News stories for Southern Middle Tennessee
Please be aware the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department has received calls regarding a phone scam that has been done in the past and is happening again. The callers identify themselves as members of the sheriff’s department and advise victims that they have an active warrant and if the victim pays a fee this will satisfy …
The Tennessee Department of Correction’s “Operation Blackout” is up and running in full force, checking up on registered sex offenders ahead of Halloween. If their offense was against a minor, then they’re not allowed to participate in any trick-or-treating events that night, so they can’t have their porch lights on, and they can’t have any …
In sad note, newly elected Coffee County Commissioner Benny Jones passed away on Monday, Oct. 24. Jones was representing newly formed mega-district 1. He took office on Sept. 1. Coffee County Mayor Judd Matheny stated, “He was a great Commissioner who unfortunately left many things to be done. He was an honorable citizen of Coffee County, …
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Nominations for the 2022 Governor’s Volunteer Stars Awards are being accepted but the deadline for submission is fast approaching. These awards celebrate the efforts of top volunteers in Tennessee who strive to improve their communities through service. “Service to others through volunteer work is a hallmark of good citizenship,” said Lamar Wilkie, the program’s coordinator …
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After completing their investigation into the threats of mass violence at Warren County Middle School on Oct. 20 the sheriff’s department has made a second arrest. One juvenile was arrested on the day of the incident. The second was charged on Friday. The minor children have been charged with Filing a False Report and Making …
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Manchester Fire responded to a structure fire at 772 Raven St just after 2 am Saturday morning. Crews knocked down the exterior fire very quickly and then moved inside to control the blaze. Damage occurred in the home and two cars parked in the driveway. The American Red Cross and SERVPRO were called for assistance …
The Bedford County Sheriff’s Department invites the public to at Edgemont Baptist Church from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 29. Help them prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths by safely disposing of your prescription drugs at the event. No needles, liquids, or inhalers can be …
The Coffee County Sheriff’s Department and Manchester Police will be conducting nighttime gun range training on this week on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday this week at the firing range located at the Sheriff’s Department. Residents in the Powell Drive, Deford Lane, Harvest Drive, Ez Lane, and Joe Hickerson Road areas might hear gunfire between the …
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Before fall break, Tullahoma High School senior Jackson Banks received exciting news as he was named a National Merit Semifinalist. “This honor means a lot, and I worked hard to achieve this goal,” Banks said. “This will open a lot of doors for me as I start applying to colleges and look forward to the …
Tullahoma Student selected as National Merit Semifinalist Read More »
Friday night Coffee County traveled to Rockvale for non-region football. The Raiders got their scoring started on a blocked punt by Nate Luttrell and he would also scoop the ball and run it into end zone from 30 yards with 9:18 remaining in the 1st quarter. The Rockets answer back when Malachi Telin hit Anthony …
