Local News A man and woman in Sumner County are accused of abusing a child under eight years old and continuing the abuse for nearly a year and a half. Investigators say Norbert D’Souza and Anette Rodrigues, 49, abused their now 7-year-old daughter between May 23, 2021 and October 2022. They were indicted on Oct. 5 on nine charges described as “especially heinous, atrocious or cruel, or involved in the infliction […]
Local News Cheyenne Maddox is charged with first degree murder after her son, Kadaris Maddox, who suffered from cerebral palsy, died of starvation. According to an autopsy report, Kadaris was just 35 pounds when he died. An autopsy report showed Kadaris died of malnutrition, and ruled the manner of death a suspected homicide. Roughly a year ago, Clarksville police testified they couldn’t find a blender needed to process Kadaris’ food […]
Local News Cheatham County deputies chased a domestic violence suspect who allegedly threatened his girlfriend with a gun. The 23-year-old man, identified as Jimmy Netherton, made the threat before the pair took off. Deputies spotted the couple running through yards, over fences and fields. A 25-year-old woman running with Netherton was identified as Alexis Reynolds, who was charged with multiple warrants including fugitive from justice charges. Netherton is still in […]
Local News School officials notified members of the Maury County community Sunday night about an investigation into threats circulating online. Just before 9:00 Sunday night, Maury County Public Schools announced it was aware of “threats transpiring on social media.” Meanwhile, the Maury County Sheriff’s Department confirmed an investigation was underway into the origin of a social media post spreading around the internet. Shortly before 10:15 p.m., authorities announced they were […]
Local News Handguns in schools are getting out of hand. Last year, 127 handguns were found in Tennessee public schools, which is an 111% increase from before the pandemic. Metro police 20 guns were stolen from cars in Davidson County last week, while 953 have been stolen so far this year. A new option for students to learn can be found off Manson Pike in Murfreesboro. Rutherford Collegiate Prep will […]
Local News A former Nashville paramedic accused of killing his wife and father-in-law is no longer facing murder charges. Matthew Konen was accused of murdering the two in May 2021. Clarksville police said they arrested Konen May 4 for the deaths of his 30-year-old wife, Rachel, and 62-year-old father-in-law, David Rogers. The two were killed the night of Jan. 20 at a Westwood Drive residence. Konen’s defense attorney Rich McGee, […]
Local News Two weeks from the mayoral election, multiple City of Franklin Aldermen are calling one of the candidates an embarrassment and for her to be censured. During a regular meeting of the City of Franklin Mayor and Board of Aldermen, four members of the board spoke out against mayoral candidate and alderman Gabrielle Hanson. Hanson has been the subject of a number of recent controversies ranging from making unfounded […]
