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Dad Listens In Iraq While Daughter Sings On The Square

Seven year old Kynsea Giles belts out the National Anthem along with the Stone Cold Band during "Libertyfest" Celebrations on the Lawrenceburg Square. Young Miss Giles' father is a Navy CeeBee stationed in Iraq.
He was able to listen to her sing by special internet telephone hookup half way around the world.
Kynsea attended Leoma Elementary last year, but will change schools this fall because the family has moved to the Summertown area.

Sacred Heart 4th of July Fundraiser Draws Big Crowd

The 112th annual Loretto Sacred Heart picnic drew large crowds to Loretto on the 4th. Kids played games, rode in a bicycle parade, and took part in many fun activities. The adults enjoyed the food, a silent auction; and of course, the politicians shook hands.

Hard Working Drug Division Finding Many Lawrence Meth Labs

The homemade drug that's often cooked in local kitchens is being found all over Lawrence County.

But Lawrence County is no different than any other Middle Tennessee County when it comes to the number of illegal meth labs and meth usage.

So far this year, thirty four meth labs have been discovered, disabled and eventually destroyed.

There's little doubt that the Drug Division of the Lawrence County Sheriff's Department is aggressive in their pursuit of meth cookers.

"Our drug division is 'in tune' with what's going on in the drug culture, if you will," said Chief Deputy Terry Beecham.

"And they're busting their humps trying to find the meth labs."

Beecham said the shift officers are also helping out in the fight against drugs.

"They stay in constant contact with our drug division and alert them to any suspicious activity.," said Beecham.

In the past week, good police work led to the discovery of five more meth labs.

15's State Tourney Bound

The Lawrenceburg 15 year old Babe Ruth All Stars shut out Marshall County 9-0 to win the District 8 tournament in Pulaski on Saturday night.
The 15 year old squad, who won the state as 14s a year ago, will now return home to host the state tournament which begins on July 17th.
Jake Shaddix threw a five hit shutout in the championship game, striking out 10 while going the distance.

L'burg Little League All-Stars Headed To State Tournament

     The Lawrenceburg 12 year old All-Stars punched their ticket to the Little
League State Tournament in Greeneville by defeating Giles County
10-2 at the Columbia National field.
    Brady Redd went the distance allowing
2 runs on 4 hits while giving up one walk and striking out 7 Giles County
batters. Kody Gobble led the hit parade with a Home run and two singles.
    Peyton Sockwell added two hits including a triple while Jase Carvell
chipped in two singles. Seth Noel doubled while Eriq Hicks, Kevin Caruso,
Hunter Smith, and Brady Redd all hit safely for Lawrenceburg.

    Lawrenceburg had previously defeated Spring Hill 9-0 and Giles County 4-2 to
work their way into the championship game.