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Motorists will not be delayed because of Construction this Weekend

All Stories, Government, Local, News, Top Stories, Travel / By Lucky Knott

Road Construction will not delay motorists as they travel Tennessee’s highways this Memorial Day weekend. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes beginning at noon on Friday, May 26, through 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 30. This will provide maximum roadway capacity for motorists expected to travel …

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Burglary Call Leads to Drug Bust by Decherd Police

All Stories, Crimes, Franklin, Local, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

On Sunday, May 21, 2023, the Decherd Police Department received a call about a possible burglary in progress at 1005 W. Main Street. Officers Patrick Chambers, Dustin Cook, and K-9 Officer Freyja responded to the residence and found both the front and rear doors open. A male subject, identified as 62-year-old James Stephens of Hillsboro, …

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Veterans to Host Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday May 29

All Stories, Coffee, Lifestyles, Local, Military, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

Your Coffee County Veterans Association (CCVA) is privileged to again host its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29th, 2023, on Manchester Square. The ceremony will commence at 11 AM. Retired Navy Master Chief Fred Kasper will serve as Master of Ceremonies. The public, especially students, are encouraged to attend and learn that freedom …

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Coffee County Rescue Squad Celebrating 60 Years of Service this Saturday

All Stories, Coffee, Education, Entertainment, Local, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

The Coffee County Rescue Squad will be Celebrating 60 Years of Volunteering this Saturday from 10 AM- 2 PM. They will be hosting a meet-and-greet event to meet with volunteers and learn more about the CCRS. They will have their equipment on display, demonstrations of equipment, face painting, balloon making, door prizes, etc. This is a …

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Man Charged with Criminal Homicide in Shelbyville

All Stories, Bedford, Crimes, Local, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

On May 18, 2023, the Shelbyville Police Department and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation began investigating the suspicious death of Julie Smotherman. Smotherman’s body was located in Bedford County. An Investigation into her death led to the arrest of James Michael Beddingfield, age 46, of Shelbyville. On Thursday, Metro Moore County Sheriff’s Office took James …

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Two Suspects Wanted by Tullahoma Police

All Stories, Coffee, Crimes, Local, News, Police, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

The Tullahoma Police Department needs your assistance in identifying two subjects that were allegedly involved in the theft of a wallet and fraudulent credit card use. (See pictures above) If you have any information on the identity of the subjects, contact Investigator Johnny Gore at jgore@tullahomatn.gov or Patrolman Zach Weaver at 931-455-0530 or 931-455-3411.

Tullahoma City Schools Announces 2023 Summer Meal Schedule

All Stories, Coffee, Education, Local, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

Tullahoma City Schools will begin its summer meal program, serving breakfast and lunch starting this Monday, May 22, through July 21. Daily meals will be served Monday through Friday with the exception of two closures. The summer meal program will not run on May 29 in observance of Memorial Day and on July 3-7 for …

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Mother, Grandmother and Bother In-Law Charged with Murder of Baby in Lincoln County

All Stories, Crimes, Lincoln, Local, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

Three family members have been arrested on murder charges after the remains of an infant were found in a Lincoln County home in early 2022. After further investigation, LCSD said that three people were indicted on May 16. Kelsie Higby, the infant’s mother; Aimee Higby, the maternal grandmother of the infant; and Christopher Chapman, the …

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Gov. Lee Signs Bill to Raise Teacher Pay, Protect Taxpayer Dollars

All Stories, Coffee, Education, Government, Local, News, Politics, Top Stories, Work / By Lucky Knott

Thursday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed the Teacher Paycheck Protection Act, a landmark bill that will give teachers the largest pay raise in state history and protect Tennessee teachers and taxpayers by ensuring that union membership dues are no longer collected by school districts. “Teaching is more than just a career – it’s a calling,” said Gov. …

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Report: TN Shows Strength in Foster Youth Transitioning to Adulthood

All Stories, Government, Lifestyles, Local, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

The Annie E. Casey Foundation looked at the transition period for young adults in foster care and found the number of young Tennesseans aged 14 and up dropped from 48% in 2006 to 36% in 2021. Kylie Graves, the policy specialist for the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth, said the foster care system poses …

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