Life Sentence in Rape, Slaying of Tenn. Couple Aug 27, 2009
The jury said the 26-year-old Lebanon, Ky. man facilitated Newsom's death, but was guilty of first-degree murder and felony murder in Christian's death _ which can carry the death penalty. (Newsmax)
Baler ignites wheat field Aug 27, 2009
Nearly 12 acres of wheat field was burned Sunday evening at 35013 Tennessee Rd. north of Lebanon. Lebanon Fire Chief Dan Woodson said a bale wagon working in the field caught fire and ignited the field ... Personnel with the Lebanon Fire District were assisted by firefighters with engines and tenders from Albany and Scio. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Man convicted in brutal slayings of Tenn. couple Aug 26, 2009
Letalvis Cobbins, 26, of Lebanon, Ky ... Davidson, Cobbins' friend George Thomas, 26, and girlfriend Vanessa Coleman, 21, both of Lebanon, all are in jail awaiting trial. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Defendant: Terrified victim offered sex for help Aug 24, 2009
Cobbins, Thomas and Coleman are all from Lebanon, Ky. They came to Knoxville to visit Davidson, a Memphis native who moved here after serving a prison sentence for carjacking in West Tennessee. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Keeping the NFL dream alive Aug 22, 2009
Twins Pat and Paul McQuistan, from Lebanon, are entering their fourth seasons, Pat with the Dallas Cowboys and Paul with the Oakland Raiders. Matt Slauson, who grew up in Sweet Home and went to high school there for three years, is a rookie with the N.Y. Jets. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Market Forecaster Aug 19, 2009
Increases reported for Japan (345,600 MT, including 95,500 MT switched from unknown destinations), South Korea (88,000 MT), Tunisia (50,000 MT), Guatemala (40,000 MT), Mexico (34,300 MT), Taiwan (28,100 MT), and Lebanon (25,500 MT, switched from Egypt), were partially offset by decreases for unknown destinations (91,900 MT) and Egypt. For the marketing year, the U.S. has now exported 1. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Doug Mathews is a must for this show! Good luck Tony. Really enjoy your radio... Aug 19, 2009
Barnhart Joins CBS College Sports Network's Roster. College Football' To Host Primetime Show On Tuesdays This Fall. (Multichannel News)
Trial Underway in Racially Charged Murder, Rape of Couple Aug 18, 2009
Cobbins of Lebanon, Ky ... Like at least two other defendants, Letalvis "Rome" Cobbins, 26, of Lebanon, Ky ... Cobbins told police they came with him from Lebanon, Ky. (Fox News)
Tenn. rape-murder trial starts Aug 18, 2009
Cobbins, 26, of Lebanon, Ky. pleaded guilty to five counts of facilitating a robbery or theft and one count of rape as prosecutors formally read the 38 counts against him in the January 2007 abduction and torture deaths of Channon Christian, 21, and her boyfriend, Christopher Newsom, 23. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Trial in rape, slaying of young TN couple to begin Aug 17, 2009
Letalvis "Rome" Cobbins, 26, of Lebanon, Ky. is being tried on counts of murder, robbery, rape, kidnapping and theft. (Anchorage Daily News)
Health scare? Aug 13, 2009
Arlen Specter faced hostile questions, taunts and jeers earlier Tuesday as he tried to explain his positions at a town hall in Lebanon, Pa. Voter fears of a government takeover of health care were on stark display. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Syria Plays Mediator In Iran-France Tensions Aug 13, 2009
Afshar's release was "a joint Iranian and Syria message" to the West about readiness to improve ties, said Edmond Saab, executive editor of An-Nahar newspaper in Lebanon, where developments in Syria are closely watched ... Washington has long criticized Damascus for its support of radical Palestinian groups and the militant Shiite Hezbollah in Lebanon ... During Lebanon's 1975-90 civil war, when Syria dominated Lebanon, Damascus helped secure the release of American, French and British hostages... (CBS News -- World)
Public meetings (6) Aug 3, 2009
The Lebanon Planning Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. tonight, Sept. 17, at the Santiam Travel Station, 750 S. Third St. The agenda includes two annexations 8 ... 45 acres on Hansard Ave. and conditional use and variance requests to put up lights around the Lebanon High School baseball field ... The Lebanon City Council will meet in a work session at 5:30 p.m. and regular session on Sept. 24 at the Santiam Travel Station, 750 S. Third St. The work session topic is business licensing. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Early closure for Parton musical Jul 31, 2009
Lebanon quiet brings tourist boom ... Lebanon quiet brings tourist boom ... Lebanon tourism booms as violence and turmoil recede. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Business owners prepare for increase in minimum wage Jul 29, 2009
Summer is a busy time for Sherlock s Book Emporium in Lebanon. Manager Judy Norton had to hire extra help, mostly college students, whom she pays minimum wage. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Philippines Says 10 Filipinos Died In Afghan Crash Jul 21, 2009
Apart from Afghanistan, Filipino workers are not allowed to seek jobs in Iraq, Lebanon and Nigeria. About 6,000 were thought to be working illegally at military bases across Iraq. (CBS News -- World)
Dell offloads Tennessee plant to GENCO Jul 18, 2009
has sold its North American re-manufacturing plant in Lebanon, Tenn. to a Pennsylvania company. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Dell sells refurbishing plant in Lebanon Jul 17, 2009
is selling its 298,000-square-foot computer refurbishing facility in Lebanon, the company announced Thursday afternoon ... Terms of the sale were not disclosed, other than to say Dell had committed to using GENCO s Lebanon facility for refurbishing for three years ... Dell shut down its Lebanon manufacturing operations on Jan. 30, but retained 300 employees there for the refurbishing operations. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
InsideTennessee Pre-season Top 10 Jul 8, 2009
Cameron Clemmons-OL from Wilson Central High School Lebanon Tennessee-6-foot-7, 270 pound athlete. Not rated at the current time. (InsideTennessee.com)
Whitman Lamar Thorn Jun 30, 2009
He was a native of Birmingham, and a long-time resident of Tennessee. He was of the Latter Day Saint faith. (Brewton Standard, AL)
GOP voter discontent allows new entrants for '08 Jun 30, 2009
The continuation of a political dynasty in Lebanon. . (Yahoo News -- Presidential Election 2000)
Little League, Babe Ruth district slates set Jun 23, 2009
This year s hosts are scheduled to be Greeneville (12s), Newport (11s), Lebanon (9-10) and Charlotte (7-8). Babe Ruth districts to begin in July: The District 8 Babe Ruth 13-year-old and 15-year-old tournaments will begin on July 2 and the 14-year-olds on July 9. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
William ‘Bill’ Allen Hassenger Jun 20, 2009
He lived in the Albany and Lebanon areas most of his life and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. Bill enjoyed gardening, camping and hot-rodding. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Spring Hill opens recycling center Jun 17, 2009
LEWISBURG Six cadets from the Marshall County Cadet Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol participated in a war bird fly-in at the Lebanon Airport in Lebanon. The cadets received flight training as part of their participation in the civil air patrol. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Joyner gets call to guide Chargers Jun 17, 2009
Joyner was an assistant coach at Cumberland University in Lebanon last year, following two seasons at Rutgers University where he was director of player development. Prior to his one season as an assistant for Montgomery at Columbia State, Joyner was an administrative assistant and assistant strength coach at Tennessee State. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Lafayette Newsstand Jun 16, 2009
Not bad for someone who started playing field hockey because it was the only fall sport Northern Lebanon High offered for Amy Tran -- who is now an assistant coach at Lafayette College. The Grantville native is relishing most every moment of her first Olympics, which hardly makes her unique among her U.S. women's field hockey teammates. (Goleopards.com)
Clemmons would love an offer from UT Jun 6, 2009
Clemmons, a 6-foot-7, 260-pound athlete from Lebanon Tennessee, participated in the Lane Kiffins first offensive/defensive linemen camp this past Monday. It went really well, Clemmons told InsideTennessee. (InsideTennessee.com)
Cracker Barrel's Exclusive Montgomery Gentry CD Debuts at #5 on Billboard Magazine's Country Music Chart Jun 4, 2009
(PRNewsFoto/Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.) LEBANON, TN UNITED STATES ... Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (Nasdaq: ) was established in 1969 in Lebanon, Tenn. (PR Newswire)
This Week In Auto Racing June 4 - 7 Jun 3, 2009
Federated Auto Parts 300 - Nashville Superspeedway - Lebanon, TN. Three drivers - Kyle Busch, Carl Edwards and Michael Waltrip - will attempt the Pocono-Nashville double this weekend. (ABC 7 News, DC)
A new generation of competition Jun 3, 2009
Trophies are something that Johns has in common with his grandson, Jordan Johns of West Lebanon, Ind. In 1965, Rex was pictured in the Charleston Courier behind the wheel of the tractor that pulled him to the winner s podium at the fair. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Ray Saunders May 30, 2009
and nephews, Fred Sims, of Lebanon, and John Sims, of Franklin. He is also survived by three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Melon City Criterium draws elite racers to Muscatines Weed Park May 25, 2009
Jarrett Frauhiger, LEBANON, OH, Prochain Cycling ... Jarrett Frauhiger, LEBANON, OH Prochain Cycling. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Bucknell Men's Golf Opens with 317 at NCAA Regionals May 15, 2009
Fox Chapel), while (Lebanon, Pa. Cedar Crest) 86 was discarded. (Bucknellbison.com)
New providers at Park St. Clinic May 8, 2009
Samaritan Park Street Clinic in Lebanon has welcomed three new providers to its staff in recent months ... Farrar, who grew up in a small town, said Lebanon s size appealed to her ... Like Farrar, she is excited about Lebanon s future. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Storytellers, trains invade park May 2, 2009
It was at a similar event, The Fiddlers Grove Festival in Lebanon, that Rine met world-renowned master storyteller Kevin Cordi. Cordi is appearing throughout the weekend. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Video: Jordan Poole lays the wood May 2, 2009
Jordan Poole Highlights 1 - Rivals. Jordan Poole Highlights 1. (Memphis Sports -- Rivals.com)
Business Notes (April 27) May 1, 2009
Three new providers: Samaritan Park Street Clinic in Lebanon has welcomed three new providers to its staff ... She practiced in Tennessee and Michigan before coming to Lebanon ... As an obstetrician, she will share OB duties at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital with Kimberly James, MD; Robert Park, MD; Chris Collier, MD; and Mary Lou Belozer, MD.. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
WHO warns of possible swine flu pandemic Apr 29, 2009
Lebanon said all pork products, except for some canned varieties, were banned. The CDC says people cannot get the flu by eating pork or pork products. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Geralda Klein Apr 28, 2009
Alma (Kenny) Bissen of Lebanon, Tn. Harold Jr. "Sonny" (Rose) Klein of Omaha, Ronald (Barbara) Klein of Colchester, Vt. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
* Obamas first 100 days break the foreign policy mold Apr 28, 2009
All in all, its a risky gamble, said Chris Dolan, a political scientist at Lebanon Valley College in Annville, Pennsylvania. Its a coordinated, selective strategy of trying to improve the US image, to show humility, banking in return on more cooperation from the rest of the world. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Lions ground Eagles Apr 19, 2009
Santa Fe 118, W.J. Baird 121: The Lady Wildcats prevailed as Machenzi Kocher was low medalist with a 58 matching the score shot by Hope Wade from the Lebanon school on Thursday. A 60 shot by Santa Fe s Ashley Dodson aided the win. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
College signings Apr 11, 2009
Trevour Riske of Dimond will attend McKendree University in Lebanon, Ill. to bowl for the Bearcats. (Anchorage Daily News)
Janis Marie Greene Keast Apr 8, 2009
She is survived by her husband, Robert Bob G. Keast, and a brother, Max Stanley (Dixie) Greene, both of Camden; four aunts, Emma Fish, Lucille Taylor, Sue Lackey, and Reba Haley, all of Lebanon, a nephew, Ricky Greene, and a niece, Sheri Greene, both of Camden. Janis and Bob have no children. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Workers head to school Apr 8, 2009
Full-time enrollment at Warren County Career Center in Lebanon, Ohio, is 400, up dramatically from two years ago, adult education director Tom Harris says. All its health care programs are at capacity, and a program that trains power-line technicians graduated its first class last month, he says. (USA Today)
This Week in Auto Racing April 10 - 12 Apr 8, 2009
NASCAR Nationwide Series 300 - Nashville Superspeedway - Lebanon, TN. The Nationwide Series is the sole NASCAR national series in action this week with a Saturday afternoon date at the 1. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Harmon captures Mule Day run Apr 5, 2009
While Hamon didn t match the top male time of 16:42 recorded by Scott Fanning of Lebanon in 2008, the winning time in the women s division was much better. Emily Ryan from Brentwood had the women s best time with 20:03 compared to the 21:18 of Christine Blundred, also of Brentwood. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Stars come out Apr 4, 2009
Wilson Central (Lebanon, Tenn) High: Hassell had six points, on 3-of-4 shooting, in 14 minutes. The 6-foot-2 Georgia signee brought much-needed energy off the bench. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Public record (4) Apr 4, 2009
Lebanon Police Department ... The woman never showed up and the child could not be found by store personnel, Lebanon police and Linn County sheriff s deputies, either through a search or by reviewing surveillance tapes ... 3:55 p.m. Lebanon officers assisted with traffic control for a three-vehicle injury accident in front of Lebanon Community Hospital. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Margaret Good Mar 26, 2009
Born February 7, 1964 in Lancaster, Ohio, she moved to Frostproof 14 years from Lebanon, Tenn. She retired as a cook from Cracker Barrel Restaurants in Ohio, Tennessee and Florida. (Lake Wales News, FL)
4 comments Mar 19, 2009
Military Milestones from a Kentucky Raider to 'a Bulldog of a Fighter' - HUMAN EVENTS. Military Milestones from a Kentucky Raider to 'a Bulldog of a Fighter' by 03/18/2009. (Human Events Online)
Two new candidates sign up for school board election (17) Mar 19, 2009
Two more people Ralph Gaston and Jane Ruck have filed to run for Lebanon School Board ... Gaston was appointed to serve on the Lebanon Community School District Budget Committee ... He has served as a member of the Lebanon Foursquare Church Council. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Military Milestones from a Kentucky Raider to 'a Bulldog of a Fighter' Mar 19, 2009
This Week in American Military History. 15, 1781: British Army forces under the command of Lt. Gen. Charles Cornwallis march toward a pyrrhic victory over Continental Army and militia forces commanded by Maj. (Human Events Online)
Fate 55 performs Mar 12, 2009
Lebanon Express: Calendar ... Welcome to the Lebanon-Express ... Browse articles that have been published online at Lebanon-express. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Dell cuts workers in Tennessee Mar 12, 2009
The computer hardware manufacturer has employed about 3,200 workers at a manufacturing plant in Lebanon and a distribution center in Nashville. In late January, Dell shut down its desktop manufacturing operation in Lebanon, citing reduced demand for the product line due to the economy and consumer preference for small, portable laptops and notebook computers ... The company first moved to the area in May 1999, opening a 260,000-square-foot plant in Lebanon to produce desktop computers. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Kay Gann, 67, rehabilitated, rented horses Mar 10, 2009
and Laura McBride of Winder; two brothers, Ed Hamlett of Lebanon, Tenn. and Kenneth Hamlett of Ocean City, Md. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Funeral Arrangements For Former Tiger QB James Earl Wright Mar 3, 2009
Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, from 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., at Lebanon Methodist Church in Saltillo, Tenn. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Directions to the church are provided on Shackelford's website. (Gotigersgo.com)
Lions, Patriots eye finals Mar 3, 2009
The Patriots own two wins over Lebanon (56-43 and 81-72). Columbia clipped Lebanon 62-55 at home in a quarterfinal game last Tuesday while Oakland handled Franklin County 70-48. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
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Marsalas Whitaker used his quickness to be clear for this second quarter layup to give Columbia a 30-24 lead over Lebanon Saturday in the Hardy Loyd Gym ... Lebanon players are Casey Nunley (33), Xavier Smith (32), Ryan Beadle (5) and Robert Crudup, right ... Unfinished business remains the motto for the Columbia Central High boys basketball team as a 62-55 victory over Lebanon Saturday moves the Lions into the Region 4-AAA semifinal round. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Cracker Barrel to Offer Exclusive Dolly Parton CD Feb 28, 2009
It started in her home town in Sevier County, Tennessee, just up the road from Cracker Barrel's home town of Lebanon, Tennessee ... Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (Nasdaq: - ) was established in 1969 in Lebanon, Tenn. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Nashville-area wealth Feb 28, 2009
Jeff Dobyns, head of Southwestern Legacy, a Raymond James affiliate in Nashville, says some of his high-end clients come from Hendersonville, Ashland City, Lebanon and Spring Hill. There s no way to know what the situation is based on the area they live in, says Dobyns, who works with investors at all levels of affluence but says accounts of $200,000 to $1 million are his bread and butter. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Letters to the Editor Feb 27, 2009
Ken Lyons Lebanon, N.J.. Don't change the TVA Regarding the Feb. 25 Opinion piece, "Obama's moment to fix the TVA": The Tennessee Valley Authority is more than a power company. (Yahoo News)
Teams to test survival skills Feb 27, 2009
In other games it will be Franklin County (25-9) at Cookeville, Lebanon at Shelbyville (21-9) and Lincoln County at Riverdale (26-5) ... District 8-AAA Tournament champion Columbia Central (23-4) is seeking its first region tournament win since 2005 when it hosts Lebanon (15-15) Saturday. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Wednesday's Women's Basketball Scores Feb 26, 2009
Lebanon Valley 56, Albright 51. Lehigh 69, Bucknell 60. (International Herald Tribune)
Lawrence County drops Shelbyville Feb 25, 2009
Lawrence County will host Blackman and Shelbyville entertains Lebanon in Region 4 quarterfinal round games Friday. Lebanon, a state tourney team last year, earned third place in District 7 with a 53-46 win over Murfreesboro Blackman, who will host the Region 4 semifinals and championship games. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Military Milestones from the Alamo to Mount Suribachi Feb 25, 2009
A former U.S. Marine rifle-squad leader and counterterrorism instructor, he writes about military/defense issues and has covered conflict in the Balkans, on the West Bank, in Iraq and Lebanon. He is the author of six books, and his articles appear in a variety of publications. (Human Events Online)
