Cross Plains News

Terry Eugene Smith, 57, of Cross Plains, died Thursday July 10, 2008, at his home.

State and local leaders, country music stars, fans and friends gathered in Cross Plains to declare June 27 Bill Cody Day in honor of his induction into the County Music DJ Hall of Fame earlier this year.

Any child ages 11-18 and their parents who want to learn to eat healthier and move more are invited to attend a fun and free four-week program held each Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at the Center.

For 20 years I've known Don and Katie Henry, but they are the kind of people I've been surrounded with my entire life.

This is a good sale week with some real deals on grills, golf bags and accessories, sports clothing and shoes and the annual community sale in Cross Plains.

To the Editor; The Meals on Wheels program is housed in the Robertson County Senior Center and consists of serving the homebound a hot noon meal that volunteers take to them in their homes.

The city of Cross Plains has officially opened Kilgore Park. For the past four years Cross Plains has been working to provide a city park for its residents.

Last month the 2007-08 Class of Leadership Robertson County got together for one last session to reflect on the year and enjoy a retreat at Camp Garner Creek in neighboring Dickson County.

Robertson County has lost one of its most valuable public servants. Cross Plains Fire Chief Roy Hulsey died on Thursday, May 15, at the age of 86 after a year-long battle with cancer.

The Scholarship Foundation of Robertson County has awarded scholarships valued at more than $49,000 to 14 high school seniors.

“You go to the minister, and he is the judge, the law and everything. You had to show obedience, no matter what. Your soul was at risk.”

CROSS PLAINS - They sold their homes in Southern California, left careers behind and followed their church leader despite whispers of sexual abuse among the congregation. via The Tennessean

“God will condemn your soul if you ever speak a word of this to anyone.”

Four women who claim they were sexually assaulted by their pastor are suing Christian Gospel Temple in Cross Plains, Tennessee for allowing the assaults to continue. via Raw Story

“I can tell my story and say look people this is a vicious cycle. Somebody's got to put their foot down. We can't keep doing this”

A few former members of a church said they were sexually abused as children and the church did nothing to stop it. via WTVF Nashville

James Michael "Jim" Hyde Sr., age 58, of Springfield, died Sunday, May 4, 2008, at his home. via The Tennessean

Our County-Wide Cleanup Day project has already made a difference in our county with a number of groups holding beautification events last week and this weekend and lots of Robertson County folks participated ... via The Tennessean

“Many of them would not have this opportunity if it were not part of my curriculum.”

Rita Read, a theatre arts and English teacher at East Robertson High School in Cross Plains, has been named the 2007-08 "Teacher of the Year" by Humanities Outreach in Tennessee , the statewide education ... via The Tennessean

Election official: Expect Zimbabwe result in days A Zimbabwe election official said Tuesday that results from the presidential and parliamentary elections should be announced this weekend, four weeks after ... via Weakley County Press

With the recent retirement of Mr. Bob Baldridge, and the pending full-retirement of Mr. via Chattanoogan.com

The Beautification Committee of the Robertson County Chamber of Commerce has been finalizing plans for the recycling project they are sponsoring as part of the Great American Cleanup. via The Tennessean

“This year's increased input costs are certainly a concern.”

No area of the country is immune from the effects of economic pressures with rising fuel costs, mortgage pressures, or unemployment. via The Tennessean