Photo by Barry West

The Coffee County Sheriff’s Department received a call around 4:47pm Sunday afternoon that some type of aircraft had crashed at 2376 Prairie Plains Rd, Hillsboro.
Emergency crews arrived quickly on the scene and discovered an Ultralight Sky Cycle aircraft had indeed crashed. The area was secured and an investigation ensued.
Emergency personnel then located Michael David Nelms age 52, 2376 Prairie Plains Road in Hillsboro and determined that he had perished.
Coffee County Sheriff Steve Graves says his department will work with Federal Aviation Administration Investigator Aaron DeVogel. The cause of the crash is still being investigated and the cause of the crash has not been determined at this time.
Mr Nelms’ body was transported to the medical examiner’s office in Nashville to determine the exact cause of death.

Early voting begins on Wednesday and in Manchester, residents can vote at the Coffee County Administrative Plaza, which is located at 1329 McArthur St., Suite 6. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. The hours will be extended through 5:30 p.m. on the last day of early voting, which is Thursday, Nov. 3. In Tullahoma, voters can cast their ballots at the C.D. Stamps Community Center, located at 810 S. Jackson St. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. The hours will also be extended through 5:30 on Nov. 3. Election Day is November 8.

On the ballot:

• President
• United States House of Representatives
•     (6th Congressional District)
• Tennessee State Senate
•     (16th Senatorial District)
• Tennessee House of Representatives
•      (47th House District)

The total number of registered voters in Coffee County is more than 32,000.

Taurean Siron Green… Photo provided by the CCSD

On Sunday Manchester Police officers were called to 726 Madison Street for an aggravated assault call. The victim stated she had been kidnapped by knife point by a male subject while in the parking lot at a restaurant in Manchester. According to the arrest warrant, the victim told police that Taurean Siron Green entered her car and allegedly produced a knife and told her to drive around town so that he could talk to her. The victim states that several times Green allegedly put the knife to her and threatened to kill her if she flagged anyone down for help. She told police that they finally ended up at her mother’s residence where the victim was able to wake her mother and Green’s father and they made the subject leave. He apparently left in the victim’s vehicle without her permission. Officers later located Green age 21 of East Harp Street Manchester sitting in the vehicle.
Officers state that there is an active order of protection against the subject by the victim.
Manchester Police Officer Keith Hendrix charged Green with kidnapping, theft of property, aggravated assault, driving on revoked/suspended 3rd offense and order of protection violation. Bond was set at $27,000 and his court is Tuesday.

14 high school football teams across the state are donning pink jerseys to fight breast cancer. Coffee County Central High School is proud to be one of the schools participating in this campaign.
The Red Raiders are hosting Pink Out Night on Friday, October 21st at Carden – Jarrell Field when they host Blackman High School. Pink Out Night is sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee, and all proceeds go to the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.
“Our guys really enjoy our annual pink out night,” said Coach Ryan Sulkowski. “When they put on those pink jerseys, the team gets pretty fired up. All of our players know someone who has been affected by breast cancer, and the team is excited to do its part in the fight against this disease.”
Local merchants have pledged donations toward the cause, and other fundraising activities. Special pink versions of the famous Farm Bureau Insurance “Charlie” hats will also be available for a $3 donation.
The local coordinating sponsor of Pink Out Night is Farm Bureau Insurance Agency Manager Mark McBride.
“We greatly enjoy partnering with the entire Coffee County Central family in raising awareness and money for the fight against breast cancer. From our partnership with the school’s FBLA students to the involvement of the band, cheerleaders, dance team and especially the football team the entire school really works together to accomplish more. This game really shows the breast cancer survivors in Coffee County that their friends and neighbors care about them. It’s a great cause, and it is always a memorable night.”
This is the fifth year that Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee has been the statewide partner of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. “Strides,” as it is sometimes known, is the American Cancer Society’s signature campaign to raise awareness and funds to fight breast cancer. The program unites the entire community to honor breast cancer survivors, educate people about how to reduce their breast cancer risk or find the disease early and raise funds to end breast cancer. Farm Bureau Insurance has raised more than $1.3 million for the charity.