Lawrence County continues environmental monitoring at former landfill, clean up after flooding

LAWRENCE CO. – Lawrence County Highway Director Brian Sowder announced the continuation of environmental oversight at the former Lawrence County landfill, located next to the…

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Lawrence County Assessor’s Office enhances mapping capabilities

LAWRENCE CO. – The Lawrence County Assessor’s Office is enhancing its Geographic Information System (GIS) capabilities by purchasing an ArcGIS license. The county currently utilizes…

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Bedford Parks Department announces spring pickleball league

BEDFORD – The Bedford Parks Department has announced its upcoming Spring Pickleball League, offering opportunities for co-ed, women’s, and men’s teams to compete. The league…

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Community unites for ‘Coldest Night’ fundraiser to support the Men’s Warming Shelter

BEDFORD—More than 150 walkers gathered at First Christian Church on Saturday evening for Bedford’s Coldest Night of the Year 5K and 1-mile walk, supporting the…

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Lawrence County residents urged to report flood damage and check floodplain status

LAWRENCE CO.– Following recent heavy rains and flooding, Lawrence County Emergency Management Director Valerie Luchauer urged residents to determine if their property lies within a…

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Daughters of the American Revolution honor Revolutionary War soldiers with new plaque

BEDFORD—The Lawrence County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday hosted the John Wallace Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) for the presentation of a…

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Williams Covered Bridge Dinner Returns for 7th Annual Event

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners have approved the 7th annual Williams Covered Bridge Dinner, scheduled for Saturday, September 13th. Lawrence County Tourism Director Tonya…

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Michael Allbright repeats as 2025 WBIW Lawrence County Elementary Level Spelling Bee Champion

BEDFORD— Eight of Lawrence County’s top elementary school spellers competed Monday night in the 2025 WBIW Lawrence County Elementary Level Spelling Bee, with Michael Allbright,…

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Springville School offers “Slice the Price” pizza deal as fundraiser

BEDFORD—Springville Community Academy announced this week that it is offering a “Slice the Price” discount card from Domino’s Pizza as a fundraiser. The cards, available…

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Lawrence County Independent Schools set kindergarten screening date

BEDFORD—Lawrence County Independent Schools has announced that the kindergarten screening for the 2025-2026 school year will be held on March 7th, 2025. Parents of children…

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