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SEVERE WEATHER ANNOUNCEMENT
LAWRENCE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM, TN.
January 25, 2026
Re:
Monday, January 26, 2026

LCSS and the Central Office will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026.

Highway 43 Saint Joseph area Saturday morning

11:00 AM

Current weather conditions at the Dollar General in Saint Joseph Tennessee on Saturday morning

Lawrence County E-911 report of Road Conditions Alert

Roads are extremely hazardous due to snow and ice. Stay home and avoid travel unless absolutely necessary.

Unnecessary travel puts you and others at risk and delays emergency response.

Call 911 for life-threatening emergencies only.

Your cooperation helps keep the community and first responders safe!

22 arrested in connection with Bedford County fentanyl seizure

Some sleet has began to cover the ground in Lawrence County Tennessee.

For Immediate Release
Lawrence County Agencies Preparing for Ice Storm Event

Maury County Fire Department responded to wreck that resulted in power outage.

This morning units responded to Les Robinson Rd at Gravel Hill Rd for a car vs power pole. Luckily, only minor injuries were reported.

Duck River Electric responded as well CPWS due to both utilities being involved.

One building received damage from the service drop being ripped from the building

Lawrenceburg Police Department released the following post on their social media account:

"If you happen to be missing a goat matching this description in the area of Depot Street, please contact the Lawrenceburg Police Department.

He is currently being held on attempted burglary charges and needs bail money."

1/23/2026
For Immediate Release:
Subject: Residential Structure Fire

Strong winter storm to impact Middle TN this weekend

Here is the Thursday overnight weather service forecast for this weekend.

Notice the 63% probability for greater than 0.25" of ice for Lawrenceburg. It's going to be a nasty weekend, residents are urged to stay off off the roads unless travel is absolutely necessary.

PUBLIC INFORMATION RELEASE

Homicide Investigation

Special Weather Announcement
Lawrence County, Tennessee
Early Dismissal
Friday, January 23, 2026

Preparing for an indoor weekend…
✔️ Bread
✔️ Milk
✔️ Dog bones
❌ Plans
Other than work… I’m hibernating. ❄️��

All of Middle Tennessee and North Alabama have been placed under a Winter Storm Watch beginning at 6 PM on Friday.

Overnight guidance from the National Weather Service suggests DANGEROUS ICE ACCUMULATIONS for our area with heavy snow to our north. We can expect significant impact on travel with possible power outages and downed trees. Timing is Saturday and most of the day on Sunday (1//23-24/2026) with lingering effects into next week. Single digit temperatures are expected on Monday and Tuesday mornings.

Lawrence County School System Educators Nominated for National LifeChanger of the Year Award

A winter storm is likely for Wayne, Lawrence, and Giles counties overnight Friday and especially during the day and evening on Saturday (1/23-24/2026). Effects are forecast to linger into Sunday.

While there is still some uncertainty about the amount and type of precipitation, the weather service has forecast a 70% probability of moderate impacts from snow or ice accumulations. Bitterly cold weather will accompany the event. Expect hazardous travel and possible power outages during the period

Loretto Tennessee Police Department issue Milk and Bread Alert Levels for upcoming weather.

Lawrence County Fire and Rescue 1/19/2026

Subject: Preparing for the possibility of a winter storm.

Governor Bill Lee recognizes Dolly Parton’s life & career are woven into TN’s music, culture & rich history.

Her talent & generosity have made a lasting impact on the world.

To honor her remarkable legacy, we’re proclaiming her 80th birthday, January 19, as Dolly Parton Day across TN.

Read the proclamation & learn more here: https://www.tn.gov/governor/news/2026/1/15/gov--lee-proclaims--dolly-parton-day--in-tennessee.html

Lawrence County High School warn about scam.

Overseas criminals hijack Google reviews of Middle Tennessee business

Crews battle fire at Florence Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

FLORENCE, Ala. (WHNT) – Florence Fire & Rescue battled a fire at the Florence Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Sunday morning.

Firefighters said the fire broke out just before 5:30 a.m. at the facility on Cloyd Boulevard.

According to firefighters, there was a fire in a dryer in the facility’s laundry room, but it was quickly contained.

Man charged with indecent exposure after filming himself using sex toy in Giles County store

Exciting things happening in Lawrenceburg…Coming Soon…Aldi, Lil Capone’s—Neighborhood Pizza & Italian Kitchen, and announcement about what will replace the China Buffet building…so stay tuned!

Crashes involving about 20-30 vehicles with injuries, closed I-40 West for hours in TN

New prospect Fire Department reports neighbors helping neighbors!

1-15-2026 at approximately 12:00 a.m. in NPFD was requested by Giles County Fire and Rescue to mutual aid at a residential structure fire for manpower and tanker support.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family for the loss of their home. As always we are happy to be able to help our brothers and sisters at GCFR.

Celebrating the history of Columbia’s Mule Day

A school system in Tennessee announced it would be closing its schools for the rest of the week.

Lawrence County Fire and rescue released the following announcement.

Upcoming Movies and TV shows casting in Nashville, other parts of Tennessee and Alabama.

For Immediate Release:
Subject: Rapid Intervention Unit
Jan 13,2025

Emergency crews are on the scene of a structure fire in the 300 Block of Georgia Ave. Please Avoid the Area.

Child who fell into swimming pool in Lincoln County dies

TBI investigating deadly shooting involving ranger at Natchez Trace State Park

Lawrenceburg Fire Department
For Immediate Release:
1/9/26 Residential Structure Fire

Person’s body found in vehicle pulled from Cumberland River

Lawrenceburg Fire Department

We finished 2025 with a total of 2,375 calls for service. Below is a breakdown of the response types. July proved to be the busiest month of the year with 198 calls.
The overlapping incident number refers to multiple units, operating on different calls for service at the same time.

Columbia City Council approves water rate increase

Five year old taken to hospital after falling into pool in Lincoln County

A crime ring is targeting home in Tennessee.

Mystery boom sound alarms residence in Tennessee.

419 sober drivers in Tennessee arrested for DUI in 2024, according to TBI

First National Bank Warns Customers of Debit Card Scam Text Messages

Man convicted of brutal Giles County murders denied parole

For Immediate Release:
January 5,2026
Subject: Motor Vehicle Injury Crash

Maury County Fire Department responded to a chimney fire.

The Lawrence County Fire and rescue responded to aromatic crash detection wreck

Monkey caught after damaging East Tennessee music store

‘A tipping point’: Future of Duck River in question ahead of Columbia water rate vote

Well, today I finally sat at work and found some words to explain my feelings. In my thirteen years of volunteering, the service has changed so much in so many different ways.

Body of 4-year-old Johnathan Boley found days after going missing in Walker County

2 adults, 2 children found dead in Waverly home during welfare check

New Tennessee law in 2026 aimed at providing more safety for bicyclist.

Lawrenceburg utility systems crews have been dealing with an increase in issues at several sewer pump stations caused by foreign products entering the sewer system.

Man arrested on assault charges, DUI after wreck in Florence injures two on Christmas

Maury County Fire Department responded to early morning fire.

Ethridge Fire Department responded to a structure fire in summertown on Monday night.

LAWRENCEBURG, TN— Downtown Lawrenceburg, in partnership with Southern Tennessee Regional Health System –

Loretto Tennessee police officers were issued a bolo for a silver Ford fusion after a female driver contacted dispatch multiple times stating she was being chased and in danger.

Maury County Fire Department responded to a vehicle extraction on friday.

1 dead, 1 charged with murder following fight in Giles County

THP: Multiple agencies work to save woman who was ‘considering jumping’ from bridge

Maury County Fire Department handles large call volume on christmas.

Murray County Fire Department responded to 13 calls across the county which included carbon monoxide / gas leaks, fire alarms, motor vehicle accidents, and several serious medical calls with one requiring an air medical response.

We appreciate the dedication of our members to ensure that even on Christmas day that emergencies were handled from one end of the county to the other.

Pulaski Woman, 77, Convicted of TennCare Fraud and Illegal Sale of Painkillers