The Daily Brief – Week of July 29th through August 4th

The Daily Brief – Week of July 29th through August 4th

STORIES- Armadillo update, traffic alerts Teen still missing and more…

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SATURDAY NIGHT/SUNDAY MORNING

TRAFFIC ALERT: 12:PM

GALLATIN PIKE N. MADISON

First Responders are currently working a serious rollover crash on Gallatin Pike N. just south of Rivergate Parkway. The crash may involve loss of life. If you’re traveling in the area, expect delays and consider seeking alternative routes.

UPDATE: A local man is facing serious charges, including DUI, in the deaths of two young women in this crash. Our report has been updated. FULL STORY

SATURDAY

GOODLETTSVILLE AREA SHOOTINGS 10 PM

We’re following two separate incidents of random shootings that occurred tonight, just 15 minutes and 5 miles apart.

SHOOTING 1) Old Hickory Boulevard and Dickerson Pike: A female victim was shot in the face but drove herself to the hospital. Thankfully, she is expected to survive.

SHOOTING 2) Main Street in Goodlettsville: A man was shot in the hand.

Both incidents happened about 1.5 hours ago. We are closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as more information becomes available.

FRIDAY 6:44 PM

TRAFFIC ALERT I40 EAST

In Lebanon right before the municipal airport on I 40 East. (Photographer Kasity Tremblay)

SATURDAY

Armadillo update …
Back in 2014, we reported on a rare sighting of an armadillo in Springfield, Tennessee. It was big news back then! Now, our highways and roadways seem to be littered with them. It’s fair to say they’ve successfully migrated into our area. Your thoughts? SEE COMMENTS ON FACEBOOK

THURSDAY

SCHOOL BUS ALERT

Please be aware and on the lookout as Robertson County school buses will be on the roads across the County doing dry runs (today) Thursday (August 1st) as they prepare for the first day of school Tuesday August 6th!

MONDAY 8:48 PM

Pleasant View Power Outage Report

We have confirmed a power outage in the Pleasant View area. Approximately 600 people are currently without power. Additionally, there is a report of a traffic accident five miles north of Pleasant View but there is no indication that the accident is related to the power outage. As soon as we have more information, we will bring it to you.

UPDATE: The grid seems to be back up. 9:19 PM

MONDAY 8:30 PM

TRAFFIC ALERT: MT ZION RD

We have a report of a rollover crash in the 4400 block of Mt Zion Rd. Watch for first responders en route and drive with care. We are working on getting more information.

UPDATE: 9:30 PM According to the Pleasant View Volunteer Fire Department, the driver, a female, sustained non-critical injuries.

MONDAY 7/29/24

RV Ignites at Gas Pump

An RV caught fire at the Circle K truck stop on Highway 25 Monday afternoon. MAP The Cross Plains Fire Department, with assistance from the White House Community Volunteer Fire Department, the Robertson County Emergency Management Agency, and Cross Plains Police, successfully prevented the blaze from spreading to the gas pump or the roof overhang.

Unfortunately, the RV sustained heavy damage. According to Firefighter/PIO Travis Wright of the Cross Plains Fire Department, the owner indicated that they had just purchased the RV minutes earlier and pulled into the gas station after smelling gas. The RV then ignited. Fortunately, everyone got out safely and no injuries were reported. Powered by: Flowers615 in Springfield Tennessee

SUNDAY

Downtown Springfield 5:46 PM. See readers pix here.

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