Each year, Whisky Advocate Buying Guide reviews samples of hundreds of whiskeys. These include rare and extremely limited releases, as well as new and emerging labels. They have released their Top 20 whiskeys for 2019 and number 1 on the list is Tullahoma’s own George Dickel with their 13 year-old Bottled in Bond, Distilled in …
On Nov. 7, 2019, the then Decherd, TN Certified Municipal Finance Officer Tammie Allen, was reported by city officials to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office that the city suspected Allen of misappropriating funds. Last week Allen was arrested after an indictment was issued by the Franklin County Grand Jury. She was charged with fraudulent use …
Earlier this month the Winchester Police Department presented two cases to the Franklin County Grand Jury and they indicted Christopher Howard, 57, of Huntland, two counts of sexual battery and Rebekka Durm, 56, of Tullahoma, one count of theft of property over $250,000, 7 counts of identity theft. Both will be in court on January 17, 2020. …
How would like to hold a world-record? Well, a Tullahoma fireman might be headed to Guinness Book of World Records. Brandon Berridge stands 6′ 11 9/16″ tall and was recently measured to see if he’s the tallest fireman in the world. It is believed that Berridge has the record by a full 5 inches. Last …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a precautionary fish consumption advisory due to mercury on Normandy Reservoir on the Duck River in Bedford and Coffee counties. In a 2006 statewide screening of Tennessee rivers and lakes, Normandy Reservoir was identified as a waterbody where mercury levels in fish were elevated, but …
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A government leader in Franklin County was arrested recently. Authorities charged Commissioner Scottie Riddle after an alleged domestic altercation with his son. Clay Riddle was also taken into custody, he is a corrections officer at the Franklin County Jail. Apparently, a complaint was made about the father and son fighting. The fight reportedly started when …
On Tuesday, January 14, 2020, the Coffee County full commission will meet at 6 pm inside the county administrative plaza. One the agenda the commission is to take action concerning the vacant General Sessions Judge Part 1 position. Judge Tim Brock passed away in November leaving that job open. Four Republican candidates have qualified to …
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A Coffee County man is charged with TennCare fraud and theft of services for allegedly under-reporting his income so that he and his family appeared to qualify for TennCare healthcare insurance benefits. The Office of Inspector General (OIG), in a joint effort with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department, reported on Friday the arrest of 42-year-old …
After only one year on the job, Wartrace Mayor Vickie Smith made it official on Friday as she resigned from her position. Smith will remain on the job until January 27, 2020, taking care of the general needs of the office. She said she resigned over concerns about her health. Smith apologized to the alderman …
The Tullahoma Fire Department responded to a home in Hunters Ridge on Saturday afternoon after it was struck by lightning during the storm. Smoke was showing from the roof when firefighters arrived. The firemen removed 2 occupants from the home. The fire was traveling across the peak of the roof on the inside of the …
