Nursing home works to keep residents safe from natural disasters
CROCKETT, Tenn. -- A local nursing home in Crockett County hit by a tornado quite a few years ago is actively ensuring the safety of its residents. The flag pole that was a…
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Multiple injuries reported in evening wreck on Hwy 412 in Friendship
JACKSON, Tenn. -- According to a statement on the Crockett County Sheriff's Department Facebook page, a wreck occurred on Highway 412 at the intersection in front of Dollar General in Friendship Wednesday night. Our…
Barricade ends in arrest of wanted man in Crockett County
UPDATE (2/21/24): Public Information Officer Stephen Sutton provided more clarity on the barricade situation on Tuesday. Sutton says that Scott threatened bodily harm to an elected official approximately three weeks ago, which led to Alamo Police taking out a warrant…
One West Tennessee sheriff's department focuses on life saving equipment for every patrol vehicle
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn.-- When seconds matter, and lives are on the line, the Crockett County Sheriff's Department wants to make sure they have the tools necessary for the call. An AED or Automated…
Rep. Chris Todd introduces bill requiring schools to teach firearm safety
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local legislator is taking action to require schools to teach firearm safety. State Representative Chris Todd has introduced legislation (House Bill 2882) to include firearm safety education in Tennessee public…
Crockett County Sheriff's Dept. honors two deputies as lifesavers
INFORMATION FROM THE CROCKETT COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT: CCSD HONORS TWO DEPUTIES AS LIFESAVERS On February 6, 2024, we made a post on the Crockett County Sheriff's Department Facebook Page highlighting Heart Health Awareness Month by the acquisition of 8 additional…
Bells Fire Dept. responds to vehicle fire
CROCKETT CO., Tenn.--Firefighters responded to a vehicle fire in a neighboring county earlier this evening. The vehicle was located at the BP gas station off of Cypress Church Road in Bells. When our crews arrived on scene around 5…
Woman killed in Crockett County fire on Wednesday
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities are investigating a house fire that led to a woman's death in Gadsden. The Gadsden, Alamo, Bells, and Friendship Fire Departments, Gadsden Police Department, Crockett County Sheriff's Office,…
Parents learn more about the dangers the internet can pose to children.
CROCKETT COUNTY, TENN-- Tuesday night parents of Crockett County Middle School students gathered in the cafeteria to listen to an agent from Homeland Security offer free parent safety training on the dangers of…
Warrant issued for woman by Crockett County Sheriff's Office
UPDATE (1/31/24): Authorities confirm Love turned herself in and the warrant was served. EARLIER STORY: CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Crockett County Sheriff's Office says a warrant has been issued for a woman named Latoya Love. In a Facebook…
