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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]