Local News

The hunt is on for the suspect in a shooting incident in which a Hendersonville Police officer was injured.  Yesterday, the Hendersonville officer was on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard when someone inside a van he was trying to stop for a license plate violation started firing shots at the officer’s unit. The suspect ditched the van in Madison and later may have also stolen a white 2009 Chevy pickup.  The officer was treated for a non critical injury in the hospital.  A Metro Police tweet last night asks for anyone who knows the whereabouts of the suspect identified as 34 year old Samuel Edwards to call 9-1-1.

When Robertson County kids get back to school this fall, they coud dealing with a new policy on cell phone use.  The Robertson County School Board has begun a process  that would allow students in grades 3-5 to bring their cell phones to school. Under the current policy, only students in grades six through 12 could bring the devices.  The policy will also pertain to more than just phones, including tablets, gaming systems, and other electronic devices.

The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend lane closures for the upcoming July 4th weekend.  The department says construction related closures on interstates and state routes will be suspended beginning at 6 o’clock Friday morning through 6 a.m. on Tuesday.  TDOT is reminding drivers that workers may still be in construction areas despite the closures.  Drivers should obey all posted speed limits.

The Oak Ridge Boys will headline at the City of Springfield’s Freedom Fest, slated July 3 at the Robertson County Fairgrounds.  Gates will open at 3 p.m. for the free event, featuring carnival rides, inflatables for the kids, plus around 20 vendors, as well as food options.  L ive music, sponsored by Grace Baptist Church, will kick off soon after gates open — with opening acts the High Road, a Grammy award nominated gospel group, and local artists Stephen Hogan, the Wyatt Wood Band, Justin Tucker and the Devon Williams Band.                                

Burn bans are in effect in nearly a dozen counties in Middle Tennessee.  A burn ban in Lebanon is in effect until further notice as is the case in Mt. Juliet.  Officials are especially worried about the use of fireworks during a time when the area is in need of a significant amount of rain.  The Hendersonville Fire Department says fireworks may be banned depending on rainfall.  Several communities will not be issuing burn permits until conditions improve.