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Summertown Utility District are advising residents to check for possible water leaks after "dramatic" increase in water usage.
Summertown Utility District issued the following statement on Sunday:
"We have noticed a dramatic increase in water usage since the last severe cold spell.
We suggest that all customers check your water lines, faucets, toilets, outside faucets and/or hydrants for possible water leakage.
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One lucky person in Lawrence County has won $760,000 in the Tennessee Cash jackpot in Iron City.
According to reports from the Tennessee Lottery's someone in Lawrence County has won $760,000 in the Tennessee Cash jackpot.
The drawing was held on Monday night, and at this time no further information has been released.
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Maury County Fire Department responded to a commercial vehicle on fire on I-65 on Monday night.
Columbia Fire and Rescue are advising residents that ice is forming on local roadways resulting in very dangerous driving conditions.
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Summertown, Tennessee
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Lawrence County Emergency Communications are letting residents know what to do if they see a vehicle off the roadway.
According to Lawrence County Emergency Communications, "As always, if you see a vehicle off the roadway WITH caution tape, we’ve already worked the accident. If you do not see caution tape, please let us know.
Stay home if you don’t have to get out. The road conditions are deteriorating quickly!
If you slip off the roadway and absolutely must abandon your vehicle, PLEASE call our non-emergency line to let us know. If you don’t have your phone, mark your vehicle with something/leave a note with your info. Safety is our top priority today for you and our responders.
If you need our non emergency line, please dial 931-762-0450."
Expect hazardous travel conditions across Middle TN including Wayne, Lawrence, and Giles Counties on Sunday.
Weather Service is predicting 3" - 6" across Middle TN with pockets of greater accumulation possible. The main axis is expected to be along and slightly south of I-40 with our area being on the southern edge of heaviest snow.
Temperatures will hover around the freezing mark and forecasters emphasize that any change either up or down will affect the amount any specific location might receive.
There is also concern about isolated power outages as it will be windy and the snow will be wet and heavy on trees and powerlines. Watch for rain to change into a wintry mix just before sunrise on Sunday.
IN GOD WE TRUST TAGS Tennessee has started issuing new license plates for 2022. When you purchase yours, you may request a plate with "In God We Trust" around the three stars. If you do not request the "In God We Trust" imprint, you will be issued one without it. The price is the same for either plate.
A fatal crash has been reported early Saturday morning in Lawrenceburg.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an Endangered Child alert for a 12 year old female, and 16 year old male.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued the following:
"An ENDANGERED CHILD Alert has been issued out of Pigeon Forge for 12-year-old Emily Crase and 16-year-old Christopher Crase.
The two were last seen on January 14th, traveling in Washington County in a 2014 dark gray Chrysler Town and Country van, with TN tag DVC393.
Emily is 4' tall, weighs 100 pounds, and has blonde hair and blue eyes. Christopher is 5' tall, weighs 140 pounds, and has brown hair and brown eyes.
If you have seen Emily, Christopher, or this vehicle, please contact the Pigeon Forge Police Department at 865-453-9063 or the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND."
A message from Commissioner Chris D Jackson:
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an Amber Alert for missing 6 year old boy.
AMBER Alert: We need your help to find six-year-old Alijah Kensinger, who is missing from Tellico Plains in Monroe County.
He's 4'00", 55 pounds, with sandy brown hair and brown eyes.
Alijah was last seen wearing jeans, a grey hooded jacket with a red zipper, and orange and black sneakers. He went to play in the woods near his home in the area of New Highway 68 in Tellico Plains this afternoon and hasn't been seen since.
Spot Alijah? Please contact the Monroe County Sheriff's Office at 423-442-1212 or TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.
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Lawrence County may see a wintry mix on Saturday, however there is much uncertainty in the forecast. Current guidance suggests less than an inch of snow, however this could change in either direction. Please be weather alert.
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Tennessee Department of Correction are looking inmate that escaped while on work detail:
The following BOLO was issued regarding the incident:
"ATTENTION: BOLO
Jason Copley is wanted after walking away from a work detail in Morgan County. He will be charged with escape.
If you have any information regarding his whereabouts call 1-844-TDC-FIND."
Hohenwald Police Department need the public's help in identifying male subject.
Spring Hill detectives are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a Quick Mart gas station.
Lawrence County Firefighters we're dispatched to a structure fire at a Amish property on Friday.
According to reports Lawrenceburg Fire Department along with Ethridge, Summertown, and Henryville Fire Departments were all dispatched to a structure fire at a Amish property on Friday.
Crews arrived around 9:30 a.m. at the Amish property on Mt. Horab Road where firefighters spent the morning extinguishing the blaze.
At this time no further details have been released as to what caused the fire.
Highway 43 in Summertown. Stay at home if you can
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Loretto City Offices will be closed Friday, January 7, 2022 due to the hazardous icy road conditions that will continue to develop throughout the evening and overnight hours.
Friday’s garbage pickup will take place on Monday, January 10, 2022.
Please stay safe and warm!
WINTER WEATHER ANNOUNCEMENT LAWRENCE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM, TN.
After snow and ice accumulation for the area with temperatures expected to remain significantly below freezing for the next 24 hours, and in consultation with EMA and other local weather advisors, schools in Lawrence County, TN will be closed Friday, January 7, 2022. The Central office will be closed.
Columbia Police Department announce Road Closure of Southbound lanes of Nashville Hwy between Baker Road and Honey Farms has been closed due to weather related conditions.
Please use alternate routes.
Columbia Fire & Rescue, Tennessee
First Responders are working many accidents across the city! Please do not commute unless absolutely necessary. If you must get out please use extreme caution!
#SafetyFirstAlways #ColumbiaTN
ALTERNATE PHONE NUMBERS ANNOUNCE FOR LAWRENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Breaking News: Swift Water teams along with local firefighters have been dispatched to an upside vehicle in a creek in Lawrence County.
According to reports Swift Water Teams along with
Lawrenceburg and Lawrence County Firefighters have been dispatched to the scene of a wreck where a vehicle is upside-down in a creek off Railroad Road in West Point.
Anyone traveling in the area is advised to use caution as crews are on scene.
Columbia Police Department need the public's help in locating missing 16 year old.
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Maury County First Responders rescue Mt Pleasant man from icy waters after Monday morning wreck.
A fatal kayaking accident has been reported in Lawrence County on Friday morning.
Breaking News: Lawrence County Emergency personnel have been dispatched to an accident in Leoma involving a pedestrian being ran over.
According to reports emergency personnel have been dispatched to Mockerson Road in Leoma regarding a Vehicle accident involving a pedestrian being hit.
Anyone traveling in the area are advised to use caution as crews are currently on the scene.
