The Tullahoma Fire Department received notification from the Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO), an independent rating organization, that it has been upgraded to a “3” rating as a result of a recent Public Protection Classification (PPC) field visit and survey. The Tullahoma Fire Department’s previous classification was “4”. Mayor Lane Curlee stated, “This new rating is a testament to the professional management of our city and fire department as well as the commitment of our Board of Mayor and Aldermen and citizens in providing the necessary resources for the provision of an effective and efficient fire service. This new...

The family of Leo Paul Massicotte III is offering a $5,000 reward to locate the Manchester man who has been missing since July 3, 2011. He was last seen when he was dropped off by his girlfriend near the AEDC property off of Skinner Flat Road in Manchester. He was last seen wearing a brown T-shirt, cut-off blue jean shorts and Timberland work boots. He is 6 ft 1” tall, weighs between 180 to 200 lbs. He has hazel eyes and short brown military-style hair cut. He is the father of six children, three of whom live in Manchester....

A Tullahoma man who was scheduled to appear in federal court Monday for sentencing on charges of receiving child pornography failed to show up. An order was issued by a federal judge for the arrest of Denver Cole of Tullahoma. A 24-count indictment was issued by a federal grand jury in July 2011 against Cole for receipt of child pornography in interstate commerce by means of a computer. Reportedly, Tullahoma Police located Cole Monday morning at Harton...

The warmest March on record statewide is having its downside in the form of insect-borne diseases. The Tennessee Department of Health has identified 74 cases of Rocky Mountain spotted fever statewide by mid-May. That’s three times the rate at which the disease was found last year during the same time span. In Hendersonville, 7-year-old Kaitlyn Stetzer spent almost a week in the hospital with what doctors believe was Rocky Mountain fever. Her parents never saw any indication of a tick bite. The disease can be fatal, but is highly treatable when detected early. Health officials urge people to check...

On June 1st and 2nd the Wartrace MusicFest will feature plenty of Bluegrass, Blues, and Bar-B-Q. Plus, music fans 18 years and older have an opportunity to consume as many Little Debbie Oatmeal Crème Pies as they can eat in 45 seconds. In addition to eating his or her fill of crème pies, the winner will walk away with a $100 gift certificate. Registration for the contest is from 5 to 6 PM and the competition begins at 6:00 PM. As an appetizer, the first 600 people through the gate will receive a Little Debbie Oatmeal Crème Pie. Friday...

With an estimated nine billion mouths to feed by 2050, the future of farming depends on America’s youth. Organizations like the Coffee County Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter help turn these ag youth into community and industry leaders who will be able to meet the challenges of our growing population. Thanks to one local farmer and America’s Farmers Grow Communities, Coffee County FFA can continue to help its members learn the proud tradition of American farming. Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, gives farmers the opportunity to win $2,500 for their favorite local nonprofit organizations. As we...

Music City Roots FREE Memorial Day Lunchtime Party What better way to celebrate the heroes that fought for our freedom, than with FREE music and FREE stuff WHEN Monday 5/28 – Memorial Day Noon-2pm WHERE John Roberts Nissan I-24 exit #114 in Manchester WHAT’S GOIN’ ON Free show by the Volunteer String Band Free Vietti Chili dogs…served by Aly Sutton, the Vietti Chili girl Drawings for Free CD’s, T-shirts and other cool swag compliments of NISSAN Register to win free tickets to Music City Roots on a free luxury shuttle from Manchester Can be heard Live on WMSR Music City Roots, is...

A woman accused of embezzling more than $60,000 from her employer entered a guilty plea in Coffee County Circuit Court last week. 60-year-old Carolyn Bell Jones of West Doak in Manchester pled from taking the money from Vickers Concrete Reinforcing, Inc. between 2004 and 2011 while she was working as the company’s bookkeeper. She was sentenced to ten years in prison but will be required to serve 365 days in the Coffee County Jail and will remain on probation for 15 years. Jones will also be required to pay $238,000 in restitution to her employer. The TBI investigated the...