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Campaigns begin in Watertown - All 3 incumbents seek re-election

A current school board member and community activist are two new candidates who have picked up petitions to run for Watertown City Council. In addition, the three incumbents up – Paulette Dorris, Cecil Carter and Brandon Howard – are all seeking re-election to their seats. Watertown is ...

Gas prices could peak again

While crude oil prices have already shot up in reaction to a major oil field shutdown in Alaska, local analysts say it's too soon to tell if a major impact will be felt in Middle Tennessee. While prices are still higher than pre-Hurricane Katrina numbers this time last year, Nashville AAA District ...

Water rates on the rise across county

More than 6,000 customers of the Water and Wastewater Authority of Wilson County will likely see rate hikes similar to those seen in Lebanon because of the Cedar City's sewer rehabilitation project. While no decision will be made until the Authority's board meets in September, Executive Director Ed...

Squires to resurrect plans for eastern bypass

City commissioners will consider next week plans for an eastern bypass shelved more than five years ago; a move driven by construction of the Beckwith Road interchange, the new Mt. Juliet High School and Providence MarketPlace. Two city commissioners have placed a resolution on the Aug. 14 agenda t...

Attorney questions ethics of ethics law

Lebanon's city attorney – who would serve as the city's ethics compliance officer under an ordinance passed on first reading Tuesday – is questioning whether serving in that role conflicts with his ethical obligations as the city's lawyer. City Attorney Andy Wright is seeking a legal op...

County to buy Nave Funeral home site - Home to cost $440k

The county's Public Works and Financial Management committees approved purchasing the former Nave Funeral Home property on East Main Street. Both committees approved spending $440,000 for the property the county intends to use as records storage. The full Commission will vote whether to purchase th...

State Senate race watched statewide

Mere days after 17th District Democrats chose Bob Rochelle to face incumbent Sen. Mae Beavers, the knives are out in a race which could have statewide implications. Top Democrats and Republicans alike have identified the 17th District as one of three seats crucial to control of the state Senate. Al...

Chamber to revive heart of Lebanon – Organization aiming to restore downtown –

Historic Lebanon Tomorrow is looking to Lebanon's past to help shape its future. Lebanon/Wilson County Chamber of Commerce President Sue Vanatta said the aim is to preserve as much architectural heritage of the 200-year-old Cedar City as possible while spurring new economic development in the downt...

Child rape charges levied - Illegal immigrant accused of raping, kidnapping girl

A man with illegal immigrant status was arrested last week at Cedars of Lebanon State Park based on charges of raping and kidnapping his girlfriend's teenage daughter. Maurilol Barrera, 34, of Park Avenue in Lebanon, was taken into custody at the state park after allegedly kidnapping the 13-year-ol...

Lack of rain weakens local crops – Wilson farmers may seek disaster relief

Wilson County farmers may seek help from the federal government to aid in recovering from significant crop losses beacause of the recent lack of rain across the region. "Middle Tennessee's farmers work hard to earn a living, but Mother Nature sometimes makes it even harder," U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon s...