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Former General Manager of the Tarpley Shop Utility District Indicted
AN INVESTIGATION BY THE TENNESSEE COMPTROLLER’S OFFICE HAS RESULTED IN THE INDICTMENT OF FREDDIE BYRD, THE FORMER GENERAL MANAGER OF THE TARPLEY SHOP UTILITY DISTRICT (TSUD) IN PULASKI. ACCORDING TO A PRESS RELEASE, INVESTIGATORS DETERMINED THAT BYRD MADE PERSONAL PURCHASES WITH DISTRICT FUNDS TOTALING $7,939.55 BETWEEN 2017 AND 2023. THE MAJORITY OF THESE PURCHASES INCLUDED BATTERY-OPERATED TOOLS; SMALL EQUIPMENT AND REPAIRS; AND VEHICLE PARTS THAT DID NOT FIT DISTRICT-OWNED VEHICLES. BYRD MADE OTHER QUESTIONABLE PURCHASES WITH DISTRICT FUNDS TOTALING $9,849.64 FROM A VARIETY OF VENDORS. INVESTIGATORS WERE UNABLE TO CONFIRM IF THE ALL THE PURCHASES WERE USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR OFFICIAL DISTRICT PURPOSES. THE INVESTIGATION ALSO REVEALED THAT $25,035.79 IN QUESTIONABLE FUEL PURCHASES WERE MADE WITH TSUD FUNDS. DUE TO A LACK OF DOCUMENTATION, INVESTIGATORS WERE NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE IF ALL THE FUEL PURCHASES WERE USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR DISTRICT PURPOSES. BASED UPON THIS INVESTIGATION, ON JULY 10, 2024, THE GILES COUNTY GRAND JURY INDICTED FREDDIE BYRD ON ONE COUNT OF THEFT OVER $2,500 BUT LESS THAN $10,000, AND TWO COUNTS OF OFFICIAL MISCONDUCT. TSUD PROVIDED WATER SERVICE TO APPROXIMATELY 1,200 CUSTOMERS PRIOR TO ITS MERGER WITH SOUTH GILES UTILITY DISTRICT EARLIER THIS YEAR.
Live camera stream of new Nissan Stadium construction, Titans stadium updates
Tennessee Titans fans can follow the daily progress of the construction of the new Nissan Stadium. The team announced the availability of the camera this week, and it overlooks the construction site facing the current Nissan Stadium. The camera will be live during normal working hours during the week. At current, construction crews are...
Video: UFC’s retired ‘Karate Hottie’ offers to train ‘Hawk Tuah’ girl for potential Karate Combat match
Social media “influencers” attempting to fight continues?. Karate Combat 48 went down last night (Thurs. July 26, 2024) in Nashville, Tennessee. In the main event, former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) washout, Sam Alvey, defended his Heavyweight title against Antonio Arroyo via fourth round technical knockout (watch highlights). Several...
19 recognized at Montgomery County Recovery Court graduation
CLARKSVILLE, TN – The Recovery Court Division of the Montgomery County Adult Probation Department held a graduation ceremony on July 24 to recognize 19 Recovery Court graduates. Together they accomplished nearly 8,000 sober days and completed almost 700 hours of community service. Following words of encouragement from Judge Sharon...
Surprise! Former UFC champ returns to the mat, secures Hail Mary overtime win | Highlights
Aljamain Sterling scored a thrilling points win in overtime over Jay-Jay Wilson at Karate Combat’s Pit Submission Series 7 last night (Thurs., July 25, 2024) in Nashville. It was a close match for “Funkmaster” despite a dominant performance. Wilson seemed content to stall UFC’s former Bantamweight champion for a decision win (dominant position). But, at the last moment in overtime, Sterling broke free of Wilson’s closed guard, hit mount, then took Wilson’s back, earning the victory.
Confronting neo-Nazi hate: 'When I look at you guys, I do not think master race'
A Scripps News reporter confronts an out-of-state neo-Nazi group who were demonstrating in Nashville, Tenn. They were said to have created havoc on the streets with symbols of hate and vile words.
Unexpected Name Was Backstage During AEW’s Latest Television Tapings
AEW has developed a reputation for being very friendly regarding talents making backstage visits, and while some who visit are obviously looking for a job, many just want to see friends. And now seemingly falling into the latter category, PWInsider.com has reported that former WCW World Champion and co-star of the Scream horror movie franchise David Arquette was in attendance during AEW’s latest taping in Nashville. Arquette is still a very controversial figure in the world of pro wrestling, with his 12-day reign as WCW World Champion considered by some to be the low point in the promotion’s history. However, it should be noted that he wasn’t in favor of this, with Tony Schiavone actually being the one who suggested the idea to Vince Russo, who believed it would see the company garner some much-needed publicity. And while it did achieve this, it effectively destroyed the belt’s credibility in the eyes of wrestling fans.
Paris, Tennessee Olympic block party canceled due to rain
PARIS, Tenn. (WSMV) - Update: The Paris, Tennessee block party has been canceled due to rain. Earlier: Paris, Tennessee is hosting an Olympic Block Party at Eiffel Tower Park on Friday, July 26 to celebrate the summer games. The city in Henry County is about a two hour drive from...
Man wanted for murder among arrests after vehicle pursuit into Franklin
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Multiple men are facing charges after a vehicle pursuit from Bowling Green into Franklin. Shortly before midnight on Friday, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office says it responded to a call in the 600 block of McIntyre Street for an attempted burglary. According to deputies,...
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