Paxton discusses school board districts

With all the confusion that many face when it comes to the new redistricting plans, Trousdale County Administrator of Elections Steve Paxton talked with the School Board during their January meeting. Currently the school districts stand as, District A is made up of Districts 1 & 2; Dis...

Ambulance service increases revenue

Once considered a drain on Trousdale County resources, is now turning out over $150,000 in revenue. The ambulance service from the months of September through December is collecting almost at a rate of 97, 98 percent according to County Executive Jake West. "The numbers speak for th...

Commission approves hiring freeze

The punches kept coming two weeks ago as the Trousdale County Commission passed a hiring freeze on any further hired employees for the county government until the personnel policies had a chance to come to the commission. District 5 Commissioner Mike Keisling presented the motion, saying, ...

FSA hosts public hearing

USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that Gene Davidson, State Executive Director for Tennessee FSA and members of his management team have scheduled a public meeting in Trousdale County on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 2 p.m. at the Trousdale Bank & Trust, 127 East McMurry Boulevard, Hartsville.

Got some change? Price of stamps goes up

The cost of stamps just got higher. As of Monday, the cost of stamps and other services went up, while First-Class Mail Presort mailers will see a decrease in cost. Only a penny more for stamps to 45 cents, this is the first price change for Forever Stamps in two and a half years.

Sports

Lady Jackets drop to third in district ranking

The Trousdale County Lady Jackets saw their district record fall to 3-3 Friday night with a 51-47 loss at Friendship Christian. After winning their first three district games, the Lady Jackets have dropped their lsat three to go from leading the league to third place. The Lady Jacke...

Back to back losses hurt Lady Jackets

The Trousdale County Lady Jackets started last week atop the District 8-A standings, but back to back losses left them tied with two other teams in the loss column.Gordonsville now shows the way with a 4-1 record while Trousdale County, Red Boiling Springs and Watertown each have two losses in le...

Lady Jackets top Lady Commanders Friday

The Trousdale County Lady Jackets defeated Friendship Christian 53-27 on Jan. 13. In the process, the Lady Jackets remained undefeated in the district at 3-0 and broke a nine game losing streak to the Lady Commanders. "We came in with a game plan of trying to get out of the gate early and ...

Lady Jackets remain undefeated in district play

Trousdale County played host to Red Boiling Springs Jan. 6 and won both games. It had been 10 years since Trousdale County had won two games on the same night against Red Boiling Springs. The Lady Jackets caged the Lady Bulldogs 44-39 and in the process, remained undefeated in the district...

Jackets honored at banquet

The All-Region 4-A football team was recently announced and Trousdale County was well represented with 10 Yellow Jackets on the squad. Seniors Jordan Harper and Devon Turczyn were chosen as the Co-Most Valuable Players. Both players put up some impressive numbers this year. Harper g...

Upcoming Events

Winfree Bryant Middle School "Second-Hand Chic" Fashion Show

07 Feb, 2012 06:30PM

We would like to invite all girls/ladies to attend a "second-hand chic" fashion show at Winfree Bryant Middle School on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 6:30 pm. Models for the event will be students, faculty/staff and mothers of students. This night of fun will feature tea-room refreshments, door pri...

Friends for Scouting Luncheon

08 Feb, 2012 11:30AM

2012 Wilson County Friends of Scouting Patron luncheon will be held on February 8, 2012 at Cumberland University's Baird Chapel. This event benefits scouting activities and facilities in the Walton Trail district, including Camp Boxwell Wilson County. For more information, contact Chris Crowell at 6...

Lebanon Special School District Board of Education Meeting

13 Feb, 2012 05:00PM

The Lebanon Special School District Board of Education will have a regular called board meeting on Monday, February 13, 2012 at 5 p.m. at its Central Office located at 701 Coles Ferry Pike.

Obituaries

Obituaries for Feb. 2, 2012

Maggie Brawner Boyd Services for Mrs. Boyd was 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, at Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Lafayette with Bro. Joey Potete, Elder Jerry Smith and Bro. Neal Boyd officiating. Interment is in Anderson & Son Memorial Park. Mrs. Boyd, 62, died Tu...

Obituaries for Jan. 26, 2012

Robert Allen Blair Services for Mr. Blair will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Philippi Church of Christ. Mr. Blair, 73, of Bethpage, died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012, at Regional Medical Center in Gallatin. He was preceded in death by his brother, Herman Jun...

Obituaries for Jan. 19, 2012

Jerry Richard "Johnny" Bacon Services for Mr. Bacon were 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, at Anthony Funeral Home with Bro. Harry Yates officiating. Interment is in Dixon Springs Cemetery. Mr. Bacon, 71, of Lebanon, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at Saint Thomas Hospital in...

Obituaries for Jan. 5, 2012

Gordon L. Carman Services for Mr. Carman was 2 p.m.. Wednesday, Dec. 21, at the chapel of Family Hermitage Funeral Home with the Rev. Delwyn Fryer officiating. Interment is in Sumner Memorial Gardens. Mr. Carman, 75, of Gallatin, died Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011. He was b...
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