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Mission supplies parents, entertains kids before school session

With the first day of school less than a week away, a few events are aiming to supply parents with necessities and indulge children with final summer adventures this weekend. Kicking off the weekend endeavors will be College Hills Church of Christ's annual "School Store," a free cache of school sup...

Leaders rally for help center

A battle cry to resurrect the now defunct Mt. Juliet Help Center has sounded as community stake holders met Wednesday to discuss a plan of action to keep its closure from being permanent. High stakes business and political leaders met at 9 a.m. for a special-called meeting to address the plight of ...

Farmer ignites fire issue – safety concern drives city councilor to alter setbacks

Following up statements from last week's City Council meeting, Ward 3 Councilor William Farmer aims to mandate 20 feet of space between new houses being built, citing fire safety concerns. The Ward 3 councilor said several subdivisions which would have a mere 10 feet between buildings present a saf...

Beavers enlists ex-foe of Rochelle – Warren to manage senator's campaign

A former Bob Rochelle political opponent will assist incumbent state Sen. Mae Beavers in her campaign to retain her District 17 seat previously held by Rochelle. Beavers appointed Phillip Warren as her campaign finance chair Thursday. Rochelle defeated Warren in the 1998 State Senate race, in what ...

Police hunt for female accused of city stabbing

Local police are on the lookout for a Nashville woman indicted for a brutal stabbing Memorial Day weekend. Priscilla Caldwell, 44, was indicted by a Wilson County grand jury for attempted first-degree murder. Lebanon Police Chief Scott Bowen claims Caldwell stabbed another woman May 27 in Inman Cou...

Bikers raise funds for abused children

Local residents came together to show their support for aiding victims of child abuse by attending the "Family Day" fundraiser at Crossroads Baptist Fellowship Sunday. The fundraiser benefited the newly formed Central Volunteer State Chapter of Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA). The group is dedica...

Hike in pay for county clears hurdle

Most county employees will see a 6-percent pay increase next fiscal year if the Wilson County Commission passes the proposed budget next month. The county's Financial Management Committee nodded to the raises – estimated to cost $747,000 – during a brief meeting Monday. The finance comm...

Sports store races to Wilso – Distribution center heads to Gladeville

GLADEVILLE — Wilson Sporting Goods – widely recognized as an industry leader in tennis, golf, baseball and football equipment – will be the next distribution center headed to the southeast Wilson County area, officials announced Monday. Located in Nashville-East Logistics Center, ...

Wright: Lebanon likely violated law - Police officers not promptly notified about releasing names

Lebanon's city attorney asserts Personnel Director Jim Henderson may have violated state law by not initially notifying police officers of their personnel records being released, clarifying earlier statements in published media reports. City Attorney Andy Wright, in a letter to Mayor Don Fox and Le...

Buying land for new Mt. Juliet school in the works

With money earmarked for a new school in Mt. Juliet, Wilson County Director of Schools Dr. Jim Duncan notified city officials of its plan to exercise the option to purchase land next to Rutland Elementary School. Duncan, however, was quick to note the county's Board of Education will not officially...