Bessie Mae OdomPosted on January 23, 2006 Bessie Mae Odom, age 71, of Lawrenceburg, passed away Sunday. She was a native of Lawrence County and a member of the Ok Baptist Church. She is survived by two sisters, Martha Bedford of Lawrenceburg and Millie Hassell of Nashville and one brother, Bill Odom of Lawrenceburg. Funeral [...]

Poisoning of dogs being investigatedPosted on January 24, 2006 Deputies with the Sheriff’s department have been asked to investigate what they believe to be the poisoning of dogs in the Summertown area. Reports released today said at least two dogs on the Dugout road were believed to have been poisoned. In West Point, at least [...]

Commission Votes To Build Workhouse Near CourthousePosted on January 24, 2006 With little discussion, but after weeks of debate, the Lawrence County Commission has voted to build a domorotory style workhouse as part of its new jail addition near the courthouse. The vote came tonight (Tuesday) at the regular meeting of the commission. Several possible [...]

Gov. Bredesen Proposes Lifting State Park Access FeesPosted on January 24, 2006 Governor Phil Bredesen announced today that his proposed 2006-2007 budget will include the elimination of access fees at the 23 Tennessee State Parks that currently charge them. ?I believe that our state parks, like our public libraries, should be open to everyone,? Bredesen [...]

Local Company To Expand by 6,000 Square FeetPosted on January 23, 2006 A specialty rack manufacturer founded in Lawrenceburg less than four years ago is growing again. Cornerstone Rack, LLC is adding another 6,000 sq. ft. to its facility on Remke Ave., bringing to about 18,000 sq. ft. under roof for the company that started [...]