June 22, 2026
News
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.
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.
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
Fayetteville man scammed while searching for rental property
A Fayetteville man was recently scammed while searching for a property to rent. The mdividual was advised by a man posing as a realtor that a property was for rent on Terry Avenue.
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.
Foster Friendly Lincoln County Coalition Events May 2, 4 and 7
During the month of May the Foster Friendly Lincoln County Coalition (FFLCC) is hosting three events that highlight foster families, businesses and community.
Joint investigation leads to 3 arrests following drug-related death in Lincoln County
Three people have been arrested following a investigation into a drug-related death in Lincoln County.
Park City man dies following fire
A 64-year old Park City man died of injuries sustained following a fire in a mobile home residence Wednesday afternoon.
Fraudulent traffic fine text scam being sent out in area
A fraudulent text message demanding payment for unpaid traffic fines is being sent to folks in the area, according to the Fayetteville Police Department (FPD). A photo of the official looking text is on the FPD Facebook page, along with a warning to residents not to fall for the deception.