Sheriff Mehr hosts 39th community meeting

PINSON, Tenn. — Madison County Sheriff John Mehr kicked off his 39th community meeting Monday night.

The meeting took place at 6:30 p.m. at Pinson Club at Highway 45 South. Jerry Ellis hosted after the meal.

The sheriff addressed the group for 30 minutes about hot topics including the new jail and introduction of the new Opioid Hearse at Ridgecrest Cemetery.

Sheriff Mehr also updated community members on the fact that Madison County is now one of 10 learning centers in the country for mental health.

Also, 400 officers are now certified to handle mental health situations.