News for Rutherford County, Tennnessee
By Zac Oswald, Legal Aid Society Unless you’ve received a phone call from a debt collector, you probably don’t know much about the debt collection process. People get behind on payments and in debt for a variety of reasons, some unpreventable (a lost job or unexpected medical expenses) and some not (bad spending habits). No …
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Tennessee’s annual estimated cost for needed public infrastructure improvements is at least $54.8 billion (up by $4.8 billion), a fourth-straight annual increase, according to a new report released this week. Transportation and utility needs are the most expensive at $29.6 billion for projects that need to be in some development stage from July 2018 through …
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From now through April 15, Tennessee residents who need help getting their income taxes done can turn to the AARP Foundation’s free Tax-Aide program at more than 60 community sites statewide. While anyone can use the free tax-preparation service, Tax-Aide coordinator Emily Paul said it’s geared for people who are lower-income and 50 or older, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
