Government

Lawrence County employees will work until noon on April 8

BEDFORD – Emergency Management Director Valerie Luchaure said she and other officials have worked tirelessly to prepare the county for the upcoming solar eclipse on…

Commissions approved using Data Pit Stop

BEDFORD – Lawrence County Auditor Paula Stewart asked the commissioner to approve seeking a contract with Data Pit Stop. Data Pit Stop offers a wide…

Lawrence County Highway Department looking to hire three truck drivers

BEDFORD — The Highway Department is looking to hire three truck drivers. Highway Superintendent Brandi Webb said those interested can apply at the Highway Department…

Lawrence County Commissioners approved contracts

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners approved a three-year contract with ESI for the county’s phone service. “We were looking into the contract,” added Fish….

Commissioners vote to distribute opioid settlement funds

BEDFORD – Several organizations requested a share of the county’s opioid grant money, and some requests were honored during Tuesday mornings at Lawrence County’s Commissioners…

Community Corrections saves county millions in incarceration fees

BEDFORD – Chad Shew with Community Corrections presented the Lawrence County Commissioner with statistics for the year 2023. Lawrence County Community Corrections saves the county thousands…

US Department of Energy selects Heidelberg Materials’ new cement plant in Mitchell for Industrial Demonstrations Program Funding

MITCHELL — Heidelberg Materials North America is pleased to announce it has been selected for award negotiation to receive up to $500 million in funding…