Have You Seen What’s in the Backyard?
Right in our own backyard, we have access to one of the most di- verse ecosystems in the world. Henry Horton State Park (HHSP) neighbors the peaceful Duck River and is waiting to be explored. The...
Discover Our Heritage at Fayetteville Lincoln County Museum.
Many of us, especially our younger generations, do not realize the ease and accessibility our modern world has provided. Yes, life naturally can still present challenges of its own. However, we are...
Refreshing Summer Treats Straight Out of Mama’s Cookbook.
It’s hard to want to eat a large meal after a long day working or playing out in the blistering heat. You know you need something substantial to sustain you, yet you’re so worn out. Those hearty...
Faith – Life Lessons on the Lawn
HAVE YOU ever given something away and later felt regret settle in? Last summer, I was push-mowing our grass. I thoroughly enjoy breaking a sweat and getting a little exercise while doing yard work....
The Slawburger Festival Jump-Starts Spring on the Square.
STORES’ OPEN doors and pop- up canopies dotting the square welcomed visitors and hometown residents back to their festival. The hum of food truck generators was sweeter than the Daytona 500 lineup...
No more debt
MEMBERS OF the Friends of the Library (FOL) hosted the “Last Gala” event at the Fayetteville- Lincoln County Public Library (FLCPL) on Feb. 26, to pay off the debt on the facility. FOL, a...
A life of service
SOMETIMES PEOPLE’S great acts of service are not recognized enough today. Therefore, it was about time for Dr. Farris Beasley to be honored for serving Lincoln County all his life. Beasley was...
School Faculty Members Receive Recognition for Their Hard Work.
MANY EDUCATORS work hard to serve the students in their school districts with little recognition, so it’s good whenever we find ways to recognize the ones who invest in America’s children. Such...
Prepare a Mouth-Watering Easter Sunday Dinner.
LONG BEFORE the sun rises over the horizon, Mama is up putting dishes in the oven and ironing everyone’s Sunday best. Then, it’s a hurried push out the door and into the car. Pulling into the church...
Attracting new business
THE FAYETTEVILLE Lincoln County Industrial Development Board (FLCIDB) is looking to bring growth to the community as it seeks to attract business to the area. The Tennessee Department of Economic...
New football coach
LINCOLN COUNTY High School (LCHS) hired Eddie Cunningham as the new head coach of the Falcon football team for the 2022 season. The new head coach plans to help his team return to good football. ...
It’s true, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure!
IF THERE is one thing I have found to be true over the years, it is this: there is always more to the story. A man’s garage lined with bins full of recycling matter seems to be pure laziness. “Why...
Ways to Make the Community a Better Place… and Boost Your Mental Health.
FEW PATHS to positive personal growth are more noble than resolving to help others through increased acts of generosity and kindness. According to Psychology Today, doing good for others—no matter...
Lincoln County a community of compassion
TUCKED INTO central southern Middle Tennessee and enveloped in rolling hills and hollows, Lincoln County and its communities are rich in history and hospitality. The natural beauty will draw you in;...
Leading the Way
IT’S HARD to imagine now, but there was a time when women weren’t allowed to cross the Fayetteville downtown square unattended. In the mid-1800s, several saloons were located around the square, and...
The joy Gleghorn nature preserve at Wells Hill Park
TUCKED AWAY on a back road just a few miles south of Fayetteville, nestled in an undeveloped valley of Pea Ridge, is a park where you can get back to nature and enjoy a world that exists right...
Billy Hall – Custodian of Grace
BE CAREFUL what you pray for,” he said, laughing. “God has delivered, and it’s such a wonderful ride. I will never forget my journey here,” Mr. Billy said. Mr. Billy and his wife, Shelia, have...
Selfless
THE MERRIAM-WEBSTER dictionary defines the word selfless as “someone who has no concern for self, or unselfish.” As the world keeps turning, it may feel like selfless people are few and far between....
Do bunnies lay eggs?
Easter parades may have passed on by, but its many other traditions are alive and well. Even though the internet has changed how we watch movies, families still watch “The Ten Commandments” every...
Serving compassion to the ones who have lost
TOMMY GRAHAM’S uncommon job is not one many would choose. Known to many for his mortuary work, people naturally ask why he would choose such a career. “Truthfully, I really don’t know why. It was...
Kicking cancer off the dance floor!
CANCER SUCKS. Literally, it sucks the life out of seemingly healthy individuals and wreaks havoc in the most stable and secure homes. And it is not biased. Cancer will act as a leach to every...
Linda Tucker Has Delivered Sunshine to Her Residents for Over 30 Years.
INSIDE SKILLED nursing facilities, time moves at different paces: the residents’ and everyone else’s. The employees escape to a world filled with things to do, places to go, and people to see when...
In the spirit of selflessness
WEBSTER MAY define selflessness as having no concern for self, but givers in our community give the world and our lives deeper meaning. They take to heart the well-being and care of others and place...
When empty is full
AS MORNING’S first light nudged the last of the darkness, Mary Magdalene walked with heavy heart and feet along the dirt road. The garden’s birdsong and fragrant blossoms, usually welcomed,...
GET GOOD NEWS
We want to shine a light on people, businesses, and local events. Click the button below to make sure you are getting Good News in your mailbox.
Good News Photography
We wish we could publish all the photos we have, but we have too many! Browse our online gallery for free or purchase photos to be mailed to your home.
All proceeds from photos go to local nonprofits.