On October 12, emergency responders from Lawrence County Fire & Rescue were dispatched to a significant structure fire within the Gandy Fire District. Upon arrival, […]
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Saint Joseph Fire Department Seeks Volunteers to Join Their Ranks
Officials from the Saint Joseph Fire Department expressed significant concerns regarding their current staffing levels, stating that they are facing a critical shortage of personnel. […]
Lawrence County Investigators Participate in National Medicolegal Training Program
This past week, investigators Wright and Watkins from the Lawrence County Medical Examiner’s Office engaged in an intensive Medicolegal Death Investigation Program hosted by the […]
This Day in Lawrenceburg History: The 1898 Blaze That Transformed the City
On October 6, 1898, Lawrenceburg faced a catastrophic fire that would become a defining moment in the city’s history. The inferno swept through the downtown […]
State Fire Marshal’s Office Highlights Battery Safety During Fire Prevention Week
During Fire Prevention Week, which runs from October 5 to October 11, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is placing a strong emphasis on […]
Columbia Fire & Rescue Honored with 2025 Excellence in Risk Management Award
The City of Columbia has proudly announced that Columbia Fire & Rescue has received the prestigious 2025 Excellence in Risk Management Award from Public Entity […]
Lawrence County EMS Handles 571 Calls in September
In September, the Lawrence County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a total of 571 calls, successfully transporting 372 individuals to various local hospitals. Among […]
Charlie Monroe Luna Sr.
Charlie Monroe Luna Sr., age 71, of Loretto, TN, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at his home after an extended illness. He was […]
Columbia Fire & Rescue Recognizes Sarah Allen as Employee of the Month
Sarah Allen, a dedicated firefighter paramedic with Columbia Fire & Rescue, has earned the prestigious title of Employee of the Month from the City of […]
Lightning Hits Residence in Lawrence County
On Wednesday, September 24, the Lawrence County Fire & Rescue team was dispatched to a residence that had been hit by lightning. Reports from dispatch […]