Local News A former Fort Campbell soldier and his wife were sentenced to prison this week after pleading guilty to child pornography charges. Federal officials say Robert Adkins will spend ten years behind bars and Kara Adkins will serve more than twenty for being in possession of images depicting child sexual abuse. According to the Department of Justice, Kara would send pictures of her sexually abusing a child to Robert […]
Local News A Sumner County teacher's aide is facing statutory rape charges after an alleged sexual relationship with a student. Authorities say 42-year-old Shaundra Cartwright was taken into custody yesterday following a lengthy investigation. The Millersville Police Department began looking into Cartwright in June after a family member reported a possible inappropriate relationship with a 17-year-old boy. Investigators say she has had contact with the teen several times over the […]
Local News Leaders in Sumner County are expecting construction delays at their new courthouse after the roof of the structure caught fire Sunday night. Building began in April of last year, with an expected opening date sometime in 2023. Fire officials and TBI are working to determine the cause of the blaze. County leaders say around 30 percent of the roof will need to be replaced. The Tennessee Secretary of […]
Local News If you’re making the round of the county fairs this year, the Williamson County Fair is now underway. The event kicked off Friday and runs through August 13th. The fair features rides, games, and a variety of daily entertainment in addition to the traditional livestock exhibitions. Fireworks shows are planned for Friday and Saturday at 10:00 p.m. Fire officials say the new Sumner County Courthouse is damaged after […]
Local News Primary Election day is over and done with in Tennessee as voters hit the polls Thursday to pick candidates for the November midterms. One race that garnered national attention was in a newly re-drawn Congressional district where the incumbent Democrat chose not to run for re-election, making it a race between nine Republicans. Maury County Mayor Andy Ogles came out on top, clearing the way for him to […]
Local News Votes are being cast today in the Tennessee primary and county general elections. Polling places are open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. in Davidson, Rutherford, Sumner, and Williamson counties. Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett has warned voting may take extra time, as ballots are long for this year's elections. Sample ballots and additional details are available at go-vote-T-N-dot-gov. Police in Clarksville are on the lookout for […]
Local News A grant is providing free health care for some public employees in Robertson County. Workers with Robertson County offices and schools, and the City of Springfield, can visit their own dedicated clinic at no charge. Employees say check-ups and prescription refills are easy, with doctors able to serve patients in around 15 minutes. Robertson County Mayor Billy Vogle says he hopes the benefit will help draw workers to […]
Local News Wilson County Schools are back in session with a record number of students. More than 20-thousands young people returned to class yesterday. The district says they are mostly staffed, but like many Middle Tennessee schools, some positions remain open. Public Information Officer Bart Barker says they are still in need of bus drivers, cafeteria workers, and some K through eight teachers. As Tennessee students return to class, state […]
Local News A sales tax holiday for food purchases kicks in all month starting today around Tennessee. The tax holiday covers grocery foods and food ingredients. Prepared foods, alcohol, tobacco and vending machine items don't get a sales tax break. The food tax break runs now through August 31st. State veterinary officials are alerting horse owners of several recent cases of Potomac Horse Fever around the state. Tennessee's State Veterinarian […]
