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At News Stands Today!
Hutto tells Commission: 'Public service doesn't have office hours'
County payrolls differ, but some can get and extra payday
Neal promises to make statement
THP seeks potential witness of apparent hit and run fatality
Locals help those forgotten to find a place to call home
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| Judges praise abilities of three fired employees 
Sept. 2, 2010 – Two of Wilson County's three General Sessions judges have issued a news release praising the job performances of three of the deputy clerks dismissed by Circuit Court Clerk Linda Neal on Tuesday.
Judges Barry Tatum and Robert Hamilton said, "Mrs. [Susan] Gregory, Mrs. [Felicia] Hale and Ms. [Michelle] Lewis … were proficient, dedicated and more than willing and able to serve our courts, the litigants, the attorneys and thus the citizens of Wilson County."
By Sandy Campbell - 2 opinions posted |
Local church experiences two break-ins
Sept. 2, 2010 – Lebanon Police are hopeful they can recover property stolen from The Loves Way Community Church after two break-ins in the past four weeks, thanks to the recorded serial numbers.
By HILARY TRENDA |
Prime Outlets acquired by Simon Property Group
Sept. 1, 2010 – Simon Property Group Inc., headquartered in Indianapolis, announced Monday that it has completed its transaction to acquire Prime Outlets Acquisition Company, which includes Prime Outlets-Lebanon and 20 other properties.
By Sandy Campbell |
Class covers more than mother-daughter topics
Sept. 1, 2010 – The mother-daughter Girl Talk classes being offered by the UT Extension Office this fall will cover teen sexuality, but a number of women's health topics will also be covered.
By HILARY TRENDA |
Photo touched more than photographer
Sept. 1, 2010 – Even after 18 years with the Alaska Highway Patrol, this was the first picture Mickey Pullen ever took that he said he had to walk away from.
By HILARY TRENDA |
Circuit Court Clerk Neal dismisses five deputies
Sept. 1, 2010 – Linda Neal, who was re-elected as the 15th Judicial Circuit Court Clerk on Aug. 5 for her fourth term, dismissed five employees yesterday, refusing to give any of them cause for her action.
By Sandy Campbell - 4 opinions posted |
Watertown OKs 2010-2011 budget on first reading
Aug. 31, 2010 – The Watertown City Council unanimously passed its budget for fiscal 2010-11 last night on first reading.
Mayor Mike Jennings said it was a "status quo" budget except it does call for a 25-cent pay increase for all employees, both full and part-time.
By Sandy Campbell |
Barry to offer new animal ordinance wording
Aug. 31, 2010 – Ward 5 Councilor Haywood Barry believes a proposed rewording of the animal control ordinance vetoed by Mayor Philip Craighead last week should satisfy citizen complaints.
He also believes his wording should satisfy District Attorney General Tommy Thompson's concern that the ordinance as written would be unenforceable.
By Sandy Campbell |
A 'humbled' Hutto promises to honor county with his best
Aug 31, 2010 – Outgoing Mayor Robert Dedman administered the oath of office to his successor Randall Hutto before a standing room crowd at the Wilson County Courthouse yesterday.
Dedman drew a laugh from those assembled when he began by asking Hutto, "Are you sure you're ready?"
By Sandy Campbell |
Brown rumbles through C-O in Tiger triumph
Sept. 1, 2010—WATERTOWN — With Brandon George acting as a decoy, Austin Brown rumbled for 186 yards and three touchdowns in Watertown's 26-12 homecoming win over Carroll-Oakland Tuesday night at Robinson Stadium.
staff reports |
Burroughs serves FCS from brink to victory
Sept. 1, 2010—Friendship Christian was a single point from a two-set loss to Clay County when Ali Burroughs came up to serve Tuesday at the Bay Family Sportsplex.
staff reports |
Volleydawgs claim victory in TSAC opener
Sept. 2, 2010—MAYFIELD, Ky. — Cumberland University continued its run of perfect matches to start the season as the Bulldogs won their fifth straight 3-0 match, opening TranSouth Conference play with a victory over Mid-Continent University at the Cougar Center on Wednesday night.
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'Friends of NRA' sets record for donations
Sept. 1, 2010—Friends of NRA, a national organization that includes a Lebanon chapter, has set a record this year for funds generated, with more events to come.
Larry Woody |
Outdoors notebook
Sept. 2, 2010—Hunter Ed classes: Two more sessions of Hunter Education classes are scheduled in Lebanon – Sept. 17-18 and Oct. 15-16.
Larry Woody |
Lady Saints shut out Ezell-Harding
Sept. 1, 2010—MT. JULIET — Freshman Allison Mahabir began and ended the scoring in a 4-0 Mt. Juliet Christian win over Ezell-Harding Tuesday at Suey Field.
staff reports |
The Zone
Swim lessons offered in October
Swim lessons will be offered Oct. 4-14 at the Jimmy Floyd Center. Cost for the 30-minute lessons is $60 for non-members and $50 for members. Call 453-4545 for more information and ask for Jeri.
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Rand, Luker lead CU in first event
Sept. 1, 2010—JOHNSON CITY — Seth Rand placed fourth in downhill and newcomer Logan Luker finished 10th in cross country, leading Cumberland’s cycling team this past weekend in an event hosted by East Tennessee State.
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Obituaries for Sept. 2, 2010
James Robert "Boots" Brown
Norma Woodall Fosson
Brian Daniel Hall
Brenda Denese Stinson
Myrtle Dale Barrett Vantrease
Bradley Jones "Brad" Wright
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Do Lebanon's elected officials need term limits? Tell us what you think
City councilman Haywood Barry will introduce a resolution Tuesday night to limit the terms of city elected officials.
This populist vision of electorate control has been debated since the founders formed our government as Mr. Barry already suggested.
OUR VIEWPOINT - 16 opinions posted |
Cooper didn’t pass the baton; he passed the buck
With his vote in favor of government-run health care on Saturday, Rep. Jim Cooper let down not just his constituents here in Middle Tennessee, but undermined what until recently had been a career as a “deficit hawk.”
39 opinions posted |
It’s time for a county commission with a spine
Back in July, by a split of 13-11, county commissioners voted to ultimately spend $100,000 on a special referendum to the voters to decide whether a new Lebanon High School and property for a new Watertown High School was worth a $25 wheel tax increase.
8 opinions posted |
Where in the world are Reps. Gordon, Cooper?
Nearly a week into Congress' annual August recess, U.S. Reps. Bart Gordon and Jim Cooper, both of whom represent parts of Wilson County, have yet to release an appearance schedule – or even schedule when they are going to release a schedule.
25 opinions posted |
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