August 6, 2026
News
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.
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.
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.
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.
Times has new look starting this week
Staff reports The Elk Valley Times now has what is considered a more modern magazine-styled format — called the Berliner — beginning with this edition.… Login to continue reading Login…
Toledo Molding & Die in Fayetteville to close April 30 with 333 employees affected
Toledo Molding & Die, Inc. (TMD) in Fayetteville notified 333 employees on Monday morning that the plant would be closing no later than April 30. TMD, located at 11 East Park Drive, is headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, and is a manufacturing company specializing in plastic injection molding and interior and exterior automotive components. Toledo Molding & Die
Here’s the beef
Abigail Neale, left, flips a hamburger with the help of Bruce Steelman of the Lincoln County Extension at the 38th annual Hamburger Day on the Hill
Ben Brown indicted by Lincoln County grand jury
Benjamin “Ben” Aaron Brown was indicted on Tuesday, March 24, by the Lincoln County grand jury, according to District Attorney Rob Carter with the 17th Judicial District in Tennessee.
Rep. Pat Marsh honors Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration champion
The Tennessee House of Representatives this week presented a resolution honoring Justified Honors, the first Tennessee Walking Horse in history to win the World Grand Championship four times at the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration in Shelbyville.
Spanning the Years
25 years ago April 4, 2001 Fishing tourney held - The Lincoln County Sportsman’s Club held its March Fishing Tournament recently on Guntersville Lake. Bobby Harmon and Lucas Hamlin won with a weight of more than 30 pounds. Second place went to John Teters and Jack Atchley Sr. with a weight of 18.6.