News stories for Southern Middle Tennessee
Cascade Middle School (CMS) is one of 343 schools to be awarded a grant from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in partnership with Bicentennial Volunteers, Inc. (BVI), a TVA retiree organization, to develop science, technology, engineering, and math education programs for students that will inspire interest in STEM-related fields. Educators from across TVA’s seven-state region …
It was a wild and crazy game on Sunday afternoon at Terry Floyd in Manchester; Coffee County hosted Tullahoma. First, a ceremonial first pitch was thrown as the Lady Raider program teamed up with the National Fastpitch Coaches Association and the Make-A-Wish Foundation for Strikeout Cancer. Proceeds from the gate will be donated to Make-A-Wish …
Coffee County Slips past Tullahoma in High Scoring Sunday Matinee Read More »
Two inmates, 29-year-old Christopher Matthew Meeks, and 52-year-old Walter James Allen Sr., escaped the Lincoln County Jail on Saturday, but on Sunday, they were captured. Sheriff Joyce McConnell thanked her staff for the long hours they worked to help capture the escapees. Sheriff McConnell also thanked the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Department, Fayetteville Police Department, and …
Update! Two Escapees from Lincoln County Captured Read More »
On Thursday (04/04/2024), the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office and the Tracy City Police Department executed a search warrant on Lockhart Town Road in Tracy City. Susan Stephens and Michael Layne were taken into custody after a search of the residence. During the search, a stolen 4-wheeler was found outside the home. Inside the residence, four …
Tennessee could soon become the latest state to require public school students to watch a three-minute AI-generated video on fetal development created by an anti-abortion group. The state Senate passed the legislation, commonly known as the “Baby Olivia Act,” in a 21-6 vote Thursday, and the House passed the bill with a 67-23 vote in March. The …
New Bill Would Require Public School Students to Watch Fetal Development AI Video Read More »
The solar eclipse will take place Monday afternoon. In our area, you won’t be able to see a total eclipse; instead, you will see a partial eclipse. We will have around 91% partial coverage that will begin around 12:45 PM CT and end at approximately 3:20 PM. It is also important to buy solar eclipse …
On Saturday afternoon in Winchester, Isiah Deadman and Beau Murray combined for a no-hitter as the Coffee County Red Raiders defeated Franklin County 6-0. Deadman threw the first four innings, and Murray finished off the last three. Cole Pippenger, Bird Fellers, and Colter Neel each had two hits in the win. Neel, Blake Hillis, Brendon …
Deadman and Murray Combine to No-Hit Franklin County Read More »
Thursday night in high school baseball, Shelbyville jumped to a 4-0 lead after 2 1/2 innings. Coffee County chipped away to finally grab an 8-5 advantage in the bottom of the 5th. The Red Raiders held onto the three-run lead for the District 9-AAAA win. Blake Hillis and Bird Fellers each had two hits. Colter …
Raiders and Lady Raiders Win Games on Thursday Night Read More »
Judd Ellis Matheny of Tullahoma passed away on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024, at his home at the age of 53. Judd was born in Knoxville, TN, to Judith Ricketts Pickering and Ellis Matheny. During his life, Mr. Matheny served his country proudly as a member of the Army National Guard and recently as the Mayor of Coffee …
Arrangements for Coffee County Mayor Judd Matheny Read More »
Several citizens have contacted the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office regarding receipt of emails that look like they are from the Social Security Administration. The letter states that your Social Security number has been compromised, your number has been suspended, and a legal complaint has been filed against you. This is a scam and another attempt …
Coffee County Sheriff’s Department Warns about New Scam Read More »
