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Early voting starts this week

Early voting in Lebanon and Mt. Juliet begins this Wednesday. Wilson County voters have the opportunity to vote for governor, the legislature, Congress as well as two constitutional questions. One question constitutionally defines marriage as between one man and one woman. The other would allow l...

Man shot in robbery

A Lebanon man shot in what was apparently an early-morning robbery is frustrating investigators with his lack of cooperation. Lebanon Police officers responded to a call at 215 Jennings Ave. just after 5 a.m. Sunday morning. Inside the home they found Latone A. Britton, who had been shot once in t...

Bikers push for Jessica's Law

Bikers across the state of Tennessee have organized a state-wide motorcycle ride to promote the safety of our children by gaining signatures on a petition for stiffer penalties against pedophiles. The bikers made a stop in Lebanon Saturday morning to gain more signatures for the petition that has ...

Scouts host area jamboree

Middle Tennessee's Boy Scouts gathered for a weekend of camping and activities at the Middle Tennessee Council Jamboree, held this weekend at the James E. Ward Agriculture Center. The Council hosts the jamboree every two years as an opportunity for the various troops to meet one another and partic...

Fire displaces retirement home residents

All residents emerged safely from a fire at a retirement center on Carthage Highway Friday night. A fire apparently broke out in a shower vent at Johnson's Retirement Home about 7 miles from the Smith County line around 5:30 p.m. Friday, with agencies from Smith County as well as Wilson Emergency M...

State Senate race gets expensive

Former state Sen. Bob Rochelle out-raised incumbent Mae Beavers during the latest reporting period, according to documents filed with the state, with the contest becoming the most expensive state Senate race in Tennessee. Rochelle managed to raise $205,430 during the reporting period, while Beavers...

Some board members approve of Bible course

Several school board members seem to be on board with offering an elective Bible course in Wilson County Schools, with its chairwoman saying a vote could be taken next month. Those publicly on board – Zone 1's Wayne McNeese and Zone 5's Greg Lasater – say caution needs to be taken when ...

Fire department hosts benefit golf tournament

Supporting local children and providing them with gifts to open on Christmas has been a mission of the Lebanon Fire Department for the past 75 years. As a way to create additional donations, Lebanon Fire created the Spirit of Christmas Toy Drive Golf Tournament in 2002. The fourth annual event will...

Bicyclists promote adoption with ride across state

Bike enthusiasts throughout the state – including Ashley Clemons, daughter of Randall and Peggy Clemons of Lebanon – have joined forces in an attempt to raise awareness about the importance of adoption and the growing number of children who are awaiting a family. The bikers have teamed ...

CU celebrates homecoming with parade, tailgating

Cumberland University celebrated its homecoming festivities Saturday with a pregame parade down the streets of Lebanon and a tailgate. The parade included members of the Nashville Corvette Club as well as cars from the Mt. Juliet Drive-In Club. Also featured was a float competition with entrants fr...