Friends of Weston Eaves are having a fundraiser for him and his family this Saturday Nov 1, 2014 from 5pm-7pm at Grace Baptist Church Gym in Tullahoma, TN. to help offset the costs because both of his parents literally lived at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital for 3 weeks while Weston was being treated and could not work. Southern Hospitality Catering will be donating the catering for a delicious spaghetti dinner with salad and garlic bread. Ticket are $10 for adults and $7 children under 11 years old. Weston Tucker Eaves is a 15 year old freshman and football player at...

A 25-year-old Beechgrove man was arrested on Sunday (Oct. 26) on charges of statutory rape following an incident at a Manchester motel. According to a warrant obtained by Investigator Butch Stewart, Andrew James Kemock is accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old in the parking lot of the Regency Inn located on Expressway Drive in Manchester. He is also accused of sexually assaulting the girl again in a wooded area behind the motel. Kemock was booked into the Coffee County Jail under a bond of $125,000. Kemock’s bond was lowered to $20,000 on...

Franklin County Sheriff’s Office personnel have arrested a Franklin County man wanted in connection with an alleged aggravated arson that occurred last week. A report filed by Franklin County Investigator Nick Watson indicated that John W. Worley (7395 AEDC Rd. Estill Springs, TN.) was wanted for aggravated arson in a case that originated on Mansford Road in Franklin County. Franklin County Sheriff’s Office personnel placed John Worley in custody late Monday afternoon. Worley was transported to the Franklin County jail and booked on Attempted 1st Degree Murder, Aggravated Arson, Violation of a Protective Order and Stalking charges. Worley is...

Moore County authorities report that a burglary occurred at the Dollar General store in Lynchburg on Friday October 24. Investigators with the Metro Moore County Sheriff’s Department are searching for a person they want to question in this case. The picture on our website is that of a male the investigators want to speak to. If you know the person in the photos, or have details of this crime that took place at Dollar General in Lynchburg, please contact Investigators Shane Taylor, or Mike Rainey at Metro Moore County Sheriff’s Department. Call 931-759-7323, your call will be kept...

Nationwide motorists are paying the cheapest price at the pump since 2010. The average price of gas has now fallen below the $3 mark in seventeen states. Tennesseans are enjoying the second lowest gas prices in the nation. The national average for a gallon of unleaded gasoline is $3.05, down 6 cents over last week. Only one state is selling gas cheaper than Tennessee where the average is down 12 cents at $2.77 a gallon. In Coffee County gas prices continue to fall this week. In Manchester the low price has dropped to $2.69 per gallon and in Tullahoma...

Many people in Tennessee know smoke detector installation and testing is important, but according to a new survey, most are likely mistaken about how much time is needed to safely evacuate a burning home. Research from the American Red Cross shows many people think they have five minutes, but it’s really only two. Tennessee Red Cross regional communications director Benjamin Prijatel says it’s vital to have an escape plan and practice it. “Whether it’s a house fire or a tornado, what would your family do in that situation, and does everyone know what to do,” Prijatel says. “You may...

The Highland Rim Bicycle Club recently held its annual Elk River Valley 100 bicycle ride, and as they have done in recent years, once again donated a portion of the proceeds to the Motlow College Foundation. This year’s ride was the club’s 41st anniversary for the event and included a record number of riders participating. “The Highland Rim Bicycle Club has been a great partner with Motlow College for the past several years”, said Jan Rogers, director of advancement at Motlow. “We appreciate the continued support for our students through this donation to the Foundation.” The donation for 2014...