August 6, 2026
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Tennesseans take to roads over holiday
AAA projects more than 1.6 million Tennesseans will travel at least 50 miles from home for the Independence Day holiday travel period, which runs from… Login to continue reading Login…
Petersburg BOMA approves budget and fills board vacancy
The Petersburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved on second reading an ordinance adopting its fiscal year 2026-27 budget beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. Before Mayor Shantel Gatlin called the monthly meeting to order, a public hearing regarding the budget was held. However, no one in attendance signed up to speak. The public hearing was adjourned.
There’s civil liability and potential penalties for owners of dogs running at large
Dogs running at large pose risks to the dog, other animals, people and property. Law enforcement officers respond to calls of dogs running at large and Animal Control often impounds these dogs.
Garrett Honea appointed new county attorney
Recently appointed Lincoln County Attorney W. Garrett Honea said he is excited about serving Lincoln County. “I’m always looking for ways to give back to my community,” he said.
Scammer poses as FPU representative
Ascammer posing as a Fayetteville Public Utilities representative recently contacted a local resident claiming they owed the utility a back payment, according to a Fayetteville Police Department report.
