LANCASTER – Authorities tased and arrested a man at the North Memorial Drive Circle K Sunday following a hostage situation. According to an arrest report from Lancaster Police, officers received a call around 12:31 p.m. The suspect, identified as 40-year-old John Orsborn, of Lancaster, allegedly threatened to take individuals hostage and announced he had a gun. …
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RUSHVILLE – Fairfield County authorities have identified a juvenile who allegedly made threats against the Fairfield Union School District. According to a Tuesday news release, the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office had received word that a 14-year-old had posted threats on social media. The teen’s name is not being publicly released. Fairfield Union Superintendent Chad Belville …
Rennova Health Systems has denied a $1 million bid to purchase Jamestown Regional Medical Center. Crossville clinician and physician assistant Johnny Presley made the offer to Rennova and hospital CEO Michael Alexander earlier this summer. Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said Rennova’s decision comes at no surprise. “Rennova and Mr. Seamus Lagan, they’re kind of …
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A subject wanted for breaking into Red Boiling Springs Elementary in Macon County has turned himself in. Clay County Sheriff’s Office reports Adam Cisneros turned himself in to the Macon County Sheriff’s Office and is now in custody. Authorities began looking for Cisneros Thursday afternoon following a reported break-in overnight at Red Boiling Springs Elementary. …
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https://newstalk941.com/cumberland-river-hospital-officially-sold/ State Representative Kelly Keisling, new Celina hospital owner Johnny Presley (center), Celina Mayor Tonya Spears, Clay County Mayor Dale Reagan, CRMC Legal Consultant Luke Hill (back right), and CRMC CEO Paul Korth (Photo: Logan Weaver) The sale of Cumberland River Hospital in Celina is now official. Officials with Cookeville Regional Medical Center and new …
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Tennessee state park officials have made progress on implementing a warning system at Cummins Falls State Park. State Representative Ryan Williams said state officials are working to find ways to collect information that can be shared during flash flood events. “There are additional systems that have been installed and they are in place. TDEC and …
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Tennessee Tech University’s head softball coach Bonnie Graham has stepped down from her position. TTU released a statement Thursday saying Graham accepted a position with Cookeville’s Leisure Services department. Graham said the move will allow her to spend more time with family. “Unfortunately, anyone who works in athletics knows you don’t get a lot of …
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A lawsuit filed by Tennessee Tech’s former director of financial aid will head to trial next year. Leslie McKenzie filed the lawsuit in May after reporting nearly $1.7 million in Title IV funds were distributed to unqualified students between 2017-2018. According to the initial complaint, McKenzie stated he was terminated after reporting the misuse of …
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Former Alvin C. York Institute Director Phil Brannon is speaking out about his termination that occurred last month. Brannon said he was surprised when Tennessee state officials gave him two options in what he calls a “forced resignation.” “Needless to say I was stunned. I had no expectation, no inclination this was going to happen,” …
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The Tennessee Republican Caucus has nominated 25th District Representative Cameron Sexton as House Speaker. Sexton defeated 68th District Representative Curtis Johnson, of Clarksville, in the final round of voting Wednesday, receiving 41 of the 70 possible votes. Sexton said during his initial address the House Speaker should be a leader for all Tennesseans. “During this …
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