The Shelbyville Police Department needs your assistance identifying an individual who assaulted a clerk at the Dollar General Store on Lane Parkway on Tuesday, January 23rd. Although the photos are not very clear, if you recognize the man or have any information regarding his identity, please contact the Shelbyville Police Department at 931-684-5811.
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office proudly announce that 196 Tennessee volunteer fire departments will receive grants as part of the $10 million Volunteer Firefighter Equipment and Training Grant Program. Area fire departments: Alto Oak Grove, Bedford County, Broadview, Capitol Hill, Hillsboro, Lincoln County, New Union, Town …
Last week’s winter storm has created an abundance of potholes along interstates and state routes. The Tennessee Department of Transportation is launching a statewide effort to repair the damaged areas as quickly as possible. Cold mix asphalt is currently being used for repairs. More permanent repairs will be made in spring and early summer when …
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Jeff Sweeney, owners’ representative for Bedford County government construction projects, reported to the county’s Financial Management Committee on Tuesday night, Jan. 23, that the county has achieved more than $1 million in savings on the new Cartwright Elementary School under construction on the north side of Shelbyville. “I think we’ve really done a good job …
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In a recently identified text scam, members are instructed to reply to a fraudulent text message and dial *72 before a 10-digit phone number. Ascend Federal Credit Union members believe they are requesting a call back with an Ascend representative but are inadvertently setting up call forwarding with the scammers. An example of the message …
Tennessee’s extreme winter weather event over the last week has left 34 dead across the state, according to the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency’s latest update.
Bedford County Mayor Chad Graham praised county departments for their work last week in addressing an unprecedented winter weather event. “When you have half a foot of snow, combined with temperatures in the teens and single digits, it creates problems,” said Graham. “Our emergency services don’t have the option of shutting down and staying home. …
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The Department of Revenue and the Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD) are working together to provide financial relief for parents and guardians of individuals with disabilities. Starting this month, there’s no state fee for parents or guardians of individuals with disabilities to obtain a disabled person plate. The Tennessee General Assembly approved the fee waiver …
On Monday around 1:05 a.m., two occupants of a residence in the 3300 block of Roberts Ridge Road were injured in a fully involved structure fire. According to the North Coffee Volunteer Fire Department, freezing temperatures and icy road conditions made putting out the fire difficult. Ten other local agencies assisted them.
As a reminder to drivers, when traveling on I-24 in Coffee County, be aware that road construction activities impacting traffic continue. As part of the bridge replacement project on I-24, Exit 105, the Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will shift interstate traffic nightly (from 7:00 pm to 6:00 am local time) through Wednesday evening. …
