The Manchester Rite Aid was allegedly robbed by a female early Tuesday evening. The woman, identified as Rhonda Davis was apparently armed. Davis from Gruetli in Grundy County was arrested at the scene and taken to the Coffee County Jail for booking. Police were dispatched to Rite Aid for a call about a disturbance at approximately 6:05 p.m. Manchester Assistant Police Chief Adam Floied and Coffee County Sheriff’s Department deputy Charlie Taylor, who were both near the location were able to apprehend Davis just outside the store. Floied stated that as they were trying to get her into custody...

The price of oil is on its longest weekly slump of the year, after reaching the lowest closing price since the ‘Great Recession’. This continues to put downward pressure on the price of gasoline, which dropped another 2 cents last week in the southeastern U.S. There continues to be a surplus amount of oil in the global market which is expected to keep prices of both oil and gasoline on the low end through the rest of this year,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Gas prices did not fall as fast last week as...

Bedford County Sheriff Austin Swing is looking at making changes in security at the county courthouse in Shelbyville. Last month 24-year old Tristan McMahon escaped out of the courthouse right after being sentenced on drugs and weapons charges. McMahon has so far avoided capture. A Bedford County committee has made a proposal to hire two more sheriff’s deputies and a correctional officer, all to be stationed at the courthouse for security. The Bedford County Commission still has to approve the recommendation. Also, the sheriff wants the four doors on the first floor to be secured. One for prisoner transport...

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is creating a new protective services bureau responsible for the safety of citizens, elected officials, state workers and state buildings. The Protective Services and Special Programs Bureau will oversee the governors’ protective detail, Capitol and state building security and the THP’s handgun unit. The specialized functions of the new bureau were formerly under the supervision of the THP’s administrative bureau, which also includes the department’s special operations unit and training center. The bureau will be led by newly promoted Maj. Mark Proctor. The 18-year veteran of the Highway Patrol began his career as a road...

A Manchester man died early Saturday morning after he was involved in a single vehicle crash on East Carroll Street in Tullahoma. According to a report by Tullahoma Police Sgt. Robert Weaver, around 3:30 a.m. Saturday morning Justin John Reed, 21, of Stacy Ann Road, Manchester was traveling east on Carroll Street when his 2001 Cadillac left the road on the right side. The Cadillac traveled several feet. The vehicle then began to flip and struck a utility pole at the intersection of Mitchell Boulevard. Reed was then ejected from the vehicle. Reed was transported from the accident scene...

“Close the door.” It’s an instruction many of us heard countless times from our parents, and now the state Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding Tennesseans that closing a door during a house fire is one of the best things you can do to stop a fire from spreading. Claire Marsalis, state community risk reduction coordinator for the Fire Marshal’s office, says aside from reducing damage to your home, seconds count when it comes to survival. “It’s all about buying you time,” she says. “If that door can stop the spread of smoke and flames and allow you more time...

Gov. Bill Haslam says he has seen wide agreement on a statewide tour about transportation that Tennessee needs more money for road and transit projects. But the Republican governor says there’s little consensus on what to do about it. Haslam said in a recent forum in Nashville that a frequent comment he receives from elected officials who want to kick start projects in their home areas is: “I’m not really excited about a gas tax, what else can we do?” The problem, Haslam says, is that there’s “no magic bullet” to fund a $6 billion backlog of transportation projects...

Tennessee residents are allowed to hunt without a license on Saturday, Aug. 22 which coincides with the opening day of squirrel season. Free Hunting Day is an event the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency annually provides in hopes of increasing interest in hunting. Squirrel hunting is one of Tennessee’s oldest and favorite traditions. The day serves as an excellent opportunity for persons to experience the enjoyment of the sport. The TWRA encourages regular hunters to introduce friends and family members (young and old) to the outdoors sport. It is also an excellent opportunity for those folks who have not tried...