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Theft of Property in Manchester Leads to Identity Theft in Franklin County

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

On Tuesday, August 22, a report was filed at the Manchester Police Department concerning the theft of property from several vehicles at Dave King Park during a sporting event. A preliminary report conducted by the initial officer states that several vehicles were vandalized, and personal items, along with identity documents, were taken from the vehicles. …

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Police Searching for Burglary Suspect

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

Police are searching for a man suspect in multiple burglaries in the Clifftops Community in Monteagle, multiple burglaries in Marion County, and two in Franklin County. This male has been seen walking around the Clifftops Community with a dog. If you have information about his identity or have additional information about this suspect or the …

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Car Crashes Causing Business Fire in Lincoln County

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

Firefighters fought a large fire visible from the side of Highway 231/431 in Lincoln County on Thursday morning. First responders said the fire started at 3:45 a.m. at Paltec Manufacturing, Inc. in the Park City area of Lincoln County. Officials said the fire started after a car crashed into a pole, causing it to fall …

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Super Load Truck Headed to AEDC

All Stories, Business, Coffee, Franklin, Government, Lincoln, Local, Military, News, Top Stories, Travel / By Lucky Knott

The Bypass Road in Winchester had to be shut down on Wednesday to accommodate a super load heading to Arnold Engineering and Development Center. Once this massive load reached Dinah Shore Boulevard it began to travel North and then turned onto Highway 127/AEDC Road. This is the second such load to make its way from …

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Amazon to Hire 7,600 New Employees Across Tennessee

All Stories, Business, Local, News, Top Stories, Work / By Lucky Knott

Amazon says it is hiring 7,600 new employees in Tennessee for full-time, seasonal and part-time roles. The company says customer fulfillment and transportation employees will earn between $20.50 and $28 per hour, depending on location. Over 50 new fulfillment centers, delivery stations and same-day delivery sites in the U.S. have opened this year, creating thousands …

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Old Timers Day is Next Month in Manchester

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

Manchester’s Old Timers Day 2023 is planned for Friday night, October 6, through Saturday afternoon, October 7, at the Downtown Square. Free Bingo will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 6. On Saturday, October 7, the vendor set up from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. The Parade will begin at 10 am with …

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Coffee County Hosted Lincoln County in Volleyball on Tuesday

Sports / By Lucky Knott

On Tuesday night the Coffee County Lady Raiders hosted the Lincoln County Lady Falcons in high school volleyball at Joe Frank Patch Gymnasium in Manchester. The Lady Falcons were able to get the road win in three sets, 25-23, 25-22, and 25-19. The Lady Raiders got another solid performance from Zowee Dillard with 11 kills …

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It’s National Child Passenger Safety Week

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

This week is National Child Passenger Safety Week. The Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) is encouraging citizens to participate in National Seat Check Saturday on Sept. 23. Tennesseans interested in participating should visit www.CarSeatSafety.kids to find nearby fitting stations and search for local car seat check events. “Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for …

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Post-Vietnam Veterans Honors Dinner Sept. 30 in Manchester

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

Manchester’s American Legion Gold Star Post 78 is pleased to host its Post-Vietnam Veterans Honors Dinner on Saturday, September 30th, at the Coffee County Veterans Building, 130 Shelton Road in Manchester. Membership is not required: this event is open to all veterans who served after the Vietnam conflict period (which ended May 15, 1975), as well …

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Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection Service in Coffee County September 23

All Stories, Coffee, Government, Health, Local, News, Special Event, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Coffee County on Saturday, September 23. Tennesseans are encouraged to bring household hazardous waste – including cleaning fluids, pesticides, swimming pool chemicals, and more – to a designated drop-off location. A person does not need to live in …

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