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On August 24, Lebanon Police responded to perform a welfare check on two individuals staying at the Pilot truck stop. Upon arrival, officers located the two individuals deceased inside the cab of a truck. The preliminary investigation shows no signs of foul play, but the investigation is still ongoing. The individuals were transported to the medical examiner’s office for further examination. https://dicksoncountysource.com/two-found-dead-at-truck-stop-in-lebanon/?feed_id=25776&_unique_id=64ee25b2f3afb

For the first time in history, MyTV30, Sinclair Broadcast Group’s Nashville station, will televise a marquee, three-day Tennessee Army National Guard Friday Night Rivals Kickoff Weekend. Live primetime coverage of the high school football games begins Thursday, August 17th at 7:00 pm, with the Cane Ridge Ravens traveling to Wilson County to take on the Mt. Juliet Golden Bears. This exciting weekend continues Friday, August 18th at 7:00 pm for a Williamson County vs. Rutherford County showdown as the Brentwood Bruins battle the Blackman Blaze. This unprecedented weekend of coverage concludes with the CPA Lions, the 2022 DII 2A Runners-Up, taking on the Brentwood Academy Eagles on Saturday, August 19th. Noreen Parker, VP General Manager of WZTV-WNAB-WUXP, said “We are proud at MyTV30 and FOX17 to create this history-in-the-making Tennessee Army National Guard Kickoff Weekend. Never before has a local broadcaster made such a commitment to showcasing the opening weekend of hi...

A former jeweler of American Jewelry in Brentwood and Mt. Juliet was sentenced to 10 years in prison after his role in a $1 million jewelry in Bowling Green, Kentucky, according to WKRN . In July of 2020, officials say three armed individuals entered a residence belonging to the late former Western Kentucky University provost, Barbara Burch, on Smallhouse Road in Bowling Green. Investigators say the intruders assaulted an employee, who was working in the home office then stole a safe containing an estimated 300 to 400 pieces of jewelry valued at approximately $1 million. According to investigators, three people out of Mount Juliet played a role in executing the plan to take the safe and break into it and the owner of American Jewelry, Marshall “Sonny” Belew, was also involved. Investigators say a cell phone registered in Belew’s name sent text messages to the co-conspirators. Belew was arrested months later in March 2021. Last week, Belew was sentenced to 10 years on one ...

The Tennessee Department of Health and community partners across the state will come together to participate in the Red Sand Project July 25 to 31, 2023, for the fifth consecutive year. "Human trafficking is a hidden crime in our state and across the country because victims rarely come forward to receive help or services," said Tennessee Health Commissioner Ralph Alvarado, MD, FACP. ‘’It’s up to all of us to bring an end to the exploitation of vulnerable individuals. The Red Sand Project reminds us how crucial it is for communities, both urban and rural, to engage in awareness and education activities that support survivors of human trafficking and strengthen our prevention efforts.” The Red Sand Project is an interactive art exhibition where community members, individually or collectively, pour red sand into the cracks of sidewalks to show how the survivors of human trafficking fall through the cracks of society. Communities across Tennessee will use Red Sand Proj...

Famed actor Gary Sinise, best known for his acclaimed role as Lt. Dan alongside Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump, has formally accepted the Charlie Daniels Patriot Award. David Corlew, longtime manager of the late Daniels and The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project (TCDJHP) co-founder, along with Green Beret combat vet Joel Pruitt (also last year’s recipient of the Charlie Daniels Patriot Award) presented Sinise with the honor. Last fall at the fourth annual Charlie Daniels Patriot Awards, Sinise was announced as a 2022 recipient of the award but was unable to attend the ceremony due to scheduling conflicts. Corlew believes Daniels would be thrilled for Sinise. “Gary Sinise has set the ‘high water mark’ in support for our vets,” explains Corlew. “Foundations and support groups can learn so much from this guy. Besides creating an incredible bed of work in the film and entertainment industry, he has utilized it to broaden the reach for all of us, a wonderful example of selfless service...

July 4th is all about freedom, family and fireworks. This Independence Day, cities and towns around Middle Tennessee hosted a number of 4th of July celebrations. Thousands attended these events that included great food, musical performances and a bunch of family fun. Check out the photos below. Thank you to all who shared photos with us. 1 of 32 ...

After months of investigation into the December 2022 overdose death of a woman, three people have been arrested on charges of second-degree murder and distribution of drugs. Jailed are Tamara Sue Morales, 56, of Portland, Tennessee, her daughter, Alexandra Guerriero, 31, of Nashville, and Guerriero’s boyfriend, Maxwell Delancy, 33, of Nashville. Police say the three defendants had contact with Nashvillian Jamie Hughes, 43, and conspired together to sell her a powder substance containing fentanyl. The narcotic sale is believed to have taken place at a Wallace Road motel on December 21, 2022. Hughes was found dead inside her Belmont-Hillsboro area home the following day. Jamie Hughes (Photo- MNPD) Delancy was taken into custody Thursday afternoon at a Hermitage area motel after detectives from the Hermitage Precinct’s Field Intelligence Team spotted him at an area gas station and followed the vehicle to the motel. As Delancy was being taken into custody, members of the 18th...

A coordinated effort between Domestic Violence, West Precinct, and Specialized Investigations detectives led to last night’s arrest of a Nashville man wanted for the attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend. Selvin Geovani Pacheco-Loza, 38, had outstanding charges stemming from the May incident where he shot and injured the woman outside her home. The woman ran away from Pacheco-Loza after being shot once in each leg. He told her to get into his car so he could take her somewhere to kill her. Pacheco-Loza fled after the victim called police. He was located last night at his River Road apartment and taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit with detectives. Pacheco-Loza was charged with attempted homicide, aggravated assault and aggravated kidnapping. He is currently being held in lieu of $400,000 bond. MORE CRIME NEWS https://dicksoncountysource.com/nashville-man-arrested-for-attempted-murder-of-ex-girlfriend/?feed_id=22483&_unique_id=649606041e8c8

Please be on the lookout for a 2006 Chevy Impala with hood damage and a disabled person hang tag. It is one of the vehicles suspected in a string of thefts from mailboxes in the West Precinct area. If you know who’s car this is, please call Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463 MORE CRIME NEWS https://dicksoncountysource.com/police-search-for-car-suspects-in-string-of-mailbox-thefts-in-nashville/?feed_id=22465&_unique_id=6495d6933408c

The Mount Juliet resident who appeared on American Idol, Oliver Steele, will perform a free live show in the Westhaven neighborhood of Franklin this weekend. Taking place on Sunday, June 25 at 6 pm kicking off with Lily Grace followed by Steele at 7 pm. Find the show at Paddle Dog located by the lake at Westhaven, 1006 Westhaven Boulevard, Franklin. Steele performed at Paddle Dog in April ahead of his first appearance on American Idol. He won over the judges and fans during his American Idol journey, making it into the top eight. During the finale, Steele returned to perform “Need a Favor” with Jelly Roll, both artists are from the Middle Tennessee area. In a social media post, Steele shared, ”That has to be one of the funnest, most bad@ss feeling performances I’ve ever done!!! @jellyroll615 thank you so much for being so welcoming and offering so much wisdom, guidance, and brotherly love. Looking forward to hanging with you some more back home in the 615!! Let’s make some m...

Metro Police led a relentless investigation on June 21 following an attempted stranger rape of a 72-year-old woman who lives in the Cumberland Gardens neighborhood in the area of 28th Avenue North and Ed Temple Boulevard. The investigation has led to the arrest of the suspected attacker. Jimmy F. Avery, 61, is being charged with two counts of aggravated burglary and two counts of attempted rape. Avery was apprehended at 4:50 p.m. after North Precinct Officers Rachel Susee and Dawn Thornsberry spotted him in an apartment complex parking lot not far from the victim’s home attempting to burglarize a vehicle. The officers noted that Avery very closely matched the description given by the attempted rape victim. He was turned over to detectives from the Special Victims Division. The victim in this case told detectives that she was lying in bed watching television at 4 a.m. this morning when she suddenly saw a strange man standing in her room. She said she fought him off as he atte...

Please help Dickson Police identify a man and a vehicle. Police have not release any information regarding the cause of the search. If you have any information, please contact Detective Campbell at 615-441-9565, or you can message this page. MORE CRIME NEWS https://dicksoncountysource.com/dickson-police-searches-for-man-vehicle/?feed_id=20648&_unique_id=646635e5c34b6

NASHVILLE – Five persons charged last year in an undocumented worker harboring scheme connected to eight mid-state restaurants, have pleaded guilty, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Thomas J. Jaworski. In plea hearings concluded this week, Zhongzhi “Tommy” Zhuo, 46, Jianping “Alan” Zhuo, 37, both of Hendersonville, Tenn., and Jianhua “Jason” Zhuo, 35, of Gallatin, Tenn., pleaded guilty to conspiracy to harbor aliens; conspiracy to commit money laundering; and conspiracy to defraud the United States by failure to collect and pay employment taxes to the IRS. Zhongzhi Zhuo also pleaded guilty to two counts of harboring aliens, and failure to pay employment taxes. Lili Wu, 32, of Gallatin, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States by failure to collect and pay employment taxes to the IRS. Xiaofen “Joyce” Zhuo, 38, of Hendersonville, pleaded guilty in February to conspiracy to defraud the United States by failure to collect and pay employment taxes to the IRS. “These d...

Local Mount Juliet resident Oliver Steele climbed to the top eight contestants on American Idol but on Sunday night, he was eliminated from the show. American Idol revealed its top five contestants on Sunday but Steele didn’t make the list. American Idol has two guest judges for the evening as Katy Perry and Lionel Richie took part in the coronation concert for King Charles. Sitting in was Alanis Morissette and Ed Sheeran. Each contestant performed in a duet. Steele sang “Photograph” by Ed Sheeran with Iam Tongi. Sheeran said after the performance, “You complement each other. Your tones go together. I got emotional listening to that.” Steele also performed Alanis Morissette's “You Oughta Know” as a solo. Steele revealed at the end that he shaved his head in solidarity with his dad, Toby Steele, who was in the audience for the show. It was a live voting show and in the last few minutes of the show, the top five contestants were revealed. After the show, Steele...

Mount Juliet resident Oliver Steele has made it through another round at American Idol. On the latest Idol round, each contestant was given a choice of three songs to perform. Steele’s list included two John Mayer songs and one from Radiohead. Steele performed Radiohead’s “High and Dry” during the show. When it came to who America voted for, Steele was not picked. In the last few moments of the show, it was judge Katy Perry who saved Steele, making him part of the top 8 contestants. Steele shared on social media, “I am in disbelief to be here right now. Thank you @katyperry , @lionelrichie and @lukebryan for keeping me in the #top8 . It’s not over till it’s over.” The show returns on Sunday, May 7th on ABC at 7 pm. https://dicksoncountysource.com/mt-juliet-singer-oliver-steele-moves-to-top-8-on-american-idol/?feed_id=19837&_unique_id=6451809998ebb

American Idol revealed its top 12 contestants on Monday, April 24th. Local Oliver Steele performed a cover of Shania Twain’s “You’re Still the One.” After his performance, he received a standing ovation from Idol judge Luke Bryan. Steele shared on social media, “I made the #Top12 of  @AmericanIdol ! There’s no voting tonight but get ready to support me again next Sunday! It’s the first live coast-to-coast vote! Thank you so much for helping me to this point!” American Idol returns on Sunday, April 30th on ABC at 7 pm. https://dicksoncountysource.com/local-oliver-steele-makes-top-12-on-american-idol/?feed_id=19495&_unique_id=64483eb614497

On Sunday night, the top 26 American Idol hopefuls were cut to the top 20 which included Mount Juliet resident, Oliver Steele. Steele performed an original song, “Too Soon” which he recorded in Nashville. Luke Bryan commented, “To stand up there at this point in the competition and create the mood with an original song of yours, great job, 10 out of 10 for that one.” Added Lionel Richie, “Songwriter, check. Stylist, check. … Your talent is on fire. Enjoy this round.” Steele added on social media, “I made the #Top20 of @AmericanIdol ! Now I need your votes to help get me to the #Top12 !” Voting for the episode has ended. Watch tonight on ABC at 7 pm as the top 20 will perform for a chance to be in the top 12. Follow Oliver Steele on Instagram for the latest updates. https://dicksoncountysource.com/mt-juliet-resident-oliver-steele-makes-top-20-on-american-idol/?feed_id=19432&_unique_id=6446d5644f287