An escaped inmate from West Tennessee was found in Manchester on Wednesday.
Federal agents captured a prison inmate who escaped from a minimum security facility in Tennessee, the U.S. Marshals Service said.
Cecil Corey Haggins was found at a hotel in Manchester.
Haggins, 33, was discovered missing from the prison on Monday, the Bureau of Prisons said. Haggins has been serving a 10-year sentence for possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense.
The FBI, the Marshals Service and other law enforcement agencies investigated the escape. Haggins’ girlfriend was with him at the hotel, according to authorities. They are being held at the Coffee County Jail and both are expected to face federal charges related to his escape, Miller said.
Millington is located just north of Memphis. The satellite camp is a minimum security facility and currently houses 84 male offenders, the bureau said.
Details of Haggins’ escape have not been released.
Manchester Water Department releases water quality report
Manchester Water Department has released its annual water quality report.
Anyone wishing to receive a hard copy of the report can do so by calling 931-728-7171.
You can view the report below:
Off-duty police officer charged with aggravated assault
An off-duty Decherd police officer was charged with aggravated assault after he allegedly pointed his department-issued handgun at a driver Sunday in Murfreesboro, a Rutherford County supervisor said.
Mathew Ward, 31, of Cason Lane in Murfreesboro, was charged after an investigation of the road-rage case starting on Interstate 24, said Patrol Cpl. William Travis, who was the arresting officer.
Decherd City Administrator Rex Clark confirmed Ward was immediately suspended from his duties without pay, and Ward subsequently resigned.
The investigation showed Ward observed driver Ilya Kovalchuk of Franklin speeding on I-24 Sunday evening.
The officer displayed his Decherd Police badge and signaled for Kovalchuk to slow down, Travis reported. They exchanged words.
Ward pursued Kovalchuk to Medical Center Parkway at Silohill Lane where both men exited their vehicles.
“Ward drew his Decherd-issued handgun and pointed it at Mr. Kovalchuk while ordering him to lay on the ground,” Travis reported.
Travis and Detective Joe Duncan investigated the case, resulting in Ward’s arrest.
Ward was booked into the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center and released on a $5,000 bond. A hearing is set for Oct. 27 in General Sessions Court.
Clark said Ward’s resignation creates a vacancy within the Police Department, and the city will be seeking applicants to fill the void.
TWRA announces application period for 2021 WMA Big Game Quota Hunts
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has announced the application period for the 2021 Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Big Game Quota Hunts, the regular elk, youth elk, and WMA youth is now underway through July 23.
Entries must be submitted before midnight (CDT) July 23. The WMA hunting instruction sheet lists locations and dates for each of the quota hunts along with drawing rules and regulations. Instruction sheets can be obtained and applications made for the hunts at any TWRA license agent, TWRA regional office or online. Mailed applications will not be processed into the drawing system.
There is no fee for current Annual Sportsman License holders, Lifetime Sportsman License holders, or seniors possessing a Type 167 Annual Senior Citizen Sportsman License. For all other applicants, there is a non-refundable $12 permit fee for each drawing entered. There is a $1 agent fee for applications made at a license agent. When applying at a license agent, hunters must remain at the location while the application is processed to verify the information is correct on the receipt.
For applications made on the internet, there is a $2 internet usage fee. If entering multiple quota hunts, a person must pay the permit and agent fee(s) for each quota hunt application submitted.
The WMA (elk hunts excluded) priority point system gives a priority point for each year a hunter participates (this year a maximum of 13 points) without being successfully drawn for a hunt. Applicants drawn for a hunt last year will start over with a priority of zero.
After all the drawings are conducted, leftover permits will be sold on-line, on a first-come, first-serve basis beginning Aug. 25 at 8 a.m. (CDT).
The state’s 13th gun elk hunt will be held Oct. 9-15 with seven individuals selected to participate. Six of the participants will be selected through a computer drawing conducted by the TWRA. The seventh participant will be the recipient of a permit that is donated to a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), which is the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation. That permit will be issued in a raffle for the third year.
Additionally, this will be the fifth year for an archery only hunt with seven permits. Elk archery hunt dates are Sept. 25-Oct. 1.
American Red Cross experiencing a severe blood shortage
The American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage as the number of trauma cases, organ transplants and elective surgeries rise – and deplete the nation’s blood inventory. Donors of all blood types – especially type O and those giving platelets – are urged to make an appointment to give as soon as possible to prevent further impact to patients.
Right now, hospitals are responding to an atypically high number of traumas and emergency room visits, as well as overdoses and resulting transplants. In comparison to 2019, the Red Cross has seen demand from trauma centers climb by 10% in 2021− more than five times the growth of other facilities that provide blood transfusions.
“When seconds count in emergency trauma situations, it’s the blood already on the shelves that can make the difference in lifesaving care,” said Garry Allison, Regional Donor Services Director, of Red Cross Tennessee Region. “As many people begin to enjoy travel and time with loved ones again this summer, patients are relying on the generosity of donors to help ensure they have access to the treatment they need. Please consider blood donation as a summer activity that can help save lives.”
Patients need the help of the American people. Schedule an appointment to give blood now by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.
Area Blood Drives:
Bell Buckle
6/17/2021: 3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., James E. Elkins Fire Hall, 113 Main Street
Murfreesboro
6/14/2021: 12:30pm – 7:30pm, M’Boro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.
6/15/2021: 10am – 3pm, Nashville Predators Lowes Murfreesboro, 1825 Old Fort Parkway
6/15/2021: 12:30pm – 7:30pm, M’Boro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.
6/17/2021: 10am – 5pm, M’Boro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.
6/18/2021: 8am – 3pm, M’Boro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.
6/19/2021: 8am – 3 p.m., M’Boro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.
6/20/2021: 8am – 3pm, Murfreesboro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.
6/21/2021: 12pm – 5pm, North Boulevard Church of Christ, 1112 North Rutherford Boulevard
6/21/2021: 12:30pm – 7:30pm, M’Boro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.
6/21/2021: 1pm – 6pm World Outreach Church, 1921 New Salem Highway
6/22/2021: 12:30pm – 7:30pm, M’Boro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.
6/23/2021: 10am – 3pm, Murfreesboro Missionary Baptist Church, 316 Fortress Blvd
6/24/2021: 9am – 3pm, St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital, 1700 Medical Parkway
6/24/2021: 10am – 5pm, M’Boro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.
6/24/2021: 11am – 4pm, Bumpus Harley-Davidson, 2250 NW Broad
6/25/2021: 8am – 3pm, M’Boro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.
6/26/2021: 8am – 3pm, M’Boro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.
6/27/2021: 8am – 3pm, M’Boro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.
6/28/2021: 10am – 4pm, New Vision Baptist Church, 1750 N. Thompson Lane
6/28/2021: 12:30pm. – 7:30pm, M’Boro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.
6/28/2021: 2pm – 7pm, Christian Life Church, 745 Cason Lane
6/29/2021: 12:30pm. – 7:30pm, M’Boro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.
6/30/2021: 9am – 3pm, Murfreesboro Medical Clinic Gateway, 1272 Garrison Drive
TBI Warns of Phone Scheme Involving Tennessee Human Trafficking Hotline Number
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation would like to warn the public about a reported phone scheme involving a man presenting himself as a representative of a human trafficking task force.
The scheme reportedly uses the phone number of the Tennessee Human Trafficking Hotline, as well as a number associated with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. The caller, who reportedly identifies himself as “Ryan McClain,” states he represents the “Nashville Human Trafficking Task Force” and informs the individual their phone number has been identified as being on the phone of a human trafficking victim, and if they want to have their name “cleared,” they need to pay a large sum of money.
Anyone who receives a similar phone call should ignore the caller’s message and report it to the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND or online at www.ic3.gov.
Researchers find out how to use stats to prepare for next pandemic
Researchers have found that cultural and demographic factors can help predict how COVID-19 and future outbreaks could progress.
The authors say their techniques potentially could be used to figure out how an infectious disease will move beyond hot spots to regions that are not yet affected. Librarian for STEM research at Vanderbilt University Joshua Borycz says using predictive modeling, a handful of risk factors predicted coronavirus spread in U-S counties, including population size and density, public transportation, and percentage of Black Americans.
As governments struggle to predict and plan for the next disease outbreak, Borycz says the data-driven approach could help save lives. He adds that the U-S scored high on many of the socio-cultural risk factors for an outbreak, including low trust in institutions and high levels of obesity. Nearly 600-thousand people in the U-S have died from the coronavirus.
The study also found that voting patterns could be used to predict disease spread. Borycz says the data show that in large cities, even when controlled for population density and other differences, areas with more Democratic voters had a higher rate of infection and death from COVID-19.
Borycz also notes the analysis made some surprising predictions about the spread of COVID-19 around the world — showing that, for example, African countries would not be heavily affected by COVID-19. So far, around 133-thousand people have died from the coronavirus on the African continent, far lower than elsewhere around the globe.
Multiple Vaccination sites are available this week
If you would like the opportunity to receive your COVID-19 vaccine, you have several opportunities this week.
Wednesday:
Manchester Health Department 8:00-4:15
Tullahoma Health Department from 8:00-4:15
Southern Family Market 3:00-6:00
Thursday:
Manchester Health Department 8:00-4:15
Tullahoma Health Department from 8:00-4:15
Friday:
Manchester Health Department 8:00-4:15
Tullahoma Health Department from 8:00-4:15
Marcoms Pharmacy also has vaccines available every Monday and Friday.
Coffee County Schools want the public’s input on a new federal government funding
School districts across the nation are receiving additional funds from the federal government. This funding is known as “ESSER” and provides financial support to state and local educational agencies.
Coffee County Schools is wanting the public’s input on the additional ESSER 3.0 federal funding. Follow the link below to complete the survey. The survey will remain open until June 25, 2021.
Gas prices remain steady from last week, Coffee County below national and state average
Tennessee gas prices held steady over last week with today’s state average coming in at the same price as one week ago. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $2.88 which is only a penny more expensive than one month ago and $1.00 more than one year ago. The national gas price average is $3.80 and Coffee County’s average is $2.87. This makes Coffee County 21 cents under the national average and one cent under the state average.
“Motorists are paying, on average, 37% more to fill up than the start of the year,” said Megan Cooper, spokeswoman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Prices for the rest of the month are likely to push more expensive, but if crude production increases, as forecasted, there is the possibility of seeing some relief at the pump later this summer.”
Quick Facts
· 94% of Tennessee gas stations have prices below $2.75
· The lowest 10% of pump prices are $2.56 for regular unleaded
· The highest 10% of pump prices are $3.12 for regular unleaded
National Gas Prices
At $70/bbl, crude oil has increased to its highest price since October 2018 and is now $23/bbl more expensive than it was this past January. Crude prices have steadily climbed this year along with optimism for the COVID-19 vaccine and the promising impact it will have for global gasoline demand.
Market analyst are keeping a close eye on global supply and demand levels. They are especially eager to see if the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), and its allies including Russia, follow through with production increases next month. This move could help put downward pressure on crude prices and, in turn, push gas prices less expensive. However, motorists likely would not see any impact at the pump until mid-to-late July.
Today’s national gas price average is $3.08, which is three cents more on the week, a nickel more on the month and 98 cents more on the year. The latest increases at the pump are attributed to the steady climb in crude prices, especially as demand decreased (−670,000 b/d) and supply increased (+7 million bbl), according to the latest Energy Information Administration (EIA) data. The decrease in demand was surprising as it reflects the Memorial Day holiday, which was expected to inject higher gasoline demand.
National Oil Market Dynamics
At the close of Friday’s formal trading session, WTI increased by 62 cents to settle at $70.91. After crude prices crossed the $70/bbl threshold last week, a point they had not seen since mid-October 2018, they continued to increase due to optimism that vaccine rollout will continue to help crude demand recover and after the U.S. Consumer Price Index showed that prices increased by 5% in May, compared to last year, a larger increase than expected. The new report is fanning market concerns that inflation is driving prices higher. Additionally, crude prices were bolstered by EIA’s latest report revealing that total domestic crude supplies decreased by 5.2 million bbl to 474 million bbl last week. For this week, crude prices could continue to rise if EIA’s report shows another inventory decline.
