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Sumner County News

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7 hrs ago | WSMV-TV 4 News

Ex-City Official Accused Of Lewd Office Act

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A Gallatin official is out of a job because of what investigators said they found on his city-issued computer's hard drive.

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Related Topix: Nashville Metro, Gallatin, TN

15 hrs ago | Macon County Times

Joint effort results in pot arrests

A western Macon County couple were charged with manufacture of a controlled substance after a joint investigation by Macon County, Westmoreland Police and Kentucky State Police found a total of about 500 ...

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Related Topix: Illegal Drugs, Macon County, TN, Westmoreland, TN

23 hrs ago | The News-Examiner

Sumner delays property tax hike

Sumner County homeowners concerned about a property tax increase can breathe a sigh of relief - at least for the time being.

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Related Topix: Hendersonville, TN

Tue Jul 22, 2008

The Tennessean

Hall named new county executive

Com. Ragan Hall of Portland has officially taken over the helm of Summer County government.

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Macon County Times

Murder charges go to Sumner Grand Jury

The preliminary hearing of the first degree murder charges against Derek Williamson, 24, 411 Jack Porter Road, Lafayette was held before Sessions Judge Jim Hunter in Gallatin last Wednesday, July 16.

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Related Topix: Lafayette, TN, Gallatin, TN, Westmoreland, TN

The Tennessean

Teachers embrace new ventures during summer break

When the final school bell rings for the school year and teachers put away their classroom lessons and curriculum for an almost three-month break, some look forward to free time, perhaps with family and ...

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Related Topix: Union (University of South Carolina System), University of South Carolina System, Gallatin, TN, World News, Thailand

Sun Jul 20, 2008

The News-Examiner

Sumner County: Builders worried about fee increase plan

A proposed increase to building-permit fees in the city of Hendersonville has many builders worried about how it would affect business in an already shaky economy.

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Related Topix: Hendersonville, TN

Sat Jul 19, 2008

WSMV-TV Nashville

Sumner County Feels Squeeze Of Budget Crunch

The budget crunch has hit Sumner County hard, as officials there said they are experience a shortfall in the millions.

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Related Topix: Gallatin, TN

The Tennessean

Sumner County: Hospital offers patients nutrition tips

Hendersonville Medical Center is working to see that its diabetes and obesity patients have more fruits and vegetables.

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Related Topix: Hendersonville, TN, University of Nebraska System, Medical Center (University of Nebraska System), Medicine, Diabetes, Health, Life, Food, Nutrition, Vegetables

Fri Jul 18, 2008

WBIR-TV

Tornado's destruction reveals historic Tennessee treasure

The rural Castalian Springs, TN community lost a lot during the storms of Feb. 5 - a tornado that night took lives and leveled homes along a wide path through eastern Sumner County.

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Related Topix: Castalian Springs, TN, Martin, TN, University of Tennessee System, Martin (University of Tennessee System), Puryear, TN

The News-Examiner

Tears, laughter shared at Thompson's memorial Chris Lynn/Hendersonville Star News

Hank Thompson, county executive and longtime mayor of Hendersonville, was laid to rest Wednesday.

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Related Topix: Lynn University, Hendersonville, TN, Pop/Rock, Reo Speedwagon

Wed Jul 16, 2008

The Tennessean

Exec's death leaves work for Sumner

GALLATIN - For months, Ragan Hall took on Hank Thompson's duties a little at a time, watching as his friend and fellow public servant's health failed.

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Related Topix: Portland State University, The College of New Jersey, The College of Idaho, The College of Wooster, The University of Findlay

Tue Jul 15, 2008

The Tennessean

Woman charged in embezzlement case

Barbara Huskey, of Goodlettsville, has pleaded guilty to one count of theft over $60,000 and two counts of forgery over $1,000 in a check-forging scam that bilked $441,665 out of Gallatin-based USA Sales & ...

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Related Topix: Goodlettsville, TN

Mon Jul 14, 2008

WSMV-TV Nashville

Express Bus To Travel From Sumner County To Nashville

The Metro Transit Authority is cutting some bus routes, but the Regional Transit Authority is about to add an express bus from Sumner County to Nashville that will give travelers a break from high gas prices.

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Related Topix: Nashville, TN, Nashville Metro, Gallatin, TN, Hendersonville, TN

Sun Jul 13, 2008

The Tennessean

Commission will choose interim Sumner executive

As county officials mourn the loss of Hank Thompson, they must prepare for another unpleasant task - finding a replacement to fill the county executive's shoes.

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The Hendersonville Star News Online

County considers using volunteers for short-staffed animal control

As the Sumner County Sheriff's Department prepares to take over the county's animal control by November, officials say conditions at the troubled shelter continue to get worse and at least 25 volunteers could ...

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Related Topix: Gallatin, TN, Bethpage, TN

The Hendersonville Star News Online

Incumbent aldermen begin qualifying for November election

Candidates have begun the qualifying process for the Hendersonville Nov. 4 election that will determine the city's next mayor and six aldermen.

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Related Topix: Hendersonville, TN

Sat Jul 12, 2008

The Hendersonville Star News Online

Former Hendersonville High bookkeeper pleads guilty to theft charge

Former Hendersonville High School bookkeeper Penny Warren pled guilty in Sumner County Criminal Court Monday to a Class C felony charge of theft over $10,000. Warren, who stood before Judge Dee Gay alongside ...

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Related Topix: Hendersonville, TN, The College of Wooster, The College of Idaho, The University of Findlay

Fri Jul 11, 2008

The Daily News Journal

In five years many Sumner County residents may drive Electric vehicles

"Everyday 73,000 people in Sumner County on average spend 27 minutes commuting to work each morning and then 27 minutes again to get back home at night," Alexander said.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Lamar Alexander, US Senate, Republican

The News-Examiner

Hendersonville tentatively approves bus

Hendersonville's leaders have tentatively approved a $20,000 payment to help launch an express commuter bus from Sumner County to Nashville.

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Related Topix: Hendersonville, TN, Nashville Metro, Goodlettsville, TN

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