Josh Peterson

We have more details regarding the capture of Steven Andrew Lokey in Manchester early Monday morning.

Lokey, who was wanted for first degree murder in Shelbyville, was captured early Monday morning in Manchester.
According to a report obtained by Thunder Radio News, at approximately 10:30 p.m. Sunday night, a female on Magnolia Glen Circle called police to report a suspicious person.

The victim stated that she noticed a light on in her garage, and noticed a white male standing by her car with the door open. When she confronted the man, he got into a white 4-door car and left the scene. She described the subject as a white male, tall, slender and with tattoos on his arms – a description that fit Lokey.

Later in the night, at approximately 4 a.m. Monday, Manchester Police Department officers responded to a call of a truck with the doors open near Clearwater Pool & Spa. At this point, officers encountered Lokey, who ran toward Food Lion. Coffee County Sheriff’s Department deputies observed Lokey jump onto a moving tractor trailer and attempt to get into it. Lokey then jumped off the truck and rolled underneath, where officers were able to restrain him.

While in custody, Lokey began to run while in handcuffs, but was caught after a few steps. He has since been booked into the Bedford County Jail on $1 million dollar bond for first degree murder.

There are now 20 active cases of COVID-19 in Coffee County, according to numbers provided by the Tennessee Department of Health on Tuesday. This is three fewer than the prior day and five fewer than two days ago.

Since testing began in March, there have been 99 total positive tests in Coffee County. With 79 cases classified as recovered, that leaves 20 active cases.

Statewide, there are 11,980 confirmed active cases. Since testing began in March, there have been 36,048 cases in the state, with 24,068 recoveries. There have been 561 confirmed deaths and 2,336 hospitalizations.

Meanwhile, in nearby Franklin County, there have been three deaths related to the virus. No deaths have been reported in Coffee County.

Manchester City Schools want parents to know that if their family is receiving free and reduced lunches, you can apply for extra food benefits. These food benefits are called Pandemic EBT or P-EBT benefits.

Parents who already receive SNAP or TANF benefits do not have to apply, and the funds should have already been added to your EBT cards. If you need to apply, click here.

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the alleged theft of a boat from 4451 Old Tullahoma Highway.

This particular boat carries an estimated value of $50,000. You can see a photo below.
Anyone with information should call Sgt. Todd Hindman at 931-968-6050.

The number of COVID-19 cases in Coffee County continue to hover in the low to mid 20s. As of 2 p.m. Monday, there are 23 confirmed active cases of the virus, according to Tennessee Department of Health.

Since testing began in March, there have been 99 confirmed cases of the virus in Coffee County. With now 76 recoveries, that leaves 23 active cases.

Meanwhile, there are 11,735 confirmed active cases in the state of Tennessee. Since testing began, there have been 35,302 confirmed cases in the state, with 23,567 recoveries. There have been 510 confirmed deaths and 2,301 hospitalizations.

The Tullahoma Police Department (TPD) is warning about the dangers of fentanyl being used as an additive in illicit drugs.

The use of fentanyl is not new to our community, and the danger continues to be a serious concern for law enforcement.

“To see this drug used with near-fatal and fatal consequences, is extremely concerning. We want to remind people of the danger of using opioids, and other hard drugs that could be mixed with opioids,” said Police Chief Jason Williams.
Signs of fentanyl overdose include slow, irregular, shallow breathing, clammy skin, pinpoint pupils, and loss of consciousness.

Nalxone, or Narcan, reverses the effects of an opioid overdose. Naloxone kits are available for free by contacting the Regional Overdoes Prevention Specialist Matt Brown Matt.brown.rops@gmail.com c: (931) 308-5463. The immunity law in Tennessee (TCA 63-1-156) will provide some protection for people who in good faith seek medical assistance for a person experiencing a drug overdose.

Members of the public with information on drug trafficking or any other criminal activity are asked to e-mail the TPD@tullahomatn.gov or message TPD on Facebook. All tips are confidential.

Tennesseans working to obtain a high school equivalency diploma can now take their exams at home via a new online program, HiSET Exam at Home. This program makes the test accessible to adult learners while many testing centers are closed due to COVID-19.

Starting Monday, June 22, 2020, Tennesseans can register to take the HiSET test online using the human remote proctoring service, ProctorU.

The online exams are identical to HiSET exams taken in physical testing centers in terms of content, format, on-screen experience and scoring. Each of the features test takers experience in testing centers, such as the ability to preview, skip questions, review and change answers, are available with the online exam.
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s HiSET Voucher Program covers all costs associated with the exams. To receive a voucher from a local Adult Education program, a test taker must be a Tennessee resident and demonstrate test preparedness through a qualifying practice test.

Adult learners interested in completing the HiSET Exam at Home program should first contact their local Adult Education provider. You can find a list of local providers here.

To utilize the HiSET Exam at Home option and associated vouchers, an individual must be at least 18 years old and ensure that their computer and testing room meet the remote proctoring requirements. You can find a list of those requirements here.

ETS, the program’s vendor, is taking every precaution to ensure the HiSET at Home Exam meets the highest standards of validity, security and reliability. The at-home solution employs multiple best-in-class security measures, including real-time human monitoring and artificial intelligence technology. These measures allow for the recognition and remediation of the hardest-to-detect security incidents.

An adult learner who passes the HiSET at Home Exam will earn their high school equivalency diploma issued by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s Adult Education Division.

The Coffee County Commission will have a full commission session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 23. Items of note on the agenda include the 2020-2021 proposed budget. The meeting will be held at the Coffee County Administrative Plaza.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
COFFEE COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE PLAZA
June 23, 2020 @ 6:00 p.m.
A G E N D A

1. Sheriff Proclaims Commission Open for Business

2. Invocation

3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

4. Roll Call

5. Approve agenda.

6. Public Comments

7. Review and approval of the minutes of previous meeting.

8. Resolution of Memorial, Sympathy and Commendation

9. Elections, Appointments and Confirmations
a. Notaries
b. Sanitation/Rural Solid Waste
c. Water Wastewater Authority
d. Other

10. Unfinished Business

11. New Business
a. Budget Amendments
b. School Budget Amendments
c. 2020-2021 Proposed Budget
d. Other

*Report of standing committee and action thereon by the commission.
*Report of special committees and action thereon by the commission.

12. Statements & Announcements

13. Adjournment

Grundy County Sheriff Clint Shrum announced late Monday that the department is suspending inmate visitation at the Grundy County jail due to an increase in COVID-19 cases across the county.

Shrum assured that there are no cases of COVID-19 inside the Grundy County Jail, adding that they plan to keep it that way.

According to Tennessee Department of Health, there are approximately 16 active cases of the virus in Grundy County as of Monday.