Authorities confirmed a small plane crashed just after takeoff at the Winchester Municipal Airport on Saturday. Officials said the Mooney 21 aircraft had 5 people on board. All 5 suffered injuries and were taken to nearby Southern Tennessee Medical Center for treatment. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office said they were expected to survive. The names of those injured have not been released. Authorities said the plane initially made impact in the ground, skidded across Williams Cove Road, and spun around, stopping partially on the road. The investigation will be conducted by the Federal Aviation...

The Coffee County Anti-Drug Coalition is proud to work with the Coffee County Sheriff’s, Manchester City Police and the Tullahoma City Police Departments on the stand out and nationally recognized Prescription Drug Permanent Disposal Program. Since its inception in April 2011, the Departments have partnered with the Coalition to bring an essential proactive tool to community members throughout Coffee County. This program greatly reduces access to prescription drugs amongst youth in our community while also offering a safe and environmentally friendly prescription drug disposal option located in the lobby of all three departments. During the last 4 years the...

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating Rutherford County Sheriff Robert Arnold. District Attorney Jennings Jones said he asked the TBI to join the investigation into Arnold. Jones said the TBI will work in conjunction with the state comptroller’s office. Arnold has come under fire after a WSMV report uncovered the sheriff’s family and chief deputy were tied to a company selling electronic cigarettes to inmates in the Rutherford County Jail. The WSMV report uncovered an invoice that showed Arnold entered into contracts that Rutherford County leaders knew nothing about. County officials confirmed the comptroller’s office is already investigating...

For the first time in years, the penalty for not wearing your seat belt in Tennessee is set to increase. The fine will increase from $10 to $25 for first time offenders if a new bill is passed. Governor Bill Haslam is expected to sign the new fines into law in the next couple weeks. Tennessee Highway Patrol said they hope the increase in fines will reduce traffic deaths in Tennessee. Three hundred people were killed and more than 4,000 people were injured in 2014 because they did not wear a seat-belt, according to...

The Tullahoma High School and Coordinated School Health are pleased to host the first ever Wheels in Motion Tour de Raider vs Tour de Cat. This is local school duel parade along the Little Duck River. The school with the most participation is proclaimed the winner. The Wheels in Motion Tour de Cat VS Tour de Raiders will be a fun-filled-family friendly bicycle parade (scooters and skateboards are eligible) that combines school spirit with a good cause. On Saturday, May 9th at 9am, the Wheels in Motion bicycle parade starts at the Manchester Recreation Center and follows the greenway...

A Grundy County Sheriff’s Office deputy is facing a driving under the influence charge after a fellow deputy watched him drive off the roadway. Deputy Joseph Greenwell, 59, was not on duty or driving a department issued vehicle when he was arrested Wednesday morning, said Sheriff Clint Shrum. A deputy was driving behind Greenwell when he noticed his vehicle swerve and leave the roadway. When the deputy approached Greenwell, he had indications that he had consumed alcohol. Greenwell was supposed to work Wednesday. Shrum said Greenwell has missed 6 days of...