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12/18/2025

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has confirmed a positive chronic wasting disease (CWD) test in a road-killed deer in Wayne County, the first case in the area. Wayne County is within the CWD Management Zone, so wildlife feeding and carcass transportation restrictions are already in effect.

Deer hunting season dates and regulations remain unchanged. Hunters are eligible for the Earn-a-Buck Program, allowing them to earn additional bucks by harvesting antlerless deer and submitting them for testing. Those who already submitted antlerless deer this fall will receive credit. More information is available at CWDinTN.org.

Key restrictions in Wayne County include:

Deer carcasses may move within and between counties in the CWD Management Zone.

Whole or field-dressed carcasses and unapproved parts cannot leave the zone; approved parts (deboned meat, cleaned antlers/skulls, cleaned teeth, taxidermy products, hides) may be transported statewide.

Feeding deer with grain, salt, minerals, or similar products is prohibited, except near residences, to exclude deer, for authorized wild hog management, or as part of normal agricultural/forest practices.

CWD testing is available through participating taxidermists, meat processors, and drop-off freezers. Wayne County hunters can use the drop-off freezer at Beech Creek Fire Hall, 5775 Beech Creek Road, Waynesboro.

CWD is a progressive, fatal disease affecting the nervous system of cervids, including deer, elk, and moose. TWRA has submitted approximately 8,400 samples this season to certified laboratories.

For details on regulations and freezer locations, visit CWDinTN.org.

12/18/2025

🎄🐾 The Holiday Season Is Better With a Best Friend 🐾🎄
There’s no better time than the holidays to open your heart and home to a shelter pet. At Lawrence County - Lawrenceburg Animal Shelter, so many loving dogs are waiting for their forever families — and one of them could be the perfect addition to yours. ❤️
Adopting during the holidays means giving a dog the greatest gift of all: love, warmth, and a place to belong. Not ready to adopt? The shelter is always in need of volunteers, fosters, and donations, and every bit of help makes a lifesaving difference.
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Together, we can make this season brighter for pets who need us most.
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or Vist the Shelter at 815 Gaither Ave in Lawrenceburg!

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Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder shares improvements at Columbia Parks and Rec.

12/18/2025

A Wednesday afternoon residential fire on Walnut Avenue prompted a large emergency response after multiple explosions were reported at the scene.

The Lawrenceburg Fire Department was dispatched around 1:30 p.m. to a structure fire in the Walnut Avenue area. While en route, crews were advised of multiple explosions. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy fire conditions coming from the basement and first floor, along with several secondary exposure fires. Crews also experienced an additional explosion involving a propane cylinder.

Firefighters made entry to conduct an aggressive interior attack and completed a primary search to confirm no occupants were inside the structure. Due to worsening structural conditions, crews were later withdrawn and operations transitioned to a defensive attack. The fire was brought under control at approximately 3:30 p.m.

Units from the Lawrenceburg Fire Marshal’s Office responded to the scene and began an investigation into the cause and origin of the fire. All further inquiries are being directed to the Fire Marshal’s Office.

The Lawrenceburg Fire Department thanked Lawrence County Fire & Rescue for assisting at the scene and for providing coverage for other calls during the incident.

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12/17/2025

A propane tank explosion Wednesday afternoon has demolished one house on Walnut Street in Lawrenceburg. Reports say that a 20 pound tank, like those used for grills, exploded causing one house to burn and damage to an outbuilding on the property. Other small fires in the neighborhood, as a result of the blast, were quickly extinguished by the Lawrenceburg Fire department. No injuries were reported but the house was deemed a total loss.

12/17/2025

😆🎄 Not everything went as planned! Watch Lawrence County elected officials get silly in the ultimate holiday blooper reel!
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