The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day (DTB) is set for Saturday, April 29, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. As part of this major health and safety initiative, the Coffee County Anti-Drug Coalition (CCADC) will host two take-back events, one in Manchester and one in Tullahoma.
Community members are encouraged to stop by one of these local take-back locations to drop off their unused or expired medications, especially pain relievers and other prescription drugs. Pharmacists and law enforcement officers will be on hand to accept the medications and safely dispose of them, no questions asked.
• First Vision Bank, 2134 Hillsboro Blvd, Manchester, TN
• Walgreens 700 N Jackson St, Tullahoma, TN
“Count It! Lock It! Drop It!™ is an easy way a concerned citizen can instantly help themselves and others,’ said Stacy Lee, the Community Outreach Coordinator for the CCADC. ‘One person can make a difference by counting their meds, locking up what they need to keep, and dropping the unwanted ones. Getting meds accounted for is the best way to prevent harm. With 52 percent of individuals statewide having concerns about a loved one becoming addicted, the more opportunities people have to clean out their medicine cabinets, the less likely it is those pills will fall into the hands like a teenager or someone seeking a high.” 
Marcrom’s Pharmacist and CCADC board member, Richard Randolph said, “I am always willing to be a part of such an important outreach event for our community. As a pharmacist, I enjoy being able to help identify various medications that are being dropped off so we can assign “street values” to the controlled substances we receive. This gives our community good information about what is being removed from the supply chain of potential misuse. It is truly a great service that the Anti-Drug Coalition provides.”
If you can’t make it to the take-back day or you want to dispose of meds before the event, visit http://countitlockitdropit.org/drop-box-finder/ to find a permanent drop box in your community. Coffee County has three permanent drug disposal sites: Tullahoma Police Department, Manchester Police Department and the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department. The CCADC also offers lockboxes and drug testing kits to Coffee County citizens, to help combat the growing drug problem.
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Take Back Day is April 29
Attorney General’s Office says it would Defend an Amended Abortion Bill
The Tennessee attorney general’s office says it would defend an amended abortion bill in court if it becomes law, despite previously calling its key requirements “constitutionally suspect.”
Attorney General Herbert Slatery’s spokesman says “the law to some degree is unsettled” surrounding the legislation, which would ban abortions after 20 weeks if doctors determine the fetus is viable. It wouldn’t apply in medical emergencies or if the mother faced serious risks.
The bill is in a House committee and could receive a Senate floor vote this week.
Previously, Slatery’s opinion said the bill impermissibly criminally punishes doctors using “good faith medical judgment.” Anti-abortion advocates contend an amendment has been added to address that concern.
Bill will allow Students to take American Sign Language for their Foreign Language Requirements
The Tennessee Legislature has passed a measure that allows students to take American Sign Language and get credit for their foreign language requirements.
Sen. Becky Massey, a Republican from Knoxville who sponsored the Senate Bill, said Tennessee passed a law allowing kids to take ASL for credit back in the early ’90s. But Massey said lawmakers never made sure it got implemented. She said the new bill assures that it will.
Massey said there are approximately 500,000 Tennesseans who are deaf or hard of hearing and many use ASL to communicate.
The bill still has to be signed by the governor.
Russell Rosen, an assistant professor at the College of Staten Island of the City University of New York, says more than 40 states have passed similar measures.
Tullahoma Citizen Allegedly Robbed by man with Knife
Cory Michael Smith… Photo provided by the CCSD.
Cory Michael Smith age 29 who list an address of Hunter Road Boonville, IN was located a short time later at a store across from the apartments. Smith allegedly had a knife that matched the description given by the victim.
Smith was charged with aggravated robbery. His bond was set at $25,000 and a court date of May 11, 2017.
Air Engineering Metal Trades Council at AEDC turn down Contract Offer from National Aerospace Solutions
Officials have announced that workers represented by the Air Engineering Metal Trades Council (AEMTC) at AEDC have rejected the labor agreement recently presented by National Aerospace Solutions (NAS).
AEMTC represents 612 wage employees of NAS at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex. The two sides have a June 30 deadline to ratify a contract.
AEDC workers represented by the Metal Trades Council will continue to work under the provisions of the current labor agreement which expires June 30, 2017.
Grundy County Deputy Injured after Stopping ATV
Grundy County deputies are searching for the suspect involved in an early Monday morning incident in which Deputy Paul Sweeton was injured.
At approximately 5:45 Deputy Sweeton was patrolling Woodland Avenue in Altamont when he encountered an individual riding an ATV on the roadway with a shotgun. Deputy Sweeton stopped the ATV and discovered the driver had a revoked license. A struggle ensued and Deputy Sweeton was dragged down the road.
He sustained non-life threatening injuries. He was treated and released from the hospital.
Gas Price Update
Tennessee gas prices reached $2.18 last week-the highest daily average since June 2016. The Tennessee average declined every day since, averaging $2.17 on Sunday. The current average is 22 cents more than this time last year.
AAA spokesman Mark Jenkins said falling oil prices and wholesale gas prices should signal lower prices at the pump this week. However, he said, oil prices have been fickle this year, so motorists should expect continued volatility in the next couple of months as oil prices fluctuate, demand rises, and refineries complete the switch-over to more expensive summer blends.
The national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded is $2.42. Tennessee average is $2.17.
The low price per gallon in both Manchester and Tullahoma is $2.07.
$50 million for New Tennessee State Library and Archives building
Gov. Bill Haslam
Finance Commissioner Larry Martin said Tuesday that the combined $40 million from the state and $10 million from the Secretary of State’s Office represents about half of the projected cost for the facility.
Martin says the second half of the funding is expected to be included in next year’s spending plan.
The Library and Archives’ current facility is 65 years old and has faced moisture issues and space limitations.
The new facility is planned to be built across from the new state museum that is under construction near the state Capitol in Nashville.
Motlow Students Donate to Shepherd’s House
Members of Dr. Stephen Guerin’s Abnormal Psychology class at Motlow State Community College recently made a $1,000 donation to Director Tom Ryal and the Shepherd’s House in Tullahoma. The Shepherd’s House provides care and support to homeless and mentally ill persons as well as others in need. The money was raised as part of a class project to bring awareness to suicide among college students.
The class, which is taught on Motlow’s Moore County campus, presented a check to Shepherd’s House Director Tom Ryal, in support of his ministry which provides care and support to homeless and mentally ill persons as well as others in need.
A requirement for the honors course is to write a research paper on an approved topic related to abnormal psychology, or conduct a collaborative class project related in some way to abnormal psychology. The class chose the latter, and chose the topic of raising awareness of suicide among college students.
As part of their assignment, the class raised funds by selling baked goods as well as bracelets made by the students in the colors of suicide awareness. Due to the nature of the ministry of Shepherd’s House, the class chose to donate all of the proceeds from the fundraisers to Mr. Ryal. All 24 members of the class were involved in the fundraiser.
Music Video to be shot in Manchester
Carden-Jarrell Field
Featured in the video will be Sadie Robertson (Duck Dynasty, Dancing with the Stars).
The production will be directed by former Manchester resident Joshua Lockhart and produced by the 10:10 Creative (Old Dominion, Jon Wolfe).
Their goal for the night is to fill the stands at capacity (several thousand). They require you to only be available for this amount of time, but you are more than welcome to stay after, for the remaining scenes.
Extras will be required to cheer, applaud, and react to various commands based on action on the field. Photos/videos are welcome, but they ask that you do not take photos/videos with the talent or post any content before the video is released.
Please do not wear any distracting clothing or items with logos. The colors RED and BLACK are encouraged as they will match the Coffee County Raider uniform colors.
