Josh Peterson

The Dollar General in Manchester at 1832 McArthur St. was robbed by an armed suspect late Sunday night.

According to Manchester Police, at approximately 9:07 p.m. the store was robbed. As of Monday afternoon, the suspect is still on the run. You can see a photo (below). According to MPD, this suspect is described as a 5’11” black male, clean shaven with a normal accent. He was wearing a surgical mask.

Anyone with information should contact the Manchester Police Department 931-728-2099.

Coffee County Sheriff’s Department is alerting the public of a scam in this area.

According to CCSD, someone is making calls and posing as a member of the Social Security Administration. These callers are telling the intended victim that their social security number has been used or compromised at a location and they are needing to verify or get information from the recipient of the call.

The sheriff’s department says “do not give information to these people.”

If you are uncomfortable on the phone, authorities advise you to obtain the name and position of the person you are talking to and tell them you will get back to them later.

Then you can look up the number for yourself and call the establishment to verify if the person you spoke with works there. You can also contact the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department at (931) 570-5619.

The Winchester Police Department is conducting an investigation into the death of an unknown male.

The body of a male was located on Agate Street in Winchester with no vehicle nearby. There was no cell phone with the body.

At this time, police do not have an identity on the male subject. The male is described as a white male, slender build, age is late 20’s to mid-30’s. The male has dark brown hair, blue eyes, a mustache and a short length beard.

The male was wearing a black qalo wedding band. If you have any information that may aid in the identification of the individual please contact Detective Brian Wilder with the Winchester Police Department at 931-967-3840 or Crimestoppers at 931-962-INFO(4636).

Cannon County Sheriff’s Department and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is searching for Reyna Michelle Riverra.

Rivera is wanted for Attempted First Degree Murder, Especially Aggravated Robbery, Especially Aggravated Kidnapping, Especially Aggravated Burglary, Possessing a Firearm During a Commission Of a Dangerous Felony, Aggravated Assault, Theft Over $1,000, and False Imprisonment. Rivera should be considered armed and dangerous.
She is 34 years old, 5’2” and approximately 150 pounds. She has black hair and black eyes. 

She is on the TBI Most Wanted List and there is a reward up to $2,500 for information leading to her arrest.

Call 1-800-TBI-FIND with information.

As of Sunday, Dec. 6 there are now 325 active cases of the COVID-19 virus in Coffee County, according to numbers provided by the Tennessee Department of Health.

One additional virus-related death in Coffee County was reported over the weekend, bringing the total to 44 since March.

Among school-aged children in Coffee County, there have been 17 cases reported over the past 14 days, according to TDH.

Across the state of Tennessee there are currently 2,504 virus related hospitalizations and there have been 4,491 confirmed virus-related deaths.

According to TDH, 11% of ICU beds remain available across the state and 73% of ventilators are available. 

A performance by country music artist Dustin Lynch and other local musicians, along with a virtual home tour, will highlight “Caroling for Kids: A Virtual Fundraiser” to benefit the Tullahoma Day Care Center.

“Since the popular holiday tour of homes had to be cancelled this year, we wanted to give everyone something as a way of saying ‘thank you’ for your support in 2020,” said Board president Reba Walters. “We have planned a Facebook Live virtual fundraiser that we think will be enjoyed by everyone.”

“Caroling for Kids: A Virtual Fundraiser” is a 45-minute video that premieres at 4 p.m. on Dec. 13. Viewers will be able to access the video through the day care center’s Facebook page at Tullahoma DCC. Hosted by Alderman Rupa Blackwell, board vice president, the video includes a tour of the Tullahoma Day Care Center by Justin Holder that features interviews with staff and special guests. Also featured will be an online tour of the Moore County home of Janice Harder, and special musical performances by Lynch, Alderman Sernobia McGee, Michael McGee, alumni of the THS AristoCats, and Greg Gressel.

The annual tour of homes has been the center’s largest fundraiser for decades, according to Walters, but this year the board decided to offer an alternative as a kick-off to the holiday season.

“We couldn’t hold our tour of homes this year because of Covid-19, but we wanted to offer the public something to lift our spirits this time of year,” said Walters. “The event replaces our largest annual fundraiser, but we also wanted it to be available for everyone to enjoy. Donations to support the nonprofit center will be accepted during the event, or anytime afterward.”

The center is located at 707 Trinity Lane behind Trinity Lutheran Church. Hours are 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The center has remained open to preschoolers throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. To learn more or to make a donation, visit Facebook, www.tullahomadaycare.com, or call Emma Coleman, director, at 931-455-4197.

The Tullahoma Day Care Center is a nonprofit facility for at-risk children with the mission of “providing affordable, safe, healthy and nurturing pre-school child care. The center is a nonprofit that serves children regardless of race or national original. It is overseen by a board of directors.