Terry Long of Decherd was arrested by Franklin County deputies on Friday on charges of aggravated assault, especially aggravated burglary and theft of property. Long was booked at the Franklin County Jail under a bond of $100,000.
After a thorough investigation, a report filed by Investigator George Dyer stated that an altercation occurred between Long and H.L. Gipson was initiated over a dog being shot.
Long allegedly took control of a weapon during the altercation and discharged it until all the rounds were spent. No serious injuries were reported.
Long has a Franklin County General Sessions Court date set for 8 a.m. on Dec. 3.

Michael Garrison age 23 of Pelham was wanted on outstanding theft charges and failing to report to jail.
Grundy County deputies received a tip of his whereabouts in the Layne’s Cove area in Grundy County on Monday. When deputies arrived, Garrison attempted to flee on a Polaris RZR. During the attempt, he struck a police cruiser causing the ATV to flip off the roadway. Garrison then fled on foot but was quickly apprehended.
He was transported to the hospital and will be incarcerated at the Grundy County Jail when he is released.

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry is observing National Fire Prevention Week through Saturday by reminding citizens to follow simple safety practices to prevent wildfires. The official start of wildfire season in Tennessee is Oct. 15.
Obtaining a burn permit is free, fast, and simple. If you are burning a leaf or brush pile that is smaller than 8 feet by 8 feet in size, their online system provides a quick and efficient way to apply. For a larger burn, call your local Division of Forestry burn permit phone number Mon. through Fri., 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The online system and burn permit phone numbers can be found at http://www.burnsafetn.org/
More than 300,000 permits are issued each year, and they are only issued when conditions are conducive to safe burning. If you live inside city limits, there may be additional restrictions. Check with your municipality before you burn.
Burning without a permit is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail and/or a fine. Wildfires caused by arson are a class C felony punishable by 3 to 15 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines. Anyone with information about suspected arson activity should call the state Fire Marshal’s Arson Hotline at 1-800-762-3017. The hotline is answered 24 hours a day, and you may remain anonymous when providing information. Cash awards are offered for information leading to an arrest or conviction. To report illegal burning, please call 1-888-891-TDEC.

Believe or not flu cases have already been confirmed in Tennessee.
Dr. William Schaffner, an Infectious Disease Specialist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, said it is still tough to predict what kind of flu season it will be. Regardless, he said his recommendations stay the same. He advises anyone six months of age and older to get a flu shot and to do it before the end of October.
Dr. Schaffner said the vaccine is the best defense against the flu. While it isn’t perfect, it still protects against several strains of the virus and makes an individual less likely to spread the flu to others.
The CDC reports 2017-18 flu season was one of the worst in about 25 years. Over 900,000 people were hospitalized across the country and 80,000 died. Ten children died in Tennessee.
Flu season normally starts in November and peaks in February.

Motlow State Community College will observe Fall Break Oct. 12 – 16, according to college officials.
Offices will remain open on their regular schedule, but no classes will be held during the break. This applies to the Moore County, Fayetteville, McMinnville and Smyrna campuses as well as the Sparta site.
The libraries on the Moore County and McMinnville campuses will be open 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 12, Monday, Oct. 15, and Tuesday, Oct. 16.
The library on the Smyrna campus will be open 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 12, Monday, Oct. 15 and Tuesday, Oct. 16.
The library on the Fayetteville campus will be closed on Friday, Oct. 12, and will be open 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 15, and Tuesday, Oct. 16.
The Motlow Bookstore at the Moore County campus will be open 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 12; and 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 15, and Tuesday, Oct. 16. The McMinnville and Smyrna campus bookstores will be closed all of Fall Break.
Classes resume at all Motlow campuses Wednesday, Oct. 17.