COOKEVILLE, Tenn.

Man sentenced to life in prison

A man accused in the 2006 murder of a prison nurse and her 4-year-old daughter has been sentenced to life without parole.

Huston Lloyd, of Kingston Springs, pleaded guilty Thursday to first-degree murder and felony murder and was given two consecutive life sentences.

The 51-year-old Lloyd admitted to gunning down 27-year-old Kimberly Wyatt and her daughter Sarah in a church parking lot in Cumberland County.

Witness Alexander Bosland testified earlier that Lloyd and Wyatt were romantically involved and that she told Lloyd on the day of the shooting that she was going back to her ex-husband. Bosland later saw the shootings.

WBIR-TV said prosecutors considered seeking the death penalty, but the plea deal will keep Lloyd in prison for the rest of his life.

SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn.

Everything a dollar at pool Saturday

South Pittsburg Parks and Recreation Director A.J. Fox says everything at the city swimming pool will be offered at a special price Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. CDT.

"Everything will just be a dollar," Mr. Fox said. "Admission, nachos with cheese, hot dogs will all be a dollar. So come on down for some good old family fun."

For more information, call the Parks and Recreation Department at 423-228-3186.

ROCK SPRING, Ga.

Walker Chamber to be closed today

The Walker County Chamber of Commerce will be closed today in observance of Independence Day.

For more information, call the Chamber at 706-375-7702.

LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga.

Rock City hosts summer music

Rock City officials are hosting an array of summer activities at the Lookout Mountain attraction.

Every weekend there is music and barbecue near the Seven States Flag Court. Guests can enjoy entertainment and the legendary view from Lover's Leap. Some extra activities include gemstone panning, the rock climbing wall and Fairyland Forest Makeovers.

For more information, visit www.seerockcity.com.

NASHVILLE

Bredesen takes step to fill vacancy

Gov. Phil Bredesen says he's issued a writ of election to fill the House District 62 seat vacated by Democratic state Rep. Curt Cobb.

Cobb, of Shelbyville, announced Wednesday that he is resigning to take a judicial position in Bedford County.

The writ of election directs election commissions in Bedford, Lincoln and Rutherford counties to hold Democratic and Republican primary elections Aug. 27 to fill the vacancy. The general election will be held Oct. 13.