Inmates being transported to the new county jail after Tuesday’s fire.

On Tuesday night just before 7pm Coffee County deputies, Coffee County EMS along with Manchester Fire & Rescue were dispatched to the old Coffee County Jail at 300 Hillsboro Blvd.
A fire had apparently been ignited in cell 6. Jail personnel evacuated the inmates to the rear and front of the building. Firemen were able to quickly extinguish the fire.

Manchester Fire & Rescue on the scene at the old county jail.

At the request of sheriff department authorities, Tim Morris Director of Transportation for Coffee County schools had two buses brought to the jail to transport inmates to the new county jail at 3176 Hillsboro Highway in Manchester.
No injuries were reported.

Despite oil reaching its highest price of the year, the national average price for gasoline declined Sunday, for the first time since rising 27 cents during a period of 25 consecutive days.
U.S. gas prices are now exactly $1 cheaper than this time last year and motorists are saving an average of $15 on a full tank of gas.
“This is great news for motorists who are shaping their Memorial Day travel plans,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group.
The recent price increase at the pump has been worsened by regional refinery issues, but is primarily the result of more expensive crude oil. The price of West Texas Intermediate crude has climbed since March and last week settled above $60 per barrel for the first time since December 10.
In Tennessee the current average price of $2.41, 1-cent more than last week, 27 cents higher than a month ago and $1.06 less than this time last year. In Manchester the low price as of Tuesday night was $2.44 and in Tullahoma the low price was $2.40.

May is National Asthma Awareness Month, and health experts advise Tenneseans to reduce exposure to air pollution and allergens. Photo credit: Alviman/Morguefile.com

More than 7,000 Tenneseans were hospitalized for asthma in 2010, the most recent data available. Thousands more have the chronic disease of the respiratory system, which is made even more difficult by spring pollen and other allergens. Dr. Michael Warren, director of family health and wellness with the Tennessee Department of Health, says in spite of the ability to treat the disease, it still presents a problem to thousands in the state. “We know asthma can have severe and serious consequences, impacting people’s ability to be in school or to work or participate in recreation activities,” says Warren. “So it can be a very serious problem.” Asthma causes repeated episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness and coughing. Air pollution is a major environmental trigger for asthma. Too much pollution during childhood can permanently reduce lung function. According to the state Department of Health, more than 11 percent of children in Tennessee have asthma, and seven percent of adults have the disease. Warren says one of the best methods of managing asthma is to check in regularly with your doctor. “It’s really important for people to have a health-care provider they check in with regularly who can see how they’re doing,” he says. “Who can do a good exam and listen to their lungs, but also find out how their symptoms are being managed.” Warren adds, people with asthma should pay special attention to the air quality, especially in warmer months. “Most cities now will do air-quality alerts. Being mindful if you’re a person with asthma of what the air quality is in your community for that day can be really important,” he says. To prevent asthma attacks, experts recommend avoiding strong chemicals, odors and tobacco smoke.