More than 645,000 people have died from opioid-related overdoses between 1999 and 2021, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Provisional data shows just under 80,000 people died in 2022 alone. Opioid prescriptions have decreased dramatically over the past decade as physicians and public health officials learned about the dangers of OxyContin and other opioids prescribed for pain …
Ninety-three of Tennessee’s 95 counties recorded lower unemployment rates in August 2023, according to new data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). Moore County had Tennessee’s lowest unemployment rate in August. At 2.4%, its statistic dropped 0.3 of a percentage point from July’s rate of 2.7%. Bedford County fell from 3.8% to …
A powerful ground attack and 2nd quarter surge propelled the Tullahoma Wildcats to a 34-14 win over Columbia on homecoming Friday night at Wilkins Stadium in Tullahoma. Once again the Cats got off to a hot start as Mason Bratcher hit Jalen Hill on a deep ball for the second week in a row. This …
Coffee County hosted Riverdale for Homecoming 2023 on Friday night at Carden-Jarrell Field in Manchester. The Warriors scored on three first-quarter touchdowns by Braden Graham and never looked back. Graham finished with 5 TD throws, and Isaiah Verser added two touchdown runs as Riverdale defeated the Raiders 49-0. Coffee County managed 62 yards on offense …
On Tuesday, August 22, a report was filed at the Manchester Police Department concerning the theft of property from several vehicles at Dave King Park during a sporting event. A preliminary report conducted by the initial officer states that several vehicles were vandalized, and personal items, along with identity documents, were taken from the vehicles. …
Theft of Property in Manchester Leads to Identity Theft in Franklin County Read More »
Police are searching for a man suspect in multiple burglaries in the Clifftops Community in Monteagle, multiple burglaries in Marion County, and two in Franklin County. This male has been seen walking around the Clifftops Community with a dog. If you have information about his identity or have additional information about this suspect or the …
Firefighters fought a large fire visible from the side of Highway 231/431 in Lincoln County on Thursday morning. First responders said the fire started at 3:45 a.m. at Paltec Manufacturing, Inc. in the Park City area of Lincoln County. Officials said the fire started after a car crashed into a pole, causing it to fall …
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The Bypass Road in Winchester had to be shut down on Wednesday to accommodate a super load heading to Arnold Engineering and Development Center. Once this massive load reached Dinah Shore Boulevard it began to travel North and then turned onto Highway 127/AEDC Road. This is the second such load to make its way from …
Amazon says it is hiring 7,600 new employees in Tennessee for full-time, seasonal and part-time roles. The company says customer fulfillment and transportation employees will earn between $20.50 and $28 per hour, depending on location. Over 50 new fulfillment centers, delivery stations and same-day delivery sites in the U.S. have opened this year, creating thousands …
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On Tuesday night the Coffee County Lady Raiders hosted the Lincoln County Lady Falcons in high school volleyball at Joe Frank Patch Gymnasium in Manchester. The Lady Falcons were able to get the road win in three sets, 25-23, 25-22, and 25-19. The Lady Raiders got another solid performance from Zowee Dillard with 11 kills …
Coffee County Hosted Lincoln County in Volleyball on Tuesday Read More »
