The issue of domestic violence has garnered a great deal of national attention. Domestic violence is a major problem in all communities and it crosses all socioeconomic, racial, and gender boundaries. October was first recognized as Domestic Violence month in 1987. Since that time many changes have occurred in the investigation, enforcement, and attitudes related to domestic violence incidents. The days of calming an argument, sending those involved to separate locations, and giving a stern warning that continued problems would result in someone going to jail, have long since gone and been replaced with an aggressive response to domestic...

The Division of Forestry is reminding landowners in Coffee County that if you intend to do any outdoor burning, you are required by state law to obtain a burning permit. The permits issued by the Forestry Division are for the sole purpose of burning untreated wood waste or woody vegetation such as branches, leaves and brush. No permits will be issued for the burning of any man-made products like vinyl siding, shingles, cardboard, painted wood, paper or old clothes. Burning permits can be obtained by calling (877) 731-2221 if you live in Coffee County. If you plan to burn...

The Arnold Community Council, a community support group for Arnold Engineering Development Complex, will host its annual dinner on Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Manchester-Coffee County Conference Center. The social begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. and the official program at 7 p.m. The guest speaker will be Gov. Bill Haslam who announced the “Tennessee Promise” program this year that gives graduating high school seniors a chance to attend a two-year state-supported college or technical school tuition free. The annual dinner is the council’s only fundraiser and the money raised is used to support and promote...

Drivers across the United States paid the lowest September gas prices since 2010. The national average was $3.39 per gallon, which was about 13 cents less than last year and 44 cents cheaper than 2012. Today’s national average is $3.27. Throughout September, the average price in Tennessee was $3.17, which was 56 cents less than last year and 47 cents cheaper than 2012. Tennessee’s average today is $3.07. “Gas prices typically slide in September as the busy driving season ends and because many stations begin selling less costly winter-blend gasoline on September 16,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA –...

Republican Gov. Bill Haslam is questioning why Tennessee’s unemployment rate remains well above the national level. The most recent national unemployment rate released Friday was 5.9 percent – the lowest level since July 2008, in the middle of the Great Recession. Meanwhile, Tennessee’s jobless rate was 7.4 percent in August. Haslam says Tennessee is among the top states adding new jobs and that the state is not adding a large number of new claims for unemployment benefits. That’s why the governor says “it’s a little hard to understand” why Tennessee has been unable to whittle away at the unemployment...

Inspirational speaker, author, and budding media personality Inky Johnson will bring his positive message of hope and perseverance to Motlow College on Wednesday, Oct. 22, as part of Motlow’s observance of National Employment Disability Awareness Month. The public is invited to hear Johnson at 10:50 a.m. in Room 105 inside the Marcum Technology Center on the Moore County campus. In 2006 while playing football for the University of Tennessee, Johnson suffered a life-threatening injury on the field against Air Force. Attempting to tackle Air Force running back Justin Handley, Johnson thrust his shoulder into the player’s body which caused...

The Tullahoma Animal Shelter will hold their 11th Annual Bark in the Park fundraiser on October 11, 2014 from 10am until 2pm at Waggoner Park in Tullahoma.  Join us for a day of fun while we raise money for medical care for the dogs in the shelter. For more information, please call Teresa Holt at 454-9580. “This will be a great day to be in Tullahoma,” said Mayor Lane Curlee. “Bark in the Park is a great way to support the Animal Shelter’s mission.” The Tullahoma Animal Shelter is a truly unique facility. Not only is it a +no...

A Manchester man was arrested Friday on charges of theft of property and criminal trespassing. Bobby Hershberger, 51, of Orr Street Manchester is accused of operating a business from a property on Highway 55 in Manchester without permission of the property owner. He is also accused of agreeing to “hold a jet ski for a friend” and when the owner of the ski went to pick it up he learned that Hershberger had allegedly pawned it. In warrants obtained by Manchester officer Chris Patton, Hershberger also allegedly accepted a check for $4,311.78 from an individual to repair a boat....