Dickson

Metro Nashville Police arrested Donald Wayne Oliver Jr. for allegedly assaulting 84-year-old Navy veteran Dallas Mathis outside a Shelby Avenue gas station, resulting in facial fractures and surgery. The arrest followed surveillance video evidence and a public appeal for help identifying the suspect, with Mathis' family raising funds for medical expenses via GoFundMe.

A man wanted for punching an 84-year-old outside a Nashville gas station in June was arrested in Dickson by Metro police.

A Dickson music shop owner reported a $10,000 loss after scammers used stolen credit cards to purchase high-value guitars. Zack Brooks of Zack’s Music Shop said a caller ordered three expensive guitars, which were delivered via Uber to a hotel. A Memphis-area woman later reported unauthorized use of her credit card, prompting an investigation by Dickson police.

Two juveniles from Dickson were arrested after allegedly shooting a BB gun at people in a gray GMC Denali during two drive-by incidents in downtown Nashville. Police used surveillance footage to locate the vehicle and stopped it on I-40 West, resulting in the arrests. Victims sustained only minor injuries.

The NDC has faced tension following allegations of manipulations in its recent primaries. The crisis has been declared over, but unresolved issues remain.

A family in Dickson, Tennessee, is rebuilding after an accidental stove fire destroyed their new home weeks after they moved in. The fire occurred when Robert Sikes accidentally turned on a stove knob while preparing to fix a flat tire, but no injuries were reported. The family plans to remain in the area and has received temporary housing support from a customer.

Aisha Yesufu accused Dickson of appearing insecure and competing with Peter Obi. Dickson claimed on Arise TV that he could have been NDC’s presidential candidate and criticized Obi for not benefiting the party.

The National Assembly amended the 2022 Electoral Act to mandate direct primaries for political parties. Dickson blamed the electoral act for irregularities in the NDC primaries.

Dickson criticized supporters of Peter Obi for attacking NDC leaders, accusing them of falsely alleging hostility towards Obi's camp and alignment with Labour Party members opposing his 2027 political ambitions. The article highlights tensions between NDC and Obi's supporters.