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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation kicks off Great Strides walks in Lebanon

The Tennessee Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation held its annual Wilson County Great Strides walk Saturday at Cumberland University’s Nokes-Lasater Football Stadium. More than 200 people came together to celebrate the fight against cystic fibrosis, the largest number since the...

UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm warning extended

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Wilson and Trousdale counties Monday until 3:45 p.m. NWS forecasters initially issued the warning to end at 3:15 p.m., but extended it at 3:07 p.m. The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for Wilson an...

Father returns from Afghanistan, surprises daughter at graduation

One Wilson County student brought home more than a diploma recently. Graduation ceremonies were held June 1 at Middle Tennessee State University for Wilson Central High School seniors. There, the graduating class of 2013 walked across the stage and received the diplomas for which they were...

Most Wanted and Sheriff's Reports for June 10, 2013

Name: Shada’ Rena Carter.

BREAKING NEWS: Suspects charged in officer assault

911 calls recieved at Mt. Juliet Police Department

BREAKING NEWS: Wilson home sales for May best in six years

BREAKING NEWS: $2 million Mt. Juliet lottery winner revealed

A Mt. Juliet man who hit the jackpot claimed his $2 milllion lottery prize Friday. Charles Rice is the lucky winner of Wednesday night's Powerball drawing worth $2 million, said Tennessee Lottery spokeperson Kym Gerlock.

Road repairs continue

A paving project in Lebanon will shut down a street for most of the day Tuesday while two other state projects continue in Wilson County. According to officials with Conrad Construction Co., Castle Heights Avenue N. will be closed Tuesday from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. for asphalt repair. Offici...

Big Hill Challenge to make return to Watertown

The 10th annual Big Hill Challenge will take place June 15 at 7 a.m. at Watertown’s town square. Cyclists of all ages and levels can ride one of four scenic routes through the Middle Tennessee countryside. All rides will be fully s...

Lawrence recovers from allergic reaction, set to launch new album

Country music singer and Wilson County resident Tracy Lawrence has a lot to talk about these days. So when an allergic reaction sidelined him at CMA Fest on Wednesday, he found it even more challenging to visit with fans and perform Thursday night. But that’s just what he did....