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A Dutch cruise ship with nearly 150 people aboard, including 17 Americans, was waiting for help off the coast of Cape Verde in the Atlantic Ocean on Monday after a suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus killed three passengers and left at least three others seriously ill.

Reminder that Today, Tuesday, May 5th is Election Day for the Republican Primary.

Exercise your RIGHT to vote !

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Kevin H. Turner — Sheriff
May 4, 2026

Lawrence County Schools was proud to celebrate the incredible students,

April 2026 Statistics

(SHOALS INSIDER) — Firefighters with the Florence Fire & Rescue Department are currently on the scene battling a blaze in the 700 block of East Tombigbee Street in Florence.
Authorities are asking motorists to avoid the area and seek alternate routes while emergency crews work to contain the fire.
At this time, details regarding injuries or the extent of the damage have not been released.
Shoals Insider will continue to follow this developing situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.

Leoma Fire and Rescue For April responded to 26 calls for service including 3 structure fires, 7 vehicle accidents, and 5 medical calls.

Today, May 2, we’ve responded to a motor vehicle accident, lawn mower fire, and assisted with a woods fire.

Thank you for your continued support

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Industrial Fire Response
4/27/2026

LCSS is proud to celebrate our 2025–2026 Work Ethic Distinction winners!

After earning Work Ethic Distinction through their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence, students were entered into a drawing for the opportunity to receive a $5,000 award.Congratulations to the lucky winners:

LCHS: Deanna Hampton
LHS: Brinley Rigsby
SHS: Zoey Thompson

Your commitment to attendance, leadership, service, and strong work ethic has set you apart, and we are proud to celebrate this accomplishment with you. The future is bright!

The Lawrenceburg Police Department is currently investigating multiple incidents of fraud where individuals and business are accepting bills as payment that upon inspection state for motion picture purposes.

Please inspect any cash for legitimacy before accepting it as legal tender. If you encounter any of these bills please contact the police department at 931-762-2276

Everyone wants transparency. Everyone wants to be heard.
Yesterday, 103 people showed up. 1,238 could have.
That’s where the conversation has to start.

Long time Business in Lawrenceburg is sadly closing as owner retires.

Dixon Fine Jewelry is a premier jeweler that has been serving Lawrenceburg and surrounding areas with expert craftsmanship and exquisite designs since 1980.

The business specialties were Custom Jewelry, Jewelry Repair, and Fine Jewelry.

Stop by and show this staple in our community for over a decade some love, and making for a great retirement for Greg.

Happy Retirement Greg from Lawrenceburg Now.

The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development has announced that Lawrence County is one of three counties selected to participate in the latest round of the Select Tennessee Property Evaluation Program.