News for Franklin County, Tennnessee
On November 9, 2023, at 1:13 a.m., Coffee County Communications Center notified the Tullahoma Fire Department of a smoke alarm activation at 131 Silver Street (East Gate Apartments) via an emergency page. Dispatch information further stated that an apartment door had been set on fire. Based on this information, Tullahoma Police and Coffee County EMS …
On November 28, 2023, Franklin County Investigators, Tennessee Probation and Parole Officers, and Cowan Police Department responded to the residence of John Keith Lawrence, who is on parole. In his parole certificate, he agreed to a warrantless search of his person, vehicle, property, or residence by any probation/parole officer or law enforcement officer at any …
Start the Christmas season with the 2023 Motlow College Christmas Concert! Enjoy holiday favorites that spread the Christmas cheer for all to hear. All concerts take place in the Moore County Campus’s Eoff Hall Auditorium. – Thursday, November 30 at 7 p.m. (reception at 6 p.m.) – Sunday, December 3 at 2 p.m. (reception at …
The City of Cowan presents its 59th annual Christmas parade this Saturday, beginning at 1 p.m. The theme is “The Sweetness of Christmas.” The 2023 Grand Marshal is Virginia Sawyer.
Unemployment rates across the state rose in most counties in October. Moore and Sevier counties had Tennessee’s lowest unemployment at 2.6%. Other local counties: Bedford County stayed the same at 3.7 percent. Coffee County went from 3.6 percent in September to 4.4 percent in October. Franklin County rose from 3.9 percent to 4.2. Grundy County …
Nashville Police officers arrested four men from early Sunday morning after they were found taking over the intersection of McGavock Pike at Century Boulevard doing donuts and burnouts in a white Dodge Charger. Officers arrived at 1 a.m. to find more than 60 vehicles participating in the dangerous driving stunts. As they were approaching the …
Recently, Ross A. Rinkes, 66, of Decherd, Tennessee, pleaded guilty to making and subscribing a false U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, Form 1040, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Sentencing has been set for March 7, 2024. Rinkes faces a …
Decherd Man Pleads Guilty to Federal False Tax Return Charge Read More »
A vehicle, believed to be a silver 2016-2022 Nissan Maxima, was involved in an incident on or around November 12, 2023, around 3:30 a.m. at Russell Barnett Dodge Chrysler-Jeep on Decherd Boulevard. The individual(s) in the vehicle made several attempts to enter a gated area. After they were unsuccessful, they exited the vehicle and proceeded …
Decherd Police Investigating Incident at Russell Barnett Dodge- Chrysler-Jeep Read More »
On December 8th of 2022, officers with the Estill Springs police department were dispatched to a residence on Gaul St. in reference to a medical call of an 87-year-old female with trouble breathing and not responding to verbal stimulation. There were three adult caretakers within the residence that were assisting the victim. They had advised …
Three People from Estill Springs Facing Elderly Abuse Charges Read More »
On November 13, officers with the Estill Springs Police Department were dispatched to a residence on Wells St. about a suspicious person behind the home wearing a hoodie and face mask. Before the officers arrived, a witness had called and identified the subject as Richard Flowers. Flowers had an active order of protection and was …
Franklin County Man Facing Long List of Charges after Police Pursuit Read More »
