Children living in poverty increases in Middle TN

The Tennessean - Fri Nov 27

While new U.S. Census Bureau figures show poverty has dropped in most of Middle Tennessee between 2007 and 2008, the area's children remain disproportionately affected.

Judge clears way for suit over bail differences

The Tennessean - Thu Nov 26

A federal judge's ruling has cleared the way for defendants to sue over how bail is set in Trousdale County, one of a series of lawsuits claiming that Tennessee counties set the amounts arbitrarily.

FHLB Cincinnati awards grants to assist Habitat for Humanity

Williamson Herald - Thu Nov 26

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati recently awarded 12 grants of more than $2.4 million to local Habitat for Humanity organizations throughout Tennessee to help build 116 homes, including Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County.

Wright no longer finalist for Tennessee schools job

WBTW - Wed Nov 25

Florence School District 3 Superintendent Beth M. Wright was one of three finalists for the director of schools job with Murfreesboro City Schools in Tennessee.

Judge Clears Way For Suit Over Tenn. County's Bail

WSMV-TV 4 News - Wed Nov 25

A federal judge's ruling has cleared the way for defendants to sue over how bail is set in Trousdale County, one of a series of lawsuits claiming that Tennessee counties set the amounts arbitrarily.

Lebanon Festival of Lights opens Friday

The Tennessean Nashville News - Wed Nov 25

The Festival of Lights driving tour is scheduled to begin Friday and will be open from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays through December inside Historic Fiddlers Grove at the James E. Ward Agricultural Center, 945 E. Baddour Parkway in Lebanon.

Cracker Barrel fiscal 1Q profit climbs 40 percent

The Knoxville News Sentinel - Tue Nov 24

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. said its fiscal first-quarter profit soared 40 percent as food costs fell and customers spent more when they dined.

1 dead in collision involving bus in Wilson County

DNJ.com - Tue Nov 24

LEBANON - A pickup truck has collided with a school bus in Middle Tennessee's Wilson County, killing the driver of the truck.

Where to get the H1N1 flu vaccine in Middle Tennessee

The Tennessean - Sat Nov 21

Call for times, clinic locations and who is eligible. Availability is subject to change.

Woman Found Guilty Of Killing Two Officers

WTVF Nashville - Fri Nov 20

MT. JULIET, Tenn. - The woman convicted of killing two Wilson County law enforcement officers during a high speed chase will once again try to fight for an appeal Friday.