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Lebanon city budget in red again - Genderal fund saddled with $700K deficit

Lebanon's general fund finished with a deficit for the second year in a row, which councilors and Mayor Don Fox blame largely on unexpected expenses such as $1 million in cost overruns on the landfill remediation project. The city finished $700,490.39 in the red for the fiscal year ending June 30. ...

Class-action suit open to tens of thousands

Individuals who were arrested and had their bond set by a Wilson County commissioner during the past five years are part of a class-action lawsuit accusing the county of unconstitutionally and arbitrarily setting bail amounts. U.S. District Court Judge Aleta Traughber ruled Friday a Mt. Juliet resi...

County crowns Fairest of the Fair

Just in case you were unsure of your fairness in relation to others at the Wilson County Fair, be unsure no more. You are, in fact, less fair than Kierston Bible, who was officially crowned Fairest of the Fair on Tuesday. Bible, 16, of Wilson Central High School, competed with 29 other Wilson Count...

Fox: Punishing Henderson not warranted

Despite a City Council resolution censuring the city's personnel director, Mayor Don Fox said in a letter Tuesday "disciplinary action … is not warranted" against Jim Henderson. In his letter he also announced a new set of what he called "checks and balances," including placing responsibilit...

Local girl receives gift of life and song

Ask aspiring country singer Krystal Marie Wuenst who she sounds like and she'll give you what at first glance seems the obvious answer. "I sound like myself," said the 15-year-old girl who hails from Winchester, Va., the birthplace of Patsy Cline. While the Gordonsville High sophomore admires the l...

City employee doubles pay with on-call rates

A city employee drawing more than twice his annual salary in overtime and on-call pay drew the ire of some city leaders Thursday in a work session examining Lebanon's employee Rules and Regulations. Audited figures show in the fiscal year 2004-2005, the gas department's leak technician earned more ...

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...