Clay County Seeking Bids For Video Arraignment System
Clay County is seeking bids to install a new video arraignment system within its courtroom. Chief Deputy Rick Lisi said the system would cut down on travel costs and reduce safety risks in transporting inmates. “The goal would be to have an officer with a mobile data terminal or laptop… go to the facility, bring […]
Algood Council Purchases New Police Vehicles, Mower Head
Algood officials voted to purchase four new vehicles for the city Tuesday night. City Administrator Keith Morrison said three of those vehicles will go to the police department. “We did two Chargers and one Durango,” Morrison said. “That’s a continuation of the fleet plan to try to maintain a better fleet and keep maintenance down.” […]
Celina Receiving New Website For Online Bill Pay
The City of Celina will soon have a new website allowing for online bill pay. Mayor Tonya Spears said the website will provide added convenience to city residents. “We haven’t had the capability of taking online payments an debit payments up to this point so we’re excited about that,” Spears said. “It’ll also have department […]
Missing Children, Parents Last Seen in Van Buren County
Authorities are searching for three missing Maury County children and their non-custodial parents last seen in Van Buren County. The TBI issued an endangered child alert Tuesday for one-year-old Michale Christian, two-year-old Abigail Christian, and six-year-old Analia Essex. According to the TBI, 25-year-old Amanda Coleen Essex and 45-year-old Michale Darrel Christian are wanted for custodial […]
Man Arrested Tuesday After Woman Overdoses in Crossville
Crossville Police arrested a man Tuesday night after responding to an apparent heroin overdose. 28-year-old Anthony Fritts faces multiple charges including several active warrants out of Dickson County. According to a police report, dispatchers received a call from a residence on Maranatha Lane regarding a pregnant woman who may have overdosed. The 23-year-old woman was […]
Dekalb TWRA Offers Wildlife Seed to Citizens
The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA) and Soil Conservation Office are offering free wildlife seed to Dekalb County citizens. TWRA Wildlife Officer Tony Cross said the agencies have provided the seed for at least 12 years to sustain area wildlife. “Both [agencies] have split the cost of furnishing some seed to benefit our farmers,” Cross […]
Airport Board Proposes Change To T-Hangar Lease Agreements
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board has proposed a change that would require T-hangars to house “airworthy” aircraft. Airport manager Dean Selby said the proposal would tie an aircraft to each lease agreement. “We don’t want someone leasing a hangar, selling their aircraft, and then using that hangar for storage of miscellaneous materials,” Selby said. […]
Bruce Rhoton Selected As New Celina Alderman
Celina resident Bruce Rhoton has been selected to fill the city’s vacant alderman position. Alderman Don Haston said he and fellow alderman Buddy Thompson faced a difficult decision in choosing who would fill the void. “I would like to say that they were all good candidates and they’re all nice people,” Haston said. “I realize […]
DeKalb Inmate Charged After Failing To Return From Furlough
An Alexandria man faces charges for failing to return to jail from a furlough. 45-year-old Terry Lynn Bass faces one count of escape. He will make a court appearance July 25. Sheriff Patrick Ray said a judge granted a furlough to Bass after his mother passes away over Memorial Day weekend. He failed to report […]
Pickett Budget Committee Approves 74-Cent Property Tax Increase
Pickett County’s budget committee has re-approved a 74-cent property tax increase to address budget shortfalls. With the increase, the county is projecting a fund balance of approximately $961,000 by the end of the 2019-2020 fiscal year. However, County Executive Carey Garner said after the meeting the commission would still have to re-apply for a loan […]
