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A woman wanted on felony warrants was arrested after leading numerous police cars in a chase that began in Hendersonville and ended in Nashville on Monday. The chase started on State Route-386/Vietnam Veterans Boulevard Monday afternoon as officers attempted to stop the suspect, Melissa Leann White, but she refused. Spike strips were deployed twice in an attempt to disable the vehicle. The pursuit continued at speeds between 10-30 miles per hour, police said. Eventually, White pulled over and surrendered to police without further incident at Dickerson Pike near Old Hickory Boulevard.
A group of Middle Tennessee organizations are preparing to open the doors to a new transition home for children in Tennessee’s foster care system. Going Global, in partnership with Mosaic Church and the City of Clarksville Neighborhood and Community Service (CNCS) is set to open the doors of Kiana’s House, a newly constructed transition home for children who are waiting for foster care placement. DCS caseworkers and trained volunteers will staff the home and work to ensure Kiana’s House is a stable environment for children.
A construction site in Spring Hill was evacuated Monday afternoon after a ruptured gas line caught fire. Williamson County Emergency Management said the fire happened near the intersection of Round Hill Lane and Hunt Valley Drive. Atmos Energy was also called to the area to shut off the gas. Spring Hill Police Department says construction workers were evacuated as a precaution.
A mystery illness in dogs has pet owners nationwide on high alert. The disease, which impacts the respiratory system, has been confirmed in 14 states. Tennessee Department of Agriculture officials said the Tennessee State Veterinarian’s Office has not received any definitive reports of the respiratory disease, but they have been fielding questions from veterinarians across the state. Since this can be an unnerving time for pet owners, you are also encouraged to talk with your vet and boarding professional so you can stay up to date on how to best protect your furry family member.