August 6, 2026
News
Glen Douglas announces candidacy for Lincoln County mayor
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.
Grant will fund SRO officer at Fayetteville Alternative School
75,ooo endowment grant to the Fayetteville Police Department from the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security is being used to fund a new School Resource Officer (SRO) position at Fayetteville Alternative
Sanitation rates in Fayetteville to increase 25%
Fayetteville residents will soon see a 25% rate increase on their monthly sanitation collection bill. The Board of Mayor and Alderman (BOMA) unanimously approved the rate increase during the April 14 monthly meeting upon the recommendation of Public Works Director Jack Williams.
BOMA OKs City and County fire departments to enter into MOU
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the City of Fayetteville and Lincoln County Volunteer Fire Rescue (LCVFR) since both fire departments assist the other with events when requested. Both departments use their own protective gear that can be damaged when responding to a fire or other situation.
Two local schools awarded TVA STEM grants
Ralph Askins Elementary School and Lincoln County High School have been awarded $5,000 grants from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), in partnership with Bicentennial Volunteers, Inc., a TVA retiree organization, to develop STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) projects that spark students’ interests in STEM-related careers.
Junior’s House Blue Ribbon Walk is set for May 7
Each spring Junior’s House Inc., Child Advocacy Center (CAC) holds two impactful events advocating for the protection of children.
Fayetteville Lions Club Drug Awareness Essay Contest winners announced
The Fayetteville Lions Club announced the winners of this year’s Drug Awareness Essay Contest where local students shared their thoughts on the theme, “Alive in 2025: Why I Choose Life Instead of Drugs.”
Spanning the Years
25 years ago April 25, 2001 Teachers of the year - Glen Belcher, Fayetteville Junior High School’s Teacher of the Year, was congratulated by Principal Joel Hastings. Belcher, who has served in education for 30 years, began teaching locally in 1974. He retires after this school year. Sue Armstrong, an educator for 24 years, worked with her fourth-grade students. She represents Flintville Elementary School as its Distinguished Classroom Teacher of the year. Jan Brandon, South Lincoln Elementary School’s Distinguished Classroom Teacher of the Year, reads to her second-grade students. She has been teaching for 10 years. Kay Wiley is working with her fourth-grade students at Highland Rim School. Mrs. Wiley, who has taught for 30 years, is this year's Distinguished Classroom Teacher for Highland Rim. Mary Dell Sewell, a sixth-grade science teacher, is Eighth District School’s Distinguished Classroom Teacher of the Year. She has been teaching since 1974. Christy Wright, Flintville Junior High School teacher, checks students’ homework during English class. Wright has been teaching for nine years and currently teaches seventh and eighth grades and also coaches cheerleaders one day.”
Ray Pullen recognized for 31 years to service to parks and recreation department
Ray Pullen was recognized at the April 14 Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting for his 31 years of service to the City of Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Department. Nathan Browning, director of Parks and Recreation, presented Pullen with a certificate in recognition of his “exemplary service and outstanding dedication” to parks and recreation. “His unwavering commitment and selfless contributions are truly admirable. His steadfast devotion to serving the community upholds the highest standards and is sincerely appreciated,” the certificate stated.