Early Voting Underway For Aug. ElectionPosted on July 21, 2008 Early voting began on Friday in Tennessee?s party primary elections. The elections will choose the nominees for congressional and state legislative races and will decide several local government races, including school board seats. Those who wish to vote early can do so until August 2nd. [...]

Commission To Vote On Wheel Tax IncreasePosted on July 21, 2008 The county commission meets on Tuesday and will vote on doubling the county wheel tax. The vote requires a two third majority. The money generated from the increase in the wheel tax will go to school and road projects. Jim Modlin, one citizen who [...]

Local Romp Kingsport In 14 Year Old State Tourney OpenerPosted on July 18, 2008 Zack Johnston smashed a double with the bases loaded in the first inning and Austin Rice was the winning pitcher as the Lawrenceburg 14 year old All Star team drilled Kingsport 14-4 in the state tournament in Johnson City today (Friday). [...]

Lawrence, Lewis Counties Expected To Be Added To ARCPosted on July 18, 2008 ARC Re-Authorization Approved By Congress, Goes to President WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Lincoln Davis reports Congress passed and sent the Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments, a five-year reauthorization for the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), to the President to be signed into [...]

Clifton Seeks Re-Election to School BoardPosted on July 17, 2008 Incumbent Jeff Clifton has announced his intention to seek re-election to the 4th District School Board Seat, covering Lawrenceburg Public, Leoma and Gandy voting precincts. Clifton is nearing the completion of two four-year terms. He has served as School Board Chairman and Vice-Chairman for four [...]