Bedford man arrested after pushing woman in front of a child

BEDFORD — A Bedford man is facing a domestic battery charge after he allegedly pushed the mother of his child to the ground in the…

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Lawrence County declares “Manufacturing Day” to honor key industry

BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Commissioners have officially designated October 3, 2025, as Manufacturing Day in Lawrence County. The proclamation, passed and approved at the…

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Obituary: Stephanie Morron

May 30, 1976 – September 8, 2025 Stephanie Morron, 49, of Bedford, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, at her residence. Born May 30,…

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Virgil I. Grissom Municipal Airport secures funding for major taxiway project

BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Commissioners approved repairs planned by the Lawrence County Board of Aviation Commissioners (BOAC), which has secured federal and state funding…

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Lawrence County urges residents to prepare for emergencies during National Preparedness Month

BEDFORD — As September marks National Preparedness Month, Lawrence County officials are encouraging all residents to take proactive steps to prepare for emergencies. Lawrence County…

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Celestine Volunteer Firefighter dies in the line of duty

CELESTINE — The Celestine Volunteer Fire Department is mourning the tragic loss of one of its members, Luke Gehlhausen, 41, who died in the line…

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Man arrested after being found unconscious at wheel

BEDFORD — A Williams man was arrested early Sunday morning after he was found unconscious behind the wheel of his car at an intersection in…

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Lawrence County Courthouse to feature Little Free Library

BEDFORD — A new Little Free Library is coming to the upper level of the Lawrence County Courthouse, providing a welcome distraction for those waiting…

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Chagas Disease, spread by “Kissing Bugs,” on the rise in the U.S.

WASHINGTON D.C. — Chagas disease, a potentially fatal illness transmitted by the “kissing bug” (triatomine insect), may be becoming endemic in the United States, according…

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Murder trial postponed; accused now held on petition to revoke charge

BEDFORD — The murder trial for Casey Brown, a man accused in the February 2024 death of 21-year-old Kobe Stancombe, has been postponed. The trial,…

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