Two people were killed, and a child was hurt in a head-on collision in Warren County Friday morning. Officials said the crash happened just before 7 a.m. on Highway 55 near Warren County High School. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said a Dodge Caravan driving north crossed into the southbound lanes and struck a Pontiac Grand Am head-on. The driver of the Grand Am, 43-year-old Terry McCormick, was fatally injured in the crash. The driver of the Caravan, 56-year-old Rita Greene, was taken by ambulance, but later died from injuries sustained in the crash. Both victims were from McMinnville. A...

Graduation was held Friday night for Coffee County High School seniors. In front of a huge crowd of thousands, the seniors took their next step toward a future full of expectations. 375 seniors heard from fellow classmates and Principal John Bush as they accepted their diplomas. Many of the grads will take a break from school for a short period before heading off the college and others will jump right into the workforce. The 2012-2013 school year begins in just over 2...

Coffee County Sheriff’s deputies found 41 marijuana plants growing in a residence on Ham Street in Tullahoma Wednesday afternoon(May 23, 2012). According to a report by Cpl. James Sherrill, officers had received information of the possible “grow operation” at the residence. When officers arrived they immediately smelled the odor of marijuana and obtained permission to search the house. They found plants ranging in size from two inches to six feet tall. They also found an ounce of marijuana drying, a loaded shotgun, assorted paraphernalia and $351 in cash. The plants found were valued at $30,000. Taking part in the search were...

In spite of efforts to crack down on the state’s prescription drug abuse epidemic, a new report shows that nearly 18 million prescriptions for controlled substances like OxyContin and hydrocodone were dispensed in Tennessee last year – a 23% increase from the previous year. The surging figures in the report to the General Assembly are a setback for those on the front lines fighting to get a grip on the prescription drug abuse epidemic that is rampant across the state. Tennessee has some of the highest prescription drug abuse rates in the country. State Mental Health Commissioner Doug Varney...

An eighteen-year-old woman lost control of her vehicle on Dogwood Drive in Manchester on Thursday morning (May 24, 2012). The female’s car left the road and struck a tree. She was taken to an area hospital complaining of head, upper back, and other pains. Manchester PD worked the...

Law enforcement officers will staff more than 70 checkpoints in Tennessee over the long Memorial Day holiday weekend. State troopers will work around the clock with a special emphasis on enforcing seat belt use as part of the national Click It or Ticket campaign. They also will be looking out for impaired and aggressive drivers. Tennessee Highway Patrol Col. Tracy Trott said using seat belts is an effective way to save lives. According to a news release from the THP, seat belts have been proven to reduce the risk of fatal injury to front seat passenger car occupants by 45%, and by 60%...

The annual Memorial Day Ceremony will be held Monday, May 28th, at 11am on the square in downtown Manchester. The event pays deserving respect to those who have given their all for the liberties and freedoms we hold dear. Scheduled speakers are State Representative Judd Matheny, representatives from Coffee County, the City of Manchester, Arnold Engineering Development Center, the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, and Veterans of Foreign Wars. This will be a brief but educational and enlightening ceremony. The public is encouraged to attend: bring your friends, family, children and neighbors. Seating is limited so arrive early, as...