WPLN News

The Metro school board completed its final interview for the vacant superintendent position last night, hearing from a nearly-hometown applicant.

The U.S. Attorney’s office charged a Brentwood stockbroker today with allegedly running an elaborate Ponzi scheme that bilked investors out of some 9 million dollars.

Doctors at Metro General Hospital delivered a very special baby this week. Rebecca Ann Coopwood is recovering at home with her mother. Her father, Dr. Reginald Coopwood, is back at work today as General’s CEO.

Governor Phil Bredesen says he’ll ask the legislature to extend his deadline for recommending a budget. He says it makes sense to wait to see what kind of stimulus package the Obama administration will propose.

Congressman Bart Gordon, who chairs the House Science and Technology committee, will release its legislative agenda today. The focus is on value. As more and more money is tied up in keeping the economy afloat, Gordon says he hopes to make those dollars go to work for science too.

Parents got to know Dr. Doris McEwen last night as part of the second round of director interviews for Metro Schools.

A Maury County auto parts supplier is closing its doors, leaving 125 people without jobs.

Analysts predict the state unemployment fund will be broke in just over a year, if things continue at the current rate. State officials want Tennessee legislators to raise taxes on employers to keep the fund solvent.

Governor Phil Bredesen’s Energy Task Force will issue its final report in late January, detailing ways the state can lower energy costs.

More than half of the Metro Council took a symbolic stand against the English-only charter amendment last night, by refusing to vote to fund the special election.