayetteville Public Utilities’ (FPU) Student Utility Board (SUB) met in January to tour the telecommunications department and learn about FPU’s internet and digital phone services. During its February meeting students focused on the accounting, billing and marketing departments.
Flintville Volunteer Fire Rescue annual music festival and fish fry is April 11
Flintville Volunteer Fire Rescue’s annual music festival and fish fry begins with live music at 10 a.m. followed by the fish fry at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 11.
