New Fentress Sheriff Says Building Trust Is Top Focus
Newly appointed Fentress County Sheriff Hunter Fowler said his top priorities are building trust with the community as he steps into the role. Fowler was officially appointed Monday night, after previously serving in an acting capacity. He said his focus now is on strengthening both the sheriff’s office and its relationship with the public. “I […]
Fowler Selected As Sheriff, Vows Transparency WIth Public
The Fentress County Commission voted eight to two Monday night to appoint Hunter Fowler as the new sheriff. Fowler will serve the remainder of the term until the August election. He defeated Rodney Insco and Gary Ledbetter in the selection process. Fowler had been serving as the chief deputy since the resignation of Michael Reagon. […]
Fentress Commission To Appoint New Sheriff On Monday
Fentress County Commission will host a special-called meeting Monday to make an appointment for Sheriff. Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said Tennessee Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) has handled the search process up until this point. Johnson said Monday night will be the first time the county commission will get to interview the candidates. […]
Fentress County Set To Appoint New Sheriff In March
Fentress County will look to appoint a new sheriff in March. The County Commission voted to set the deadline for qualifications for March 2 and the appointment date on March 23. The county has 120 days from the day the resignation letter from former Sheriff Michael Reagon was received. County Attorney Leslie Ledbetter said the […]
Fentress County Sheriff Indicted On Falsifying Records
Fentress County Sheriff Michael Reagon indicted Thursday in an ongoing scandal involving training he did not complete. Reagon accused of directing Former Fentress County Detective Jerry Mifflin to fraudulently complete mandatory in-service training courses on the sheriff’s behalf. Completing the training made Reagon eligible for a salary bonus. The Fentress County Grand Jury indicted both […]
27 Malnourished Horses Rescued From Jamestown Property
More horses are being rescued from abuse and harm today thanks to public awareness. That’s according to Ashley Ford, Executive Director of Horse Haven. The horse rescue agency joined other agencies this week in taking 25 horses and two ponies from a Jamestown property after reports of severe malnutrition and poor living conditions. “I don’t […]
TBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting In Clarkrange
The TBI investigating the killing of a Clarkrange man by Fentress County Sheriffs deputies Saturday night. Just before 7:00pm, sheriffs deputies arrived in the 100 block of Lewis Road following reports that a man had a knife, hatchet and pipe. Dispatch reports said the man was threatening to harm himself and others. Deputies found 37-year […]
