News for Lincoln County, Tennnessee
One fatality has been confirmed in a multiple-vehicle crash on Interstate 24 westbound near mile marker 156 in Marion County, Tennessee, the Tennessee Highway Patrol says. According to THP Lieutenant John Harmon, the crash involved two commercial vehicles and a passenger vehicle near the Jasper exit. The cab of one of the 18-wheelers was engulfed …
Sierra was born with a heart defect and had open-heart surgery for the first time at 8 months. She had several more corrective surgeries. At age 10, Sierra developed primary pulmonary hypertension. She was stable for 5 years with medication. The meds stopped working. She was admitted to the Monroe Carroll Jr Children’s Hospital Aug …
Getting from Nashville to Atlanta could become less of a headache. Amtrak wants to start a route between the two cities. The stops would be the Nashville International Airport, Murfreesboro, Tullahoma and Chattanooga. Company representatives estimate it would take about 6.5 hours to get from Nashville to Atlanta. Currently, the only train service stations Amtrak …
Amtrack wants to open Train Service from Nashville-Atlanta with Stop in Tullahoma Read More »
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed at least four flu deaths across the state. Two in Middle Tennessee and two in East Tennessee. However, only influenza deaths involving pediatric patients and pregnant women are reportable in Tennessee. The flu vaccine is still available at most local health departments while supplies last.
A pastor’s quest to return home to Shelbyville from India just got more complicated. In October of 2019, India custom’s officials arrested Bryan Nerren for failing to declare money he brought for a religious conference. Nerren was fined about $4,000. He was denied his latest request to come home on Thursday when the judge said …
Shelbyville Pastor Still Not Allowed to Leave India Read More »
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has Agents dedicated to investigating cases of human trafficking. Information passed through the state’s hotline is shared and an Agent will begin work, not only to investigate the potential crime but connect the victim with vital services. Sometimes, it’s drug treatment. Sometimes, it’s temporary housing and so on. Every …
Every 10 years, the U.S. Census collects data from every person living in the country. However, the census does more than count residents –business owners, developers, emergency services and more all use the census data to predict future development needs. Additionally, the census benefits schools, hospitals, public works, roads and more by distributing federal funds …
Manchester Officials Working Hard Preparing for the 2020 U.S. Census Read More »
Each year, Whisky Advocate Buying Guide reviews samples of hundreds of whiskeys. These include rare and extremely limited releases, as well as new and emerging labels. They have released their Top 20 whiskeys for 2019 and number 1 on the list is Tullahoma’s own George Dickel with their 13 year-old Bottled in Bond, Distilled in …
On Nov. 7, 2019, the then Decherd, TN Certified Municipal Finance Officer Tammie Allen, was reported by city officials to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office that the city suspected Allen of misappropriating funds. Last week Allen was arrested after an indictment was issued by the Franklin County Grand Jury. She was charged with fraudulent use …
How would like to hold a world-record? Well, a Tullahoma fireman might be headed to Guinness Book of World Records. Brandon Berridge stands 6′ 11 9/16″ tall and was recently measured to see if he’s the tallest fireman in the world. It is believed that Berridge has the record by a full 5 inches. Last …
