March 19– A former state trooper who patrolled Hardin County has been indicted on three counts each of aggravated sexual battery and official misconduct.

Jimmy Lambert, 56, was fired by the Tennessee Department of Safety last December, The Courier first reported.

A Tennessee Highway Patrol officer since July 1997, he had been placed on administrative leave on Nov. 16, 2009 pending an internal investigation, according to safety department Public Affairs Director Mike Browning.

The Hardin County grand jury’s six-count indictment was made public today.

The claim is that Lambert did intentionally, knowingly and forcibly, while either armed or with an object leading the victim to believe he had a semi-automatic handgun, touch the breasts or genital area of two women.

The incident occurred on or around Nov. 1, 2009, the date cited on two of the official misconduct counts.

March 18– A jobs fair will be held Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Henderson at the Freed Hardeman University Sports Center's auxiliary gym.

The event hosted by Congressman Marsha Blackburn is an effort to match job seekers with potential employers.

Participating companies have the opportunity to set up booths and speak on the specifics of their industry and possible opportunities for job seekers.

"Certainly times are tough all over these days, but here in Tennessee’s 7th District we have a competitive advantage. The 7th District mixes world class talent with some of America’s most innovative companies," Blackburn said.

The following companies are among those registered to participate in Friday’s jobs fair: