Public Meeting & Environmental Assessment for New Natchez Trace Bridge Near CollinwoodPosted on November 14, 2005 The National Park Service and the Federal Highway Administration are pleased to announce the availability of the Environmental Assessment (EA) for four proposed Natchez Trace Parkway bridge replacement projects in Alabama and Tennessee. The bridges span Lindsey Creek, Threet [...]

Governor Begins Budget HearingsPosted on November 14, 2005 Governor Phil Bredesen sat across the table from some of the top officials in state government Monday as the annual state budget hearings got underway. Governor Bredesen listened to funding requests from several departments of state government, including the court system. Chief Justice William Barker told the [...]

Columbia War Hero Killed, Lawrenceburg Man Hurt in WreckPosted on November 14, 2005 Thanks to the Daily Herald One of Columbia?s most prominent World War II heroes, known for paying tribute to fallen veterans, was killed in an automobile accident Veterans Day while on his way to fold yet another flag at a military funeral. [...]

James Kenneth MeigsPosted on November 13, 2005 James Kenneth Meigs, age 58, of Summertown, passed away Thursday. He was a native of Haleyville, Alabama, a retired school teacher and beekeeper, a member of the American Beekeepers Association and Retired Teachers Association. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Burlison Meigs, two step daughters, Trina Ford [...]

Elmer Eugene IngramPosted on November 13, 2005 Elmer Eugene Ingram, age 89, of Smyrna, passed away Friday. He was a native of Lawrence County and a member of the Antioch First Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Ingram, two sons, W.M. Richard Ingram and Jerry Ingram both of Smyrna, one sister, Ellie [...]