In June 2003 the outdoor pool at the Manchester Recreation Complex opened to the public and quickly became a hot commodity during the summer months. However, did you know that it takes 146,000 gallons of water to fill it each year? Or that it serves some 500 students and patrons each day? In 2014, the Manchester Recreation Complex is bound to reach even more excited patrons and students with its upcoming outdoor pool events this summer. The Outside Pool will open on Thursday, May 22nd and then on May 31st will be involved in the Water Safety Fair at...

Two people were injured in a head-on collision Wednesday morning after a driver swerved to miss a downed tree lying in the roadway. It happened just before 8 a.m. on 16th Model Road in Coffee County just outside Manchester. Authorities said 31 year-old Nathan Everhart of Wartrace swerved as he topped the crest of a hill in an effort to avoid striking the tree. As he swerved to miss the tree, Everhart’s 2006 Ford Fusion struck a 1998 Chevrolet Suburban driven by 41 year-old Anita Patterson of Manchester. Manchester Fire Chief George E. DeShields said firefighters used extrication equipment...

The Estill Springs Police Department is warning area residents to be aware of a scam that is taking place in the area. According to Estill Springs Police Chief Allen Rhodes, people are calling individuals saying they are from a pay day loan and that the person receiving the call is behind on a loan. “They have called people and had the people’s name, social security number and where they work,” the chief stated. “They are calling from a 215 area code.” The caller demands a payment and if they don’t provide a credit card number then scammer claims that...

Soldiers from the Tennessee National Guard’s 253rd Military Police Company assisted local authorities across storm stricken areas of Lincoln County, Tenn., after a powerful tornado devastated the region on the evening of April 28. Local responders requested support from the Guard through the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency with Soldiers on site by 4 a.m. on April 29. “We are assisting in search and recovery efforts by conducting door to door checks of residents in the damaged area. Our role is to provide local responders with additional manpower to aid victims of this tragedy,” said the Tennessee Guard’s Noncommissioned Officer...

The City of Tullahoma is asking for community donations to help those people who lost their homes and belongings in Monday’s tornado. “Our thoughts and prayers go to the victims following this horrific tornado,” said Sandy Lindeman. “We are asking people to donate cash or needed items.” Alderman Lindeman has asked Fire Chief Richard Shasteen to coordinate this effort. Chief Shasteen spoke to Coffee County EMA Director, Allen Lendley, who is assisting with the relief effort in Lincoln County. Lendley explained that they especially need cleaning supplies, paper products and batteries. “Chief Shasteen will have a truck at Fire...

The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress, and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. Yesterday at Rotary Park in Manchester a special event was held. Tom Marcrum led a group of wonderful singers to start the event and then God Bless America was sung by everyone in attendance toward the end of the program. Minister Chris Boyce from the Forest Mill Church of Christ...

U.S. News analyzed more than 31,200 public high schools in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, and has published data on more than 19,400, including student demographics and results on state exams, Advanced Placement and other tests. U.S. News teamed up with American Institutes for Research, a D.C.-based organization, to evaluate schools in three phases. The first two steps looked at overall student performance on state-mandated assessments, as well as how effectively schools educated their black, Hispanic and economically disadvantaged students. We then used participation in and performance on AP and IB exams to evaluate how well...

Manchester Fire & Rescue A-Shift Responded to a 2 vehicle accident on 16th Model Rd Wednesday morning around 7:45am. Three persons (including a toddler) were in the vehicles when they were involved in what appeared to be a head on crash. Fire Chief George E. DeShields said firefighters used extrication equipment to remove two of the individuals that were trapped. Those two people were transported with injuries to the Tullahoma Airport and transferred to an awaiting medi-vac helicopter and flown to Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. Tullahoma Fire Department moved a Fire Engine to Crumpton Creek to standby while...