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Lawrence County EMS reported an unusually high call volume Tuesday, saying crews responded to seven 911 calls across the county in less than one hour. According to Lawrence County EMS, the emergencies included multiple medical calls, a choking patient, and a multi-vehicle collision. EMS officials said crews continued responding to calls despite stretched resources and praised responders for their professionalism, compassion, and dedication during the busy period. Lawrence County EMS […]

Lawrence County Executive David Morgan has signed a proclamation recognizing May 17 through May 23, 2026 as Emergency Medical Services Week in Lawrence County. According to Lawrence County Government, this year’s national theme is “EMS Week: Improving Outcomes, Together.” The proclamation recognizes EMS professionals, first responders, dispatchers, firefighters, law enforcement officers, nurses, and medical personnel who provide emergency care throughout the community. County officials thanked Lawrence County EMS personnel for […]

Lawrence County Government offices, including the Solid Waste Transfer Station, will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. The City of Lawrenceburg has also announced city offices will be closed Monday for the holiday. City officials say residential garbage cart pickup will take place Thursday, May 28 following the holiday. Residents are encouraged to place carts out early Thursday morning because it will be a double-route day.

Emergency crews responded Monday evening, May 18, to a train derailment and collision involving a CSX train in the Frankewing community of Giles County. According to the Giles County Sheriff’s Office and the Giles County Office of Emergency Management, emergency personnel responded to the scene to assess the situation and clear wreckage from the area. Officials later confirmed hazardous materials were involved in the derailment. Information released to local officials […]

The Tennessee Highway Patrol has announced upcoming sobriety checkpoints in Bedford and Wayne counties. According to THP, a checkpoint will be conducted Friday, May 22 in Bedford County on U.S. 41A North at State Route 16, approximately 0.9 miles south of the three-mile marker. Another sobriety checkpoint is scheduled Friday, May 22 in Wayne County on U.S. Highway 64 at the Hardin County line.

The Lawrence County Wildcats baseball team will open play in the TSSAA Class 3A State Tournament Tuesday, May 19 against Greeneville. According to the tournament bracket, Lawrence County will play at 6:30 PM at Smyrna High School in Murfreesboro. The Wildcats enter the state tournament with a 29-8 record, while Greeneville enters at 38-6. Lawrence County advanced to the state tournament for the first time since 1977 after defeating Martin […]

The Summertown Lady Eagles softball team will open play in the state tournament Tuesday, May 19 against Westmoreland. According to the schedule, the game is scheduled for 1:00 PM at McKnight Park in Murfreesboro. If Summertown advances, the Lady Eagles are scheduled to play again Wednesday at 10:00 AM at Starplex in Murfreesboro against an opponent to be determined. Additional state tournament games are scheduled Thursday and Friday, with Friday’s […]

The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes during the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend. According to TDOT, lane closure activity will be suspended from Noon Friday, May 22 through 6 AM Tuesday, May 26 to provide maximum roadway capacity for the large number of expected travelers. AAA predicts approximately 950-thousand Tennesseans will travel during the Memorial Day holiday period, including about […]

Members of the Lawrenceburg Rotary Club heard a program addressing Tennessee’s maternal health crisis and the challenges facing women and healthcare providers across the state at its regular meeting on Friday, May 15, 2026. The program was introduced by Sandra Gaskins of the Hendersonville Morning Rotary Club. Featured speakers were Dr. Katrina Green and Dr. Amy Gordon Bono, who discussed maternal mortality, healthcare access, and the impact of current Tennessee […]

Two members of the Lawrenceburg Rotary Club were recently recognized for their outstanding and continued support of The Rotary Foundation during a recent club meeting. Rotarians Tad Keaton and Scott Beasley each achieved the distinction of becoming Seventh Level Paul Harris Fellows. The recognition reflects significant lifetime contributions in support of The Rotary Foundation and its humanitarian, educational, and service programs throughout the world. Foundation Chair Paul Wayne presented the […]