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Man Drowns after Police Pursuit in Franklin County
24-year-old Johnny Baldwin of Warrenville, Illinois, drowned in Tims Ford’s Boiling Fork Creek early Thursday morning. Apparently before the drowning Baldwin was attempting to evade police in a vehicle chase that began in Decherd and ended on foot in Winchester’s Ross Lane area. The man went into the water where he later drowned. His family …
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Protest held in Winchester, Organizers looking to hold an event in Tullahoma
The City of Winchester says the protest march that was permitted Saturday afternoon concluded with no issues. The protesters wanted a peaceful protest about George Floyd and ongoing issues with police brutality. The city thanked to the organizers, participants, and law enforcement for a successful and peaceful event. Now organizers say they are working on …
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JC Penny Remains Open in Tullahoma, but will Close in McMinnville
JC Penney has announced that it will close 154 stores, including the McMinnville store at the Three Star Mall. As of Thursday, JC Penney had reopened 500 locations including Tullahoma. As of now, the Northgate Mall store will remain open. More store closing could be announced in the coming weeks.
TSSAA holding fast on dead period decision
Despite some pressure from Tennessee’s prep coaches to waive the annual “dead period,” when coaches may not have contact with athletes in their sport, the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association remains firm in their decision to maintain the two-week “no contact” period. This summer’s dates are June 22 through July 5. The TSSAA Legislative Council …
Shooting Inside Northgate Mall in Tullahoma
Northgate Mall in Tullahoma was placed on Lockdown Thursday afternoon around 5:30 p.m. because of a shooting. Authorities are currently searching for a male suspect.One person, possibly a teenager, suffered a gunshot wound to chest or stomach inside the mall. No other injuries were reported, but the shooting victim was rushed to Tennova-Hospital in Tullahoma …
Coffee County Sheriff’s Department Denied Request for New Software Funding
Back in early April the Coffee County Jail became a victim of an attempted cyber-attack and ransomware demand. Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and state Homeland Security cyber experts were called in to investigate. Earlier this week Sheriff Chad Partin and Chief Deputy Frank Watkins asked the Coffee County Budget and Finance Committee for $56,000 from …
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Webb School adds two full-time coaches
BELL BUCKLE, TN – The Webb School has hired two full-time coaches whow ill join the school this fall. Kyle Turnbow, a Shelbyville resident, has been hired as Head Football Coach and Director of Summer Programs, while Kevin Moore, a Murfreesboro resident, will be DIrector of Soccer and Admissions Coordinator at the private school.
New Location for Protest Planned for Decherd/Winchester Area on Saturday
The City of Winchester received an application for a protest from the city limits in Decherd to the Franklin County Square on Saturday June 6, 2020. Police Chief Richard Lewis approved the protest application and has spoken with the petitioner, Justin Stubblefield. The protesters want this to be a peaceful protest about George Floyd and …
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