Hot bats and strong pitching put the Vanderbilt Commodores a win away from a second consecutive national championship Monday night. Vandy scored 7 runs in the 1st inning, highlighted by a 3-run home run from Jason Gonzalez and stud Jack Leiter on the mound that was plenty of cushion. Leiter stuck out 8 and allowed …
On Sunday, Jesus Perez-Beltron, age 25 of Coffee County was placed in the Coffee County Jail after being charged with first-degree murder. He allegedly stabbed a 31-year-old Hispanic male twice with a switchblade. The incident took place after an argument at 202 Bryan Blvd. in Coffee County. The location is near Johnson’s Flee Market on …
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McMinnville Police is investigating a drive-by shooting on Sunday at a residence on Edgefield St.According to Chief Nichole Mosley, McMinnville Police located five rounds of ammunition fired into the home where a husband, wife and 4 children live. No one was injured and there are no suspects at this time. Anyone with information should call …
Tennessee advocates say the state has an opportunity to increase funding for home-and community-based care, arguing that the relief will help provide critical support to the elderly, disabled and their families. Under the latest COVID-19 relief law, Tennessee is eligible to receive a $157 million increase in its federal matching Medicaid funds for long-term care …
Over the next ten months, the City of Tullahoma will participate in an engagement and input process to update the City’s comprehensive plan. This project, called ThinkTullahoma 2040: Take-off to Tomorrow, will involve the entire community and key stakeholders, including the Tullahoma Board of Mayor and Aldermen. The City along with the Walker Collaborative Consultants will …
The majority of Tennessee counties recorded unemployment rates below 5% in May 2021. Forty counties dropped in unemployment during May, while rates remained the same in 18 counties. Thirty-seven counties saw an increase in unemployment in May. At 2.7%, Moore and Williamson counties have the lowest unemployment in the state. Bedford Co. 4.4% in May …
Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center is thankful for the support of United Way of Highway 55. “We wouldn’t be able to help provide hope and healing to children and families who experience severe child abuse without donations, the support of community members and organizations such as United Way of Highway 55,” said Joyce Prusak, executive …
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Chase Jones the former head baseball coach at Coffee and Grundy counties has been hired at Shelbyville Central as the new Golden Eagle leader. Chase Jones was named the head coach at Shelbyville Central this week. Jones had a successful run at Coffee County from 2002-2012, winning 225 games during that time. Jones’ teams went …
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Back in May the Coffee County Lady Raiders’ softball team completed their best fish in the TSSAA state softball tournament when they finished runner-up. Many players have received post-season honors, but now head coach Brandon McWhorter has picked up a nice accolade as he was selected as the Tennessean Newspaper Coach of the Year. McWhorter led …
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An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of Kenneth Spry. Spry served as the treasurer for the Hickerson Station Volunteer Fire Department in Coffee County. Investigators determined that Spry stole $3,306.78 from the fire department between November 2016 and July 2018. Most of the stolen money ($3,201) came from fundraiser …
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