For the first time in 127 days, the national average price for regular unleaded gasoline exceeded $2.50 per gallon on Friday. Sunday’s price of $2.53 per gallon represents an increase of 8 cents per gallon in comparison to last Sunday, and the national average has moved higher for 12 consecutive days. “Motorists haven’t seen prices this high since December,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Unfortunately, oil prices have been trending higher and that keeps upward pressure on the price of gasoline. Prices are likely to continue inching upward approaching the start of the summer...

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has released its 2014 ‘Crime in Tennessee’ report. The annual study compiles data reported from each law enforcement agency in the state, providing an updated and comprehensive picture of the successes and challenges facing communities across Tennessee. Among the report’s findings: • Overall, reported incidents dropped in the Group A (counted by offenses) category by 2.4% and by 2.5% in the Group B (counted by arrestees) category. • Domestic Violence offenses made up 51% of all offenses in the category of ‘Crimes Against Persons.’ • Reported murders increased by 9.9% in 2014. • Weapon...

The Coffee County Anti-Drug Coalition, due to unforeseen circumstances, has re-schedule the spring drug take back event. The Drug Take Back, in partnership with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department, Manchester Police Department, and Tullahoma Police Department, will be Saturday, May 16, 2015 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, locations TBD. If you would like to volunteer please contact the coalition at 931-570-4484. Volunteers will be needed in Manchester and Tullahoma to welcome take back participants, take in medications, count abusables, or conduct participant...

Manchester Police are investigating a break-in that was discovered Monday morning at Russell Stover Candies located on Hillsboro Blvd. According to Manchester Chief Investigator Billy Butler, the thieves entered the store through a back door and they attempted to break into the store’s safe but were unable to get into it. The investigator said that store officials do not think anything was taken. Butler stated that Investigator Butch Stewart is investigating the incident. WMSR News will report to you when an arrest is...

Jeremiah James Vandagriff of Manchester has been charged with burglary and at last report was being held in the Coffee County Jail under a bond of $75,000. The 32 year-old Vandagriff, of West Toliver Road was arrested April 24 for the burglary of the residence of Sally Berryman located on Powers Bridge Road in Manchester. Vandagriff is accused of entering the residence and taking jewelry from the home. Berryman discovered jewelry missing on April 15 and reported it to the sheriff’s department. Investigator Larry Floyd charged Vandagriff the past Friday (April 24). He is set to appear in Coffee...

Coffee County Central High School Athletic Director, Richard Skipper has announced that he will not return to that position for the 2015-2016 school year. Skipper cited the need to spend more time in his role as Career and Technical Education Director and a desire to be able watch his children’s ball games as a spectator as his main reasons for stepping down. School Principal Dr Joey Vaughn said, “Mr Skipper has been very involved in the athletic department and we appreciate his hard work and dedication to the student athletes at CCCHS, their families, and our community.” Skipper began serving as Athletic Director at...

The search is on for a suspect who led the Tennessee Highway Patrol on a high speed chase through Coffee County into Rutherford County. A suspect, driving a silver Lexus SUV, was clocked at over 100 miles per hour in a work zone at mile-marker on westbound I-24 around 5 a.m. Monday. A pursuit reached speeds of 120 miles per hour. THP had a trooper working in the TDOT construction zone I-24 westbound inside Coffee County when he clocked the Lexus at 103 mph with workers present. The trooper pursued the subject to exit 81 where Rutherford County and...

It’s been said ‘it takes a village’ to raise a child, and new research suggests that is also the case when it comes to helping kids with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD. A new study from the American Academy of Pediatrics finds a team approach involving parents, clinicians and doctors significantly improves social skills and overall behavior and has a positive impact on a child’s impulsiveness. Psychologist Carla Allan says these findings confirm what many parents often say that they want more than medication for their kids with ADHD. “Treatments designed to teach their children new skills, ways...