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Threat Made At Warren County High School

WARREN-COUNTY-TNWarren County High School in McMinnville was evacuated Wednesday morning after receiving a threat.
The evacuation happened just after 11 a.m. at the campus on Pioneer Lane in McMinnville.
Students were bused to the McMinnville Civic Center.
The Southern Standard is reporting that the threat was found by a student written on a bathroom wall.
U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais was scheduled to speak at the school on Wednesday, according to his staff, but that event was canceled before he arrived at the school.
Personnel from the State Bomb Squad in Nashville searched the school for any bombs or weapons before giving the all clear and students were transported back to the high school.
Just over 1,700 students attend Warren County High School, grades nine through 12.

Tullahoma Police Investigating Car Break-Ins

Tullahoma police 3The Tullahoma Police Department has responded to numerous car break-ins in the Colonial Acres, Macon Manor, Blue Creek and Brookfield subdivisions over the last few days. Investigators have recovered a large amount of stolen property from these burglaries and are starting the process of finding the rightful owners.
If you are in these areas please check and make sure all of you property is still in your vehicle. If anyone discovers items missing contact the Tullahoma Police Department at 931-455-0530.

Help For Pregnant Women That Smoke

pregnant3All Health Departments in the Southeast Region including those here in Coffee County have a program to help pregnant women quit smoking during and after pregnancy. The “Baby and Me Tobacco Free” program is available thanks to funding from the tobacco settlement lawsuit to help pregnant women quit smoking during and after pregnancy for healthier babies. Quitting smoking when you are pregnant is the most important thing you can do to protect your health and the health of your baby.
Help is also available at 1-800-QUIT-NOW.

Warning: The Vacation Souvenir You Don’t Want to Bring Back

The Tennessee Department of Health is reminding consumers about the importance of protection from mosquitoes, particularly when traveling in the Caribbean and Central and South America. Photo credit: Filiford/morguefile.com

The Tennessee Department of Health is reminding consumers about the importance of protection from mosquitoes, particularly when traveling in the Caribbean and Central and South America. Photo credit: Filiford/morguefile.com

As thousands of Tennesseans return from their spring-break beach vacations or plan a summer trip, the Tennessee Department of Health is reminding travelers about the importance of protection from mosquitoes. Of particular concern, said state entomologist Abelardo Moncayo, are those pests that may carry the chikungunya virus, which poses a risk to humans and could have major consequences if it spreads to the United States. “If you go to someplace in the Caribbean or now in Latin America, and you suddenly have fever, joint pain, especially in your hands and feet,” he said, “that is a good indication you might have chikungunya.” Before 2013, chikungunya was found in Africa, Asia and Europe, but spread last summer to areas south of the United States. To protect yourself while in at-risk areas, Moncayo recommended using insect repellent and treating your clothes with a product containing Permethrin. If you suspect you have chikungunya, the Tennessee Department of Health recommends you contact a health-care provider immediately, treat your fever and pain with over-the-counter medicines, and get lots of rest. Moncayo added that it’s very important to avoid contact with other mosquitoes to prevent the spread of the disease in Tennessee. “What we’re trying to do is keep it out of Tennessee,” he said, “and the only way to do that is by asking people that do travel and then come back, and they experience these symptoms to go see their physician.” There is currently no medicine to treat chikungunya or vaccine to prevent it. Most patients feel better within a week, but joint pain may persist for several months. More information is online at wwwnc.cdc.gov.

04/07/15

birthday cakeBirthdays:

Mary Watts – 42 – Pizza Winner!

Jane Johnson

Ryan Dunn – 23

04/06/15

birthdayBirthdays:

Paul Wildman – Pizza Winner!

Rosanna Brandon

04/05/15

birthdays and anniversityBecky Carter

04/04/15

birthday cakeBirthdays:

Abby Newman – 2 – Pizza Winner!

Bobby Taylor,  Emily Fults – 10.

Westwood Tennis Shows Improvement Against Lewisburg on Tuesday

Westwood tennis coach Justin Winton(right) instructs his team before a recent middle school tennis match

Westwood tennis coach Justin Winton(right) instructs his team before a recent middle school tennis match

A young par of Westwood tennis teams continue to improve, but match wins are still hard to come by for the first year program.  On Tuesday afternoon, the Rockets hosted Lewisburg in middle school tennis action at Fred Deadman falling 7 to 2 in both boys and girls competition.  Coach Justin Winton was complimentary of the effort of his young squad especially Xander Jones and Matthew Miller who got wins in boys play, and M.E. Spradley and Jessica Barrera who notched girls wins.  Winton was also encouraged by 3 close match losses as his teams continue to mature.  The Rockets will travel to Shelbyville on Wednesday, weather permitting, for boys and girls matches beginning at 4:00 PM

Westwood Soccer Blanks Webb on Tuesday Night

Westwood forward Leo Botello(#7) in action from Saturday

Westwood forward Leo Botello(#7) in action from Saturday

The Westwood Rockets soccer team continued their strong play on Tuesday night with a 4 to 0 win over Webb at the rain-soaked pitch of Dyer-Bouldin Field.  Leo Botello had another hat trick for Westwood and Samuel Workman added the 4th goal.  Workman was also credited with 2 assists.  Cailan McLean continued his strong play in net with his 3rd shutout in the last 4 games.  With the win, Westwood improves to 7 and 2 and 3 and 0 in conference play.  on the season.  The Rockets travel to Fayetteville on Thursday to take on Riverside Christian.  That match will kick off at 5:00 PM