FEATURES & INTERVIEWS | In our new series, Raider Round Up, Ansley Grayson talks with MCHS alumni to learn more about life after Lynchburg. Next up, Class of 2021’s Audrey Moorehead.
LOCAL NEWS | Things got a little scary on Saturday as an Alabama man sped recklessly through the middle of the Spring in the Hollow festival narrowly missing those attending Lynchburg’s annual event.
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS | On Friday, MCHS officials announced that Coach Lavon King will be returning to coach the Raiders varsity basketball team this fall. We caught up with him to get the scoop.
LOCAL NEWS | The first batch of Jack Daniel’s Special Release Small Batch Rye sold out quickly, but the distillery says, “don’t fear” there’s more on the way.
OPINION | As someone who’s also watched a new kid-on-the-block breeze into town and attempt to take what took me years to build — I have some thoughts about Sazerac’s offer for Brown-Forman. Because Lynchburg is not overhead.
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS | Two of former Moore County Sheriff Ron Cunningham’s daughters recently returned to Lynchburg to serve as tours guides in their former home, the Moore County Jail Museum.
LOCAL ELECTIONS | The Lynchburg Times submitted an identical set of questions to all candidates seeking office in the August 2026 General Election. Responses are published here in a straight Q&A format, exactly as submitted, without editing or rewriting.
OUTDOORS NEWS | Black bears have been on the move for the past several years in Middle Tennessee. Fiery Gizzard State Park in Monteagle reports a recent sighting.
PUBLIC MEETINGS | The Lynchburg Pool has always been more than a place to swim. Monday night, the Metro Council made sure it stays open this summer despite a big repair bill.
STATE NEWS | Yes, Tennessee primaries are open and the state has no party registration. A bill that sought to change that failed in the state legislature today.
THINGS TO DO | It’s part of nearby Fayetteville’s culinary heritage and a deliciously fun day. The Slawburger Festival happens this weekend.
LOCAL SPORTS | The Raiderettes dropped a close one on Senior Night — losing to Cannon County 9-6 in Lynchburg.
LOCAL OBITUARY | Two Moore County twins, born prematurely, passed at birth. The family is collecting donations to the Moore County Resource Center in their honor.
REGIONAL NEWS | If it’s April, that means Dennison Family Farm strawberries are in season and you don’t want to miss out.
LOCAL SPORTS | Enjoy a beautiful day at the Bear Trace Gold Course inside Tims Ford State Park and support Moore County’s high school golf team.
LOCAL NEWS | Heads up Moore County. The Tennessee Highway Patrol and local law enforcement plan a sobriety checkpoint on Friday, April 17 on Highway 41A.