by Teresa James | Apr 9, 2026 | Cover, Fayetteville
SOMEWHERE OVER the rainbow in the southwestern part of Lincoln County is a place teacher Briana Mann describes as “a world of unicorns and rainbows,” at least compared to many other places that make the evening news. This place is Blanche, Tennessee, a tiny...
by Kali Bradford | Mar 12, 2026 | Cover, Fayetteville
A CHILD’S CONFIDENCE can begin with something as simple as clothing. Shoes that fit, a warm coat, or a shirt they feel proud of can shape how they walk into a classroom and how they see themselves. For many children, clothing is a first layer of dignity and belonging,...
by Hannah Bradley | Feb 12, 2026 | Cover, Fayetteville
CERTAIN CALLINGS develop slowly, unfolding through seasons of steady obedience. Others present themselves with undeniable force, a conviction that settles on the heart with clarity and weight. For this pastoral family, their call to international missions was born in...
by Felicia Dilbert | Jan 8, 2026 | Cover, Fayetteville
DR. SARAH Thelen has spent the past 15 years caring for patients of all ages, from newborns to centenarians, at her small-town practice in Fayetteville. Grounded in faith, compassion, and a deep respect for what she believes is God’s design, her approach to health...
by Becca Roberts | Dec 11, 2025 | Cover, Fayetteville
JEREMY THOMPSON is currently the executive director of a leading military nonprofit. Before that, he served for 22 years in the Army National Guard and has been a volunteer firefighter and a reserve deputy sheriff in Lincoln County for many years. The desire to serve...
by Hannah Bradley | Nov 13, 2025 | Cover, Fayetteville
THE HUMANE Society of Lincoln County plays a vital role in strengthening the community while giving animals in need a second chance. Through fostering, adoptions, and community outreach, the organization works tirelessly to ensure that every animal experiences love,...
