Members of the Ethridge Fire Department recently visited Ethridge Elementary School to teach Pre-K students about fire safety. Firefighters met with students in Mrs. Laura's, Mrs. Staci's and Mrs. Carlee's classes, demonstrating how they put on their protective gear and explaining what firefighters look like when responding to emergencies. Students also had an opportunity to climb inside a fire truck and spray a fire hose. Former Ethridge Elementary students and […]

According to media reports, Tennessee voters will decide in November whether to amend the state constitution to permanently prohibit a state property tax, which has not been collected since 1949. The proposal is one of three constitutional amendments appearing on the November 3 ballot. It would prevent the Tennessee General Assembly from imposing a statewide tax on real estate, personal property or mixed property. The amendment would not change existing […]

According to media reports, a preliminary hearing has been scheduled for November 3 at 1 PM for former Colbert Heights baseball coach Eli Fuller, who faces charges involving a minor. Fuller is charged with second-degree sexual abuse and two counts of electronic solicitation of a child. Court records allege that Fuller sent inappropriate messages to a 14-year-old girl and engaged in inappropriate physical contact with her. Fuller's attorney filed a […]

Lawrence County Fire & Rescue hosted fire safety classes for children at three fire stations during Fire Prevention Week, October 4 through October 10. The classes provided children and their parents with an opportunity to learn important fire safety practices in a fire station setting. Although attendance was relatively low, department officials said the events were enjoyable and educational for those who participated. One class was interrupted when firefighters were […]

The Tennessee Highway Patrol will conduct three sobriety checkpoints on Friday, October 16. In Giles County, troopers will conduct a checkpoint on U.S. Highway 31 at the 9.5-mile marker. In Bedford County, a checkpoint is planned on State Route 64 (Wartrace Pike), 0.6 miles east of the 15-mile marker. In Lewis County, troopers will conduct a checkpoint on U.S. Highway 412 West at the 0.9-mile marker. The Tennessee Highway Patrol […]