Local News

Springfield residents are invited to take part in the city’s second annual Spring Community Cleanup this Saturday from 9 a.m. until noon at various locations throughout town. It all got started last year as part of Springfield’s mission to reduce litter, promote responsible handling of waste, and keep the city beautiful. Last year, the cleanup welcomed nearly 100 volunteers who picked up more than 5,900 pounds of waste.  Participants will meet at Springfield City Hall, 405 North Main Street, to sign in and collect their supplies before going to their assigned areas. More on the city’s website, springfieldtn.gov.

Governor Bill Lee is denying a death-row inmates’ plea for clemency.  Governor Lee said yesterday he won’t intervene to stop the execution of Oscar Smith.  Smith was convicted of the 1989 murders of his wife and her two sons in their Nashville home.  He’s scheduled to be executed by lethal injection tomorrow at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution.

Former Robertson County Mayor Howard Bradley was named a winner of the 30th annual Sage Awards, presented by AgeWell Middle Tennessee.  The award honors lifelong leaders who improve our communities and significantly impact the lives of older adults across the region.  The awards will be presented on Monday, Oct. 3 during the Sage Awards Ceremony & Fundraiser at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs, 700 Cool Springs Blvd., in Franklin.