Setting the Stage for Success
GAIL GODWIN said, “Good teaching is one-fourth preparation and three-fourths pure theatre.” Tim Hobbs has utilized theatre in the classroom throughout his Fayetteville City Schools (FCS) career and...
Dr. Cecil E. Byrd’s Influence on the Community Lives on Today.
THE DECISIONS and actions of past generations shape Lincoln County and Fayetteville’s landmarks, institutions, and culture. Though they are no longer here, their work, even down to their smallest...
The Spirit of Christmas at Kudzu’s
WITH THE summer sun bearing down and the harvest season still several calendar flips away, he looked for it while he worked in his gardens. He picked it before the first tomato and teased his...
Letter From the Editor: Experience the Good This Holiday Season
LIKE THE cozy warmth of a heated blanket, Good News and the holidays are in the air once again. The season of festive lights, crackling fireplaces, and familiar carols is upon us, inviting a sense...
Finding the Lost Residents of the Poor Farm
BEFORE THERE was food stamps and welfare, there were poor farms. People with mental and physical disabilities, those without financial or familial support, or those who were unable to work stayed...
Rekindle the Flavors of Food and Family This Holiday Season.
ALONG WITH December’s hustle and bustle, our kitchens come alive with the spirit of the holidays. As friends and families gather, delightful treats take center stage, each dish a connection to...
Lincoln County Toy Drive and the Gift of Giving
THE CHRISTMAS season is all about the spirit of giving, and what better way to give than to help children in the community have a wonderful holiday season? The Lincoln County Toy Drive has been...
Letter From the Editor: Saluting Our Local Heroes
WE ENCOUNTER unsung heroes who walk among us without recognition. They may not be wearing a cape and a mask, but they’re a hero regardless. Their unwavering commitment to service and sacrifice makes...
Tony Metcalf and Lincoln County’s Student Resource Officers Mentor, Influence, and Protect Students and Administrators
In Tony Metcalf’s career as a student resource officer (SRO) and now as the lieutenant in charge of the SRO program, he loves the kids. He and his team are often superheroes to the youngest...
Forget the Scales. Get Ready to Plan Your Holiday Parties and Dinners
THANKSGIVING AND Christmas are getting closer, and it's time to plan for parties and get-togethers. Old standards served alongside new recipes on family buffets with family china, and finger foods...
Karen Gardner Lived to Love Lincoln County’s Children and Community.
IT’S ONE of our most basic needs, present from birth: the need to belong. To feel seen, heard, understood, and cared for is a critical part of our development at all ages. Karen Gardner saw the...
Juan Guerrero – Fashion From Fayetteville Takes on the Globe.
FAYETTEVILLE FEELS far removed from the high fashion runways of Paris, New York, and Milan, but it’s closer than you think. Within Lincoln County lies the inspiration for Juan Guerrero Designs, and...
Former Sheriff Jimmy Mullins Served With a Quiet Resolve for a Better Way to Enforce the Law.
FOR OVER two decades, former Sheriff Jimmy Mullins dedicated his life to law enforcement, ensuring justice and safety for the Lincoln County community. From heartfelt rescues to challenging...
Larry and Angela Phelps Come When You Call.
IN OUR moment of crisis, after dialing 911, the sight of first responders bursting onto the scene brings immediate relief. Help has arrived. In small communities like Belleville, it’s even better...
Fayetteville Public Utilities Answers the Call
Fayetteville Public Utilities (FPU) has a longstanding history of answering the call when there is a need. From restoring local utilities to responding when disaster strikes miles away from home,...
In Other News
‘The Trailer Park’ Grand Opening: A Creative Hub for Art, Food, and Music in Lincoln County In July, Jennie Roles-Walter, an artist, teacher, county commissioner, and mom, launched...
Letter From the Editor: A Breath of Fresh Air
NOTHING EXCITES me more than the idea of autumn. The trees are beautiful and never fail to take your breath away and then give it back to you. The perfect Saturday is a cool breeze coming in from...
Fayetteville Outdoor Sports: Local Business Goes Above and Beyond to Become Your One-Stop Outdoor Sports Dealer.
FAYETTEVILLE OUTDOOR Sports (FOS), formerly Fayetteville Cycle, has been serving Lincoln County and surrounding communities for over 40 years, the last of which has been under the ownership of David...
Doors Are Opening for House of Hope.
CHILDHOOD SHOULD be a careless time filled with love, comfort, and security, like a favorite snuggle blanket. But too many times, things look terribly different in some children’s lives. Neglect or...
The Lincoln County Fair and Emily Pitcock Promote a Legacy and Life Steeped in Agriculture.
AS SUMMER slowly surrenders to fall, the Lincoln County Fairgrounds welcomes the return of competition, community, and colorful midway excitement. Red, white, and blue buntings flutter as funnel...
Richard and Shelley Lyon Love Setting the Stage for Your Fall Traditions and Memories.
THE LOWER humidity and gentle breezes hint at the return of one of our favorite seasons. The earliest change in the leaves turns our thoughts to pumpkin patches, corn mazes, flannel shirts, and...
Recipes: Fall Brings Sweet Treats and Savory Favorites
AUTUMN BRINGS a bounty of delicious foods to enjoy as the weather cools down. From sweet to savory, there are plenty of flavors to savor during the fall season. Nothing quite beats a warm apple...
Pea Ridge Farm Sows Seeds of Tradition and Togetherness.
AS WARM summer days linger, thoughts and plans for returning fall traditions cool us, if only in our minds. We plan decorative porches with corn stalk bundles, pumpkin piles, and mums. We dream of...
Students, Schools, and Local Organizations Rally Together for the Cause at Blue Ribbon Walk.
"WE ALL think, "What would I do if I won the lottery?' When I have those daydreams, assisting Junior's House is always at the top of my list," Executive Director Crystal Guess, M.S., MSP, said....
“In Other News”
HH Lincoln Health celebrates a year of improved healthcare HH LINCOLN Health (HHLH) celebrated its one-year anniversary as part of the Huntsville Hospital Health System with a ribbon-cutting...
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