Robertson Co. News

Two people are hospitalized following a fiery head-on crash on Buzzard Creek Rd Monday afternoon. The crash occurred near the Kentucky border on Buzzard Creek Rd between Fizer Rd and Porters Chapel Rd just before 5 pm.  Officials say the two victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries.  Robertson County EMS and EMA, the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office, and the Adams Fire Department all responded to the scene.

The Tennessee House is passing a bill to make the hymn Amazing Grace as sung by Dolly Parton an official state song.  The bill passed by a 91-to-1 vote yesterday.  The bill says the hymn written by slave trader turned abolitionist John Newton is one of the “songs of historic significance that have influenced this state,” and cites it as “one of the most celebrated songs in modern history.  The bill was introduced after Parton rejected the idea of putting up a statue of her in front of the state Capitol.

The state Senate is advancing legislation that would require school districts to alert parents of any sexual orientation or gender identity instruction.  The bill also allows parents to opt their students out of such curriculum.  The bill passed yesterday by a vote of 24-to-6 and is headed to the state House.  Governor Bill Lee hasn’t indicated if he supports the measure.

The Robertson County Board of Education is holding its Annual District Job Fair on Thursday, April 15th from noon to 4 p.m. at the Board of Education Central office. The district needs certified teachers in all areas. bring your up-to-date resumé. Sign in at the front of the building. Masks are required

The Department of Human Services says 15-million-dollars in grant assistance is available for state child care agencies.  The grants will be used for operating expenses as well as cleaning and sanitizing expenses.  The DHS says it is working with the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to help keep the state’s child care agencies open during the pandemic.