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The City of Pulaski is now accepting septage at its Wastewater Treatment Plant. The service is available for both residential septage and commercial sanitation units at a rate of 10 cents per gallon. The Wastewater Treatment Plant is open Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For more information or to schedule a disposal, contact the City of Pulaski Wastewater Treatment Plant at 931-363-3255.

Early voting for the Aug. 6 Primary and General Election begins Friday, July 17, in Lawrence County. Voters will cast ballots for a number of federal, state, and local offices, including candidates for Governor, U.S. Senate, Tennessee Senate (odd-numbered districts), Tennessee House, Republican and Democratic State Executive Committees, Lawrence County Executive, Circuit Court Clerk, Sheriff, County Clerk, County Trustee, Register of Deeds, Road Superintendent, Northern, Middle and Southern District Constables, […]

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will begin offering the new Deer Bait Privilege License on Wednesday, July 22. The new license is required for anyone who wishes to hunt white-tailed deer over bait in Tennessee, regardless of age, lifetime license status, or other license exemptions. The license will cost $50 for Tennessee residents and $100 for non-residents and will be available through GoOutdoorsTennessee.com and the TWRA On the Go app. […]

Lawrence County Extension is accepting online applications for two positions that support youth development through the Tennessee 4-H program. The openings are for a UT 4-H Agent and a TSU 4-H Program Assistant. According to Lawrence County Extension, the positions offer the opportunity to work directly with youth across Lawrence County through educational programs, leadership experiences, and hands-on learning opportunities. Extension officials say the positions are ideal for individuals who […]

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved legislation that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent nationwide, eliminating the twice-yearly clock changes if the measure becomes law. The bill now moves to the U.S. Senate for consideration. If enacted, Tennessee would remain on Daylight Saving Time year-round, meaning clocks would no longer "fall back" each November. Tennessee lawmakers approved legislation in 2019 supporting permanent Daylight Saving Time, but the change cannot […]

The Lawrence County Solid Waste Department will begin mobile convenience center service in Iron City on Tuesday, July 28. Residents will be able to bring garbage and recyclables to the Iron City Fire Hall, 484 Iron City Road, every Tuesday from 6:00 to 10:00 a.m. The mobile convenience centers provide a regular location for garbage disposal and the distribution of free recycling bags. Other mobile convenience center locations include the […]

The City of St. Joseph is asking for the public's help after vandals damaged restrooms at the city park over the weekend. According to city officials, someone kicked in and severely damaged two restroom doors. As a result, the restrooms will remain closed until the damaged doors can be replaced. City officials said the repairs will be paid for with taxpayer dollars and called the vandalism unacceptable. Anyone with information […]

Loretto High School is preparing to launch a boys volleyball club, giving students an opportunity to participate in one of the nation's fastest-growing high school sports. School officials are encouraging interested students to help spread the word by telling friends and teammates about the new club. Students do not need previous volleyball experience to participate. Organizers say the club is open to anyone interested and are asking prospective players to […]

The Lawrence County Sheriff's Office is investigating a vandalism complaint after a vehicle reportedly drove through a cornfield on a property on Rosson Road in Leoma. According to an incident report, deputies responded to the property on Friday, July 10, after receiving a report that someone had driven through a cornfield sometime during the night of July 8. The incident is being investigated as vandalism. The report states an estimated […]

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has added a suspect wanted in Lawrence County to its Tennessee's Most Wanted list. According to the TBI, Kenneth Dion Spruill is wanted by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office on charges of attempted first-degree murder, especially aggravated burglary, especially aggravated robbery, and theft of property. Spruill is described as 6 feet 1 inch tall, weighing approximately 205 pounds, with […]