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REPORT: Tennessee ninth most moved to state in year of pandemic
Tennessee was the ninth most moved-into-state in the last year with a net gain of (+10%), according to a recent HireAHelper migration report which analyzed 75,000 real moves across the country. Specifically, the report calculated this utilizing a ratio called net growth, which takes the number of new residents moving to a state and divides it by the number of individuals moving out and expresses it as a percentage. This is how Tennessee compares to the rest of the top states people moved to: Top States People Moved To (Net Growth) 1. Idaho (+103%) 2. Vermont (+62%) 3. Maine...
Tennessee makes more updates to COVID vaccine plan
The Tennessee Department of Health has updated Tennessee’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan as the state continues to prioritize Tennesseans most at risk of hospitalization and death from COVID-19. Tennesseans in Phase 1c of the state’s plan are now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccination. Protecting Adults and Children with High-Risk Health Conditions Phase 1c of the state’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan includes Tennesseans age 16 and older with high-risk health conditions including pregnancy, and parents and caregivers of medically fragile children and those with complex congenital heart disease. Tennessee’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan has been updated to include the following groups among the...
One dead, one in custody after homicide Tuesday afternoon in Coffee County
One man is dead and another in the Coffee County Jail after a homicide in Lakewook Park Tuesday afternoon. According to Coffee County Sheriff Chad Partin, Coffee County Sheriff’s deputies received a call to 50 Shiloh Dr. Tuesday afternoon with a complaint of a “subject bleeding.” Deputies arrived to find a deceased Hispanic male. An initial investigation found that an altercation took place at the residence between the deceased male and Joseph Andrew Johnson, age 36, of Beechgrove. Johnson was arrested and has been charged with first degree murder. The investigation is ongoing. The name of the deceased is...
Shelbyville police investigating murder-suicide
The Shelbyville Police Department is investigating a possible murder-suicide that occurred in the parking lot of Oak Knoll apartments located at 1304 Union Street. Police were dispatched to the scene shortly after 5:00pm Monday when 911 operators received a call of shots being fired. Upon arrival, police discovered two male subjects deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. Based on witness statements and evidence at the scene, investigators believe John Jaykus, age 47, of Shelbyville found his wife in the company of a male co-worker. As his wife and the co-worker arrived at Oak Knoll apartments John Jaykus exited his vehicle...
Winchester PD asking for help to identify subject
The Winchester Police Department is investigating an incident in its jurisdiction and is asking for the public’s help identifying an individual. Police are asking for help identifying the person below. If you have information, contact detective Ryan Fuller at 931-967-3840 or Crimestoppers at...
Truth in Sentencing bill to go before TN criminal justice committee Wednesday
Tennessee House Bill 1047 requires any person convicted of violent or sexual offenses that historically target women and children to serve their full sentencing term as assigned by a jury or judge. While House Bill 1047 does not remove judicial discretion, it ensures that parole or probation are not options for those found guilty of crimes that fall into these categories of offenses. This legislation strengthens protections for victims and their families by ensuring offenders serve their full sentence. House Bill 1047 advances to Criminal Justice Committee for consideration on March 10. For information,...
Coffee County authorities warn residents about rash of car burglaries
The Coffee County Sheriff’s Department is advising the public to be on the lookout after a recent spike in car break-ins. According to CCSD, there have been several vehicle burglaries in various areas of Coffee County over the last several days. Investigators are following numerous leads and request that the public be vigilant and proactive. Please remove all valuables from your vehicles when not in use, especially at night and secure your vehicle. If you have any information regarding this recent rash of burglaries, please contact Investigator Brandon Reed 931-570-4191 or Stephen Sharketti...
Authorities have captured both inmates who walked off of work detail on Friday
Coffee County Sheriff’s Department authorities have captured both inmates who walked off of work detail on Friday. According to CCSD, William Brady Patrick was captured late Sunday. Investigator Brandon Reed developed information that led to Patrick’s capture. Meanwhile, Nathaniel Andrew Henry was captured on Monday after investigators received information from the public regarding his whereabouts. The department said it would like to thank the public for their help locating these individuals. ...
