Robert Barefoot, director of parks and recreation since 1988, announced his retirement from the City of Fayetteville effective November 1. He has been with the department for more than 25 years.

Six golds at the 2004 Olympics. Seven golds at the 2007 Worlds. Through five events in Beijing, Michael Phelps has five gold medals, and with 11 for his career already owns the all-time Olympic record. Up next, the record most golds at a single Games (7).

Is this fair? Should the Army let him have his chance in the NFL?

Alan Jackson is kicking off his Good Time Tour along with Trace Adkins at the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville, NC on October 2, 2008.