Bomb Threat Temporarily Closes CourthousePosted on March 30, 2007 The Lawrence County Courthouse has been shut down by a bomb threat. Sheriff Kenny Taylor said the phone threat, which has been traced to a phone in the Loretto area, came in around 7:20 this morning. The caller said there were ten bombs in the courhouse. [...]

Courthouse Reopens After Bomb SearchPosted on March 30, 2007 The Lawrence County Courthouse has reopened after a search of the building by the Special Operations Bomb Unit of the Tennessee Highway Patrol. The Courthouse was ordered closed after a bomb threat was made by telephone at 7:20 this morning. Sheriff Kenny Taylor said the call [...]

Coffman Fish Fry To Raise Money For Student TripPosted on March 30, 2007 EO Coffman students are selling tickets for Swamp John’s meals, that will be available for pick-up next Friday evening. The tickets are $8 each, for a fish, chicken or shrimp dinner. Proceeds go towards Red School’s trip to Crow’s Neck camp. Tickets [...]

Three Tennessee National Guard Units Mobilized Posted on March 30, 2007 NASHVILLE – Major General Gus Hargett, Tennessee Adjutant General, today announced that three units of the Tennessee Army National Guard received Mobilization orders Thursday, March 29. The mobilization is in accordance with the Presidential declaration of September 14, 2001. The three units comprise the [...]

Kenneth Lee ?Tiny? HensonPosted on March 29, 2007 Kenneth Lee ?Tiny? Henson, age 45, of Ethridge, passed away Tuesday. He was a native of Maury County, a self employed construction worker and a member of the Pleasant Valley Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Nora Henson, two daughters, Jessica and Emma Henson [...]