This has not been a good week for those in Coffee County growing marijuana. Monday deputies from the Coffee County Sheriff’s department, along with ABC agents, raided a residence on Harpo Road and seized 112 plants, some outside and others from two rooms inside the house. They also seized several weapons and a stolen 4-wheeler from Grundy County. Then Tuesday, Sgt. Danny Ferrell seized two 10-foot plants from a residence near Normandy Lake. Authorities plan to present cases against those involved to the Coffee County Grand Jury.

The mother of Megan Sharpton is pleading for help from the district attorney to get the man she thinks is responsible for the murder behind bars. The body of the 24-year-old Tullahoma woman was found partially burning July 2nd on Awalt Road in Franklin County. Her mother is asking for DA Mike Taylor to make some moves in the case out of fear for her family’s safety as well as other girls in the area. Taylor says that investigators have developed persons of interest in the case, but that is his only comment. Megan’s mother has told reporters that there is a person of interest that has her terrified. She says she is impressed with the amount of evidence that has been collected by Franklin County Sheriff’s investigators in the case. There is a reward offered for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons involved in the murder of Megan Sharpton.

Tennesseans who rely on what used to be called food stamps will have to wait longer than usual for their benefits next month. The change came at the request of grocery stores. In all, more than 1-point-3 million individuals now get those benefits, and all of that money is made available in the first 10 days of the month. Grocery stores say they get hit with too much business into too few days. They asked the state to stretch out its schedule, by staggering the benefit payouts over a period of time that’s twice as long. Starting next month, the stores will get their way, but what’s good news for grocery stores will mean a difficult October for most people who get that assistance. The reworking of the schedule means that more than two-thirds will have to wait anywhere from 4 days to a week and a half longer than they’re used to. In response to the potential problem, the Tennessee Grocers and Convenience Store Association is recommending its members build up contributions to food banks now.

Tullahoma Mayor Lane Curlee signed a proclamation, making September 21st National Alzheimer’s Awareness Day.
The Alzheimer’s Association is hosting its yearly fund-raising walk in Tullahoma, this Saturday. Organizers say it’s not too late to be a part of the event. Registration will be at 8AM at the South Jackson Civic Center and the walk begins at 9AM. The course is 1.6 miles and the Alzheimer’s Association encourages you to bring children to enjoy the bouncy inflatables. Pets on leashes are also welcome. For more information about the Alzheimer’s Association Walk on this website.