News for Coffee County, Tennnessee
What are the barrels about at the McMinnville/Hillsboro Blvd. intersection? According to the state, the upcoming project will include intersection improvements and the instillation of interchange lighting. Construction will occur daily with various roadway construction activities being performed. So please be aware when you travel through the intersection. Thanks to the Manchester Times
The Tullahoma Police Department needs your assistance in identifying the driver of truck involved in a theft of a utility trailer on Monday, October 18th. Please contact Detective Karl Pyrdom if you have information about this theft at 931-455-0530 ext. 112 or at kpyrdom@tullahomatn.gov.
A dozen men were booked into the Rutherford County Jail last week following a human trafficking operation in Murfreesboro. The arrests stemmed from a two-day undercover investigation aimed at addressing human trafficking in Middle Tennessee. Authorities placed decoy advertisements on websites known to be linked to prostitution and commercial sex cases. As a result, the …
12 Men Arrested including one from Tullahoma in Human Trafficking Operation Read More »
By Joyce Prusak Executive Director of Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center According to the National Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC), 95% of teens have access to smartphones and 45% report being online almost constantly. And this statistic isn’t for teens only, it’s related to younger children, too. With all the online usage, it’s important to …
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The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is this Saturday, October 23, 2021. It’s a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. The Tullahoma Police Department, Anti-Drug Coalition, and Walmart have partnered together for this event. Together they want to …
Veterans of Foreign Wars All-American Post 10904 is partnering with Access Hope 24/7 to announce a new group for military veterans and first responders. The DD-214 Alumni Meeting will be held the first Thursday of each month at 6 PM at 411 South Anderson Street in Tullahoma. Since first responders often face similar types of traumas that military people do, …
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Manchester’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen has approved using $1.4 million of the city’s reserves during their most recent meeting. According to the Manchester Times, Public Works will purchase a knuckle boom truck for $200,000 and $265,000 in paving projects. The Finance Department will get an extra employee at $40,000. A 5% raise for all …
Each year Tennessee celebrates its Volunteer State legacy by honoring the state’s top volunteers. The Governor’s Stars Awards recognizes one person over age 25, and one person under age 25, in each county. Howard Thompson of Tullahoma was the Coffee County recipient for 2020-2021. This year, G. Lamar Wilkie has been asked to serve as …
On Monday October 11, 2021, a subject or subjects in a blue Chevy Colorado/Silverado were allegedly involved in a theft in the Lakewood Park area of Coffee County. Anyone that has information on who owns the vehicle, please contact Sgt. James Sherrill at 931-570-4404.
Blood Assurance is reaching out to residents this month for help due to its low supply of O-negative and O-positive blood. The non-profit organization provides blood and blood supplies to several hospitals in Middle Tennessee and currently has less than a day’s worth of O-negative and O-positive blood left. Blood Assurance is giving a $20 …
