Cottontown News

A trial begins Tuesday that could determine which country will decide the fate of 13-year-old twin boys at the center of an international custody battle that extends from Eastern Europe to Middle Tennessee.

The Sumner County Election Commission voted unanimously Thursday to reduce voting precincts from 36 to 27, a 25-percent reduction, under a consolidation plan that is an alternative to convenient voting centers.

Strawberries are coming in later than usual this year due to cool temperatures that delayed the harvest for Sumner farmers.

Every time the temperature drops in the spring, Sumner County strawberry farmer Mike Bradley watches the weather forecast and hopes for the best.

A paperwork error relating to state Rep. William Lamberth's office is being cited as the reason why a proposed amendment to the city of Gallatin's charter has been delayed until 2014.

A fire destroyed two sheds and two cars at a home oin Cottontown Wednesday. No injuries were reported.

"I'm excited to be leading SCDP because as we enter into a midterm election season, I know there are many people in Sumner County who are as enthusiastic as I am about protecting and preserving our Democratic values," said Walker.