School mask mandate returns
The Wilson County School Board voted unanimously Wednesday to approve a face covering mandate until the next board meeting on Oct. 4. “I feel like I am doing what is the best at this time,” […]
Articles by Kenny Howell
Board of Commissioners consider two developments
After many emotion-filled meetings recently, the Mt. Juliet Board of Commissioners had a business heavy night Monday. The Board of Commissioners deferred one major project with some changes on Curd Road, and put a residential […]
Test scores remain high despite pandemic
At their work session Wednesday, the Wilson County School Board heard from staff that testing data was, despite the pandemic, better than expected for the past two years. For growth, Wilson County School was the […]
Commissioners discuss future of ambulance service
The Mt. Juliet Board of Commissioners sat down with City and County leaders to discuss what will be the future of ambulance service in Mt. Juliet. The issue arose because the County has decided to […]
Traffic relief coming on Lebanon Rd., Golden Bear
The Mt. Juliet Board of Commissioners approved Monday a project that will help add a turn lane onto Golden Bear Gateway The property is on the southwest corner of Lebanon Road and Golden Bear Gateway […]
Teacher of the Year
Kim Bush is the Teacher of the Year for Elzie Patton Elementary.Bush is the second grade virtual teacher this year, and has spent her entire nine year career at EPE.Bush was worried when she learned […]
Local Joe’s Cafe opens in Mt. Juliet
A new restaurant in the heart of downtown Mt. Juliet brings southern, homestyle cooking to all who stop by. With over 30 years experience in the restaurant industry, Joe Perricone founded Local Joe’s Cafe in […]
Mt. Juliet church vandalized
(Photo courtesy of Global Vision Bible Church) Deputies are investigating after a church in Mt. Juliet was vandalized over the weekend. Wilson County Sheriff’s deputies responded to Global Vision Bible Church on Sunday morning, Aug. […]
City of Mt. Juliet settles lawsuit with carafem
The Mt. Juliet city commission voted Monday night to settle a lawsuit with carafem after the business sued the city last year. Carafem Health Center, a women’s health clinic that provides birth control and abortion […]
Mt. Juliet city commission approves Cawthon Farms development
The Mt. Juliet city commissioners voted to adopt the preliminary master development plan for a new development in South Mt. Juliet. The project, Cawthon Farms, would develop approximately 208 single family lots on nearly 71 […]
