Mt. Juliet man charged in death of his wife Breaking News July 2, 2009 – A Mt. Juliet man has been charged with first-degree murder after his wife was found dead in their home on June 30. By HILARY TRENDA

Celebrating a little night music: Music, attendees fill Memorial Lawn Cumberland's Memorial Lawn was a patchwork of picnic blankets and lawn chairs, as dulcet music floated through the towering trees on a pleasant June evening. By J.R. LIND

Councilor looks to set layoff policy A Lebanon councilor wants to formalize the way the city will handle the increasingly-likely reduction in force. By J.R. LIND

Electricity bills soon to be lighter for customers Electricity rates will decrease again starting today. By J.R. LIND

More than 450 state laws go into effect July 1 More than 450 new pieces of legislation will go into effect July 1 dealing with everything from guns to wine to vending machine advertising to advertising on school buses. By J.R. LIND - 4 opinions posted

Each Wilson County city offers July 4 events Revelers in Wilson County will have a trio of choices when celebrating Independence Day. All three cities are hosting celebrations July 4. By J.R. LIND

RTA implements safeguards for July 4 train Trying to avoid the debacle of last year's Independence Day, the Regional Transportation Authority is implementing safeguards for the July 4 train. By J.R. LIND

SPORTS

CU assistant takes juco head job June 18, 2009—Cumberland University mens assistant basketball coach Jay Joyner has been named head coach at Columbia State Community College. staff reports

Longhorns stampede to Western Ky. crown June 17, 2009—MURRAY, Ky. — The Tennessee Longhorns won the 16-under division of the Western Kentucky Invitational earlier this month. staff reports - 1 opinion posted

Outdoors notebook June 18, 2009—Poachers caught: Two Sumner County men were arrested last week and charged with illegally killing 155 wild turkeys and two whitetail deer. Larry Woody - 5 opinions posted

Smallies provide big fishing action June 17, 2009—It started out as a bluegill trip. But when the first big smallmouth nailed my top-water plug it quickly turned into something different. Larry Woody - 1 opinion posted

The Zone Wilson Central Lady Wildcats will be holding their eighth annual basketball Camp of Champions for girls in grades 2-8 from 8 a.m. - noon July 7-9. The cost will be $50, with a $10 discount if registered before July 3. For more information, brochures will be available at Sports World in Lebanon, Wilson Band & Trust branches in Gladeville, Highway 109, Mt. Juliet Road and Lebanon Road in Mt. Juliet, and the main office of Wilson Central High School.

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Obituaries

Obituaries for July 3, 2009 Delia Frances Bane Rita Bennett-Croxall Betty Mai Nokes Bogle Jane Elizabeth Earheart

Obituaries for July 2, 2009 Wilbert E. Taylor Stephany Evon Williams

Obituaries for July 1, 2009 Christine Hancock Howard

Obituaries - June 27, 2009 Martha Lois Holmes Robert J. Honeyman Thomas McKinnon Nelson Lester Muncil Sr. Elizabeth Anne Witt Slagle

Obituaries – June 25, 2009 Beatrice "Bea" Robert Brown Anna Ruth Bullard Boyd