Manchester Police Completes 35-Mile Breast Cancer Challenge for Nikki

October 4, 2020

The Manchester Police Department recently participated in the “Tennessee 35-mile breast cancer challenge.

Ten officers covered the distance from city hall to New Union Elementary. 3.5 miles x 10 officers, to cover the 35 miles.

The department chose New Union Elementary for teacher Nikki Alonso, who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer.

She is the wife of Toby Alonso, a veteran law enforcement officer, who now teaches Criminal Justice at Coffee County High School. Nikki is the daughter Steve and Gwen Graves. Steve spent over 30 years in law enforcement, including 20 years as Coffee County Sheriff.

Lucky Knott

One of Southern Tennessee's most experienced and recognized news broadcasters and play-by-play sportscasters. News and Sports Director for Rooster 101.5 FM, 93.9 The Duck and Whiskey Country 105.1, and 95.9. He is currently the play-by-play voice of the Coffee County Red Raiders (31 years) on The Rooster 101.5 and can be heard M-F broadcasting our local news. Lucky has done play-by-play for 3,993 (and counting) sports events on Radio & TV. He also served four years as the Public Information Officer for the Coffee Co. Sheriff's Dept. and taught Radio/TV for six years at Grundy County High School.