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State and Tullahoma Release 2022-23 Individual District TCAP, EOC Test Results

All Stories, Coffee, Education, Government, Local, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

The Department of Education released individual district scores Tuesday for the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) and End Of Course (EOC) test results. TCAP scores are based on student comprehension in different subject areas. Third through fifth-grade students are tested in English Language Arts (ELA), mathematics, and science. Middle school students are tested in the …

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Operation Southern Slowdown Now Underway in Manchester

Accidents, All Stories, Coffee, Local, News, Police, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

The Manchester Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office for “Operation Southern Slowdown.” The purpose of this multi-jurisdictional campaign is to increase enforcement from now through July 23rd to reduce speeding across the southeast. The Manchester Police Department will increase education awareness and enforcement efforts to help reduce speeding-related crashes, injuries, and …

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Tennessee Highway Patrol needs Your Vote

All Stories, Government, Local, News, Police, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

For the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) 10th Annual America’s Best Looking Trooper Cruisers Contest, the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) took photos next to the iconic circle on stage at the country music capital of the world, the Grand Ole Opry. Voting for the 10th Annual AAST, America’s Best Looking Trooper Cruiser Contest, began …

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Almost Time for Tennessee Sales Tax Holidays

All Stories, Government, Local, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

Tennessee’s traditional sales tax holiday on clothing, school supplies, and computers begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 28, 2023, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 30, 2023. During this time, clothing, school supplies, and computers may be purchased tax-free. Certain restrictions apply. Items sold online are also eligible. Items must be …

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Armed Robbery at Shelbyville Convenience Store

All Stories, Bedford, Crimes, Local, News, Police, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

On July 8th at approximately 10:04 PM, officers with the Shelbyville Police Department were dispatched to Economy Convenience Store at 907 Madison St. about an armed robbery. The store surveillance camera shows two black males armed with a handgun robbing the store clerks and leaving the scene in a Chevy Impala. The Shelbyville Police Department …

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Tullahoma Alderman Kurt Glick Indicted for Two Counts of Official Misconduct

All Stories, Coffee, Crimes, Government, Legal, Local, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

The following is a press release from 31st Judicial District Attorney Chris Stanford: 14th Judicial District Attorney General (Coffee County) Craig Northcott previously became aware of numerous allegations of potential criminal activity by one or more members of the Tullahoma Board of Mayor and Alderman and/or others. General Northcott and his Investigators promptly secured vital …

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Tracy City Man Indicted, Arrested on Arson Charge

All Stories, Crimes, Fire, Grundy, Local, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

An investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into a residential fire in Grundy County last year has resulted in the arrest of a Tracy City man. On January 23, 2022, TBI special agent/ certified fire and explosives investigators were requested by the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office to assist with …

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Coffee County Schools Policy Committee will meet July 25

All Stories, Coffee, Education, Local, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

The Coffee County Schools system will have a Policy Committee meeting on July 25, 2023, at 2:30 PM at the Coffee County Board of Education. Agenda: I. Policies to Review 1. Policy 1.102 Board Members 2. Policy 1.106 Code of Ethics 3. Policy 1.400 School Board Meetings 4. Policy 1.402 Notification of Meetings 5. Policy 1.404 …

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Former Warren County Investigator Pleads to 3 Counts of Official Misconduct

Legal, Local, Top Stories, Warren / By Lucky Knott

In September of 2022, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office conducted an evidence audit as part of the change in administration. During such audits, irregularities were discovered in certain records and evidence. Sheriff Jackie Matheny immediately brought his concerns to the 31st Judicial District Attorney General Chris Stanford. General Stanford also acted promptly and requested a …

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Tullahoma Police to Participate in Operation Southern Slowdown

All Stories, Coffee, Education, Government, Local, News, Police, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

The Tullahoma Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office for “Operation Southern Slowdown.” The purpose of the multi-jurisdictional campaign is to increase enforcement from July 17th to July 23rd to reduce speeding across the southeast. Other participating states will include Alabama, Florida, and South Carolina. During this campaign, the Tullahoma Police Department …

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