Man Indicted For Allegedly Possessing Child Pornography
A DeKalb County grand jury has indicted a man for allegedly downloading child pornography. Winston Alexander Puckett is facing a two count indictment for sexual exploitation of a minor and for aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor. Authorities said they conducted a search warrant at Puckett’s home in July and found a laptop containing more […]
Single Wide Trailer Catches Fire In Putnam County
The Putnam County Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Moss Road around 9:30 this morning. Upon first arrival, firefighters found smoke coming from a single wide trailer. According to Putnam County Fire Chief Tom Brown, crews mad an interior attack to the home and managed to extinguish the fire. Crews remained on scene […]
One Killed In Pickett County Crash Tuesday
A two vehicle crash in Pickett County Tuesday claimed the life of a Fentress County man. The crash happened on Highway 127 near Chanute Road. Authorities have identified the deceased as 71-year-old Gary Rains of Pall Mall. According to a report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the accident happened when Rains attempted to negotiate a […]
One Person Killed In Wednesday Morning Crash In Warren County
A two vehicle crash in Warren County this morning has claimed the life of one person. The crash happened on Highway 70 in the Newtown community. The deceased is identified as 27-year-old Kendall Wooten. Authorities said the crash happened when Wooten failed to stop at the stop sign at Spring Valley Road. A report indicates […]
Special Election Begins For 17th Senatorial Seat
Early voting for the 17th Senatorial District Special Election begins today. Early voting will run from November 29th through December 14th. Democrat Mary Alice Carfi is going up against Republican Mark Pody. The winner will be filling the unexpired term of former State Senator Mae Beavers, who resigned earlier this year to focus on her […]
Last Of Three Jail Escapees Back In Custody
Authorities have arrested a man who escaped from the DeKalb County Jail one week ago. 26-year-old Daniel Trey Hamilton was arrested Tuesday in Fort Meyers Florida following a traffic accident. He’s now awaiting extradition back to the DeKalb County Jail. Hamilton was one of three inmates who escaped from jail last week by prying open […]
Bond Increased For Man Charged With Attempted Murder
A Judge on Wednesday raised the bond amount for a Smith County man charged with attempted first-degree murder of his stepson. The charges against 55-year-old Stacye Lee Nash stem from multiple shootings that occurred Saturday night in Smith County. According to authorities, Officers responded to a shots-fired call on Tribble Lane in Gordonsville. Upon arrival, […]
