Swisher To Close Lawrenceburg PlantPosted on May 19, 2008 Lawrence County was dealt some bad economic news this morning with the announcement that Swisher Manufacturing will be closing its Lawrenceburg facility, idling some 150 full time employees and many more temporary workers. Swisher had moved in to the old Murray building after Murray ceased operations [...]

Eagles State Tourney Games On WDXE RadioPosted on May 19, 2008 The Summertown Eagles take their 26-3 record into the state baseball tournament in Murfeesboro tomorrow (Tuesday). The Eagles will face Friendship Academy at 6:30 at the Riverdale field. WDXE FM will broadcast the opening game beginning at 6:20. If the Eagles win, games are [...]

New Brood Of Cicadas Of Emerging Noisily Posted on May 19, 2008 – The periodic cicadas of Brood XIV are emerging with their buzzing, clicking mating songs in parts of 13 states from Georgia northward through Pennsylvania. Entomologist Frank Hale in Nashville says the 17-year wait is all about love, noting the whole idea in [...]

Governor Bredesen Remembers Fallen State TroopersPosted on May 16, 2008 Nashville, Tennessee — Three wreaths were placed near the lasting memorial at Department of Safety Headquarters Friday, May 16th in observation of National Police Week. Governor Phil Bredesen joined Attorney General Robert E. Cooper, Jr., Tennessee Department of Safety (TDOS) Commissioner Dave Mitchell, Tennessee Highway [...]

Two Lawrence Fires Under InvestigationPosted on May 15, 2008 Two fires under investigation by Sheriff?s Office Investigators: The first fire occurred at Mount Nebo motocross track on May 10, 2008. This fire destroyed two separate buildings that contained a scoring booth and a concession stand. This fire has been determined to have been intentionally set. [...]