Dickson News

Once again the Lafayette Police Department is on the cutting edge of excellence in its commitment towards protecting the good citizens of the City of Lafayette.

'Skits and Bits' - Little Bits of News and History - Some you may remember, some you may have forgotten and some you may have never heard of before; but all of which took place somewhere, sometime, throughout the years.

Congratulations are in order for Craig Morgan ! The singer took to his official Twitter account over the weekend to announce the marriage of his only daughter, Alex.

Craig Morgan will host this 6th Annual Charity Weekend August 11 and 12 in his hometown of Dickson, TN.

We must seek a solution to the problem of environmental racism . As philosopher Peter S. Wenz puts it, "Environmental racism is evident in practices that expose racial minorities in the United States, and people of color around the world, to disproportionate shares of environmental hazards."1 For an example, see this video about Dickson, TN .

Erin Creech, of Murfreesboro, was honored as a University Scholar before spring commencement exercises, May 5, at the University of Tennessee at Martin.

A bicyclist was killed in a crash on Old Hickory Boulevard south of Nashville Wednesday night.

A Brentwood developer could face up to 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine when he goes before... JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon owned up to stock analysts and went on TV to accept blame for a $2... When it comes to red meat, less is best, but you don't have to give up meat entirely, said... Sophia is the new most popular baby name for girls, ... (more)

A Brentwood developer could face up to 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine when he goes before... JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon owned up to stock analysts and went on TV to accept blame for a $2... When it comes to red meat, less is best, but you don't have to give up meat entirely, said... Sophia is the new most popular baby name for girls, ... (more)

DICKSON, Tenn.- Nearly one year after his death, the Dickson County Sheriff Department unveiled a special tribute to a fallen brother.

The road was dedicated to the Walls' son, Andy. Andy Wall will again be recognized on a national level for his service to the city of Dickson and to all of Tennessee.

DICKSON, Tenn- Recent statistics show that 17%of Tennesseans don't have health insurance, which leaves many with no choice but to crowd emergency rooms and health departments for the most basic medical needs.

WellNow Urgent Care, based in Nashville, continues its growth trajectory for 2012 with two new Middle Tennessee clinics.

He not only avoided criminal charges because of this tape, but the tape has also led to the arrest of an off-duty deputy and one police department to change its policies.

A Middle Tennessee police officer wanted to do something to honor two fallen officers, and what he came up with has been quite a talker in his community.

Mitchell Phy has joined FirstBank as financial center manager at the Dickson office, where he will oversee the branch's retail operations.

Sheila Holt-Orsted, 51, of Fairfax, Va., has been a lifelong advocate for children with disabilities, providing recreational therapy and support for special needs youth.

Text: 030404-d-top40-Weeks...Danny Weeks, 39, supervisor with Robertson County Schools.

Last week, I had the opportunity to hear the testimony of a young man from our community as he spoke one evening at a local church.

The Tennessee Vols heard the name of just one of their players in the 2012 NFL Draft, a sure sign... A February grand jury charged five suspects for felony crimes ranging from chasing kids with a machete to growing weed in a White Bluff outbuilding.