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fire hydrant flushing

City conducts hydrant testing

Posted on May 21, 2013 at 1:26 pm

The Fayetteville Fire Department is conducting its semi-annual fire flow testing of fire hydrants this week through the next two or three weeks. “This will make the water dingy, and we hope it will not convenience anyone,” said Danny Travis, fire chief. “This is a state requirement for our insurance rating that the fire hydrants shall be tested twice a year.”

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fire hydrant flushing

City conducts hydrant testing

Posted on May 21, 2013 at 1:26 pm

The Fayetteville Fire Department is conducting its semi-annual fire flow testing of fire hydrants this week through the next two or three weeks. “This will make the water dingy, and we hope it will not convenience anyone,” said Danny Travis, fire chief. “This is a state requirement for our insurance rating that the fire hydrants shall be tested twice a year.”

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  • Rewards offered for tips in theft case

    Posted on May 21, 2013 at 7:24 am

    Crime Stoppers

    Lincoln County Area Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving a break-in that occurred over the last several weeks. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department, a family’s old home place at 1707 Winchester Highway had been burglarized sometime between April 20 and May 10. Deputy Eric Hose reported that entry was made through the back door of the residence. The door was forced open, damaging the door trim. Thieves

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  • Boston Butt sale canceled

    Posted on May 21, 2013 at 5:24 am

    Due to the death of Executive Director David Groce, the Lincoln County Health System Foundation Boston Butt Sale for this year has been cancelled. Please contact Mary Beth Seals at 931-438-7620 for further information.

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Sports

RCA wins championship

RCA claims MTAC soccer championship

Posted on May 21, 2013 at 12:30 pm

Riverside Christian Academy’s varsity soccer team clinched the Middle Tennessee Athletic Conference (MTAC) Championship on Saturday, May 11. The Knights earned a home field advantage in the first round of the conference tournament for being a higher seed; they defeated Franklin Classical School 11-0 in the first round game on Thursday, May 9. The semi-final game and the championship game were both played at Currey Ingram Academy on Saturday, May

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  • Summer Olympic Athletes

    Posted on May 21, 2013 at 12:29 pm

    Summer Olympics Athletes

    Flintville Elementary School students in Felicia Riner’s class recently participated in 2013 Area 13 Summer Olympic Games at Tullahoma High School. Allison Pigg (fifth from left) was the torch bearer for the Olympic Games, and Felicia Riner (fourth from left) received Coach of the Year Award. The students received multiple first and second place ribbons in softball toss, standing and running long jump and 50-, 100-, 200- and 400-meter dashes.

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  • LCHS soccer all-district honors

    Posted on May 21, 2013 at 12:29 pm

    lchs soccer all district honors

    Three from Lincoln County High School’s soccer team received All-District 8-AAA honors for their efforts in the 2013 season. Pictured (from left) are Francisco Sanchez, Jacob Barcsansky and Stephen Miller, named the District Forward of the Year.

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Lifestyles

Youth board tours FPU

Youth board tours gas, electric departments

Posted on May 21, 2013 at 12:43 pm

The Fayetteville Public Utility Student Utility Board (SUB) learned about the utility’s natural gas and electric departments, seeing for themselves what it takes to supply our community with energy. They learned how natural gas and electricity are delivered to Lincoln County and visited the Terry Gas Gate Station and the Hamilton Substation. The natural gas focus day included an overview of the natural gas service area and how FPU delivers

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  • Veterans mark D-Day, group’s anniversary

    Posted on May 21, 2013 at 12:43 pm

    Col. William D. Rutley

    Vietnam Era Veterans will focus on D-Day as their main theme at the June 6 meeting as that will be the 69th anniversary of D-Day. June 6 will also be the third anniversary of Vietnam Era Veterans of Shelbyville/Bedford County. (Ret., USAF) Col. Bill Rutley will be the event’s featured speaker. Col. Rutley was a former base commander at Arnold Engineering Development Center (Arnold A.F.B.). AEDC, known for engine, testing

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  • Library needs donations for reading program

    Posted on May 21, 2013 at 12:42 pm

    LibraryNews

    June 5th marks the beginning of the Fayetteville-Lincoln County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, and library officials are asking for the public’s help in obtaining items for children’s activities. Following is a list of items needed for the activities: empty 2-liter soda bottles; regular Lego’s; paper fasteners (brads); plain packaged elbow macaroni; markers; crayons; pencils; sand (uncolored). If you or your business would like to contribute to prizes awarded to

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Entertainment

CHP scholarship

CHP scholarship

Posted on May 21, 2013 at 12:38 pm

Mallory Reynold of Hazel Green High School was one of the recipients of the Carriage House Players scholarships. Mallory is shown receiving her award from Emily Harwell Brady, a member of Carriage House Players and teacher at Hazel Green High School. Mallory is the daughter of Jim and Pam Reynold of Hazel Green, Ala. Mallory was last seen on the CHP stage in “Seussical.”

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  • Fab Fifties sets singing auditions

    Posted on May 21, 2013 at 12:38 pm

    auditions with mic

    The Fabulous Fifties Show will be conducting singing auditions at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4, in the auditorium of the Fayetteville/Lincoln County Museum and Civic Center. Persons interested in auditions are asked to please prepare two rock and roll songs from the 1950′s or 60′s (no country) that will give organizers a good idea of your range and tone. You may bring either a compact disc with accompaniment only

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  • Keb’ Mo’ highlights Handy Festival

    Posted on May 14, 2013 at 7:41 pm

    Handy ... W.C. Handy

    Florence, Ala. — Recipient of multiple W.C. Handy Blues Awards, and a three-time Grammy winner for Best Contemporary Blues Album, Keb’ Mo’ is one of the premier artists that has been at the top of the “must see” list for the W.C. Handy Music Festival for several years. The Music Preservation Society is proud to announce the 2013 W.C. Handy Music Festival headliner concert, “An Evening with Keb’ Mo’.” The

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