Last week Chief Deputy Mike Rainey with Moore County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a female at an address on Dale Haven Drive in Tullahoma advising she had recovered a bag of coins and jewelry she believed to be stolen. Rainey went to the residence and recovered the property. The next day Rainey called Coffee County authorities advising that some of the jewelry was believed to be stolen out of Coffee County. Upon further investigation 3 burglaries were solved out of Coffee County one being from Prairie Plains road Hillsboro, one being from Keele road in Manchester, and...

Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam, Tennessee Department of Transportation Commissioner John Schroer and Governor’s Highway Safety Office Director Kendell Poole have announced the Tennessee agencies that received grant awards totaling more than $24.2 million to support highway traffic safety efforts. The funds support the mission of GHSO to save lives and reduce injuries on Tennessee roadways through leadership, innovation, coordination and program support in partnership with numerous public and private organizations. There are multiple elements that contribute to a safe roadway system. Some of those aspects are an accurate traffic safety data collection and analysis system, well-trained and well-equipped law...

Tennessee, known for great music and even better barbecue, isn’t usually one of the places that comes to mind when people think retirement. If you’re getting ready to kiss the workforce goodbye, don’t overlook the Volunteer State. When you consider how affordable housing is and the overall cost of living, you won’t be singing the blues. Throw in relatively mild year-round weather and lots of scenic rolling hills, and you’ve got all the makings of a great retirement spot. CreditDonkey.com recently released a report on the top 10 Tennessee cities with a population of 10,000 or more to retire...

Tennessee’s unemployment rate for August was 7.4 percent, up from the July rate of 7.1 percent. That’s according to Tennessee Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Burns Phillips. The national rate for August was 6.1 percent, down from 6.2 in July. Over the past year, Tennessee’s unemployment rate decreased from 8.4 percent to 7.4 percent, while the national rate declined from 7.2 percent to 6.1. • Total nonfarm employment increased 6,700 jobs from July to August. The largest increases occurred in accommodation/food services, administrative/support/waste services, and durable goods manufacturing. • Over the year, nonfarm employment increased 59,000 jobs. The largest...

Fall is here, a time when many people attempt to reduce their home heating costs by using alternative heat sources and making their homes as air-tight as possible. Tennessee Department of Health officials say both tactics can increase the risk of deadly Carbon Monoxide poisoning. “Every year we see emergency room visits and tragic deaths from carbon monoxide that can be prevented with greater awareness,” said Emergency Preparedness Director Paul Petersen. “We encourage Tennesseans to keep themselves and their family safe by using caution and taking steps to reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.” Carbon monoxide is an...

You may have noticed the ongoing construction happening at the Manchester Arts Center. They are currently removing a portion of their windows in order to make the MAC safer and more energy efficient. With the help of a Bonnaroo Grant and donations of blocks by Tink & Judy Driver and Insulation by Bill Boss, the MAC was able to undertake this renovation process. When asked about the reason for this change at the MAC, Vice Chairman of the Arts Commission, Jamie Harden, replied that in order to make donations more efficient at the Arts Center, they are trying to...