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7 days ago
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Questions remain decades after death of Pauline Pusser
ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — From mystery novels to thrillers, Oakley Dean Baldwin has authored more than 30 books. But out of his entire body of work, the true crime story of his relative, Pauline Pusser, hits especially close to home. 'I'm distant cousins to her. My grandmother and her father, Jack Mullins, were raised together back in Haysi, Dickenson County, Virginia,' explained Baldwin, author of Murder of Mrs. Buford Pusser. Who was legendary lawman Buford Pusser? Baldwin remembers Pauline as a very giving and loving person. She was murdered in an ambush meant to take out her husband, Sheriff Buford Pusser. The couple was driving and the killers ambushed their car with a barrage of gunfire. At least that's the story told for decades but Baldwin isn't so sure that's the truth. Baldwin and his family started doing their own research. 'We were shaking our head at every turn with the evidence that we were finding. Nothing was making any sense. A lot of red flags,' said Baldwin. Why were Pauline Pusser's remains exhumed? 'You have the sheriff whose 36-year-old wife gets murdered and you don't do an autopsy on her that's really strange to me,' said Baldwin. Baldwin would know the proper investigative steps as he spent decades in law enforcement working real-life crime mysteries. But the one about his own cousin wasn't stacking up. For example, the day Pauline was killed, she was out on a service call with her sheriff husband when the killers ambushed the car. But Baldwin claims the patrol car — a key piece of evidence in Pauline's cold case — was allowed to be put back into service at the sheriff's office. 'They repaired all the bullet holes and the glass and it was put back into service for deputies to drive. And that's something that's really odd. If you haven't solved the crime, and you don't think someone is a person of interest, you don't release the evidence like that. So that was a red flag when I read that – who in the world would release that car?' asked Baldwin. Neighborhood News: Stories impacting your community | Read More Baldwin called the investigation back then 'shoddy' and says the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is more professional organization today than it was in 1967 when politicians had more sway over investigators. Over the years, many have speculated that Buford killed his own wife and covered it up. The TBI recently exhumed Pauline's body in hopes of solving the case. 'That's the $64,000 question. That's why we are all looking for the autopsy results. I feel like that's either going to clear up a whole lot or its going to stir up a whole lot…We just want the truth to come out. Let the chips fall where they fall.' Baldwin said once the current investigation is wrapped up and the autopsy revealed, he will update his book with the new findings. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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16-05-2025
- Business
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‘There's got to be better options': Residents express concern over storage unit project in Bellevue
BELLEVUE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A community meeting will be held in Bellevue Thursday evening for residents to ask questions and express their concerns about a development in the works on Old Hickory Boulevard. One Bellevue resident told News 2 that she wants the development to be community-oriented, but worries that it's not going to end up that way. The development will be located at 621 Old Hickory Boulevard, which is where an old putt-putt course used to sit. You can get your REAL ID at the Bellevue Community Picnic – Here's what you need In 2022, the land was sold and Sheri Weiner, councilmember for the district, said there were plans to build a storage unit. However, Jordan —who lives in a townhome right off Old Hickory Boulevard—told News 2 that she and other residents don't want to see another storage unit. Instead, she said they would rather have something they can enjoy as a community. 'It could be a family-owned business, it could be food trucks that are local, it could be a coffee shop. We just think it should be an open dialogue,' said Jordan. 'There's got to be better options. We care about safety, we care about property values.' Neighborhood News: Stories impacting your community | Read More According to Weiner, Thursday's meeting will allow neighbors to hear from the developer regarding the proposal. The community meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the Bellevue Community Center. Do you have news happening in your neighborhood? Let us know by sending an email to neighborhoodnews@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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10-05-2025
- General
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Columbia Fire & Rescue announces addition of new tanker
COLUMBIA, Tenn. (WKRN) — One Maury County fire department announced the addition of new 2025 Fire Master Tanker to their fleet. Columbia Fire & Rescue added a vehicle with a 2,000-gallon water tank and a 1,250 gallon-per-minute pump. In addition to the massive tank, the truck is equipped with fire houses and other firefighting tools so that it can serve as a secondary pumper when needed. City leaders said it's the first tanker of its kind for the department and will help keep the agency prepared in any emergency situation. Neighborhood News: Stories impacting your community | Read More 'Preparedness is a responsibility we take seriously,' Fire Chief Chris Cummins said in a press release. 'While we hope we never face a situation where water supply becomes an issue during a fire response, this tanker ensures we're ready if that moment comes. It's about supplementing what we already have and giving our crews every possible advantage when lives and property are at risk.' The City of Columbia and the Maury County Fire Department collaborate through an Automatic Aid Agreement, which helps ensure mutual assistance and resource sharing during emergency response. Maury County Fire units will continue to dispatch their tankers to help with water supply for structure fires within city limits. 'Every major equipment purchase involves careful consideration,' City Manager Tony Massey said. 'This tanker will serve Columbia for many years to come, and we believe it will prove to be a valuable asset in protecting both our residents and our firefighters.' The tanker is expected to be placed into service on May 12 following an equipment installation and personnel training. Columbia Fire & Rescue leaders hope this tanker will serve Columbia for years to come. Do you have news happening in your neighborhood? Let us know by sending an email to neighborhoodnews@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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08-05-2025
- Politics
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Franklin State of the City address highlights road widening project, resources for crime victims
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WKRN) – Franklin held its annual State of the City address Wednesday morning, talking about a wide range of topics, one of those being a widening project in the works. Mayor Ken Moore invited city administrator Eric Stuckey onto the stage to talk about the Mack Hatcher Parkway widening project. Stuckey showed a snapshot of Mack Hatcher during rush hour, cars bumper to bumper, which he said consistently causes frustration for Franklin residents. Neighborhood News: Stories impacting your community | Read More The city is proposing that a portion of the 2026 budget be dedicated to funding in partnership with TDOT for widening the road from two lanes to four lanes, both Mack Hatcher Southeast and Northwest. He says the widening will be crucial to alleviating traffic on that road, they just need to secure more funding. 'We've gotten some initial good news. Southeast has been included in the initial round of its 10-year capital program. It's not fully funded, we've got a little bit left to go, so we're still working on that. Northwest is not yet funded, there's a second round of funding, because the governor recommended up to $1 billion in additional one-time infrastructure funding,' said Stuckey. The mayor also brought up members of the police department, including Chief Deborah Faulkner, to discuss things happening at their agency. Faulkner talked about how the department has done a lot of things to improve the internal health of the department and each individual officer. Police officers see so much on a day-to-day basis, so they have routine checks for their officers to make sure they are mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually well. However, a new position the department just created focuses on counseling victims of crimes. Chief Faulkner said a lot of times their officers act as counselors to victims, but having someone who is solely dedicated to that role has become essential. 'A victim support counselor can provide crisis intervention and referral assistance to the victim, not just that day, but for many days and weeks and months to come, because it needs to be a continual check-in.' ⏩ Read today's top stories on Another new thing for the department is updated traffic light technology that allows first responders to change red lights to green so they can get to scenes faster. Do you have news happening in your neighborhood? Let us know by sending an email to neighborhoodnews@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WKRN News 2.
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23-04-2025
- Business
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‘Providence Commons' retail development coming to Mt. Juliet
MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WKRN) — A development with restaurants, shops and more is coming to Mt. Juliet. NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS | Mt. Juliet planning road changes to reduce crashes 'Providence Commons' will be in the 600 block of S Mt. Juliet Road and includes about 13,000 square feet of retail space. Developers have released early sketches of what area buildings may look like. The second phase of the development includes multi-tenant retail buildings, each about 6,500 square feet, and establishes several key exterior and interior features like ADA compliance and bicycle racks. Part of the site could also be used to hold future hotels. Neighborhood News: Stories impacting your community | Read More It is unclear when construction is set to begin, but plans also include illuminated signage to showcase the area. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
