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Wanted Man Arrested Saturday by Marion County Sheriff’s Department

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office arrested Billy Dewayne Massengale on Saturday evening after a previous request for the public’s help. They had open warrants for Massengale, who is also wanted for questioning in connection with a homicide that occurred on Sunday, March 9, 2025. The sheriff’s office said investigators wanted to speak to Massengale after …

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Prentice Cooper State Forest Closed Due to Wildfire

Prentice Cooper State Forest will be closed on Friday, March 14, due to the ongoing wildfires. Tennessee Forestry has suspended all burn permits through Monday. Mullins Cove Volunteer Fire Department first responded to the fire in the Grandview Church of God area at 7:18 a.m. on Wednesday. According to the state’s fire map website, the fire has …

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Fire Burns Several Acres in Prentice Cooper State Forest on Wednesday

At 7:18 a.m. Wednesday, Mullins Cove Volunteer Fire Department responded to a brush fire near Grandview Church of God. The fire was located halfway up the mountain in Prentice Cooper State Forest. TN Forestry arrived on the scene, took command, and released MCVFD from the area. According to the state forest fire map, the fire …

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Homicide Suspect Wanted by Marion County Sheriff’s Department

The Marion County Sheriff’s Department is searching for Billy Dewayne Massengale from Mullins Cove Road in Whitwell, who is wanted for questioning in connection with a homicide that occurred on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Massengale is also wanted for aggravated assault and false imprisonment. He was last seen at Prentice Cooper State Forest, the same …

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Prentice Cooper State Forest Closed After Deceased Male is Found

Marion County Sheriff Bo Burnett has announced that his department was called about a body being found at around 3:00 pm on Sunday in the area of Big Rock Road at Prentice Cooper State Forest. The location was temporarily closed to the public on Monday. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation identified the body as 66-year-old …

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Road Closures at Prentice Cooper State Forest

The following roads will be closed at Prentice Cooper State Forest in Marion County from December 20 to March 15. These closures are necessary due to the wet weather and the freezing and thawing cycle, making the roads prone to rutting and erosion damage. Tower Drive past Pot Point Gate All side roads Haley Road …

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