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  • Joined: February 25, 2026
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Jail renovation price tag tops $1 million

Sheriff Tyler Hatfield reported to Metro Council at April’s meeting regarding the needed jail renovations. The list includes roof, decking, and rafter repair, upgrading the kitchen and intake areas, and adding beds to the female housing area. The kitchen update will include moving walls and replacing residential appliances with industrial appliances. Upgrading the intake area will also involve moving walls.

Metro Council mulls Whiskey Creek issues

Prior to officially opening April’s Metro Council meeting Gerald Burnett, sitting in for Chair Amy Cashion, reminded the council members and audience of proper meeting etiquette, warning against disparaging or negative remarks, or contentious behavior. Cashion herself had recently given such a reminder.

Spring in the Hollow celebrates the season

The early rain gave way to a beautiful day for this year’s Spring in the Hollow. While local folk showed up in force, tourists fortunate enough to have planned the day in Lynchburg were treated to a day full of fun. For the early birds there were the LES PTO Vibin’ in the Hollow 5K and the 1-mile Color Run, and the Lucky Duck race.

Community Calendar

Drinks with Dems April 28: April 28, Tuesday, 5 – 7 p.m. - Drinks with Dems! - Casual conversation at Company Distilling, 34 Hiles St., Lynchburg (on the square).

Table Talk

Put me in remembrance: let us plead together: declare thou, that thou mayest be justified.” Isaiah 43:26. I ask you to think about a courtroom today – who and what do you see when you look around? Frist and foremost, you see a judge, jury, the defense attorney, the prosecutor, witnesses and of course the accused. There have been times in my life, and I am sure yours, that settling a dispute in the carnal courtroom seemed like an easier route. In this season of trials God began to whisper to me to “take it to His court”- the accusations, the lies of the enemy, the battles and struggles. It has taken me years to truly understand what it means to remain still and plead my case to the ultimate Judge.

Arrests

The following individuals were arrested or being held in Metro Moore County April 16 - 24, 2026 Thomas Lynn Jr. Fayetteville. Charge with probation violation. Court 4.24.26 Jessie Erving Thompson, Antioch. Charged with failure to appear. Bond $2,500 Court 5.19.26 Paul Mason Riddle, Estill Springs. Charged with failure to appear. Bond $10,000. Court 4.21.26 Joshua Ray Trussell, Lyncyhburg. Charged with aggravated burglary, three counts of domestic assault, interference with emergency calls, two counts of vandalism and child abuse/neglect (violent). Bond $25,000.

How Sleep Benefits Mind and Body, and How You Can Get More of It

Waking up after a good night's sleep can prepare people to take on a new day and all the challenges it has to offer. On the opposite end of the spectrum, a poor night's sleep can contribute to physical and mental fatigue, and even have an adverse effect on the immune system, making people more vulnerable to illness. Perhaps that's one reason why the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke contends sleep is as important to a person's survival as food and water.

Moore County competes at Special Olympics

Moore County will be amongst the teams competing at the Special Olympics Monday at Tullahoma High School. Athletes are encouraged to arrive by 9:15 a.m., or earlier if possible, to prepare for the opening festivities. The day’s schedule will begin with check-in at 8:15 a.m., followed by athletes lining up on the track between 9 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. for the Parade of Athletes, which will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m.