News for Bedford County, Tennnessee
A new police department has begun operations in the area. Normandy now has one officer, a chief, and his name is Jason Freeman, a former Bedford County sheriff’s deputy. According to the Shelbyville Times-Gazette, Freeman agreed to $12.01 per hour because this will help him retain his police officer certification. Freeman works full time in …
48 year-old Christopher Maxwell of Belvidere in Franklin County has been charged with the shooting death of his wife and shooting and injuring his two sons ages 13 and 14. The shootings took place around 4:30 Saturday afternoon on Vernon Ridge Road in Belvidere. The 14 year-old was flown to Erlanger by a Life Force …
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A young Coffee County boy is recovering after he and his Dad were attacked last week by a dog. The 11-year-old boy suffered injuries to his head and arm. The boy was treated at a Nashville hospital and released. According to personnel at the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department said the dog was euthanized because of …
A Lincoln County woman is charged with TennCare drug fraud in connection with allegedly selling drugs obtained through TennCare healthcare insurance benefits. The Office of Inspector General (OIG), in a joint effort with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department, has announced the arrest of Amy Wharton, 40, of Fayetteville, TN. She’s charged with one count of …
Kenneth J. Shelton Jr., of Tullahoma who served as an Assistant District Attorney for 36 years, passed away to Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 at Tennova Healthcare-Harton at the age of 65. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 28th, 2020 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Tullahoma from 11:00am-2:00pm with the funeral service to immediately follow …
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Governor Bill Lee and Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn have awarded 21 Governor’s Civics Seal mini-grants promoting life-long civic engagement in schools and districts across the state. The mini-grants allocate $220,000 to support public schools and districts implementing high-quality civic education programs that result in readiness for college, career, and civic life. The grants will be …
Motlow State is now a Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) provider as approved by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL). The College can now quickly design apprenticeship programs based on the needs of area employers, providing them access to larger talent pools. RAPs also help to reduce unemployment. The program allows the Motlow Workforce Development to …
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A State lawmaker has introduced a bill to toughen penalties against people who flee law enforcement causing an injury or death to the officer. House Majority Leader William Lamberth introduced the Spencer Bristol Act in honor of the Hendersonville Police Officer who was killed in the line of duty on Dec. 30. Bristol was pursuing …
Duck River Electric Cooperative (DREMC) invites high school juniors across the cooperative’s service area to participate in this year’s Washington Youth Tour Writing Contest by describing in 900 words or less how electric cooperatives give their communities “The Power to Be.” The prize for winning students is an unforgettable trip to Washington, D.C., where they …
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The number of pediatric flu deaths in Tennessee has risen to six. The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed Wednesday that four deaths have occurred in East Tennessee, while two have been reported in Middle Tennessee. The flu vaccine is still available at most local health departments while supplies last. There’s been a shift in the …
