Halloween celebration faces budget cut May 8, 2008 - A debate about the city's Halloween celebration spurred a heated discussion about the best way to fund Lebanon's budget at Wednesday's work session. By J.R. LIND

Group celebrates birthday of Christian Church May 8, 2008 – Bratwurst, sauerkraut, German potato salad and chocolate cake are thought of as staples of Oktoberfest. By HILARY TRENDA

Law to be named for abused Wilson County teenager May 8, 2008 – A bill inspired by a Wilson County teenager will soon be headed to the governor's desk, complete with the teen's name attached. By J.R. LIND

Volunteers to clean up Sinking Creek Saturday May 8, 2008 – They've been rained out once, but a triad of organizations will meet Saturday to get their hands dirty cleaning up a local waterway. By HILARY TRENDAThey've been rained out once, but a triad of organizations will

Submitted FCS teacher honored by National Science Foundation May 8, 2008 – Friendship Christian School math and science teacher Bob King had a trip of a lifetime last week as part of an honor bestowed on him by the President of the United States. By LAURIE EVERETT

Lauren Morrow Breaking News: Wilson County murder for hire case makes national news May 8, 2008 — Nothing says "Happy Mother's Day" like plotting Mom's murder. National media outlets such as CNN Headline News' Nancy Grace and "Good Morning America" have taken notice of the trio arrested in Wilson County last November and charged with criminal conspiracy to commit first-degree murder. To read more about this case or to post a comment, become a member today and search www.lebanondemocrat.com using keyword Morrow. By Hilary Trenda

'Wooded Rapist' suspect helped Wilson County charities at fundraisers MAY 7, 2008 — Less than a week after Metro police arrested the man they believe to be " The Wooded Rapist," details of his community involvement have shocked many in Wilson County. By HILARY TRENDA

Police officers honored for saving schools director's life MAY 7, 2008 — Director of Schools Mike Davis thanks his lucky stars every day for two Lebanon police officers he calls "Juicer" and "Bonecrusher." By J.R. LIND - 1 opinion posted

Senate hopeful says energy policy key to improving economy MAY 7, 2008 — One of the Democratic challengers in the race against incumbent Sen. Lamar Alexander said establishing sound energy policy is the key to bucking the economic slowdown. By J.R. LIND

SPORTS

Bulldogs blast Eagles with 11-run sixth May 7, 2008—Cumberland wrapped up a day of run-rule blowouts with a 13-1 lashing of Lambuth Tuesday on the first day of the NAIA Region XI tournament at Woody Hunt Stadium. staff reports

Overstreet blast sends MJ to 9-AAA final May 6, 2008—MT. JULIET — Ryan Overstreet's two-run homer into the Mt. Juliet powered the Golden Bears back to the District 9-AAA championship game, and next week's Region 5-AAA tournament, with a 5-3 knockout of Hendersonville on Monday night. staff reports

Reeder leads Tigerettes past MJCA May 6, 2008—Sarah Reeder held Mt. Juliet Christian to two hits Monday as Watertown advanced in the District 8-A tournament with an 11-2 triumph at Friendship Christian. staff reports

Rutledge no-hits Watertown as FCS reaches 8-A winner's final May 7, 2008—Hailey Rutledge threw a no-hitter and had 14 strikeouts as Friendship Christian defeated Watertown 1-0 in a District 8-A tournament game Tuesday at FCS. staff reports

Miller pitches Friendship into District 8-A final May 7, 2008—Mitch Miller threw five innings of two-hit ball as Friendship Christian beat Gordonsville 12-0 Tuesday to reach the finals of the District 8-A tournament at FCS. staff reports

Commanders conquer Macon Co. for District 8-A-AA championship May 6, 2008—NASHVILLE — Friendship Christian's boys blew away Macon County 5-0 Tuesday to win the District 8-A-AA tournament at Hadley Park. staff reports

Fishermen's spring fling May 7, 2008—I thought it a bit odd when my fishing partner, Charles Clemons, announced that he was going to show me how to dance a jig one recent morning at Kentucky Lake. Larry Woody

The Zone The inaugural Graden Gaines Scholarship Tournament & Auction will be held from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. May 17 at Mundy Memorial Park. Two $1,000 scholarships, one for a Mt. Juliet High student and one from Wilson Central, will be awarded in memory of Graden Gaines. The live auction will begin at 2 p.m. and the silent auction will run all day. For more information, go to www.gradengaines.com

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Obituaries

Obituaries - May 10, 2008 Claudia Morse Adkins Katie Drennon Smith

Obituaries - May 9, 2008 Ivey James Garrett Jr.

Obituaries - May 8, 2008 John Virgil McFarland Donald Lee "Donnie" Neal Nancy Ann Silcox

Obituaries – May 7, 2008 Melvin "Mel" Frank Gasser Ernest Kelley William J. "Bill" Thompson Sr.

Obituaries – May 5, 2008 Melvin "Mel" Frank Gasser Ernest Kelley William J. "Bill" Thompson Sr.

Obituaries – May 3, 2008 Joseph Carter "Joe" Johnston Sherry Charlene Taylor Dewey Hatton White

Obituaries - May 1, 2008 Clemon Brown Chandler Carolyn Lorene Bond Cordell Terry Dwayne Harel Jacqueline Isley Betty Linton Lucille Smith McGary Van Waters

Obituaries – April 30, 2008 Clemon Brown Chandler Edward L. Burns Hugh W. Davis

Obituaries – April 28, 2008 Terry Wayne Corley Richard W. "Dick" Fusting Jane Atwood Jeffrey Darrell Holmes

Obituaries – April 26, 2008 Ralph Edward Campbell Dorothy Lillian Zumbro

Obituaries – April 25, 2008 Cleo Brown Daulton Jerry Gaitan Alota Frances King Etta Moore Phillips Lester