News for Bedford County, Tennnessee
Peak flu season is here when most people check in with their doctors about whether to get a flu shot. But for migrants being held in detention centers, that isn’t an option – and U.S. Customs and Border Protection has refused to offer the flu vaccine to detainees. Now, a group of physicians from across …
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For those of you that enjoy the facilities and activities at the Manchester Recreation Department Complex here are their holiday hours. Monday, December 23 will be open for facilities use and activities. The center will be closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Dec. 26. No classes will take place on Dec. 27 or 28, but …
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On Thursday (December 5, 2019) the Manchester Police Department was notified by the State Medical Examiner’s Officer that the human skull, located on November 20, 2019, behind the former Pappy’s Restaurant on Skinner Flatt Rd. has been positively identified. According to Manchester Police Chief Investigator Brandon Tomberlin, the human skull was identified as Justin …
Around 12:30 pm on Thursday afternoon emergency crews were called to the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 24 near Exit 111B. According to Manchester Fire and Rescue Chief George Chambers, a Coffee County man collided into the back of a tractor-trailer that was sitting on the shoulder of the roadway. The driver of …
Update on Fatal Crash–Name of man Killed in Crash on Thursday Announced Read More »
After receiving an anonymous tip earlier this week, Coffee County Animal Control and deputies responded to Shelly Road because some children had found multiple dogs that were deceased. Animal control and deputies located 5 dogs that had died and 16 other dogs with several being malnourished and starving. The animals were removed from 2 different …
The Tennessee Promise program says they need additional volunteer mentors after 63,000 students applied this year. Tennessee Promise mentors are paired with students to help them transition from high school to college. Mentors will help students meet deadlines and act as a trusted resource. To apply, fill out an application at tnAchieves.org/mentors/apply by December 6. …
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All Coffee County volunteer fire departments were called to the scene of a house fire on Tuesday night around 6:30pm. When firefighters arrived, they found the massive home valued at $1 million fully engulfed. The home located at 207 Thoma Lane, just off Pea Ridge Road was a total loss. According to Realtor.com the home …
Massive Home Burns to the ground in Coffee County Read More »
The Motlow State Music Department is excited to present a pair of holiday concerts featuring The Motlow Vocal Ensemble and Community Band. Performances will be in Powers Auditorium inside Eoff Hall on the Moore County campus Thursday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m., with a matinee performance on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m. There will …
Wednesday night (Dec. 4) at the Copperweld Arena inside the Nisbett Center on the main campus of Motlow College the Bucks take on Chattanooga State. Women’s game time is 5:30 with the men’s game to follow. Buck basketball is a very exciting style that will keep fans on the edge of their feet. Come on …
Coffee County Judge Tim Brock passed away in November while in Nevada at a conference. Brock handled general sessions and juvenile court. Since then the other county judges have taken on an extra caseload. It has been announced that the Tennessee Supreme Court has appointed Judge John P. Damron to the job until a new …
New Temp Judge in Coffee County–5 Locals pick up papers to run Read More »
