Carroll County
Coverage of Carroll County in the Nexus archive.
- Quadruple murder suspect Austin Drummond on trial for separate alleged prison attack in Tennessee
Austin Drummond is on trial in Carroll County, Tennessee, for attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a fellow inmate 17 times in prison. He faces separate charges related to a quadruple murder case in Jackson. The trial, now in its second day, includes co-defendant Andre Brown.
- LIVE🔴: Trial continues for murder suspect Austin Drummond for prison fight
The trial of Austin Drummond, a murder suspect, and his codefendant Andre Brown for attempted murder and weapons charges related to a prison fight continues. The alleged victim testified to being stabbed 17 times during the incident at Northwest Correctional Complex.
- Jury selection begins in Drummond and Brown attempted murder trial
Jury selection began for Austin Drummond and Andre Brown's attempted murder trial in Carroll County, Tennessee, related to a 2024 prison incident. Drummond faces charges of attempted murder and contraband introduction, while Brown is charged with attempted murder for his role in the assault. The trial does not include Drummond's separate quadruple homicide charges in Lake County.
- Student who survived fatal Tennessee bus crash calls for ‘a new school board,’ says leadership ‘ignored’ her
A 14-year-old Tennessee student, Xelani Lugo, who survived a fatal bus crash that killed two classmates, is calling for the replacement of her school board, accusing leaders of ignoring her and other survivors. The crash occurred during a field trip in Carroll County, and the school system cited a driver's 'unforeseeable medical emergency' as the cause. Parents have expressed outrage over the district's response to multiple incidents, including the recent crash and a teacher's alleged misconduct.
- Maryland confirms 5 new measles cases, bringing year’s total to 9
Maryland confirmed five new measles cases in Carroll County, linked to travel to a location with an active U.S. outbreak. Health officials warn of potential exposure at Carroll Hospital Center and urge vaccination, as the state's total cases for the year now reach nine.
- Tropical air mass brings severe thunderstorms, flooding to DC region
A tropical air mass is causing severe thunderstorms and flooding in the D.C. region, with warnings for heavy rainfall, high winds, and lightning. The National Weather Service has issued severe thunderstorm and flash flood warnings for multiple counties in Maryland and Virginia, with rain rates up to 2-3 inches per hour and potential power outages.
- Black bear sighting confirmed along the Carroll and Henderson County line
A black bear was spotted near the Carroll and Henderson County line. The sighting was confirmed in the area where the two counties border.
- ‘Cowards.’ Parents ousted from Midstate school board meeting amid scandals over bus crash, alleged teacher misconduct
Parents were removed from a Clarksville-Montgomery School Board meeting after protesting the district's handling of a fatal middle school bus crash and a teacher's alleged misconduct. The meeting was disrupted by public outrage over transparency issues, leading to a vote to reduce public comment time.
- Blue state residents 'fleeing in droves' after ‘insane’ progressive takeover, says top state attorney
A top state attorney in Maryland, Haven Shoemaker, resigns after criticizing the state's 'insane' progressive policies, including sanctuary laws for illegal immigrants and high taxes. He claims Maryland is experiencing significant outward migration due to Democratic-led governance and profligate spending.
- Blue state residents 'fleeing in droves' after ‘insane’ progressive takeover, says top state attorney
Haven Shoemaker, a Republican state attorney in Maryland, announced his resignation due to frustration with progressive policies, sanctuary state laws, and high taxes. He claims Maryland's Democratic leadership has caused significant outward migration and criticized profligate spending.