Law Enforcement Searching For Missing Jackson Man
The Gainesboro Police Department and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office are searching for a Jackson County man who has gone missing. 59-year-old James Fouts first reported missing from the area of Spruce Drive and Baugh Hollow Lane early Thursday. Gainesboro Police Chief Michael Smith said that Fouts was last seen Wednesday night. Fouts has brown/grayish […]
Gainesboro Police Find Deal On Needed Patrol Vehicles
With a tight budget this year, the Gainesboro Police Department needed a deal on some used patrol vehicles and they found it. Three used patrol vehicles for a combined price of $8,500. Gainesboro Police Chief Michael Smith said he originally was looking for one patrol vehicle to replace a vehicle that was wrecked. Smith said […]
Gainesboro Facing Tight Budget For Next Fiscal Year
Gainesboro Mayor Lloyd Williams questioned if the town could operate in the black for the upcoming fiscal year after a first reading of the new fiscal year budget Thursday. Town Recorder Darla Pippin said she has talked with consultants who believe the town will be ok. The budget does feature raises for city employees, but […]
Smith Takes Over As Gainesboro Police Chief
Michael Smith taking over as Gainesboro Police Chief following the retirement of his mentor, Chief Michael Head. Smith said he has worked in law enforcement for 31 years, 18 of them with the Gainesboro Police Department. He said he believes he has a headstart given that he is familiar with the department and the community. […]
