A necessary line for those who answer the call
Attacking a Tennessee first responder is now a felony, a change that is particularly important for small, rural counties.
Metro Council to weigh jail financing
Jail renovation, four property rezonings, and possible return of Lewis McGee Road to private ownership lead Monday’s agenda.
The Price of Staying Ready
Moore County’s 911 board approves $22,000 TACN-centric radio project while weighing larger funding questions.
Jail bid notice leaves public record gap
The $983,498 renovation moved forward with one bid after a third legal notice reset the project deadline.
Council sets $983,498 jail renovation amount
Sheriff Hatfield explained the one-bid process as funding moved forward in the 2026-27 budget.
Statewide TACN system transforms county comms
The Tennessee Advanced Communications Network brings upgrades and long-term redundancy to Moore County first responders.
Council hears plans for jail improvements
Sheriff Tyler Hatfield outlines needed jail upgrades as county prepares to issue bids for kitchen renovations, intake improvements, and structural repairs.
‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ Returns
As the year-end holidays approach, the NHTSA – along with the Metro Moore County Sheriff’s Department – is renewing its safe-driving enforcement campaign.
