Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Duck River Electric Issues Scam Notice
Today, DREMC members have reported being targeted by a phone scam where the caller demands immediate payment and threatens service disconnection if the bill is not paid over the phone.
The red flags in this particular scam include:
• Requests for payment over the phone
• Threats to disconnect service right away
• Incorrect billing amounts or claims your bill is past due when it’s not
• Caller ID spoofing DREMC’s number and posing as an employee
Stay alert—If you receive such a call and believe something feels off, hang up and call DREMC directly at (931) 684-4621 to verify!
Wilson: Three Awarded Scholarships From Tennessee Sheriff's Association
Each year, the Tennessee Sheriffs' Association (TSA) gives out $500 scholarships across counties throughout Tennessee. All applications must be submitted to the Sheriff where the applicant's parent is employed. TSA will make the final selection of the recipient from the information provided by each candidate through an application process. The recipient must be a result of a majority decision from the Board of Directors. Sheriff Robert Bryan is proud to announce that the Wilson County Sheriff's Office had 3 recipients to receive the scholarship this year to go towards their college of choice. This year's recipients from the Wilson County Sheriff's Office are as follows:
Eli Hodge- University of Tennessee/Knoxville
Braden Huynh- Middle Tennessee State University
Jakob Thompson- University of Tennessee/Southern
USDA Issues Release About New World Screw Worm
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the detection of a New World screwworm (NWS) in a bovine in Zavala County, Texas. NWS is a serious pest that affects livestock, pets, wildlife, and less commonly, people and birds. NWS larvae (maggots) burrow into the flesh of living animals, causing serious damage to livestock and economic losses.
The affected animal is a 3-week-old calf and larvae were identified in its umbilical area. To date, there have been no further detections.
“All models showed New World Screwworm entering the country in 2025; however, thanks to the hard work across the entire Trump administration and our industry, state, and local partners, we were able to buy time for this moment. Protecting our livestock industry is a national security issue of the utmost importance, and USDA is wasting no time in taking action,” said Dudley Hoskins, Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs. “USDA invested heavily in the tools needed to eliminate NWS ever since cases started increasing in Central America and Mexico. The United States has defeated this pest before, and we will do it again.”
USDA and Texas officials are taking immediate action to contain and eradicate NWS from the United States, following the strategies and actions outlined in the NWS Response Playbook (884.59 KB). This includes:
- Forming a unified Incident Command Team with the Texas Animal Health Commission and deploying response personnel to the area;
- Establishing a 20 km infested zone around the detection and implementing quarantines, movement controls, and surveillance in this area;
- Expediting targeted release of sterile NWS flies (423.58 KB) by immediately deploying ground release chambers in the area, in addition to the 4 million sterile flies per week already being released aerially in the area;
- Increasing trapping for NWS flies along the border and just outside of the dispersal area;
- Implementing NWS surveillance and management strategies in wildlife; and
- Conducting targeted outreach in the local area.
Additionally, USDA’s National Veterinary Stockpile stands ready to assist and will provide resources including treatments, equipment, and logistics support the response as needed.
USDA will continue to work with state departments of agriculture, animal health officials, industry, and producers to mitigate economic impacts of restrictions as much as possible, including negotiating with our trading partners to regionalize any trade restrictions on live animals, limiting them to defined geographic areas.
NWS maggots can infest livestock and other warm-blooded animals, including in rare cases people. They most often enter an animal through an open wound and feed on the animal’s living flesh.
USDA urges residents in the area to check their pets and livestock for signs of NWS. Look for draining or enlarging wounds and signs of discomfort. Also look for screwworm larvae (maggots) and eggs in or around body openings, such as the nose, ears, and genitalia or the navel of newborn animals. If you suspect your animal is infected with screwworm, contact your state animal health official or USDA area veterinarian in charge immediately.
While not common in people, if you notice a suspicious lesion on your body or suspect you may have contracted screwworm, seek immediate medical attention.
The U.S. food supply is safe. Screwworms do not infest meat, fruits, vegetables, or other food sources. USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) ensures that the nation’s commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products is safe and properly labeled. Under the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA), FSIS inspection personnel must inspect all eligible animal species unless they are exempt or covered by a state inspection program.
Any evidence of screwworm infestation in an animal would be identified during these inspections, and any contaminated product from an affected animal would not be allowed to enter the food supply.
For more than a year, USDA has led a unified response to NWS. As the lead coordinating agency, USDA has deployed advanced surveillance systems and supported robust cross-border response efforts in Mexico and Central America to combat the pest and push NWS away from the United States. These efforts have bought time for USDA to increase domestic preparedness efforts.
Rutherford/La Vergne: Community Safety Meeting Set For June 24
The La Vergne Police Department invites all residents to join us for an upcoming Community Safety Meeting on June 24 at 6:00 PM at Rock Springs Elementary School, 1000 Waldron Road.
Our department is committed to keeping our community informed and involved. During this meeting, we will discuss current crime trends, share updates on public safety initiatives, and answer questions directly from residents.
Effective policing starts with communication. Our mission is not only to respond to calls and investigate crimes, but also to build trust, foster transparency, and work proactively with our community to address concerns before they become larger issues.
Police Chief Chris Moews and members of the La Vergne Police Department will be present to hear directly from citizens and discuss ways we can continue making our neighborhoods stronger and safer. Public safety is a shared responsibility, and community input plays a critical role in guiding our efforts.
We encourage all residents to attend, ask questions, share concerns, and learn more about what is happening in your community. Whether you have a specific issue you'd like to discuss or simply want to stay informed, this meeting is an opportunity to have your voice heard.
June 24
6:00 PM
Rock Springs Elementary School
1000 Waldron Road, La Vergne, TN
Rutherford: High Winds Damage Trees and Property
High winds topple trees throughout Rutherford County
Trees blocked roads after a storm roared through Tuesday evening all over the county.
Cpl. Andy Pugh provided this photo of Sheriff’s maintenance deputies, the Rutherford County Highway Department and MTE crews clearing a huge tree blocking Murray-Kittrell Road at Vaught Road.
A rainbow lit the sky.
One vehicle was damaged by a tree on Tiger Woods Way.
West Jefferson Pike was closed from Interstate 840 to Mona Road due to utility lines covering the roadway.
Deputies and Rutherford County Fire & Rescue firefighters and utility workers cleared trees on these roads:
Powells Chapel Road
Dunaways chapel Road
J.D. Todd Road
Tiger Woods Way
Old Lebanon Road
Browns Mill Road
Jordan Road
McNairy Lane
Murray-Kittrell Road
Cripple Creek Road
Franklin Road
Sulphur Springs Road
Richland-Richardson Road
Franklin Road
Guy James Road
Manchester Highway
Utility lines blocked Lamar Road, Rocky Fork Road and Maddux Road.
Warren: Operation Summer Sweep nets 42
On Friday, June 5, 2026, investigators with the Narcotics Division of the Warren County Sheriff's Office appeared before the Warren County Grand Jury and presented evidence related to illegal drug trafficking activities that occurred during an extensive investigation. As a result of that testimony, the Grand Jury returned indictments against 42 individuals on charges involving the sale and distribution of methamphetamine, cocaine, and other illegal narcotics.
Earlier today, investigators and deputies with the Warren County Sheriff's Office began executing arrest warrants on those indicted by the Grand Jury. At the time of this release, 28 of the 42 indicted individuals have been taken into custody and are being processed at the Warren County Jail. One search warrant was issued and served at a residence on White Street that resulted in officers locating a large amount of methamphetamine, three (3) firearms and cash, leading to additional charges being filed.
Sheriff Jackie D. Matheny, Jr. praised the efforts of his Narcotic Division in the operation.
“Since the creation of our Narcotics Division, our investigators have conducted numerous successful operations targeting the distribution of fentanyl, methamphetamine and other dangerous narcotics throughout our community. Specifically, fentanyl and methamphetamine continue to devastate families and claim lives across our nation. It is imperative that we do everything within our power to remove these drugs from our streets and hold those who distribute it accountable.
I am extremely proud of the dedication, professionalism, and persistence displayed by our Narcotics Division and all personnel involved in this operation. They remain committed to protecting the citizens of Warren County and combating the criminal activity that threatens the safety and quality of life of our community.
Our message to drug dealers is simple: if you choose to traffic illegal drugs in Warren County, we will pursue you relentlessly. Today, tomorrow, and every day thereafter, we will continue working to identify, investigate, and arrest those who profit from addiction and place our citizens at risk. Our goal is not to achieve a certain number of arrests—it is to make Warren County a safer place for every family who calls it home."
Efforts to locate and apprehend the remaining defendants are ongoing.
The names of the defendants arrested are listed below:
Robbie Andrew Bates
Kyleigh Shanae Brady
David Lee Chisam
Michael Anthony Christian
Anthony (Tony) Lynn Colwell
Ashton Cole Davis
Louie S. Fleisher, Jr.
Edward Dewayne Hicks
Carl David Hobbs
Jason William Hobbs
Russell Craig Jennings
Rickey Lee Johnson
Charlie James King
Rafael Cardenas Lorenzo Lopez
Amanda Beth Martin
Craig Carlton Mayes
Joseph William Muncey
Rickey Glynn Nunley
Tanisha Paresh Patel
Chad Andrew Peigh
David Clifton Perry
Darlene Amanda Reed
Tyler David Shannon
Scotty Bryce Smith
Timothy A. Tate
Charles Jackson Tucker
Candice Brook Vickers
Wilson Keith Wray
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