On August 4th, 2023, the Franklin County Sheriff’s office began investigating a complaint of inappropriate behavior by a former Franklin County School System employee. As a result of the investigation, Kristi Jolynn Whelan was arrested on August 6th, 2023, for the following charges: Whelan was released after posting a $50,000.00 bond. Her court date is …
Grundy County schools began classes on Monday, and teachers there have received a significant pay raise to get the school year started. The Grundy County School Board recently voted to increase teacher pay by $5,576. This puts the starting salary for new teachers in the county at $46,000, which exceeds the state-mandated minimum salary by …
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A building built in 1908 in the Grundy County town of Coalmont burned to the ground on Saturday. Sam’s Place was a historical family restaurant and general store in Coalmont. It was also known as a business called Creighton and Son’s. This was the third time in four months the building was set on fire. …
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The current Mega Millions jackpot is estimated at $1.55 billion, which would make it the largest in the game’s nearly three-decade history. However, we won’t know for sure until we get closer to Tuesday’s drawing (Aug. 8); at this level, jackpots are hard to predict with complete accuracy. The winning numbers on Friday, Aug. 4 …
For those looking to deepen their career in the medical field, Motlow State Community College offers a one-year program that allows Paramedics to obtain an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing. Motlow’s paramedic and nursing programs include active field training experiences such as the College’s recent Simulation Day. Students test their skills in mock scenarios …
Only Middle Tennessee One-Year Paramedic-to-RN Bridge Continues Read More »
The following is a statement for Coffee County District Attorney Craig Northcott: In May of 2022, the Manchester Police Department (MPD) received a complaint regarding inappropriate sexual advances towards a minor by Brent DeSalvo, of Manchester, Tennessee, who is 48 years of age. As a result, MPD began an investigation, which in turn resulted in a …
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On Thursday, Food City officials presented a $10,000 check in support of the Franklin County Educational Foundation for Excellence. Food City’s mission is to invest in today’s youth, tomorrow’s leaders, and the future leaders of the community by providing funds and resources not ordinarily provided to the Franklin County School System that inspire students to develop …
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As we begin the 2023-24 school year, the Tennessee Department of Education is encouraging all parents and families of students who took the TCAP in grades 3-8 and students who took end-of-course assessments to log in to the TCAP Family Portal for on-demand access to their student’s assessment results and more. The TCAP Family Portal is …
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There will be a Policy Committee meeting at 2:30 PM on August 14, 2023, at the Coffee County Board of Education. There will be a Five-year planning session on August 21, 2023, at 5:00 PM, at the Coffee County Board of Education.
The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) and Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) are kicking off back-to-school season with important messages about underage drinking for youth and their parents. The campaign which launched this month, features information about alcohol use disorder, risks of underage alcohol consumption, and data on pre and …
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