On February 27, 2024, Shelbyville Police Detectives, working with the 17th District Drug Task Force, executed a search warrant at 503 White Street, Apartment 10. This operation aimed to apprehend Shaun Earl Gibson, who was wanted for a probation violation and failure to appear. During the operation, Gibson attempted to barricade himself in his bathroom …
The Tennessee State Veterinarian confirms that a horse in Bedford County that died was positive for rabies. “Incidence of rabies in horses is relatively low, but we’ve seen two cases in Tennessee in the last five months,” State Veterinarian Samantha Beaty said. “This neurologic disease is fatal, so livestock owners should consult their veterinarian about …
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Coffee County was awarded $33,769 under Phases 39 & 40 of the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (EFSP) and $49,953 through EFSP ARPAR to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. EFSP Phase 39, 40, & ARPAR funding is for the period of November 1, 2021 – December 31, 2024. The …
Catholic Charities of Coffee Co Awarded $82,048 in Federal Funds Read More »
Kyle Turnham, head girls basketball coach at Shelbyville Central High School, has announced today that he will be stepping down effective immediately. Turnham took over the program at the start of the 2021-22 season. “I was brought here to rebuild this once-proud program and restore credibility. We accomplished that goal,” said Turnham. “I’m proud of …
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The last time Coffee County Lady Raiders played for a region basketball championship was 1993, the same year they won their only state title. That year, the Lady Raiders lost to White County in the region championship game. Thirty-one years later, Coffee County made history on Wednesday night in Franklin by winning the school’s only …
The Tullahoma Police Department needs your assistance in identifying and locating a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run on West Lincoln Street. The vehicle’s driver struck a pedestrian walking in the crosswalk in front of London’s restaurant on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2024, around 7:30 PM. The vehicle was observed leaving the area and heading North on …
Tullahoma Asking for the Public’s Help with Hit and Run Case Read More »
As you get ready to file your 2023 taxes, the Internal Revenue Service is launching its free tax filing system. Direct File is the new pilot program from the IRS. It’s only available in 12 states, including Tennessee. According to the IRS website, the new pilot program comes with step-by-step guidance and real-time support, which …
Family Dollar Stores, a subsidiary of Dollar Tree Inc., pleaded guilty Monday to holding food, drugs, cosmetics, and other items under “insanitary” conditions at a now-closed, rodent-infested distribution center in West Memphis, Arkansas, federal prosecutors said. U.S. Department of Justice said in a news release that the company’s plea deal includes a fine and forfeiture …
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Westwood traveled to Rockvale Tuesday night, where they played a school four times their size and came away with a tie of 1-1 in the varsity game, and the JV tied 0-0. Coaches Pete DeWolfe and Kevin Smith stated they really believed they could have gotten the win, but Rockvale was coached well, had a …
The season ended in gut wrenching fashion for the Tullahoma Wildcats as they fell 43-41 to Lawrence County in the Boys Region 4-3A semifinals Tuesday night at Tullahoma High School. A low scoring and tight affair throughout the night between the district rivals meeting for the fourth time this season saw Tullahoma trail 7-4 after …
Wildcats Drop Nail Bitter to Lawrence County in Region Semis Read More »
