Pick up the January 28 issue of the Hartsville Vidette to read the latest Chamber of Commerce news, views from Pettus Read, the editor's "Bemusings," and more!
NEWS
Trousdale County tax assessor Dewayne Byrd listens as gubernatorial candidate Mike McWherter talks with voters in a Trousdale County courtroom during his stop in Hartsville on Tuesday. PHOTO BY LIZ FERRELL.
Mike McWherter visits Hartsville Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike McWherter came through Hartsville Tuesday in his quest to visit all 95 of Tennessee's counties in the race for governor. By LIZ FERRELL, Managing Editor
Trousdale County native Jakie West has announced he will seek the office of Trousdale County Executive in the Aug. 5 election. PHOTO BY RACHEAL PETTY.
West announces candidacy for county executive Trousdale County native Jakie West has announced he will seek the office of Trousdale County Executive in the Aug. 5 election. By LIZ FERRELL, Managing Editor
Filing date for August election is April 1 Nearly every major political office in Trousdale County will be up for grabs in the Aug. 5 election this year, as hopeful candidates hit the stump and voters prepare to evaluate for whom they will cast their ballots. By LIZ FERRELL, Managing Editor
Debbie Keller spent Christmas in South Korea with daughter Milindy. PHOTO SUBMITTED.
Debbie Keller's South Korean Christmas While most Trousdale County residents wouldn't think of South Korea as a place they'd want to spend Christmas, Debbie Keller wanted to, and she did. By LIZ FERRELL, Managing Editor
Tri-County Electric seeks participants for Demand Response pilot program Tri-County Electric has been chosen to participate in a Demand Response pilot program conducted by Tennessee Valley Authority. This pilot program will allow TVA to monitor the effectiveness of different methods in encouraging consumers to reduce their electric consumption.
Staff Reports
THP to conduct drivers license, sobriety checkpoints The Tennessee Highway Patrol will conduct several drivers license and sobriety checkpoints in Trousdale and Macon counties during the first quarter of 2010 Staff Reports
A.J. McCall has bowed out of the race for the District 17 state Senate seat this August. PHOTO SUBMITTED.
McCall bows out of state Senate race In a letter sent to the media on Saturday, Albert B. “A.J.” McCall II announced he would not seek the District 17 state Senate seat this year. Staff Reports
Commissioner faces charges County commissioner Tim Roberson, who represents the Fourth District on the Hartsville/County Commission, was charged with domestic assault last week. Roberson was booked on Wednesday evening, Jan. 13, and released Thursday morning, Jan. 14, on $1,000 bond. State law requires that anyone charged with domestic assault must stay in jail 12 hours, unless a judicial commissioner makes other arrangements. By LIZ FERRELL, Managing Editor
Retired Tennessee Titan Mike Jones tells the audience at the Get Healthy Hartsville kickoff how he and his family are making changes for a healthier lifestyle. LIZ FERRELL•The Hartsville Vidette
Nearly 200 sign up to 'Get Healthy Hartsville' Much to the surprise and delight of even its organizers, last week's 'Get Healthy Hartsville' kickoff event initiative brought over 200 people to Trousdale County High School last Thursday night. At press time, at least 190 people had registered to participate in the first eight-week phase of the GHH online wellness project. By LIZ FERRELL, Managing Editor
Director of Schools Clint Satterfield shares words of encouragement to the seven TCHS seniors who are pioneering virtual learning courses for Trousdale County. PHOTO BY LIZ FERRELL.
TCHS seniors embark on a virtual learning experience Seven Trousdale County High School students are part of a group of seven seniors helping to pioneer a new, interactive way of learning that holds enormous implications for the future of education – not just in Trousdale County, but across the state By LIZ FERRELL, Managing Editor
SPORTS
Jackets, Lady Jackets savor district wins at Watertown It was a mixed bag for Trousdale County, with some good and some bad on the hardwood last week. It was more good than bad, though, as the school came up with four wins in six games. By JERRY RICHMOND, Hartsville Sports Writer
The Jr. Jackets of Jim B. Satterfield Middle School triumphed over Macon County in the Conference Rim tournament last week. LIZ FERRELL•The Hartsville Vidette
Jr. Jackets shine in Cumberland Rim Conference tourney If we are looking for some good news on the Trousdale County basketball front, we have to go no further than to the Jr. Jackets of the Jim B. Satterfield Middle School, and their performance in last week's Cumberland Rim Conference Tournament. By JERRY RICHMOND, Hartsville Sports Writer
Media Kit The Lebanon Democrat was founded in 1888 and continues to be the primary communicator of news in Wilson County. The Lebanon Democrat is published daily, Monday through Saturday and is traditionally an award winning newspaper.
Obituaries for Jan. 28, 2010 Donald Allen DePalma, William Lee Jenkins, Sr., Robert Dean 'Bobby' Oldham, Henry 'Frog' Ross, Cordell Story
Obituaries for Jan. 21, 2010 James Willard Dickens, Ray Alan Gross, Bernice Anderson Hamlet, Jason James Oldham, James Dale Shoulders, Sarah Louise Watson