Ramsey, who is seeking his party's gubernatorial nomination, explained that the election of 17th District Sen. Mae Beavers in 2002 was the first step in turning Middle Tennessee into a bastion of Republican support. Ramsey was caucus chair at the time.
"In 2002 only one of the six districts surrounding Nashville was Republican," he said, "but now it's five of six
By SANDY CAMPBELL
All eyes are on state budget details The focus last week in the General Assembly was on Gov. Phil Bredesen's proposed 2010-2011 state budget. With additional fees, some personnel reductions and borrowing from the Rainy Day and TennCare Reserves funds, each of the legislators representing Wilson County are engrossed in the numbers.
Bredesen delivered a hopeful yet concerned outlook for Tennessee’s financial future in his final State of the State Address. He said even with the tough cuts and revenue shortfalls of the past year, Tennessee will have about $850 million in Rainy Day and TennCare reserve funds at the end of the current fiscal year.
By SANDY CAMPBELL
Barry not surprised by mayor's veto Fifth Ward Councilor Haywood Barry said he was not surprised when Lebanon Mayor Philip Craighead vetoed his term limit resolution.
"He was very gracious and came by to tell me was going to veto it."
By SANDY CAMPBELL
Fired employee files EEOC complaint against county Pamela Franklin, who was dismissed Jan. 25 from the Wilson County Finance Department, filed a complaint this week with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Franklin is alleging the county's action was taken against her for retaliation because she won a $83,000 settlement from the county after suing for sexual harassment in 2008. That suit was filed along with former Finance Director Janice Branchaud's wrongful termination suit, which was settled last month for more than $550,000.
By SANDY CAMPBELL
Stripes, plaids could be soon decorating students' closets Feb. 6, 2010 – The Wilson County Board of Education approved the primary motion to relax the standards of the county dress code at their Thursday night meeting with a vote of 3-1. By HILARY TRENDA
Bulldogs go cold in second half of FHU loss Feb. 8, 2010—HENDERSON — A scoreless span of more than eight minutes ended any hope of a Cumberland University comeback in the second half against No. 23 Freed-Hardeman University Saturday as the Lions ran away with a 71-49 win.
staff reports
Freed-Hardeman takes down CU ladies Feb. 8, 2010—HENDERSON — Freed-Hardeman shot 57 percent from the field in the second half and dominated the boards the entire game, posting a 49-16 advantage, as the 15th-ranked Lady Lions defeated Cumberland, 89-50, in women's basketball action Saturday afternoon.
staff reports
Bulldog wrestlers place second at Mid-South Duals Feb. 8, 2010—CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. — Twelfth-ranked Cumberland won its final dual matches but lost to 16th-ranked Campbellsville and after long deliberation among officials, tied the Univ. of the Cumberlands and ended competition 2-1-1 overall, taking second place at the inaugural Mid-South Conference Wrestling Duals Saturday.
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Hunters numbers are on the rise Feb. 8, 2010—Looks like reports of hunting’s demise were greatly exaggerated.
After years of decline, there was a 3.5 percent in the number of hunters in 2009, according to the National Shooting Sports Foundation.
Larry Woody
Defense leads Central girls past Shelbyville Feb. 8, 2010—GLADEVILLE — Wilson Central's defense clamped down on Shelbyville as the red-hot Lady Wildcats won 43-31 Saturday night.
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Shelbyville's Andrews too hot for Wildcats Feb. 8, 2010—GLADEVILLE — Emmanuel Andrews was too much for Wilson Central as the Shelbyville shooter shot down the Wildcats 58-47 Saturday night.
Staff reports
High lifts LHS to OT triumph over Gallatin Feb. 6, 2010—After watching Gallatin stage a second-half rally to force overtime, Cameron High lifted Lebanon to a 47-42 Senior Night win over the visiting Green Wave Friday night at Campbell Brandon Gym/Hester Gibbs Court.
Andy Reed
Devilettes race to Senior Night win Feb. 6, 2010—Lebanon gave its seniors a good memory of what was likely their final game in Campbell Brandon Gym as the Devilettes ran Gallatin off Hester Gibbs Court 70-35 Friday night.
Andy Reed
CU removes interim tag for women's coach Jeremy Lewis Feb. 6, 2010—Cumberland University Director of Athletics Ron Pavan announced Friday that the interim tag for first-year women’s basketball head coach Jeremy Lewis has been removed and Lewis is now the permanent head coach of the Bulldog program.
Staff reports
Lagasse to drive for Baker Curb Feb. 6, 2010—NASHVILLE — Scott Lagasse Jr. has signed to drive an undermined number of Nationwide races for Baker Curb Racing this season, with plans to enter both races at Nashville Superspeedway.
Larry Woody
The Zone Kiwanis Little League signups Feb. 20
Kiwanis Little League signups, for all children in the Lebanon Special Schools, Carroll-Oakland, Southside, Tuckers Crossroads and Watertown districts who will be between ages 8-12 in April will be held from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Feb. 20 in the Coles Ferry Elementary cafeteria. There is no charge to play. Children who played on major-league teams last year do not need to signup. Second signups and tryouts will be held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 20 at the league's Baird Park fields on Tennessee Boulevard, across from Lebanon High's Nokes-Lasater football field. In case of rain, second signups and tryouts will be held in the gym at Castle Heights Upper Elementary. Contact Daniel Harp at 449-8788 for more information.
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Obituaries for Feb. 3, 2010 Minnie Belle Bean
William Thomas Cartmell
Garry Jackson Overstreet
Sidney Roger "Sid" Propst Sr.
Chad Eric Slusher
Raymond Kenneth Taylor
Roy Youngblood
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 - 3 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.”
33 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. 7 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. 22 opinions posted
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