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SUMNER CITY COUNCIL

The Sumner City Council continues to move forward with the construction of a new City Hall. The council met in regular monthly session Tuesday night and were updated on the project progress by

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BRIDGEPORT CITY COUNCIL

The Bridgeport City Council met Tuesday night in regular monthly session at City Hall in Bridgeport. They did approve the 2024 Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Street and Alley Maintenence program. After

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LOCAL ARREST

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department (LCSD) reports the arrest of 52 year old Christopher Winkles of Lawrenceville Tuesday night on a charge of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. He was

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VEHICLE BREAK-INS

Local and area police department are warning residents to make sure and keep their cars and other vehicles locked. This warning comes as the number of random and rash vehicle break-ins rises in

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TWO SENTENCED IN LCCC

Lawrence County States Attorney Brady Waldrop has announced the sentencing of two local women to prison in Lawrence County Circuit Court (LCCC). 24 year old Danielle Russell of Bridgeport was

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LOCAL WEEKEND ARRESTS

Lawrenceville Police Saturday arrested 46 year old Bethany Abbey of Lawrenceville on charges of Battery and Domestic Battery. She was booked into the Lawrence County Jail and was being held there

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LAWRENCEVILLE ARREST

Lawrenceville Police Friday arrested 48 year old Tara Davis of Lawrenceville on a charge of Disorderly Conduct. She was booked into the Lawrence County jail and was being held there pending a

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