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Alex’s Friends will be planting a tree at West End Park Saturday in memory of Demarcus Alex Hughes. Hughes was shot and killed at West End Park on October 6. Alex’s Friends mission is to make sure Alex’s legacy is not defined by how he died. Alex’s Aunt Michelle Gooch said the organization will be planting a family donated oak ... Read More »

A “Justice for Alex” Rally will be held at the Putnam County Courthouse Monday night, marking the one-month anniversary of the death of Demarcus Alex Hughes. Alex’s Friends, a group formed in the aftermath of Hughes’ death, is organizing the rally. Alex’s Aunt Michelle Gooch said Alex’s Friends wants to ensure that Alex is not defined by the way he ... Read More »

Cookeville High School will be offering additional student counseling Monday in the wake of last Friday’s shooting of a Cookeville senior. 18-year-old Demarcus “Alex” Hughes shot and killed Friday at West End Park. Coordinated School Health Supervisor Trey Upchurch said the school plans to have social workers and school counselors on hand Monday as students return to school for the ... Read More »