Bennie Jennings

Bennie Jennings has been selected as chief of police for the Fayetteville Police Department. A native of Fayetteville, Jennings law enforcement career first began with the department 27 years ago. He then worked with the Tennessee Highway Patrol, which he retired from at the end of September. In addition to his work in law enforcement, Jennings was a standout player at Lincoln County High School before becoming a tight end for the University of North Alabama. He was named to the First All-Conference Team for three years and a Division II All-American his senior year. After graduating from UNA with a marketing degree, he became a free agent with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers but suffered an injury, ending his football career. Jennings has been inducted into the UNA Athletic Hall of Fame and the LCHS Falcon Football Hall of Fame.