Arthur Eugene StaggsPosted on July 17, 2006 Arthur Eugene Staggs, age 43, of Leoma, passed away Sunday. He was a truck driver for FMI and a member of the Church of Christ. He is survived by his mother, Emma (Rodgers) Staggs of Loretto, one daughter, Emily Beth Staggs of Loretto, one sister, Frances Prentice of [...]

Heat Wave Hits Lawrence CountyPosted on July 17, 2006 A heat wave has settled on Lawrence County with temperatures expected to reach near 100 the next several days. Here are some hot weather safety tips from the American Red Cross. Normally, the body has ways of keeping itself cool, by letting heat escape through the [...]

Leoma Man Being Held For Armed RobberyPosted on July 17, 2006 A 26 year old local man has been arrested and charged with committing the armed robbery at the Kountry Kupboard on Highway 43 South. Officers say they believe it was Kenneth Brannon Olive of 11 Barnett Drive in Leoma who pulled the armed robbery [...]

Tom BonnerPosted on July 15, 2006 Tom Bonner, age 66, of Alabama, passed away Friday. He is survived by his wife, Lueta Bonner, one son, Kevin Bonner both of Alabama, one daughter, Kellee Palmar of Georgia, his mother, Azalee Bonner of Jackson and one brother, Randy Bonner of Jackson. 4 grandchildren survive. Funeral services will [...]

Sara Lee Gourley McDowPosted on July 15, 2006 Sara Lee Gourley McDow, age 68 formally of Five Points, passed away Friday. She is survived by her husband, Hiram Buddy McDow, three children, grandchildren and great grandchildren survive. Funeral services will be held Monday in Michigan with burial to follow in the Michigan Memorial Cemtery.