News stories for Southern Middle Tennessee
In observance of National Fire Prevention Week, now – Oct. 15, 2022, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry reminds citizens that our state is heading into fall fire season. Dry conditions and trees that shed their leaves heighten fire danger and a debris burn permit is required for leaf and brush piles beginning …
Steven Andrew Lokey, 32, is accused of first-degree murder and is set for trial May 8-12, 2023. Lokey is accused of the killing of 29-year-old Adrienne Cox in Shelbyville on June 19, 2020. Lokey went on the run and was later captured in Manchester after failing to jump on an 18-wheeler. In an odd twist …
Broadband internet is increasingly seen as necessary for Americans to stay connected, but only 53% of residents in Tennessee have broadband internet service. The Communications Workers of America and Microsoft recently launched “Get Connected,” an initiative aiming to boost enrollment in the Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides low-cost broadband service. A cross-country tour is underway and Misty Robertson, …
Connecting Underserved TN Communities to Low-Cost, High-Speed Internet Read More »
Several restaurants and gift shops were reported a “total loss” after a fire broke out in downtown Gatlinburg early Sunday morning. Gatlinburg officials stated on Monday that a body of an unidentified person has been found amid fire suppression efforts by crews. The buildings were all on the 700 block of Parkway. Photo by Rodney Lee
The Tullahoma Sports Council is proud to announce the inductees nominated for the 2023season. The Nominees will be inducted at the Annual Tullahoma Sports Hall of Fame andAwards Banquet to be held on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at the D.W. Wilson CommunityCenter. L&H Distributing will be the title sponsor for the event with First Bank …
Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012, a fire took place in the Unionville community in Bedford County. Then, 9 year-old Chloie Leverett and 7 year-old Gage Daniel, the half-brother and sister remains were never found after the fire. 10 year old AMBER ALERT remains open. The children lived with their grandparents at 730 Kingdom Road, Unionville, Tennessee which was …
10 Years Later Bedford County Brother and Sister have Not been Found Read More »
A house fire was reported early Sunday morning (4:50 am) in the Hickerson area of Coffee County. Unfortunately, the home was destroyed by the fire. Hickerson, New Union, North Coffee, Hillsboro, Summitville and Tullahoma fire department responded to the fire scene. The Coffee County Rescue Squad, Sheriff’s department and EMA also reported. The fire is under …
Coffee County Home Destroyed by Fire on Sunday Morning Read More »
The District 6-AAA volleyball tournament was held on Thursday in Fayetteville at Lincoln County High School. In a semi-final match between Coffee County and Warren County it took all 5 sets for the Lady Raiders to get past the Lady Pioneers 25-19, 19-25, 21-25, 25-16 and 15-10. Coffee County’s Zowee Dillard had a big night …
Lead by a strong defensive performance and run game the Tullahoma Wildcats shut out Montgomery Central 31-0 to pick up their second straight win thursday night in Cunningham. After trading punts on their opening possession Tullahoma stuck first as Mason Bratcher hit Ethan Hargrove over the middle and Hargove out ran the Indian defense for …
Cats win Second Straight, Keep Playoff Hopes Alive Read More »
Read the story below the picture: A fire occurred on Thursday afternoon in the Goose Pond Road area of Coffee County. According to New Union Fire Chief Sammy Morton, Rigney Farms was working in a field with a Combine Harvester when the fire broke out in the equipment. The Combine was a total loss, …
