by Becca Roberts | Jun 11, 2026 | Fayetteville, Stories
THE LOCALLY popular Crazy Ray’s restaurant in Fayetteville represents a family tradition spanning four generations. Devan Ray Bean is the newest owner of Crazy Ray’s; he recently bought it in February of this year from his father, Billy Ray Bean. It is a business that...
by Becca Roberts | Jun 11, 2026 | Fayetteville, Stories
ANDREA DELAP has always cared about helping others. Her journey to becoming a funeral director has reflected that mission, and this new step forward in her career offers another avenue for her to be a shoulder to all those who need one. Delap’s heart for people...
by Becca Roberts | Jun 11, 2026 | Fayetteville, Sponsored, Stories
REBECCA HOWARD began working at Elk River Health and Nursing Center of Fayetteville as a housekeeping aide at 17. When she learned the facility offered CNA classes, she signed up, earned her certification, and continued working there while finishing school. Now, as a...
by Becca Roberts | Jun 11, 2026 | Cover, Fayetteville
AMIE O’NEAL was born and raised in Lincoln County. She and her husband, Matt, graduated from Lincoln County High School, attended Middle Tennessee State University together, and then came back to stay in the town they love and call home. Amie has worked as the...
by Becca Roberts | Jun 11, 2026 | Fayetteville, Feature
THE LITTLE Farm, located at 228 McDougal Rd. in Fayetteville, runs on family. Tom and Lindsay Monks have cultivated a beautiful space for farming and family connection on the land that Tom’s father, Tommy Monks, farmed before him. His father still helps out running...
