Local authorities are searching for a man who escaped from the West Tennessee State Penitentiary in Henning and is a person of interest in the murder of a Tennessee Department of Corrections employee Wednesday. TDOC identified the inmate as Curtis Ray Watson, who turned 44 Wednesday. He is described as a white male, 5'11", 180 pounds with brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a … [Read more...] about Manhunt underway for an escaped inmate who killed TDOC employee
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Manhunt underway for an escaped inmate who killed TDOC employee
Local authorities are searching for a man who escaped from the West Tennessee State Penitentiary in Henning and is a person of interest in the murder of a Tennessee Department of Corrections employee Wednesday. TDOC identified the inmate as Curtis Ray Watson, who turned 44 Wednesday. He is described as a white male, 5'11", 180 pounds with brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a … [Read more...] about Manhunt underway for an escaped inmate who killed TDOC employee
Broadmeadow heroes Quinten Weathers and Nick Bland honored by city
Tuesday night two heroes were honored for the part they played in saving the lives of two young girls after a fire at the Broadmeadow Place Apartments on May 17. Quinten Weathers and Nick Bland were on hand to receive the Citizen Lifesaving Award, the fire department’s challenge coin and a gift card for each of them for IHOP. “They stepped up, along with some other … [Read more...] about Broadmeadow heroes Quinten Weathers and Nick Bland honored by city
Neighbors, fire chief saved the lives of two children in Broadmeadow fire
Two small children were saved from a house fire May 17, thanks to fast-acting neighbors and the Tipton County Fire Chief. Reports of a fire at Broadmeadow Place Apartments, with two children trapped inside, came in at 3:15 p.m. Covington Police Sgt. William Nelson and officers Jonathan Lightsey and Penny Barnes were on the scene immediately and residents of Broadmeadow were … [Read more...] about Neighbors, fire chief saved the lives of two children in Broadmeadow fire
Atoka ranked 14th safest city in Tennessee
Atoka was again ranked among the state’s safest cities, coming in at 14 of the top 20 in a new Safewise poll. To identify the safest cities in Tennessee, Safewise reviewed the most recent FBI crime report statistics from 2017 and census population data. Cities that fell below identified population thresholds, or that failed to submit a complete crime report to the FBI, were … [Read more...] about Atoka ranked 14th safest city in Tennessee
Covington mayor says Wednesday’s shooting spree was domestic terrorism
Sitting in his office mid-morning Thursday, Covington Mayor Justin Hanson sighed as he pushed the button to power up the Keurig behind his desk. He said he didn't get much sleep the night before, a night riddled with an unprecedented number of shootings in the heart of the city and several people injured by gunfire. "No one is more troubled over this and disturbed over this … [Read more...] about Covington mayor says Wednesday’s shooting spree was domestic terrorism
Mother of four indicted for sexual abuse, neglect
A Millington mother, currently pregnant with her fourth child, was charged in a 13-count indictment last week. Ashley Nicole Thomas, 28, was charged with aggravated child neglect (8 and under), aggravated child neglect, four total counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, criminal responsibility for rape of a child (four total counts), sexual battery by an authority figure and … [Read more...] about Mother of four indicted for sexual abuse, neglect
Covington residents are upset with plans about the future police station – here’s why
At Tuesday night’s meeting of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, several residents spoke out against a police station project they think is way too expensive. “I’m all for crime fighting, but we need to spend our money wisely,” said Chris Hackett. “Our city’s in a lot of debt and our city leaders don’t know how to pay for this project, that’s scary to me.” It’s scary to business … [Read more...] about Covington residents are upset with plans about the future police station – here’s why
