Former White County Middle School Teacher Faces 9 New Charges
A nine-count indictment issued Monday against a former White County Middle School teacher on accusations of sexual abuse involving minor children. Austin Allen already in custody after an October, 2023 arrest. Additional criminal charges were filed after more victims were identified. In the indictment Monday, Allen faces four additional charges of rape of a child, […]
Clay County Man Arrested On Child Sexual Abuse
A Clay County man arrested Thursday on allegations of the rape of a child. 55-year old Bradley Leon Watson of Celina charged after an investigation by the Clay County Sheriffs Department and the District Attorney’s office. Watson was booked Thursday on $150,000 bond. The incident allegedly happened in June, 2020. The investigation continues through the […]
All Three Smithville Tornado Sirens Activate During Tuesday’s Warning
All three tornado sirens in Smithville passed their test during Tuesday’s tornado warning. EMA Director Charlie Parker said the sirens are activated automatically when they are within the National Weather Service’s polygon area. Prior to adding two new sirens, the existing siren on city hall had to be activated manually. “The first warning issued for […]
Three Killed In Cookeville Wreck, Suspect Facing Vehicular Homicide
According to 13th Judicial District Attorney Bryant Dunaway, three people were killed in a Cookeville accident Tuesday morning. Cookeville Police were notified at 7:41 AM that Tennessee Highway Patrol were pursuing 25-year old suspect Michael Don Shepherd. Shepherd led troopers into Cookeville, travelling westbound on Interstate Drive at a high-rate of speed, approaching the intersection […]
