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Body found in retention pond

The discovery of a hispanic man's body in a retention pond on property belonging to Lojac construction company baffled detectives Tuesday night. "Right now, we're tentatively going to say it's a homicide," said Billy Weeks, Lebanon public safety commissioner. "Right now we're working it as a homic...

Council considers emergency information hotline

An informational hotline number should be set up for Lebanon residents to call in the event of utilities-related emergencies, Mayor Don Fox said in the Tuesday night meeting of Lebanon City Council. The suggestion came in response to Ward One Councilor Alex Buhler's plea for a better system of com...

Superburger closes doors

A Lebanon landmark closed Monday – though perhaps only temporarily. After its building lease was not renewed, Superburger on North Cumberland was forced to close its doors after more than 30 years as one of Lebanon's premier hamburger and milkshake joints. As for the building, it is current...

WEMA releases pandemic flu contingency plan

The Wilson County Emergency Management Agency has released a detailed contingency plan outlining how the county agency would deal with a major pandemic flu outbreak. WEMA is the first county emergency management department to release a such a plan in Tennessee. "We're not trying to scare people,...

Police rule out homicide

The investigation into a body found in a retention pond on LoJac property has ruled out the possibility of homicide. Matthew Thomas Stephens, 20, was found Tuesday around 6 p.m. by LoJac employees. Police initially processed the scene as a homicide to ensure full recovery of any possible related ...

County Commission to consider ethics policy

The County Commission will vote on a new ethics policy for Wilson County government at their meeting Monday night. Under a state law passed last year in the wake of the Tennessee Waltz bribery scandal, all local governments statewide are required to adopt comprehensive ethics policies before June ...

Group aims to raise awareness of heart disease in women

Raising awareness and raising funds were the dual goals of the Go Red for Women luncheon Wednesday. The event, held at Cumberland University's Baird Chapel, is part of the American Heart Association's 2010 Impact Plan. The AHA hopes to reduce cardiovascular disease in America by 25 percent in the ...

COPS grant may re-emerge to fund officers, equipment

One of several now-defunct federal grants that supported local law enforcement may be resurrected, allowing up to 50,000 more policemen to be hired nationwide over the next six years. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the COPS Reauthorization Act on Tuesday, a bill sponsored by Rep. Anthony...

Man survives after being shot in head

A local Hispanic market clerk shot in the head Sunday night by would-be robbers is "blessed" to be alive today, said Dennis Ruba, a pastor who administered first aid to the man until paramedics could arrive on scene. La Tienda Hispana No. 2 at 214 South Maple was the scene of an attempted robbery ...

Booster club warns against fraudulent calendar companies

This week, the president of the Lebanon High School sports booster club has warned his members against callers claiming to sell advertising for sports calendars and programs that are in actuality not affiliated with the school. While the fraudulent companies do produce the items they sell advertis...