Fred Reports Raising Nearly $3.5 Million In JunePosted on July 31, 2007
Republican Fred Thompson on Tuesday reported raising nearly $3.5 million in one month for his expected presidential bid, lagging behind his backers’ original $5 million goal.
The “Law & Order” actor and former Tennessee senatorand longtime Lawrenceburg resident, filed documents with the Internal Revenue Service [...]

Mr. Leslie Eugene SmithPosted on July 29, 2007
Mr. Leslie Eugene Smith, age 77, of Ethridge, passed away Saturday. He was a native of Lawrence County, a Minister and a member of the Voice of Victory Temple Church.
He is survived by his wife, Irene Smith, three sons, Kenneth of Williamsport, Tennessee, Joel of Texas and [...]

Mrs. Julie AkensPosted on July 28, 2007
Mrs. Julie Akens, age 96, of Arizona, passed away Thursday. She was a native of Lawrence County, a homemaker and a member of the Baptist Faith.
She is survived by one son, ?Boots? Pillows of Arizona. 5 grandchildren survive.
Funeral services for Mrs. Julie Akens will be held next [...]

TVA Study Reccomends New Nuclear Reactor Be BuiltPosted on July 28, 2007
- A study commissioned last year by T-V-A
directors will recommend the federal utility complete a second
reactor at the Watts Bar Nuclear Plant in Spring City. The plant is
the last new nuclear plant to come online in the United States. The
second planned reactor at the [...]

Congressman Davis Votes To Enact 9-11 Commission RecommendationsPosted on July 28, 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 27, 2007) — U.S. Rep. Lincoln Davis voted today to
strengthen our national security and implement the recommendations of the
9-11 Commission.
The bill includes provisions to dramatically increase port, aviation, rail
and mass transit security. It also strengthens intelligence and information
sharing [...]