Young educators aiming to make a difference

Young educators aiming to make a difference

FITZGERALD HOPKINS desired to take Fayetteville City Schools’ (FCS) basketball to the next level. So he asked FCS director, Bill Hopkins, — no relation — to create a new position. In July, FCS named Hopkins, 28, the director of basketball operations. The new...
New manufacturing company coming to Fayetteville

New manufacturing company coming to Fayetteville

TENNESSEE GOV. Bill Lee and the commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD), Bob Rolfe, announced earlier this year that Ariens Company (AriensCo) will establish operations in Lincoln County, creating 369 new jobs in...
Work hard, cheer hard

Work hard, cheer hard

THE LINCOLN County High School (LCHS) cheerleaders attended the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) camp in Cookeville, Tennessee, June 21-24, bringing home three major awards. UCA — an organization that strives to provide high school cheerleaders high quality...
It’s Good to be Back

It’s Good to be Back

It’s finally here! Although the outside temperature argues for summer, your school spirit knows it’s fall. Tonight you’ve chosen shorts and flip-flops, but soon it will be flannel shirts, pants, and your favorite boots. Your cap echoes your team pride, and your...
An Auburn Dream Come True

An Auburn Dream Come True

ACHIEVING ANY goal takes determination, self-discipline, and a certain level of grit. Short-term goals require a high level of mental acuity. Long-term goals require much more than a centered and strong mind. Achieving long-term goals takes a constant renewal of...
An Undefeated Tiger Season

An Undefeated Tiger Season

IT WAS the beginning of school football season, and the boys of fall were anxious to rough the field between the two goal posts. New faces filled the coaching staff of Fayetteville High School’s football team. Though the team had played a few seven-on-seven scrimmage...