BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Coalition Against Domestic Violence will once again turn the community purple this October with the annual Purple Pumpkin Project, a month-long initiative to raise awareness and show support for survivors of domestic violence.

This year’s campaign, running from October 1–31, will feature decorated wooden pumpkin cutouts instead of real pumpkins. The symbolic displays can be hung or placed on stands provided by the coalition, making them easy to showcase in homes, storefronts, and other highly visible locations.

“This is our second year bringing Purple Pumpkins to Lawrence County, with the goal of raising awareness about domestic violence in our community. The color purple has been associated with Domestic Violence for many years and of course pumpkins are a

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