News for Coffee County, Tennnessee
Written by freelance reporter Wayne Thomas The man that many fans consider “The Voice” of the Red Raiders will return to the airwaves on Coffee County Athletics this summer. Lucky Knott has announced Raider sports for the last 24 years. Local listeners have relied on him to give them an accurate account of the game. …
Recently Franklin County Sheriff’s Office personnel executed a search warrant at 238 Fairview Road Winchester, TN. The execution of the warrant resulted in law enforcement discovering and seizing approximately 75 grams of what is believed to be methamphetamine, 20 grams of alleged marijuana and slightly over $900 in cash. Carl W. Willis age 60 was …
Franklin Co. Authorities Arrest 60 year-old for Meth and More Read More »
The Manchester Recreation Department is one of only eight parks departments nationwide to receive funding for the Fit and Strong Program. The Fit and Strong program is funded through the National Recreation and Park Association. It is designed for persons with lower extremity pain and stiffness. The grant provides the funds for training instructors and …
Manchester 1 of 8 to receive Fit and Strong Program Funding Read More »
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, a charitable organization connecting generosity with need in 40 Middle Tennessee counties, announces its annual scholarship application process is now open and invites students to apply by March 15, 2020, at 11:59 p.m., at www.cfmt.org. The Foundation administers more than 125 scholarship funds, established by individuals, companies and civic …
Students can Apply for Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Scholarships Read More »
Two people have been charged after an estimated $80,000 in heroin was found during a drug bust in Rutherford County last month. WKRN reports that according to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, the 1.5-pounds of heroin was seized from a home in La Vergne, along with 50 Oxycodone pills, marijuana, a pistol and more than …
Tennessee gas prices have dropped 16 cents in the last 30 days and are expected to trend even lower this week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is $2.23 which is five cents cheaper than last week, 16 cents less than one month ago, and 20 cents more than one year ago. The lowest gas prices …
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is launching a campaign this year to encourage hunters and anglers to recruit their friends, family or anyone they know to go hunting or fishing. The Refer-a-Friend campaign rewards licensed hunters and anglers who refer anyone to buy their first license in Tennessee. As a reward, TWRA will send …
The completed renovation of a building once slated for demolition was celebrated in January with a ribbon-cutting at Arnold Air Force Base. The Civil Engineering, Operations and Maintenance Building office space is now an example of the desired future for buildings at Arnold. “Hopefully we can do this for more of the facilities on base,” …
Renovation of Building once slated for Demolition Completed at Arnold Air Force Base Read More »
A reward that is up to nearly $3,000 is being offered for information after a dog was found with a gunshot wound to the face on Friday in Grundy County. He was taken to a local veterinarian but did not survive his injuries. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office …
Two area law enforcement officers are in deep trouble with federal prosecutors. Anthony “Tony” Bean, the chief deputy at the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, and his son Anthony “T.J.” Bean, a sergeant at the same agency are accused that over a number of years they beat up handcuffed arrestees, failed to report their uses of …
