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Grundy County deputies arrested Donna Shadrick (47) of Sequatchie,TN in Palmer after stopping her for suspicion of DUI.
During the course of the investigation, deputies found suspected methamphetamine wrapped in one-dollar bills and what they believe to be the deadly drug fentanyl wrapped in a five-dollar bill. A field test kit confirmed the presence of fentanyl.
Shadrick has been charged with DUI, Possession of Schedule II drugs, Possession of Schedule IV drugs, Possession of Drugs for Resale. Grundy County deputies also seized $750.
Shadrick was booked into jail and has a March 5th court date.

On Wednesday February 27th, 2019 Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Chuck Stines initiated a traffic stop on Industrial Drive in Winchester,
TN. Investigation did reveal that the vehicle which was the subject of the stop had been reported stolen from the Huntland area the previous day. Sgt. Stines and Investigator Kalyn Machuta made contact with the suspect involved in what was believed to be a vehicle theft. The suspect was also found to be in possession of a substance believed to be methamphetamine and various drug paraphernalia.
Demetrius C. Price of Winchester, TN. was placed under arrest and transported to the Franklin County Jail where he was booked on charges of Unauthorized use of an Automobile, Possession of Schedule II drug (methamphetamine) with intent for resale and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Price has a court date set for Monday April 22nd, 2019 in Franklin County General Sessions Court and is currently being held on a $7,500 bond.

On March 30, 2018 at the Coffee County Fairgrounds a Vietnam-era Veterans Honors Day and Fair will take place. This event is free and open to the public.
Local veteran’s groups want to educate the public, honor the Vietnam-era Veterans and their families, both living and deceased and to entertain all who attend.
Speaking and demonstration events will start around noon. The Ultimate Oldies will be performing at about 1:30 followed by the WannaBeatles (a Beatles shadow group).
Also, on display, will be the “Toy Soldier Project”. Back in May the VFW began to ask the public to help collect 58,479 toy soldiers. One toy soldier for each veteran killed in the Vietnam war. They completed the collection back in November with the help of schools, churches, citizens, veterans and organizations. The dedication ceremony for this will be at a dinner event on March 28th at the Post 10904 building. The completed display will also be available for viewing at the Fairgrounds on the 30th.
Also, there will be displays of art from local schools as well as displays built or made on facts about the war. There will be a running DVD with the photo of every veteran killed in the Vietnam war from Tennessee. There will be special memorial displays to the veterans killed from Coffee County as well as Bedford, Franklin, Grundy, Marion, Rutherford, Sequatchie, and Warren Counties.
Tennessee Valley Health Care will be there to provide medical screenings, Veterans Administration claims processing and to provide health care information. Humana Medical will also be in attendance.
The Manchester Recreation Center partnered with the VFW back on January 1st. They sponsored a “Walk for the Fallen” where participants can register their miles walked in honor of the veterans killed in the Vietnam war. As with the Toy Soldier Project, their goal was to register 58,479 “laps.” The indoor track at the Recreation Center takes 12 laps to equal one mile. So, anyone walking a mile would count for 12 laps.
The Fairgrounds will be open early on March 30th for anyone wanting to participate. They can walk in honor of a veteran, for a school, church or organization, or for themselves. The laps walked there will be added to the total they accumulated at the Recreation Center. Amanda Morton, events director at the Rec Center, will announce the total laps accumulated, as well as the miles, at the Fairgrounds event.
There will be food and t-shirts for sale along with craft vendors and more. The event is free, and they encourage everyone to come out.
More information on veteran’s events go to vfwpost10904.com

Two people suffered injuries after a helicopter crashed in Tullahoma on Thursday afternoon.
According to the FAA, a Sikorsky HH60 helicopter crashed in a field near Tullahoma 3:30 p.m.
Tullahoma Police said the crash was on the edge of Coffee and Moore Counties.
The two people on board had apparently called the airport tower for information about the wind direction when they went down.
TPD Sergeant Cody Brandon was able to locate on foot the helicopter in a remote location near the western boundary of Coffee County and the eastern
boundary of Moore County on private land. Sergeant Brandon relayed the coordinates to the Tullahoma Fire Department so rescue could begin.
One pilot was taken to the Tullahoma Airport and was flown by Vanderbilt Life Flight to the hospital. This pilot had neck and back
injuries. The other pilot was transported by EMS to a hospital for evaluation.
The FAA will investigate the crash and the National Transportation Safety Board will determine the probable cause of the accident.
Those responding to the scene included the Tullahoma Police Department, Tullahoma Fire Department, Coffee County Emergency Medical Services, Coffee County Emergency Management Agency, Moore County Sheriff Department and Metro Moore County Emergency Management.

U.S. Attorney Don Cochran and the Department of Justice announced yesterday that Brentwood, Tennessee-based Vanguard Healthcare, LLC, and related Vanguard companies (“Vanguard”) agreed to pay more than $18 million in allowed claims to resolve a lawsuit brought by the United States and the State of Tennessee for billing the Medicare and Medicaid programs for grossly substandard nursing home services.
Vanguard Healthcare and several related Vanguard companies that have reorganized in bankruptcy agreed to pay more than $5.1 million towards the settlement, and two Vanguard entities that are liquidating in bankruptcy have agreed to $13.5 million in allowed claims in bankruptcy.
The United States and Tennessee filed suit against several Vanguard companies, Miller, and Orand, alleging that they were responsible for five Vanguard-owned skilled nursing facilities submitting false claims to Medicare and Medicaid for nursing home services that were grossly substandard or worthless. In particular, the United States and Tennessee alleged that the five facilities failed to administer medications as prescribed; failed to provide standard infection control, resulting in urinary tract infections and wound infections; failed to provide wound care as ordered; failed to take prophylactic measures to prevent pressure ulcers, such as turning and repositioning patients; used unnecessary physical restraints on residents; and failed to meet basic nutrition and hygiene requirements of residents. The lawsuit further alleged that the defendants were responsible for the submission of hundreds of preadmission forms by these facilities to TennCare, Tennessee’s Medicaid Program, which contained forged nurse or physician signatures.
Vanguard is a holding company that owns a chain of skilled nursing facilities, including Manchester Health Care Center. The five locations being sued did not include Manchester Health Care Center.
Due to the filing of bankruptcy proceedings by the Vanguard entities, the United States anticipates that the total government recovery in this case will ultimately exceed $6 million.

Coffee County and Manchester City Schools are partnering together to host a Mobile Food Pantry for families in need on Friday, March 15th at First Baptist Church of Manchester. A Mobile Food Pantry is a large-scale food distribution in which food items are delivered via Second Harvest Food Bank to a designated location for immediate distribution to those in need.
“We, Coffee County and Manchester City Schools, are excited to offer this opportunity for our families. By working together, this allows us to ensure we are serving every family in need,” said Taylor Rayfield, Coordinator of Family Resource for Coffee County Schools.
The Mobile Food Pantry will be held on Friday, March 15th at First Baptist Church of Manchester, 1006 Hillsboro Blvd., Manchester, Tennessee 37355. Doors open at 9 AM and is a first come, first serve opportunity. This program is for families who have a student enrolled in the Coffee County Schools or Manchester City Schools System.
For questions, contact Taylor Rayfield, Coordinator of Family Resource for Coffee County Schools at (931) 222-1066, or BJ Sylvia, Coordinator of Family Resource for Manchester City Schools at (931) 728-3412.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10904 in Manchester, is spearheading an event in association with the local American Legion, Sequatchie Valley Veterans Honor Guard and the Disabled American Veterans associations.
The Vietnam-era Veterans Honors Dinner will be held at the Veterans building located at 130 Shelton Road in Manchester on March 11. This dinner is completely free to all who attend. The event will include honors to the veterans and to their families.
In attendance will be John Radke from the Vietnam War Commemoration out of Washington DC. Also speaking will be Commander Mike Rhew, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Tennessee State Commander as well as Lloyd Hansen who will take over as the Tennessee State Commander in June.
Registration is required as we are limited to 100 guests. Anyone can register by emailing flygal46@yahoo.com or calling 251-554-8836 or online at vfwpost10904.com