BRIDGEPORT — The Bridgeport City Council met in regular session on Nov. 10 where the council voted unanimously for a 30-year purchase agreement with the City of Sumner to provide water to the Lawrence County Correctional Center. more

LAWRENCEVILLE — The Lawrence County Health Department was notified on Nov. 9 that 45 additional Lawrence County residents have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus through the LCHD. An additional 33 residents were diagnosed on Nov. 10 bringing the two-day total to 78 new cases. more

LAWRENCEVILLE — Kid’s Shopping Day of Lawrence County will host its annual Southern Illinois Spring Classic 5K run/walk on Saturday, March 27 and registration is now open. The 2021 race will be … more

LAWRENCEVILLE — When the first two cases of COVID-19 were reported during the last week of February, not much was known about the disease. Since then, the world has learned much about the … more

LAWRENCEVILLE — The 2020 election saw a record number of voter turnout across the nation and Lawrence County was no different as 6,431, 70% of the county’s registered voters, made their voices … more

LAWRENCEVILLE — Although the number of COVID-19 cases has soared in Lawrence County over the past week, both the Units 10 and 20 school districts have decided to keep their doors open for students, … more

The following is a law enforcement report for the dates of Nov. 4 - Nov. 10 including area arrest and vehicle accidents. more

LAWRENCEVILLE — When the first two cases of COVID-19 were reported during the last week of February, not much was known about the disease. more

LAWRENCEVILLE — It is never too early to think about Christmas when there is a deadline for mailing items overseas. more

Students in the Unit 20 school district honored veterans by placing flags along the road at the schools. more