Local News stories across Southern Middle Tennessee
Solomon Reynolds, a senior at Coffee County Central High School, has been nominated to compete for an Emmy in the category of Best Public Service Announcement (PSA). His PSA is about a topic that is relevant to his peers, distracted driving. The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has a national and state competition …
Coffee County High School Student Nominated for Emmy Read More »
Twenty-two Tullahoma City School students will have the opportunity to compete at nationals after having stellar outings at the Future Business Leaders of America Tennessee Leadership Conference held in Chattanooga last week. All 15 state participants from West Middle School earned spots to nationals, while Tullahoma High School had seven qualifiers. The FBLA National Leadership …
Tullahoma City Schools has more than 20 students qualify for FBLA Nationals Read More »
After being closed Thursday-Sunday, the Manchester Recreation Center is open (Monday). The facility received significant damage from last Wednesday’s severe storms. Director of Parks and Recreation A.J. Fox says the upstairs fitness center will continue to be closed until further notice because of water damage from the heavy rain that fell. The center was damaged …
Manchester Recreation Center Announces Reopening Read More »
With many jobs available throughout Tennessee the state unemployment rate has set a record for its lowest mark in history. Data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) showed the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 3.2% in March, the lowest level ever recorded. The decrease of 0.2 of a percentage point in …
A winning lottery jackpot ticket worth $20 million is sold in Tennessee. The location where the Mega Millions winning ticket hasn’t been released by the Tennessee Education Lottery yet. The winner’s ticket matched all six number in the Friday night drawing – 4, 17, 20, 46, 64 and Mega Ball 23. The only other Mega Millions jackpot …
$20 Million Winner from Tennessee in Mega Millions Drawing Read More »
A fatal two-vehicle crash occurred Thursday morning on the Hillsboro Hwy. The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports say that Christopher May, 61 of Winchester was driving a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado when he collided with a 2000 Peterbilt tractor-trailer. May died from injuries he received in the crash. The THP report says that May veered into the …
Fatal Crash on the Hillsboro Hwy Thursday Morning Read More »
A strong storm powered through the area on Wednesday night. Property damage and downed trees were reported throughout southern middle Tennessee. Duck River Electric Cooperative said that one point during the storm, 9,500 customers were without power. The Manchester Recreation Center was damaged when fierce winds struck the building. The National Weather Service reported the …
Manchester Recreation Center takes Direct Hit from Wednesday’s Storm Read More »
The Coffee County Sheriff’s Department is in search of a stolen 2020 Kawasaki KRX. The all-terrain vehicle was taken between Sunday (4/10/22) and Wednesday afternoon (4/13/22) from the Fredonia Road area. If you have any information, contact Investigator Brandon Gullett at 931-728-3591.
A large, wooded area fire took place on Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday night in Tracy City. The fire reportedly burned around 100 acres near Gizzard Creek. The Tracy City Fire Department responded to the blaze and later the forestry departments from Grundy and Marion counties brought large bulldozers to the scene. The fire got close …
A church partially burned April 8th in Grundy County and investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) believing it was arson. The fire took place Historic Christ Church Episcopal on 10th Street in Tracy City. Agents are asking anyone who may have seen anything near the church on the night of April 8th, or …
