News stories for Southern Middle Tennessee
When the National Cornbread Festival committee met earlier this year in South Pittsburg, TN to determine the fate of the 2021 festival, it was hoped that a postponement date might be possible. After much consideration, the committee has determined that it will not hold the festival in 2021. Instead, volunteers will focus on preparing to …
Rick Insell the longtime Shelbyville High School basketball coach and current head coach of the Middle Tennessee Lady Raiders will have the gym at Shelbyville named after him. He was the head coach at Shelbyville for 28 seasons. Coach Insell compiled a record of 775–148 (.840) and won 10 state championships and won, a Tennessee …
As of Tuesday evening, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office was still attempting to locate an escaped prisoner. Chase Moffit of 1557 Pleasant Ridge Road Huntland, TN. escaped custody from the Franklin County Jail Monday May 31st. If anyone has any information regarding the whereabouts of Moffitt, you are asked to contact the Franklin County Sheriff’s …
Also, as of Tuesday evening the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office was looking for Anthony Burnette. Burnette escaped custody while being transported for a COVID test. He was last seen entering the woods behind the health department. He is handcuffed, barefooted and wearing orange inmate clothing. Burnette is charged with drug possession and criminal trespass. If …
Franklin County Mayor David Alexander announced on Tuesday that he will not seek re-election in 2022. He has been serving as county mayor since 2018. Alexander told the Herald Chronicle that he will soon be 70 years old, and he and wife want to take more time to enjoy life.
Gov. Bill Lee has signed into law legislation aimed at protecting independent pharmacies from rising fees and patient-steering associated with the companies that manage prescription benefits on behalf of health insurers. Greg Bohannon, co-owner of Thrifty MedPlus Pharmacy in Ooltewah, said pharmacy-benefit managers, which have ballooned into monopolies in recent decades, are unfairly targeting small pharmacies. “So …
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A 17 year-old Manchester, TN female has been missing since May 24, 2021. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children reports that Halie Leonard is a white 17 year-old with brown eyes and brown hair and weighs 180 lbs. If you have any information about her whereabouts, call 1-800-THE-LOST (843-5678) or the Coffee County …
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An infant was airlifted to a Nashville hospital after a near-drowning in Cannon County over the weekend. WKRN-TV reports that Cannon County Emergency Management said the child was discovered in a swimming pool on K. Parker Road Sunday night. The infant was transported by LifeFlight to Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, according to emergency officials. There has …
When children are removed from their homes out of concern for their welfare, they are usually taken to the Department of Children’s Services to await placement with a foster family. This wait can be several hours to nearly a full day.The Isaiah 117 House provides a place for children to go when they are removed …
Coffee Co. Football and Cheerleaders Help Isaiah 117 House Read More »
An early Friday morning start did not slow down the Coffee County Central Lady Raiders softball team as the big bats came calling. The Lady Raiders defeated the Summit Spartans 12-4. Kaitlyn Davis, who drove in six runners with a double and a grand-slam homer. Teammate Justus Turner also hit the longball as also hit …
