Local News stories across Southern Middle Tennessee
As we enter the holiday season, it marks a time of many family gatherings and social activities. This year, like no other in my lifetime, we are challenged by the virus, COVID-19. I don’t need to go into detail about the fact that the cases of COVID-19 are continuing to rise in our county and …
An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and deputies with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department has resulted in the arrest of a McMinnville woman on an arson charge.In April, Agents were requested to join deputies with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department and DeKalb County Fire Department in investigating a structure fire …
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed additional cases and deaths related to COVID-19 across the state on Wednesday, November 25. The health department reported 2,118 new cases. TDH also confirmed 92 additional deaths, bringing Tennessee up to 4,466 total deaths. The 92 deaths are the highest amount of deaths reported on a single day. For the tenth …
Captain Nichole Mosley made history in McMinnville on Tuesday. Mosley of the McMinnville Police Department has been named the new police chief. It will take effect January 1, 2021. Mosley becomes the first female police chief in the department’s almost 90-year history. Mosley was one of three finalists to interview on Monday. The other two …
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office confirms that Charles Dewayne “Swain” Layne (46) of Palmer has been taken into custody and charged with second-degree murder in connection with the November 3rd death of Rodney Sanders (44) of Gruetli-Laager. Layne turned himself in without incident. His preliminary court date is December 10th.
If you use the city parks in Manchester and need to use the restroom you will need to find another location. Due to the increase in cases of COVID-19, the restrooms in Dave King Park, Fred Deadman Park, and the Soccer park are closed Now-February 1. The restrooms at the Manchester Recreation Center remains open.
Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office needs assistance locating a teen they say has been missing since November 13. Luke Allen, 17, is believed to be staying with friends at this time. His hair is red and purple. If you have any information about Luke, call the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office at 615-898-7770.
As eviction moratoriums let up at the start of the new year, more families are likely to experience homelessness. People without stable housing are at higher risk of exposure to the coronavirus. And with the onset of cold weather, providers expect a spike in demand for shelter, food and outreach services. Marybeth Shinn, a professor …
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The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office says two men broke into a well-known concert venue in Grundy County over the weekend. The intruders were seen on surveillance video burglarizing ‘The Caverns’ in Pelham around 2:15 a.m. Sunday. It was not immediately clear what they stole from the business. No additional details are being provided at this …
Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed additional cases and deaths related to COVID-19 across the state on Monday, November 23. 4,301 new cases were reported on Monday along with 55 new deaths. For the eighth day in a row, the state reported a new record-high number of current COVID hospitalizations. There are 2,091 people currently hospitalized in …
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