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07/12/14
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Police Warning About Counterfeit Money In Coffee County
As we reported to you yesterday counterfeit money is making its way around the area. In recent weeks several businesses have been the victim of counterfeit money passed for purchases.
In years past, the counterfeit money passed has been $100 bills but several of the bills being passed now have been $5 and $10 dominations. There have been a few $20s and $100 bills passed but most have been smaller ones.
Tullahoma Police Chief Paul Blackwell on Monday told the Tullahoma News, “Any person that is in the business of money exchange such as stores or street vendors should practice some basic precautions.” Businesses aren’t the only ones being hit by the fake money. Recently, an individual selling vegetables from a stand had a counterfeit bill passed to make a purchase. The person did use a marking pen to check the bill but it was after the person passing it left and it was too late.
The chief noted that businesses should check to see if the bill feels like other bills. He stated that businesses should check both sides of the bill and see if they look right.
Manchester Police Chief Investigator Billy Butler stated that officers have also seen several counterfeit bills passed in Manchester.
The fake bills are usually turned over to the United States Secret Service who maintains a file of the bills. The agency also investigates the passing of the bills. They have made arrest in the past of those passing the counterfeit money.
Business Operator Facing Charges
Jamie Catherine Mason intake photo provided by the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department.
A woman who operates an electronic cigarette business in Manchester was arrested after turning herself in at the Coffee County Jail on Monday night.
Jamie Catherine Mason, 30, of Hillsboro Boulevard is charged with storage of liquor for sale, possession of schedule VI and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was booked into the Coffee County Jail Monday night under a $5,000 bond and was released after posting the bond.
Manchester Police conducted a search warrant at the All Things E-Cig located on the Hillsboro Boulevard on May 30.
According to Manchester Police Chief Investigator Billy Butler, police seized the liquor from the business.
Police went to her residence on Morton’s Lake Road and there allegedly found 13 grams of a green plant believed to be marijuana, a grinder and a pipe with residue in it.
Police stated that a citation was issued, but now say no citation was distributed. We are clarifying that portion of the information we originally reported on June 4.
Mason is scheduled to appear in Coffee County General Sessions Court Aug. 12.
Marijuana Plants Found In Franklin County
In the photo from left to right;
Inv. Robert Tipps, Inv. Andrea Davidson, Deputy Bryan Hill, Inv. Brian Brewer, Inv. George Dyer, Capt. Mike Bell (seated)
Despite Cooler Weather Experts Caution: Be Sun Smart This Summer
PHOTO: It’s the most common form of cancer in the country, but the risk of skin cancer can be greatly reduced with simple protections that include sunscreen. Photo credit: Robert Neff/Flickr
But doctors warn that sun lovers need to take steps to protect themselves from the most common form of cancer.
Dr. Wei-Wei Huang is a dermatologist who says many people still think of skin cancer as a mere inconvenience that requires removal.
But she calls that a dangerous underestimation of the disease.
“Melanoma can be deadly,” she stresses. “If you don’t take care of that, it can grow in your lymph nodes and can be all over your body, and people do die from that.”
Huang recommends hats, sunglasses and sunscreen as some simple ways to protect against the various forms of skin cancer.
Since early detection is key for successful treatment, Huang says people should regularly check for any suspicious moles, lesions or changes in their skin.
She explains that different forms of skin cancer appear in different ways, from a red, pimple-like bump to a dark, irregular-shaped mole.
She recommends using the ABCDE rule to look for irregularities.
“A is asymmetry, B is a border – not smooth border, but jagged border,” she explains. “C is color – so, the color is not evenly distributed, usually it is very dark.
“D is the diameter, usually we say more than six-millimeter diameter. And E is evolution, if a mole starts to change.”
More than 3.5 million cases of basal and squamous cell skin cancer are diagnosed in the U.S. each year, along with 75,000 cases of melanoma, which is the most serious type of skin cancer.
New Coaches At Westwood
New Westwood coaches Donna Burdine and James Dobson appeared Saturday on WMSR’s Coffee Coaches Show… Photo and story by Dennis Weaver
Swimmers Win Championships
Coach Shawn Daniels’ reaction to the long awaited announcement of winning the championships.
Some of the CATS swim team holding the 1st place trophy.
Motlow Men’s Basketball Signs Another New Player
Men’s Head Coach Matt Sligh
Pierce will be a true freshman after a splendid prep career at Blackman High School. The Blaze, under head coach Barry Wortman, won the Class AAA state championship last season and Pierce was an integral part of the championship run. Blackman reached the state tournament all three seasons of Pierce’s prep career.
He played his AAU basketball under Head Coach Carlton Battle and his Team Nashville squad, also featured Motlow signees Jordan Darden and Jacob Saunders.
Pierce joins an impressive list of student-athletes that Sligh has signed entering his second season as Motlow’s head coach.
The Bucks finished with a 14-14 record in 2013-14, Sligh’s first season, and advanced to the TCCAA/Region VII Tournament semifinals before being eliminated by eventual champion Columbia State 122-121 in double overtime.
7/13/14 —– Dick Langford
Mr. Dick Langford, age 87, of Tullahoma, peacefully passed away Sunday morning at Life Care Center in Tullahoma.
He was born in Robertson Co., TN and is the son of the late Oscar and Bessie Langford. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by a son, Dan Langford, 5 brothers, Frank, Horace, Fred, Phillip and Willet Langford, and 2 sisters, Sue Ann Castleman and Karlene Welker.
Mr. Langford was a desk Sergeant with Tullahoma City police force for 7 years and a Captain with the Tullahoma Fire Department for 14 years. After retiring from the fire department he worked at A.E.D.C. as a craftsman for the Smart Team. Mr. Langford attended Cumberland Presbyterian Church and Kings Cross. He was baptized on Palm Sunday, April 8, 2001. He was very civic minded participating in antique car clubs, radio programs and television shows, American Legion, Parades, museums, exhibits, churches, schools, Habitat for Humanity and the Civic Center. He assisted in building Churches in remote areas, helped many people in need by building handicapped ramps, doing home repairs and building homes for the homeless. In later years, he and his wife Dean assisted the elderly, sick and poor. He and Mrs. Langford were well known in the community for going great lengths to entertain and provide for those not as fortunate as themselves. Mr. Langford was devoted to his family and his community, leaving a lasting legacy of love for his fellow man.
He is survived by his wife, Mallon Dean Langford, 4 daughters, Faye (Tommy) McAnally, Bettye (Don) Felts, Karren Michael all of Tullahoma, Jean (George) Wade of Ashland City, TN, 9 grandchildren, Dan Langford II, Trevor Holman, Betsy Lynch, David Langford, Mitsy Clendenin, Shirley Earls, Kelly Langford, Dustin Felts and Lindsey Rae McAnally, 13 great grandchildren, Shelby, Trey, Emily, Tiffany, Sydney, Tom, Lucy, Anderson, Daniel, Daisy, Grace, Olivia and Josie, 2 great great grandchildren, Aria and Isaiah.
The family would like to thank the staff at Life Care Center of Tullahoma for their caring and kindness.
The family request in lieu of flowers and in honor of his life’s work, please give to someone in need.
Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Dick Langford.
7/16/14 —- Odalean Caldwell
Mrs. Odalean Caldwell, age 83, of Tullahoma, passed away Sunday at Life Care Center in Tullahoma.
She was born in Lincoln Co., TN and is the daughter of the late James and Sally Ruth Harrison McCoy. In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband, Lester Caldwell and a step grandchild, Angel Dawn Haley.
Funeral services for Mrs. Caldwell will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Wednesday at Wesley Heights United Methodist Church.
Burial will follow in the Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.
Her body will lie in state at the church from 12:00 PM until service time.
Visitation with the family will be from 4:00 PM till 8:00 PM Tuesday at Tullahoma Funeral Home.
She is survived by her children, Marjorie (Don) Haley, Andy ( Jean) Caldwell, Wayne (Shirley) Caldwell, Tim (Vicki) Caldwell, grandchildren, Barry (Susan) Haley, Jay (Christy) Caldwell, Lisa (Ross) Parkerson, Sarah Caldwell, Christy Caldwell, Andrew (Kristen) Caldwell, Vann Caldwell, step grandchildren, Brian (Jennifer) Haley, Shelly (David) Cannon, Jason (Margaret) Green, Greg (Loria) Caldwell, David Green, Jimmy ( Christy) Green, great grandchildren, Tosha Taylor, Cameron & Carson Haley, Dalton, Landen, Collin Parkerson, Brennan Garner, Isaac & Marisa Gibbs, Amber & Riley Caldwell, step great grandchildren, Crystal & David Haley, Liam Cannon, Abigail Green, Leigh & Kaye Green, Avery & Reese Caldwell.
Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Odalean Caldwell. 