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The Shelter, Inc., a safe haven for victims of domestic violence, has announced items that are needed throughout the month of December.  Some items needed include:  Queen-sized comforters, pillows, and warm blankets.  Remember that every donation, big or small, helps them continue to support domestic violence survivors and their children. Items may be dropped off at their headquarters, located at 615 Westpoint Road in Lawrenceburg.

The Lawrenceburg Police Department is again hosting their Letters to Santa, allowing children to drop off their Santa letters in his special mailbox, located in the entry area at the police department, at 233 West Gaines Street.  Letters may be dropped off until the December 17 deadline.  Those who meet the deadline can expect a response from Santa before the Big Day!  Be sure to include a return address so […]

The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office has announced a conviction in their initiative to combat child exploitation.  Edgar Josue Castro-Juarez of Guatemala, age 29, was convicted on charges that include electronic solicitation of a child, traveling to meet a child for an unlawful ex act, and first degree attempted human trafficking.  Since the initiative was launched in February of 2024, officers have arrested nearly 50 individuals.  Sentencing for Castro-Juarez is scheduled […]

The Florence Police Department reported an arrest Wednesday in connection with a recent sex offense investigation.  The male victim had reported he was sexually assaulted while he was sleeping.  The suspect was identified as 43-year-old Florence resident Daniel Story.  The Lauderdale County Grand Jury has returned an indictment, charging Story with sodomy in the first degree.  Story was subsequently arrested in Ohio and extradited back to the Lauderdale County Detention […]

An on-going narcotics investigation in Lawrence County, Alabama, has resulted in an arrest following a traffic stop.  The traffic stop was conducted on December 3.  During the stop deputies seized a stolen firearm, Suboxone strips, drug paraphernalia, and around 4 ounces of methamphetamine.  Jeremy Orlanda Orr was arrested on charges of trafficking meth, receiving stolen property, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.  Additional charges are pending.

Santa’s official mailbox has been delivered to the Lawrenceburg Police Department for the holiday season. Children can write letters to Santa and drop them off at the police department. Be sure to include a return address so Santa knows where to send a reply. Letters must be dropped off by December 17 to receive a response before Christmas. The mailbox is located at 233 W. Gaines St., Lawrenceburg. Santa looks […]

The City of Lawrenceburg announced that city offices will be closed Wednesday, December 24, and Thursday, December 25, 2025, in observance of the Christmas holidays. Trash cart pickup for Wednesday will remain on Wednesday. Thursday’s (Christmas Day) pickup will move to Friday, December 26. Residents with double trash days should have carts out early. City offices will also be closed Thursday, January 1, 2026, for the New Year holiday. Thursday’s […]

The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department announced that following a months-long investigation that ended in Lawrence County, law enforcement officers seized over 21 pounds of methamphetamine, a significant quantity of fentanyl, and multiple firearms during the operation. This is the largest seizure of methamphetamine in Lawrence County’s history. The investigation was led by the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), the Giles County Sheriff’s […]

The South Central Tennessee Development District (SCTDD) has announced the promotion of Nicole Poag to Community and Economic Development Program Manager. Poag has been a key member of the community and economic development team, focusing on downtown revitalization, planning, and community infrastructure grants. In her new role, she will supervise program specialists and oversee assigned grant projects to ensure high-quality execution and impact. Senior Director Lorie Fisher praised Poag for […]

NHC Scott Healthcare is reaching out to the Lawrenceburg community and surrounding areas to raise awareness about senior fall prevention and to recruit volunteers for its Life Enrichment Program. According to NHC Scott officials, preventable falls remain a serious safety concern for seniors each year. Through increased community involvement and daily engagement activities, the facility hopes to reduce risks while improving quality of life for its residents. As part of […]