News for Lincoln County, Tennnessee
36 year-old Jared Partin pleaded guilty Thursday to killing his girlfriend after an argument in 2017 at their Bell Buckle home. Victim Carly Hassett, 29, died after being shot. Partin pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon and received a 15-year sentence.
After introducing the bill earlier in the week, State Sen. Janice Bowling said Friday that the proposed occupational licensing bill had been “effectively killed” in the Senate. House Bill 1945 and Senate Bill 1914 were filed for introduction into the Tennessee General Assembly. The bill would remove licensing requirements for people in several different occupations. …
Proposed Occupational Licensing Bill Killed by Bowling Read More »
The Tullahoma Lady Cats slowed the game down against District 8 regular season champions, the Coffee County Lady Raiders on Thursday night. The game was tied 26 all at the end of regulation and that’s when the Lady Raiders pulled away for a 37-32 overtime win. Tullahoma finished the regular at 21-7 with Coffee County …
Coffee Co./Tullahoma Split Regular Season Finales Read More »
Wednesday night was crazy for weather in Coffee County, but most of damage was in Tullahoma. Residents experienced a brief but powerful storm which left power out, trees down and roads blocked. Police, Fire, Public works, and Utility workers worked quickly to clear roads for emergency access, secure downed power lines, slowed train traffic as …
Major Weather Pattern Hits Coffee Co. on Wednesday Night Read More »
A bill that would remove licensing requirements for people in several different occupations has been filed for introduction into the Tennessee General Assembly by State Rep. Martin Daniel and Tullahoma State Sen. Janice Bowling. The bill would deregulate licensing requirements for the numerous jobs, including accountants, barbers, cosmetologists, plumbers, contractors, funeral directors, real estate brokers, …
Some State Leaders want to Remove Licensing Requirements for Certain Occupations Read More »
Gov. Bill Lee recently announced Tennessee’s public schools will receive $650 million to improve student literacy, support school mental health services, and boost teacher pay and professional development. The state says a significant portion of the funding will be used to purchase high-quality reading materials for elementary-school students and to provide teachers with evidence-based training …
TN Set to Funnel $650 Million Toward Public Schools Read More »
The Motlow College Foundation will host the 28th annual Motlow Gala on Saturday, Mar. 7, at the Manchester-Coffee County Conference Center. Festivities will begin with a champagne social hour at 5:30 p.m., during which guests can peruse donated silent auction items; dinner will be served at 6:30. Proceeds from the event help the Motlow College …
Motlow College Foundation to host Emerald & Gold Gala March 7 Read More »
This year the Coffee County Bar Association conducted a survey of its members regarding the candidates for General Sessions Judge Part I. The purpose of the survey and the publication of its results are not intended to take the place of the judgment of the voters of Coffee County. The survey is also not meant …
The Tullahoma Board of Education has decided on their final 4 candidates for director of schools. Three women and one man made the final cut. Dr. Kimberly Osborne, who currently works as the coordinator of data and assessment of Murfreesboro City Schools; Dr. Catherine Stephens, serves the City of Franklin Schools as associate director of …
Tullahoma School Board Cuts List for Director Position to Four Finalist Read More »
State lawmakers have approved a resolution officially designating Tennessee as “The Volunteer State.” The resolution received unanimous approval from the House on Monday after receiving the same approval in the Senate the week before. Tennessee first became known as “The Volunteer State” during the War of 1812 due to its prominent role of sending 1,500 …
