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Fire, explosions, tear through Mt. Juliet welding shop

Shortly before a torrential downpour soaked the area yesterday afternoon, firefighters from the Wilson County Emergency Management Agency brought their own rain to Lebanon Road in Mt. Juliet. A fire and series of small explosions ripped through the back half of Welding Techniques, Inc. around 3:45...

TDOT slaps Jenco with fat fines; did not complete Adams Lane project on time

Starting this week fat fines will be slapped on Jenco Construction – the contractor responsible for the South Mt. Juliet Adams Lane enhancement – for each day the project is behind schedule. Tennessee Department of Transportation spokesperson B.J. Doughty confirmed Monday TDOT has not ...

Watertown books artists for jazz festival

The line-up for the 12th Annual Watertown Jazz Festival has been confirmed. The festival is set for 4 p.m. on July 7 in the town square. The first act will be saxophonist Pattie Cossetino, who has performed with the Tennessee Jazz Orchestra. Cossetino will be followed by the U.S. Navy Band from M...

County employees looking forward to move to new Justice Center

The Criminal Justice Center is still on target for a June 4 opening date and the new jail addition is expected to open shortly thereafter. "We're looking forward to moving," said Linda Neal, Wilson County Circuit Court Clerk. "The packing is beyond us because of the records, so I am hoping they wi...

Nation's bees in danger, but Wilson County remains untouched

Wilson County's bee population has been spared the devastation of the mysterious killer which has struck many of the country's hives. Over the past few months, beekeepers in 27 states have reported a loss of 25 percent of their colonies, a rate five times the normal winter die-off. Thus far, thoug...

Cumberland University graudates almost 400 students

Cumberland University celebrated its 165th commencement Saturday, honoring almost 400 graduates in a ceremony held in the Dallas Floyd Center. The traditional ceremony on Memorial Lawn was moved indoors due to a persistant rain. University President Dr. Harvill Eaton welcomed the graduates and th...

City firing range may soon materialize

Lebanon City Police may soon have their own firing range – something they have needed for a while, according to Public Works Commissioner Billy Weeks. In the past, city officers have had to travel for their firearms training and use firing ranges belonging to other law enforcement agencies. ...

Gun crimes could see stiffer penalties

Gun crime legislation currently pending in the state legislature is gaining momentum, with one bill going before both the House and Senate Judiciary Committees this week. That bill would allow tougher sentences for violent gang crimes, or those involving at least three offenders, according to the ...

Investigation deems Jessen, Akins-Siens innocent

The names of Mayoral Assistant Debbie Jessen and City Liaison Sue Akins-Siens have been cleared in the two-year investigation into suspected improprieties surrounding their professional conduct. Akins-Siens stood accused of helping Jessen connect with developers to become the agent entrusted with s...

Marlowe, Luttrell take principal posts

After manning the helm at Lakeview Elementary School for two decades, Wendell Marlowe is going back to the facility where he began his education career with the announcement he's been named West Wilson Middle School principal. Interim Director of Schools Mickey Hall also announced the new Waterto...