74-year-old Ronnie Dale McCormick of Rock Island was seriously injured Wednesday morning when his Dodge pick-up collided with a Warren County ambulance. When the man attempted cross over the Sparta Highway from Goodbar Road is when the crash occurred. Ambulance personnel Steven Dwayne Sharpe and Melissa Dawn White were injured and taken to the hospital …
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Following the launch of an investigation into Governor Bill Lee’s administration’s approval of no-bid contracts — the state ended one of the most controversial ones. Lee’s administration gave $65 million for contact tracing to be performed through Xtend Healthcare, despite not having any prior experience in doing so. Tennessee’s no-bid contract with the Hendersonville-based company, a medical billing …
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a case where individuals in an SXS, and other ATVs etc. trespassed on private property in the Buncombe and Keith Springs Mountain areas. In a report it is alleged that over $2,000 worth of thefts and vandalism occurred. The trespassing, thefts, and vandalisms occurred on February 5th, …
Franklin Co. Sheriff’s Dept. asking for help with ATV Thefts and Vandalism Case Read More »
42 year-old Richard Lightburn was arrested by Coffee County authorities on Tuesday morning. The man is facing two counts of felony evading arrest, evading arrest on foot, two thefts of motor vehicles, felon in possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon during a dangerous felony, two counts of driving on revoked and reckless driving. …
Man Arrested after Two Trucks were Stolen and Two Pursuits Ensued Read More »
The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on small businesses, which are estimated to employ nearly half of all American workers. A recent Federal Reserve Bank study noted that the pandemic caused an additional 200,000 businesses to close their doors last year, with small businesses comprising the bulk of the difference. However, between 2019 and 2020, …
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University of the South in Sewanee Vice-Chancellor Reuben E. Brigety II stepped down in December amid reports that he was President Joe Biden’s pick for U.S. ambassador to South Africa. On Monday (Feb. 7), the White House announced Brigety’s nomination. Brigety currently serves as an Adjunct Senior Fellow for African Peace and Security at the Council on …
It has been my distinct honor and privilege to serve the 14th Judicial District (Coffee County) as District Attorney since September 1, 2014. I am officially announcing that I have qualified to seek re-election for this position in 2022. When I first sought this position, I promised to perform my duties based upon the Christian …
Northcott announces Re-Election Bid for Coffee County District Attorney Read More »
On Saturday February 5th, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Circle E Guest Ranch in reference to an assault. An investigation led to two men being arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault. A report filed by Investigator Chuck Stines stated that Marcus San-Chez Booker, Columbia, TN and Jonathon Chad Gifford, Lewisburg, TN were …
Two Men Arrested for Aggravated Assault at Circle E Guest Ranch in Franklin County Read More »
The Tims Ford State Park pool will not reopen as of Summer, 2022. Unfortunately, the pool is 45 years old, visitation has been in an overall decline, and lake swimming opportunities are available. Due to these factors, Tennessee State Parks can no longer justify to Tennessee taxpayers the costs associated with keeping the pool in operation. …
Tims Ford State Park Pool Will Not Reopen in 2022 Read More »
Food City is offering free N95 face masks to their customers and associates. The program is made available through a partnership with Topco Associates, LLC cooperative and the US Department of Health and Human Services. Food City will be receiving several shipments of these high-quality face coverings, which will be available at the front of …
