Skeletal remains were discovered in remote area of Grundy County Friday morning.
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reported the remains were found in Altamont.
An anthropology team was called to excavate the scene and the remains have been turned over the State Medical Examiner’s Office.
No additional information was immediately released.
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Skeletal Remains Found in Grundy County
TNReady Results Released
Less than 35 percent of Tennessee third through eighth graders are on track or advanced in English, according to newly released TNReady results from last year.
TNReady scores fall into one of four achievement levels: mastered, on track, approaching, and below grade-level expectations.
“TNReady allows us to see how Tennessee students are mastering our state’s academic standards as we transition to higher expectations at all grade levels,” Education Commissioner Candice McQueen said.
The results show less than 6 percent mastered the content and 28 percent of students were on track.
In math, 9 percent mastered the subject and 29 percent were on track.
District and school-level results will be released later this fall. (WBIR-TV)
AAA Warns Technology Use While Driving
From text messages, controlling music to getting directions, many “smart cars” promise to keep drivers safe by keeping their hands off their phones while driving.
However, a new study by AAA Foundation for Traffic Study found the devices take drivers’ eyes and attention off the road and hands off the wheel for potentially dangerous periods of time. The study found drivers using in-vehicle technologies like voice-based and touch screen features experienced very high levels of visual and mental demand for more than 40 seconds when completing tasks like programming navigation or sending a text message.
Automakers now include more options to allow drivers to use social media, email and text.
Removing eyes from the road for just two seconds doubles the risk for a crash, according to previous research. With nearly 40 percent of U.S. drivers using info systems while driving, AAA cautions that using these technologies while behind the wheel can have dangerous consequences.
Take the State Parks Survey
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is requesting input on state parks located in middle Tennessee. Citizens can fill out surveys for individual parks at the following link: http://tnstateparks.com/about/surveys1. The surveys will be open through October 16, 2017, and take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. All responses are anonymous.
“We are interested in hear what park visitors think about the current condition of our parks, the amenities, recreation activities and the various other services we provide,” said TDEC Deputy Commissioner Brock Hill. “This feedback will help us better understand our visitors’ needs and help us address those needs in the future.”
Middle Tennessee State Parks include:
• Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
• Bledsoe Creek State Park
• Burgess Falls State Park
• Cedars of Lebanon State Park
• Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park
• Cummins Galls State Park
• Edgar Evins State Park
• Harpeth River State Park
• Henry Horton State Park
• Long Hunter State Park
• Montgomery Bell State Park
• Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park
• Pickett State Park
• Radnor Lake State Natural Area
• Rock Island State Park
• Sergeant Alvin C. York State Park
• South Cumber State Recreation Area
• Standing Stone State Park
• Tims Ford State Park
It is requested that only customers that visit a given park or use its various facilities complete the survey.
CHS Volleyball Captures District Championship
The 2017 Dist 8AAA Volleyball Champions
The Coffee County volleyball team blazed through Thursday night’s semifinals and finals to capture the District 8AAA tournament championship in Lincoln County. After capturing the regular season via a tiebreaker, the Lady Raiders left no doubt who the better team was in the district tournament as they swept Franklin County and Lincoln County in straight sets. Coffee County captured their first district title since 2014 and secured their 6th straight trip to next week’s region tournament.
In the semifinals, Coffee County jumped on Franklin County from the first point as they cruised past the Rebelettes in straight sets 25-11, 25-12 and 25-19. Six service aces in the first set gave an indication of how strong the Coffee County service game was all night. The Lady Raiders finished the match with 19 aces against only 9 service errors. Tyana Fenton led the team in aces with 6. Abigail Parker and Odalis Garcia each added 4 aces for the Lady Raiders. Freshman Lexi Bryan had Coffee County’s only block and led the team in kills with 8 including one on the first point of the match. Tyana Fenton had 9 digs and Amada Mukai finished with 19 assists. The win advanced Coffee County to the finals against the winner of the other semifinal game.
You can download a copy of the broadcast at: http://www.podcastgarden.com/episode/franklin-county-vs-coffee-county-high-school-volleyball_115319
In the other semifinal, Lincoln County used a raucous crowd to rally from behind to beat Columbia in 5 sets. The emotional win, coupled with a renewed Lady Raider determination, served to hamper the Lady Falcons in the first set of the finals. Coffee County roared out to a 14 to 2 lead on their way to a championship sweep. The Lady Raiders won by set scores of 25-20, 25-16 and 25-10.
Leading 4 to 2 in the first set, senior Tyana Fenton served 10 straight points, including 5 aces in the run, to give the Lady Raiders a seemingly insurmountable 14 to 2 lead. Lincoln County found their footing and rebounded to cut the deficit to 22 to 16 before the Lady Raiders closed out the first set on a Keelie Hillis kill. After chopping through Lincoln County in the 2nd set, Coffee County started the 3rd set on another serving tear. Amanda Mukai served 4 aces to help jump start Coffee County to an 8 to 0 lead. That blistering start silenced the Lincoln County student section and put the tournament championship question to rest.
Once again, Coffee County was brilliant at the service line as they had 16 aces. Fenton led the team in aces with 5. Mukai added the 4 aces and Abigail Parker and Abigail Layne each came off the bench with a pair of aces. Fenton once again led the team in digs with 10 while Alliyah Williams added 9. Keelie Hillis had the team lead in kills with 7 while senior Odalis Garcia had 6 kills, including the kill on championship point. Williams added 6 kills and 9 digs.
Following the match, Coffee County had 3 players named to the All-District team and Tyana Fenton was named the District 8AAA Most Valuable Player. Fenton, the career leader in digs for Coffee County, was joined on the all-district team by fellow seniors Alliyah Williams and Odalis Garcia, along with sophomore Keelie Hillis.
Coffee County will now advance to next week’s Region 4AAA tournament in Murfreesboro. The date and times will be announced this weekend.
You can download a copy of the broadcast at: http://www.podcastgarden.com/episode/lincoln-county-vs-coffee-county-high-school-volleyball_115330
Attempted Murder in Manchester
Leon Holmes Jr.. Photo provided by the CCSD.
On Wednesday (October 4, 2017) Leon Holmes, Jr. was reportedly involved in a domestic disturbance on Kefauver St in Manchester TN.
The arrest warrant states that the man attacked a female by allegedly strangling her with the intent to kill her and her unborn child.
During strangulation of victim the subject allegedly stated that he was going to kill female and child.
Holmes was charged by Manchester Police Investigator Brandon Tomberlin and Officer Jon Holland with two counts of attempted first-degree murder and domestic assault. Bond was set at $550,000 and Holmes appeared in Coffee County General Sessions Court for a preliminary hearing on Thursday.
The victims were taken to an area hospital for treatment.
Two Women Allegedly perform Drug Transaction in front of Tullahoma Investigator
Two women were arrested Oct. 3 after they allegedly had a drug transaction in front of an investigator with the Tullahoma Police Department.
Theresa Lynn Jacobs, 38, of Murfreesboro Highway, Manchester and Betty Dorsett, 51, of Roosevelt Street Winchester were each charged with manufacture/sell/delivery of a controlled substance.
Investigator Johnny Gore states in a report, that as he was entering the Marathon Station on Kings Lane, he saw two women standing next to a red car talking.
The police report states as the officer started to enter the store, he saw them exchange something. He then walked over to them and asked Dorsett what she had place in her pants pocket. She allegedly said that she had a small bag of crystal meth, which she handed to Gore.
He then spoke with Jacobs and she admitted to selling the methamphetamines. She had $40 in her pants pocket.
Officers Cpl. Michael Wilder and Matt Watson assisted Investigator Gore. Watson then transported both women to the Coffee County Jail where they were booked under a $25,000 bond. They are to appear in Coffee County General Session Court Oct. 19.
“White Lives Matter” Rally to be held in Shelbyville
Late Tuesday afternoon the Shelbyville Police Department received notice of a planned demonstration scheduled for October 28, 2017.
The League of the South, a white nationalist group which held rallies in Shelbyville and Murfreesboro in 2013, plans a “White Lives Matter” rally in Shelbyville along with other groups on October 28.
Organizers of this event informed the department the purpose of the demonstration was to protest illegal immigration and to draw attention to the recent Emanuel Samson church shooting in Antioch, Tennessee.
Wednesday morning the Shelbyville Police Department Command Staff met and began making preparations for this event. In an effort to keep the citizens of Shelbyville safe they have reached out to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. All of which have committed their assistance.
Shelbyville is a very diverse community. In accordance with the mission of the Shelbyville Police Department, members are sworn in an unbiased manner in which all people will be treated fairly. The department recognizes that fair unbiased policing strengthens and promotes public trust while fostering close community relationships, and the department remains committed to the fair and equal treatment of all persons and in maintaining a close relationship with the community.
The Shelbyville Police Department is asking for cooperation in allowing these individuals to peacefully assemble and exercise their First Amendment Rights.
Police Pursuit Starts in Grundy County ends in Sequatchie County
James Randall Nunley
Sheriff Clint Shrum explained that around 12:30 a.m. in the morning a deputy conducted a traffic stop on suspicion of impaired driving near 52nd Ave in Gruetli Laager. The vehicle initially pulled over but as the deputy exited his vehicle the driver fled. A chase ensued and ended in the Cherry Branch area of Sequatchie County on Highway 399 after Nunley rammed the front of a patrol car.
Sheriff Shrum stated, “No one was injured and the patrol unit sustained minor damage.”
Nunley was charged with reckless endangerment, evading arrest, driving on a revoked license, aggravated assault, DUI, violation of implied consent, reckless driving and open container.
Old Timers Day is this Weekend
It’s time once again for Old Timers Days in downtown Manchester.
The big events begin Oct. 6, Friday evening at 7 p.m. featuring a free concert with the great local gospel group By Faith.
Saturday’s activities will include the Old Timers Day Parade, 2017 with Grand Marshal Gene Stillings, petting zoo, greased pole climb, free train rides, musical groups, children’s and adult games and activities, food & craft booths, digital scavenger hunt, an old-fashioned ice cream eating contest, Wild West re-enactmenat and much, much more including a classic car cruise-in sponsored by the Manchester Recreation Center.
