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Lawrence County Jail implements improved digital system for inmate checks
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Jail is upgrading its inmate monitoring system, TimeKeep Systems Guard1. Sheriff Greg Day announced the change to the county commissioners…
Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County opens 2025–2026 basketball registration
BEDFORD – The Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County is gearing up for another exciting season of youth basketball, and registration for the 2025–2026…
Day & Carter offers guidance on easing burden for loved ones at Advance Funeral Planning Workshop on Oct. 9
BEDFORD — Day & Carter Mortuary, which has served the Bedford community since 1889, will host a free dinner and educational workshop on Thursday, Oct….
Trump Administration raises H-1B Visa fee to $100,000 for new applicants
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration announced a significant increase to the H-1B visa fee, raising it to a flat $100,000 for new applicants. The…
Dispute between football players lead to cancellation of Endinburgh High School Homecoming game
EDINBURGH — Edinburgh Police Chief Doyne Little Jr. confirmed that the cancellation of last week’s Homecoming football game and related events was a result of…
Lawrence County Commissioners approves nursing contracts for Health Department
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners have approved three independent contractor nursing contracts for the Lawrence County Health Department. Paula Edwards of the Health Department made…
Auditor requests approval for vendor attestation
BEDFORD – During today’s Commissioners meeting, Lawrence County Auditor Martha Arnold Turner requested approval for a debarment and suspension attestation for vendors who do not…
County conducts emergency preparedness exercise for National Preparedness Month
BEDFORD – Lawrence County officials conducted a successful hazardous materials incident exercise on September 12 as part of National Preparedness Month, an initiative aimed at…
County Commissioners approve consultant for federal bridge project
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners approved a request from Highway Superintendent Brian Sowder to hire Lochmueller Group to assist with the federal grant application…
The Bedford Parks Dept. and WQRK Fall Into Cruise Car, Truck, and Bike Show draws crowds, competition, and community fun
BEDFORD — Thornton Park Pavilion was buzzing with engines, music, and friendly competition on Saturday as the Bedford Parks Department and WQRK hosted the Cruise…
