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The state comptrollers office wants Fentress County deputies to turn in receipts. That, after a former deputy allegedly more than $8,000 in personal gas charges. Director of Communications John Dunn said the investigation began last year after Fentress County officials reported questionable gas purchases. “Our investigators noted about $8,800 worth...

A former Fentress County Sheriff's Office deputy is charged with official misconduct after authorities say he sold his agency-issued AR-15 rifle for personal gain. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said a grand jury indicted Derek C. Richards, 42, last week. He turned himself in Thursday and was booked into the Fentress County Jail on a $1,000 bond.

Click the link below to view the demolition derby results from the Russell County Fair Thursday night. Zac Oakes is the News Director and Digital Content Contributor for LakerCountry.com and Laker Country WJRS 104.9 FM.

Honk if you love Amy Schumer. A gas station in Celina, Tennessee, went viral after tweeting about a trucker who just might be the 40-year-old comedian’s doppelgänger. And Schumer herself even hit social media, wondering what was going on. An image of Amelia, allegedly a truck driver who makes regular...

FENTRESS COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — A former Fentress County deputy was indicted on a charge of official misconduct after selling his department-issued AR-15 while serving as a deputy for personal gain. According to the TBI, the investigation into 42-year-old Derek Cull Richards began in October 2020 after Fentress County Sheriff’s...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Officials with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said a former Fentress County deputy has been indicted on theft charges. According to TBI, agents began an investigation on allegations brought forth by the Fentress County Sheriff’s Office in March 2020. During the investigation, authorities discovered Johnny C. Dishman, 50, who was serving as a deputy at the time, allegedly used his county-issued fuel card for personal use.

FENTRESS COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Fentress County deputy. In October 2020, at the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents began investigating Derek Cull Richards (DOB 12/29/78) after the Fentress County Sheriff’s Department discovered possible misconduct. During the course of the investigation, agents determined that Richards, while serving as a deputy, sold his agency issued AR-15 rifle for personal gain. Investigators were able to track down and recover the weapon. Richards is no longer employed by the Fentress County Sheriff’s Department.

Russell Springs Police made two arrests Thursday evening. Patricia Norris, age 39, was arrested and charged with trafficking in more than two grams of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and being a persistent felony offender. Norris was arrested by officer Hayden Phillips and lodged in the Russell County Detention Center.

FENTRESS COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the office of the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury has led to the indictment of a former Fentress County deputy on theft charges. In March 2020, at the request of 8th District Attorney General...

The Columbia-Adair Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development and Tourism Building will reopen effective June 15. Hours will be Tuesday, Wednesday. and Friday 9:00am – 3:00pm. However, at this time, we are not reopening for rental. The Chamber of Commerce invites any business in Columbia- Adair County to join us. Please...

Russell Springs Fire Rescue raised more than $10,000 for Crusade for Children by setting up and collecting donations at the Hwy 127 and Hwy 80 intersection. This sets a new record for the amount of funds raised. Funds raised go to help special needs children. Fire Chief H.M. Bottom and...

Dr. Brooke Bartrug, a teacher at Russell County Middle School, is one of 14 Kentucky Public School educators selected for the Kentucky Department of Education Teacher Advisory Council. The council is designed to improve Kentucky’s educational landscape by providing the commissioner of education with direct input from classrooms. Bridging the...

Check out the Overton County mugshots for May 31 – June 6. *Everyone listed is assumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.