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14 high school football teams across the state are donning pink jerseys to fight breast cancer. Coffee County Central High School is proud to be one of the schools participating in this campaign.
The Red Raiders are hosting Pink Out Night on Friday, October 21st at Carden – Jarrell Field when they host Blackman High School. Pink Out Night is sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee, and all proceeds go to the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.
“Our guys really enjoy our annual pink out night,” said Coach Ryan Sulkowski. “When they put on those pink jerseys, the team gets pretty fired up. All of our players know someone who has been affected by breast cancer, and the team is excited to do its part in the fight against this disease.”
Local merchants have pledged donations toward the cause, and other fundraising activities. Special pink versions of the famous Farm Bureau Insurance “Charlie” hats will also be available for a $3 donation.
The local coordinating sponsor of Pink Out Night is Farm Bureau Insurance Agency Manager Mark McBride.
“We greatly enjoy partnering with the entire Coffee County Central family in raising awareness and money for the fight against breast cancer. From our partnership with the school’s FBLA students to the involvement of the band, cheerleaders, dance team and especially the football team the entire school really works together to accomplish more. This game really shows the breast cancer survivors in Coffee County that their friends and neighbors care about them. It’s a great cause, and it is always a memorable night.”
This is the fifth year that Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee has been the statewide partner of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. “Strides,” as it is sometimes known, is the American Cancer Society’s signature campaign to raise awareness and funds to fight breast cancer. The program unites the entire community to honor breast cancer survivors, educate people about how to reduce their breast cancer risk or find the disease early and raise funds to end breast cancer. Farm Bureau Insurance has raised more than $1.3 million for the charity.

On Saturday afternoon at approximately 4:30 pm, an attempted child abduction occurred at the playground of the Old West Middle School just off S. Franklin St. in Tullahoma.
According to officers, a white male wearing a black hoodie pulled over a baseball cap, Harley Davidson sunglasses with blue flames, and blue jeans attempted to abduct a small child. The attempt was stopped by another juvenile who fought off the abductor. The suspect reportedly left the area heading west on Carroll St. towards Westside Dr.
The suspect’s vehicle was described as a large, white, older model van with a sticker of the Ironman mask on the side. Anyone with information regarding this crime is urged to contact the Coffee County Communications center at 931-455-3411 or by calling 911 immediately.

An employee of the Family Dollar Store on West Lincoln Street has been charged with theft/embezzlement.
Savannah Kay Cargile, 30, of East Moore Street in Tullahoma was charged with two counts of theft offenses that contains embezzlement after an incident at the store.
According to a report by Tullahoma Police Officer Jacob Smith, Cargile was caught on security camera taking items from the store. The video shows Cargile taking tags off of items and returning them to the store for a gift card, which was used to buy merchandise. The alleged incident occurred the same day that her ex-boyfriend purchased $158 of items and paid with a check.
The report alleges that she took the check and voided the transaction and allowed the man to leave the store without paying. The report states that the man had no knowledge of her actions.

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is set for Saturday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. As part of this major health and safety initiative, the Coffee County Anti-Drug Coalition will host two take-back events across Coffee County.
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 that are often abused.
Pharmacists and law enforcement officers will be on hand to accept the medications and safely dispose of them, no questions asked. Over-the-counter and veterinary medication will also be accepted at take-back locations.

· First Vision Bank – 2134 Hillsboro Blvd, Manchester
· Walgreen’s – 700 N Jackson Street, Tullahoma

“Fifty-five percent of those who abuse prescription pain medications say they got them from a family member or a friend,” said Christina Merino, Executive Director of the Coalition and co-developer of Count It! Lock It! Drop It! “Take-back days are a safe and easy way to get these drugs out of your home.”
“Count It! Lock It! Drop It! is focused on educating Tennesseans on the importance of counting their pills, locking up their medications and storing them in a secure place, and dropping medications at secure drop boxes or at take-back events,” said Christina Merino. “The more opportunities people have to clean out their medicine cabinets, the less likely it is that those pills will fall into the hands of a teenager or someone seeking a high.”
If you can’t make it to the take-back day, visit http://countitlockitdropit.org/drop-box-finder/ to find a drop box in your community. Contact CCADC for more information at 931.570.4484 or cmerino@ccantidrug.org.

Motlow State Community College is holding a “Motlow for Homeschoolers” information night on Tuesday, Oct. 25, from 5 – 6 p.m. on the Moore County campus. The session will be held in Room 105 in the Marcum Technology Center.
The event is open to all homeschool parents and students who want to learn about critical information regarding attending college.
“Motlow State is really excited to provide an opportunity to host homeschool students and their parents for this very informative event,” said Jeremy Mills, director of recruitment.
The program will cover multiple topics including the admissions process, high school dual enrollment opportunities at Motlow, Tennessee Promise eligibility, financial aid, scholarship basics, and the Motlow honors program. Students and parents will have the opportunity to participate in a question and answer session.
“As a Motlow alumnus who graduated high school as a homeschool student, I personally experienced the benefits that Motlow has to offer,” added Mills. “I believe our guests will be impressed at the opportunities Motlow provides for students in a safe and very welcoming environment.”
Students and parents planning to attend are asked to contact Jeremy Mills at jmills1@mscc.edu or by calling 615-220-7914.

On Wednesday afternoon Manchester Police responded to a two-car accident at the intersection of Woodbury Highway and Hendrixson Drive. Officers state that the driver of one vehicle struck another, with the second vehicle landing upside down. The driver of the first vehicle apparently left the scene without reporting the accident or stopping to check on the other driver. The driver of the vehicle that landed upside down was taken by Coffee County EMS to Unity Medical Center to be evaluated for injuries.
Officers then placed a “Be on the lookout” notice for the driver of the other vehicle. Police later apprehended Brandi Jo Clark on Gowen Road approximately three hours after the crash. A check of Clark’s driver’s license showed her to be revoked/suspended for a 3rd offense. Clark, age 20, of Ragsdale Rd., Manchester, allegedly admitted to officers that she had fled the scene due to her having a minor child in the vehicle and not wanting to go to jail.
Clark was charged by Manchester Officer Dale Robertson with leaving the scene of an accident, failure to report an accident, and driving on revoked/suspended license 3rd offense. Her bond was set at $17,000 and her court date will be November 22, 2016.

The Coffee County Sheriff’s Department has been asking for the public’s help with finding a wanted female. Authorities were able to bring Katrina Lanette Wolfe age 35 into custody on Wednesday afternoon.
The woman was wanted on warrants out of Coffee and Warren counties.
Coffee County investigators tracked Wolfe to Winchester, TN on Monday, but were unable to find her. Wolfe was arrested at an undisclosed location and is now in the Coffee County Jail.
As always the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department thanks the public for its help and support.

ONE DAY OF HOPE will take place tomorrow at the Coffee County Fairgrounds from 10am-2pm. The event began in 2012 with about 6 churches and about 30 volunteers. Around 2,000 folks showed up that day for primarily clothes and some food and medical care. This year around 5,000 people are expected to be helped by 1,000 volunteers.
ONE DAY OF HOPE is day to reach out to our community in the name of Jesus to provide clothes, food, coats, shoes, various FREE services (medical/dental, haircuts, family portraits, groceries, etc)

Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner David W. Purkey on Wednesday announced Victor Donoho as the director of the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO).
Donoho was recommended for the position following a national search.
Donoho is a native of Macon County, Tennessee, with more than 31 years of experience in state and local public safety services. He has served in the Tennessee Highway Patrol since 1989, starting as a road trooper and going on to earn several promotions, including serving as the Assistant Director of the Research, Planning, and Development Division, and his current position as Director (captain) of the Inspectional Services Bureau.
Donoho began his career in public service as an emergency medical technician with the Macon County Ambulance Service, and joined with three community-based organizations, providing ambulance, fire, and rescue services.
Donoho is the only department employee to have been chosen to attend a one-year appointment to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) traffic safety leadership program in Washington, D.C., where he gained specialized training in traffic safety, highway grant funded programming, and knowledge of highway safety federal funding requirements.