The Lawrence County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) conducted a multi-agency briefing Friday, January 23, 2026, in preparation for an ice storm expected to impact Lawrence County beginning Saturday morning.  The briefing included representatives from law enforcement, utility systems, city and county fire departments, and local and county governmental officials. Discussions focused on anticipated hazardous weather conditions, response coordination, and public safety concerns associated with significant ice accumulation. EMA Director Shelton […]

The National Weather Service has issued multiple winter weather alerts for Middle Tennessee and North Alabama, with dangerous conditions expected from midnight Friday night through 6 p.m. Sunday. Ice Storm Warning – Southern Middle Tennessee:An Ice Storm Warning is in effect for Lawrence, Lewis, Perry, and Wayne counties. Significant icing is expected, with snow and sleet accumulations of 1 to 2 inches and ice accumulations ranging from a quarter to […]

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is urging motorists to take extra precautions as winter weather continues to affect travel across the state. Officials say Tennessee has already seen a mix of strong winds, rain, snow, and wide temperature swings this winter, creating potentially hazardous driving conditions. Troopers are reminding drivers that preparation and caution can reduce the risk of crashes and roadside emergencies. The Highway Patrol recommends motorists keep at least […]

Tennessee’s unemployment rate remained at 3.6% in December, eight-tenths of a percentage point below the national rate, according to the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The state’s seasonally adjusted rate was unchanged from November, when it also stood at 3.6%. A year ago, the rate was 3.7%. The U.S. unemployment rate for December was 4.4%, down slightly from 4.5% in November. Over the past year, Tennessee employers added […]

Several major decisions were made during this week’s Giles County Commission meeting, which lasted over three hours, according to WKSR. Commissioners voted against an $8.5 million bond proposal that would have funded improvements to the Giles County Courthouse. The commission also approved a measure creating the Abernathy Field Airport Authority, formally authorizing the new body to oversee airport operations. Officials say the actions reflect ongoing discussions about fiscal responsibility, infrastructure, […]