Williamson County Briefs: Surgical team heads to help Guatemala City facility

Date: Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:13:02 -0800

A surgical team from Middle Tennessee, including the mayor of Franklin, has left for Guatemala City, where it operates a medical facility for the poor. The mayor, Ken Moore, is a retired surgeon.

Lion dancers, dragons herald Chinese New Year

Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:33:35 -0800

Today begins 15 days of celebrations of the Chinese New Year. The revelry began in Middle Tennessee over the weekend and will continue through Feb. 3.

Toxic treats? Owners say China-made product killed dogs; FDA issues warning but can't concur

Date: Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:04:00 -0800

Nov. 18, 2011: Raymond Parker of Knoxville remembers the date with a heavy heart. It's when Sarge, the Corgi-Chow mix he'd had for seven years, ate a treat Parker is certain killed him.