Detectives are attempting to identify a person of interest wanted for questioning in two theft of merchandise cases at JCPenney. On two occasions, an unidentified woman was captured on surveillance video filling several bags and a purse with more than $2,000 worth of items, including men clothing, jewelry, and hair products. If you know this…
A mother and two children made it safely out of a burning home on Teresa Lane at 5:50 a.m., Fri., Dec. 29. When firefighters arrived, flames were visible on one the right side of the home, spreading into the interior attic area. Water was applied to the exterior to bring the fire under control. Fire…
A family of five safely made it out a burning duplex on Daisy Court at 3:19 a.m., Wed., Dec. 27. Moderate smoke and flames coming from the rear of a duplex when firefighters arrived. Fire crews quickly attacked the fire and put it out. Firefighters searched the duplex to make sure no one else was…
Mrs. Beverly Darlene Bullard, age 61, of Smyrna, TN passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023. She was born in Nashville, TN to Howard and Frances Midgett Belt. Beverly was a 1980 graduate of Glencliff High School. She lived an adventurous life full of love. Beverly loved her family and friends deeply and will be truly…
Three Sheriff’s Office deputies became certified officers when they graduated from the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy Friday. Deputy Brandon Lorden, Deputy Syler Warley and Deputy Patrick Burns completed the 12-week training academy where they learned aspects of law, police procedures and physical fitness training. Lorden and Burns previously worked as detention deputies before being…
Delight expressions shone on senior citizen’s faces when Sheriff’s Senior Citizens Awareness Network volunteers delivered Christmas presents. “To give these seniors a gift for Christmas is like giving a child a toy,” said SCAN Coordinator E.T. Guice. “They get so excited when they open that bag.” Church members, neighbors and individuals donated presents for about…
Secret Santa and Mrs. Claus delivered $100 bills for Sheriff’s Patrol elves to distribute to families for a surprise Christmas gift. Deputy Chris Wright spotted mother Tisha Knight buckling her daughters inside their child safety seats. Wright gave Knight $100 for her efforts to keep her daughters safe. Thank you, Secret Santa and Mrs. Claus…
Sheriff’s Detention Cpl. Malia Xayachack and Sgt. Adam Sowden juggled working fulltime and with completing courses at MTSU. Their dedication paid off when they both graduated Saturday from MTSU. Xayachack said the journey was difficult, especially since she managed work and 400 hours of internship with 200 hours at the Sheriff’s Criminal Investigation Division. She…
Donald A. Hazlett, age 83 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023. A native of Shelbyville, TN, he was the son of the late Jack and Janie Flippo Hazlett. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Christine Hazlett and a brother, Jerry Hazlett. Mr. Hazlett is survived by his nieces, Valerie…
Mrs. Suzanne Moore Chappin, age 81, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Friday, December 22, 2023. She was born on Wednesday, February 25, 1942 in Nashville, TN to the late Paul and Marion Whitesell Moore. Mrs. Chappin was a graduate of David Lipscomb High School and Lipscomb University. She was a long-time member of the Church…