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Murfreesboro attorney charged, accused of asking for sexual favors as payment
An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Rutherford County attorney, charged with multiple counts of rape.
At the request of 16th District Attorney General Jennings Jones, in February 2019, TBI Special Agents began investigating allegations that a Murfreesboro attorney attempted to get a client to provide sexual activity in lieu of payment. During the course of the investigation, Agents developed information indicating that David Whelan forced or coerced female clients into sex as a way to re-pay their attorney fees.
On Monday, the Rutherford County Grand Jury returned indictments charging David Whelan (DOB 10/24/1970) with four counts of Rape by Fraud, four counts of Rape by Coercion, and one count of Promoting Prostitution. Whelan was arrested on Tuesday and booked into the Rutherford County Jail on a $75,000 bond.
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UPDATE: COVID-19 active cases remain at 27 in Coffee County
As of 2 p.m. Wednesday, there remain 27 active cases of COVID-19 in Coffee County, according to the Tennessee Department of Health.
Since testing began in March, there have been 97 confirmed cases in Coffee County. There have been 70 people who have recovered from the virus, leaving the 27 active cases.
Meanwhile, statewide there are 10,632 confirmed active cases. There have been 476 confirmed deaths and 2,180 hospitalizations.
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USDA encourages farmers to participate in committee nominations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) encourages all farmers, ranchers, and FSA program participants to take part in the Coffee/Grundy County Committee election nomination process.
FSA’s county committees are a critical component of the day-to-day operations of FSA and allow grassroots input and local administration of federal farm programs.
Committees are comprised of locally elected agricultural producers responsible for the fair and equitable administration of FSA farm programs in their counties. Committee members are accountable to the Secretary of Agriculture. If elected, members become part of a local decision making and farm program delivery process.
A county committee is composed of three to 11 elected members from local administrative areas (LAA). Each member serves a three-year term. One-third of the seats on these committees are open for election each year.
County committees may have an appointed advisor to further represent the local interests of underserved farmers and ranchers. Underserved producers are beginning, women and other minority farmers and ranchers and landowners and/or operators who have limited resources.
All nomination forms for the 2020 election must be postmarked or received in the local USDA Service Center by Aug. 1, 2020 (or next business day). For more information on FSA county committee elections and appointments, refer to the FSA fact sheet: Eligibility to Vote and Hold Office as a COC Member available online at: fsa.usda.gov/elections.
$3,700 in rewards for information on who killed cows in Grundy County
There are $3,700 worth of rewards being offered in Grundy County for anyone with information on who killed several cattle there.
According to Grundy County Sheriff Clint Shrum, the cows were killed with a crossbow. The cows were located on Johnny Parsons Rd. The owner of the cattle put up a $1,000 reward, which was quickly raised $200 by a private donor and Farm Bureau is offering $2,500 for information that leads to a conviction.
If you have information, you can contact deputy Melanie McCormick or Sgt. Billy Harris at 931-692-3466.
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UPDATE: 27 active cases of COVID-19 in Coffee County
As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, there are 27 active cases of the COVID-19 virus in Coffee County. These numbers come from the Tennessee Department of Health. Since testing began in March, there have been a total of 96 positive tests in Coffee County. However, 69 of those cases have recovered – leaving Coffee County with 27 active cases.
Meanwhile, across the state there are 10,902 confirmed active cases, according to TDH. Since testing began, 31,612 people have been confirmed to have the virus with 20,710 people recovering. There are 472 confirmed deaths and 2,146 hospitalizations.
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Gas prices continue steady increase in Coffee County
The Tennessee gas price average continues to increase and has risen nearly 8 cents since this time last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $1.87 which is a quarter higher than one month ago and 50 cents less than one year ago. The lowest price of gasoline in Coffee County is $1.79 per gallon of regular unleaded.
“As Americans drive more, they are re-fueling gasoline demand levels, which is helping to lift pump prices, said Megan Cooper, spokesperson, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Higher demand will contribute to increasing gas prices in the coming weeks, but they aren’t going to spike to typical summer prices. That’s because demand won’t be sufficient enough to drive down stocks levels. Gasoline stocks sit at a significant surplus of nearly 24 million bbl year-over-year.”
Quick Facts
– 95% of Tennessee gas stations still have prices below $2.00
– The lowest 10% of pump prices are $1.71 for regular unleaded
– The highest 10% of pump prices are $2.11 for regular unleaded
– Tennessee is the 10th least expensive market in the nation
Now 28 active cases of COVID-19 in Coffee Co.
As of 2 p.m. Monday, there are 28 active cases of COVID-19 in Coffee County, according to the Tennessee Department of Health. Since testing began in March, there have been 94 positive tests. Of those tests, 66 have recovered, which leaves 28 active cases.
Meanwhile, across the state there are 10,889 active cases. There have been 483 deaths and 2,106 hospitalizations.
Restrooms being installed at Manchester soccer fields
Restrooms will soon be available at the Manchester Sports Park soccer fields.
Crews with Gilley Crane set the building in the park on Monday. Manchester Parks and Recreation Director Bonnie Gamble told Thunder Radio news that crews will continue to work on the building through this week and a concrete pad will be poured around the building near the early part of July.
“After the concrete is poured around the building, it will still need to be inspected by the state,” explained Gamble.
In total, this project will cost $176,000 with $88,000 in funding coming from the state. The city will match $88,000, part of which comes from city labor. Gamble said the bathrooms will definitely be open in time for fall soccer. (see a time-lapse video of installation below)
ERPUD to give $750,000 in rebates to customers
Elk River Public Utility District, the area’s leading natural gas provider, announced that it will provide rebates of approximately $750,000 to the district’s 16,000-plus residential, commercial and industrial customers.
These rebates will be applied to the June 2020 natural gas bill and applies to all customers. The rebates will be broken down as follows.
All Active Class 20 Residential Heating Only Customers will receive a Rebate of $42
All Active Class 22 Residential Year-Round Customers will receive a Rebate of $32.25
All Active Class 40 Small Commercial Customers will receive a Rebate of $51
All Active Class 60 Large Commercial Customers will receive a Rebate of $180
All Active Class 65 Industrial Processing Customers will receive a Rebate of $750
All Active Class 75 Interruptible Customers will receive a Rebate of $750
ERPUD serves customers in Coffee and Franklin Counties. Call 931-455-9311 with questions or comments.
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Thunder Radio to host political debate July 16
Thunder Radio is proud to announce that it will be hosting a political forum/debate in one month — Thursday, July 16, one day before early voting opens in Coffee County.
However, unlike past forums hosted by Thunder Radio, due to COVID-19 concerns and limitations for crowds, this year organizers say they have decided that it would be best to host the forum on the radio only.
Candidates for Mayor will be on the air taking questions from 6 to 6:35 p.m. on July 16. Meanwhile, three candidates for alderman will be on the air from 6:35 to 7:05, with the other three candidates on from 7:10 to 7:40 p.m.
The phone lines will be open for public questions the night of the event (931-728-1320). The forum can be heard live on Thunder Radio – 107.9 FM, 1320 AM, 106.7 FM and streaming on the Manchester GO app and www.thunder1320.com
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