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The owner of a viral, extreme haunted house, Russ McKamey, has been accused of attempted murder. Content warning: sexual violence. McKamey has been charged with repeatedly assaulting, raping and attempting to murder his girlfriend over a period of three days, according to court documents obtained by HuffPost. The haunted house...

The owner of McKamey Manor. a Middle Tennessee haunted attraction known for its intense scare tactics, has been charged with attempted second-degree murder, rape and domestic assault.

SUMMERTOWN, TN—Russ Alan McKamey, known for operating McKamey Manor, a controversial Halloween attraction in Tennessee featured in a 2023 Hulu documentary, has been arrested. He faces charges of attempted murder…

Three South Central Human Resource Agency Commodity Food Distributions will take place this week. Here’s the schedule…. Lawrence County Commodity Distribution, Tuesday, July 23rd, 9:00 until 10:30am @ 2100 Springer Rd, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464 @ First Baptist Church. Hickman County Commodity Distribution, Thursday, July 25th, 9:00 until 10:30am...

THE LAWRENCE COUNTY GOVERNMENT IS SOLICITING BIDS FOR THE LOADING, TRANSPORTATION, AND DISPOSAL OF THE COUNTY’S SOLID WASTE FOR A PERIOD OF (5) YEARS BEGINNING NO MORE THAN (60) DAYS AFTER APPROVAL OF THE BID BY THE COMMISSION. BIDS SUBMITTED AFTER 8/13/24 AT 12:00PM WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT KELLY ODOM AT (931) 766-419 OR EMAIL KODOM@LAWCOTN.ORG.

THE LAWRENCE COUNTY COMMISSION MET IN REGULAR SESSION TUESDAY EVENING. THE MEETING BEGAN WITH RECOGNIZING THE 2023-2024 LORETTO HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAM FOR CAPTURING THE 2024 TSSAA CLASS 2A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND THE 2023-2024 LAWRENCE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL BAND FOR IT’S OUTSTANDING SEASON. LEADERS THEN FOCUSED ON A LENGTHY AGENDA WITH MUCH DISCUSSION. LEADERS VOTED AND APPROVED RESOLTUIONS TO CHANGE THE SPEED LIMIT ON PURCELL LANE TO 25 MILES PER HOUR FOR THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE ROAD AND TO ADD BLACKBERRY PLACE TO THE OFFICIAL LAWRENCE COUNTY ROAD LIST, AS WELL A RESOLUTION TO LEVY A COUNTY ARCHIVES AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT FEE WHICH WAS AMENDED TO EXCLUDE TITLES WHICH ARE RETAINED BY THE STATE. SOLID WASTE WAS SPOTLIGHTED SEVERAL TIMES DURING THE MEETING WITH LEADERS VOTING TO APPROVE A TEMPORARY PART TIME EMPLOYEE TO CONDUCT A COUNTY DUMPSTER AUDIT, A RESOLUTION TO AMEND DISPOSAL FEES FOR COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS, A RESOLUTION TO ISSUE CREDITS TO SOLID WASTE SERVICES COMMERCIAL ACCOUNTS THAT HAVE BEEN OVERCHARGED AND THE PURCHASE OF A NEW SERVICE MAINTENANCE TRUCK FOR THE SOLID WASTE SERVICES WHICH WILL BE PAID FOR WITH RECYCLE MONEY. A RESOLUTION TO CALL A REEFERNDEM ON THE QUESTION OF WHETHER AN ADDITIONAL MOTOR VEHICLE PRIVILEGE TAX WAS VOTED TO BE REFERRED BACK TO THE HIGHWAY AND BUDGET COMMITTEES FOR FINE TUNING. A RESOLUTION TO INCREASE THE PAY OF PART TIME EMS EMPLOYEES WHICH SHOULD HELP WITH SAVE MONEY WITH OVERTIME COSTS. THE COMMISSION IS SCHEDULED TO MEET IN SPECIAL SESSION ON AUGUST 20TH.

Many local residents recently filed police reports regarding thefts from their EBT, or food stamp, accounts, leading the sheriff’s department to launch an investigation. At least 13 reports of fraud had been filed, with losses totaling nearly $10,000. Investigators began checking card machines at area stores last week and seized card skimmers from stores in Lawrenceburg, Loretto, and Summertown. Investigation into the matter is ongoing.

According to the U.S. Secret Service, law enforcement agencies have seen a nationwide increase in skimming over the past 18 to 24 months, in specific targeting electronic benefit transfer or EBT cards. Our neighbor’s in Lawrence County have been hit hard the last few weeks. 13 EBT fraud reports...

A Lexington man has been charged with trafficking drugs in Lawrence County. The Big Sandy News reports that Ethan Pack was arrested at a location at Falls Creek Drive. Pack was found to be in possession with the intent to traffic, cash, a baggie containing numerous syringes, and marijuana. Pack...

THE LAWRENCE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS SCHEDULED TO MEET THURSDAY AT 6:30 AT THE SOUTHERN TENNESSEE HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER. PRESIDENT CURTIS PETERS WILL PRESENT THE HISTORY OF LAW ENFORCEMENT IN LAWRENCE COUNTY ALONG WITH THE HISTORY OF THE OLD JAIL. MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND AND VISITORS ARE WELCOME.

After 13 EBT fraud reports totaling almost $10,000, the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office told News 2 that investigators went looking for clues. On Wednesday, they hit the jackpot.

ON SUNDAY, A DEPUTY WITH THE LAWRENCE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WAS DISPATCHED TO A PROPERY ON MATTOXTOWN ROAD CONCERNING AN ATTEMPTED BURGLARY. UPON ARRIVAL, THE COMPLAINANT REPORTED THAT SHE WAS OUTSIDE HER HOME WHEN A MALE APPROXIMATELY 155 POUNDS CAME UP ON HER AND SHE HIT HIM IN THE KNEE WITH A BASEBALL BAT. THE MALE RAN OFF AND ABOUT 10 MINUTES LATE A SECOND MALE APPROACHED HER AND TRIED TO GRAB HER AT WHICH TIME SHE TOOK THE BAT AND BACKED HIM UP AGAINST THE HOUSE. ACCORDING TO REPORTS, THE MALE KICKED THE FEMALE IN THE KNEE AND PUNCHED HER IN THE STOMACH BEFORE RUNNING OFF. THE SECOND MALE WAS APPROXIMATELY 6 FOOT 7 WITH A SPIDER TATTOO ON HIS EAR. ANYONE WITH INFORMATION CAN CALL THE LAWRENCE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE.

Fire personnel in Lawrence County spent part of their Monday night extinguishing a large sawmill mill fire in the Ethridge area.

LAWRENCE COUNTY GOVERNMENT IS REMINDING RESIDENTS OF THE NEW ONGOING SERVICE OF MOBILE CONVENIENCE CENTERS IN THE COUNTY. THE PROGRAM WHICH WAS KICKED OFF IN MAY ALLOWS THOSE LIVING IN OUTLYING AREAS TO BE ABLE DROP OFF ITEMS WITHOUT HAVING TO DRIVE INTO TOWN. RESIDENTS CAN CONTINUE TO BRING GARBAGE AND RECYCLABLES TO THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS EVERY WEEK FROM 6 TO 10 AM. ON TUESDAYS AT LORETTO WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT ON BUSBY ROAD, ON WEDNESDAYS AT WEST END COMMUNITY CLUB ON WAYNESBORO HIGHWAY, ON THURSDAYS AT SUMMERTOWN FIRE HALL ON HIGHWAY 20 AND ON FRIDAYS AT NEW PROSPECT FIRE HALL ON PULASKI HIGHWAY. THE PROGRAM WILL.