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Former Marshall County Elementary Bookkeeper Indicted for Theft
Former Marshall County Elementary Bookkeeper Indicted for Theft Jennifer Foster worked at Oak Grove Elementary School An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of Jennifer Foster, a former bookkeeper at Oak Grove Elementary School in Lewisburg. Investigators determined that Foster stole $12,325.46 from the school by removing and keeping cash…
Read MoreCommunity Concerns with Shannon
Our next question comes from Michael Stout from Martin. Stout asked, “Why is there no County Humane Society or Kennels? Red fern and Karin 4 Kritters have been taking in strays for almost 20 years and both the ladies that run these are getting up in age. The volunteer and donations to these wonderful institutions…
Read MoreMartin man faces multiple charges after firing shots at vehicle
Press Release from Martin PD: 04/17/2023 On 04/10/2023, at 8:10am, officers from the Martin Police Department spoke to a subject in the lobby pertaining to an incident that had occurred earlier that morning as she was traveling by the intersection of Old Fulton Rd. and Lakeview Circle. She stated that an unknown subject had fired…
Read MoreMusic artist Cameron Haag signs deal with Sony’s “The Orchard”
For Immediate release April 16, 2023 New Artist Cameron Haag (Ready for lift off) That dirt road and all the dreams made on it are real today for 18 year old Cameron Haag. And he is going to take full advantage of it all. Every bit of luck and information given to him to develop…
Read MoreDresden woman airlifted after crashing into Subway
Story by Shannon Taylor, Senior Investigative Reporter On Saturday, April 15, Dresden Police Chief Bryan Chandler was dispatched to a single vehicle crash at Subway. When Chandler arrived on the scene and made contact with the driver, Dresden resident Patricia Grimm, her vehicle was located inside the building that housed the Subway restaurant. The vehicle…
Read MoreEMS Responds to Report of Altercation on School Bus
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 14, 2023 EMS Responds to Report of Altercation on School Bus Martin Police Department and Emergency Medical Services assisted staff from Martin Elementary and Primary Schools to assess student bus riders after it was learned that one student released pepper spray on a bus ride between…
Read MoreSharon residents given the power to fight back against reckless drivers
Story by Megan Dame, Press Reporter The citizens of the City of Sharon had a lot to say on some specific topics at the recent April meeting of the city’s mayor and board of aldermen. A group of Sharon residents appeared before the board to ask the city to take action regarding reckless driving on…
Read MoreLAW ENFORCEMENT RESPONDS QUICKLY TO REPORT AT WESTVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
Just prior to the start of the school day, a student reported to Westview High School officials an incident involving a verbal exchange on a school bus this morning that led to school administration and the Martin Police Department launching an investigation. Law enforcement worked with school leaders to implement a search of the bus…
Read MoreJonathan Bailey could serve only 2.4 years for soliciting sexual exploitation of a minor
Story by Shannon Taylor, Senior Investigative Reporter Between the dates of Sep. 12, 2019, and May 13, 2020, 21-year-old Jonathan Kyle Bailey did unlawfully, feloniously and knowingly distribute and/or exchange more than 25 pieces of material which included a minor engaged in sexual activity and simulated sexual activity. Bailey was indicted by the Grand Jury…
Read MoreMartin PD responds to incident at Westview High School
Martin PD press release: 04/14/2023 The Martin Police Department responded to Westview High School at approximately 7:44 on 04/14/2023 in reference to information pertaining to a Westview student possibly threatening another student on a bus. This information did involve the possibility of a weapon being present. The suspected student was immediately detained by SRO Cody…
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