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 […]