Cross Plains News

If you stay in Robert son County for very long, you will meet some interesting people.

Thomas Kilgore established the first settlement in Robertson County on the Red River in 1779, near the site of the present-day town of Cross Plains in the northeastern part of the county.

The day after the nation celebrated its 232nd birthday, the La-Z D Farm in the Cross Plains community celebrated its 150th birthday.

Thursday was the deadline for candidates to qualify for the November ballot. Besides national and state races, the cities of Adams, Cedar Hill, Coopertown, Cross Plains, Orlinda, Ridgetop and White House have ...

Lonnie T. Briley, 75, of the Owens Chapel community in Springfield, died Monday July 28, 2008, at his home.

Timothy Alan "Tim" Goostree, age 47, of the Lamont Community, died Saturday July 26, 2008, at the home of his father in Adairville, Ky.

Metro District 9 school board candidate James Lech is dropping out of the race today and endorsing opponent Lee Limbird, he said.

Metro District 9 school board candidate James Lech is dropping out of the race today and endorsing opponent Lee Limbird, he said.

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