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Loretto Lioness Club will host a First Responders Wing Cook-off on Saturday, July 19 at Weathers Park, located at 200 West Commerce Street.  Registration fee is $50 per team, and each team will be provided a 10’ x 10’ cooking area and 20 pounds of wings to cook.  Teams provide everything else needed.  Set up is at 8 a.m., inspection at 11:30 a.m., and gates open to the public at […]

God’s Storehouse in Lawrenceburg has announced that they have a special need for men’s deodorant.  These are needed for their guests who take advantage of the newly-installed showering facilities.  Anyone who would like to donate may drop items off Tuesday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., at 425 Franke Street.

The Florence Police Department has announced that this year’s fireworks season in the city will run now through July 10.  Fireworks may be used each day between the hours of 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. with the exception of July 4.  Hours for the Fourth of July are 10 a.m. until 11 p.m.  They ask that you be considerate with your firework usage, being kind to your neighbors and their […]

The Limestone County Sheriff’s Department has been gifted body armor for its four K-9 officers, to provide protection in more dangerous situations.  The body armor is designed to protect the K-9s from bullets and stab wounds.  The body armor was donated by the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s.  The armor is made in the U.S. and custom fitted to each K-9 officer.  Each vest costs more than $1,000 and […]

During their meeting Monday, Ethridge leaders approved a new system of dealing with keys to the city’s ballpark.  The move is being made to reduce the instances of theft and vandalism.  They have reduced the number of locks at the park from five to one.  Going forward, coaches and those needing access to the park will be required to provide a $100 deposit for the season.  Once ball season ends, […]

Giles County Executive Graham Stowe said in a statement regarding the county budget that he has received a lot of good questions and some understandable anger after a previously issued newsletter. He also stated that he has tried to strike a balance between honesty and tact which is no easy matter when it comes to taxes. He also made a campaign commitment to speak plainly about public policy, so he […]

TCAT Pulaski has now announced the New Digital Agronomy Instructor, Jeremy Doggett. This innovative program invites adult students for the Fall trimester starting September 2nd, 2025. Doggett will begin on July 1st preparing for the program and collaborating with local high schools on dual enrollment classes for the Fall. TCAT asks for your support and encouragement as they welcome their newest instructor. Doggett states, “I am excited to join the […]

A fraud inquiry leads to the arrest and charging of two individuals. A local electrical contractor called the Giles County Sheriff's Department to report that he finished the second phase of construction of a new home off of Little Dry Creek Road in Pulaski. According to the Sheriff's Office, the contractor made a deal with an individual who claimed to be John Fritts. Authorities think Nicholas Scott Barnes is the […]

On Wednesday, June 18th, the Lawrence County Fire Rescue units responded to a call involving a farm machinery accident. According to E-911's initial dispatch report, a 14-year-old female patient had been pinned under the equipment for around twenty minutes. Spotty cellphone service made it very difficult for the 911 center's operators to continue trying to get more information. When personnel recognized where the incident occurred, they knew right away it […]

A collision on Interstate 65 that occurred on Tuesday, June 17th, claimed the life of one individual, according to the Maury County Fire Department. The crash occurred just after 3:00 PM at the 36-mile marker on I-65 Southbound. When the Maury County Fire Department units arrived, one individual was trapped inside of the vehicle, as a result of the head-on collision. The department stated, unit Rescue 21 moved quickly to […]