News for Cannon County, Tennnessee
In November On Target News reported about a special foundation to help struggling Coffee County families and children have a Merry Christmas. Former Coffee County Sheriff, Steve Graves, his friend Gene Taylor and other caring people started a foundation several years ago to help those in need. Over the last couple of weeks many toys …
Sometime Monday afternoon a homicide took place in the Lakewood Park area of Coffee County. Coffee County Sheriff’s Department personnel responded to Birch Lane for a welfare check and that’s when they located the victim, 68 year-old Johnny Tesar. Investigators worked the scene until the early morning hours on Tuesday. A be on the lookout …
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Ascend Federal Credit Union announced Tuesday that President and CEO Caren Gabriel has been named among WomenInc.’s 2019 Most Influential Corporate Board Directors. Gabriel is the only president/CEO of a credit union to make the list and was recognized for her seat on CUNA Mutual Group, a leading insurance, financial services and technology company based …
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A 200-pound black bear was spotted roaming around the University of Tennessee in Knoxville early Sunday morning, leading university police to call the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency for help. When wildlife officials caught up with the bear, they found him stuck inside Lindsey Nelson Stadium, home of the Volunteers baseball team. Sgt. Roy Smith and …
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Tennessee State Parks will usher in the New Year with First Day Hikes on Jan. 1. The free, guided hikes are available at all state parks with the exception of Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, which hosts the annual New Year’s Eve event in Nashville. “The New Year is a time many Tennesseans will make …
The juvenile court in Davidson County is spearheading an effort to reduce the number of girls and gender-nonconforming young people who end up behind bars. The court is emphasizing a trauma-informed approach, as part of the Initiative to End Girls’ Incarceration by the Vera Institute of Justice, which aims to meet its goal nationwide within …
Most Incarcerated Girls Have Experienced Abuse, Says TN Juvenile Court Read More »
According to the Winchester Police Department, Jordan Harrington has been found safe. On December 25, 2019, a report was filed with the Winchester Police Department in reference to a runaway juvenile. The report states that Jordan Harrington, age 17, was missing from his home address in Winchester. It is unknown what Harrington may be wearing …
Unemployment dropped in more than one-third of Tennessee’s 95 counties in November, according to newly released data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). Rates decreased in 38 counties, remained the same in 24 counties, and unemployment increased in 33 counties during the month. The new data shows there are 91 counties …
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has appointed former GOP state Sen. Mae Beavers to serve on the state Board of Parole. Lee announced Beavers’ new six-year term this week while unveiling more than 70 other appointees to various state boards and commissions. She unsuccessfully ran for governor in 2018. Beavers was an early supporter of President …
The Coffee County Sheriff’s Department is asking the public’s help with locating a stolen car. A 2015 Chevy Camaro convertible, gray in color was recently stolen from the Gnat Hill Rd area of Coffee County. The license tag number is T8691V. If you have any information, please call CCSD Investigator James Sherrill 931-570-4404.
