A Tullahoma woman is being held in the Coffee County Jail on a bond of $16,000 after she allegedly attempted to sell prescription drugs at a mobile home park on South Roosevelt Street.  57-year-old Shirley Jean Russell of Rutledge Falls Road in Tullahoma was charged with manufacture/deliver/sell controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and possession of prescription drugs without a prescription. According to a report by Tullahoma Police Officer Matt Walker, Russell allegedly was in the parking lot of the park approaching individuals attempting to sell the pills. Officer Walker’s report alleges that he found several bottles containing...

A Summitville man was injured in a traffic accident in Cowan Monday afternoon. The accident occurred when a dump truck loaded with rocks overturned near South Middle School on Highway 41-A. The truck was operated by Luke Smith of Summitville.  According to Cowan Police Chief Allen Edwards, when Smith’s truck topped a hill, he saw a car sitting in the road waiting to turn. Smith told the officer that he had a choice of hitting the car or taking to the ditch, so he took to the ditch. The truck overturned and spilled some of the rocks. Cowan Firefighters had...

Coffee County Judge Vanessa Agee Jackson will deliver the commencement address at the Motlow College graduation May 5 in Copperweld Arena of the Nisbett Center on the Moore County campus. Judge Jackson will speak at the 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. ceremonies. Judge Jackson of Tullahoma is Coffee County’s first and only female circuit court judge. She was appointed by former governor, Phil Bredesen, in 2009 after the death of Judge John W. Rollins. She secured her position on the bench by winning the 2010 election for the 14th Judicial District Part...

After re-districting Coffee County now falls in 6th Congressional district with the seat now held by Republican Diane Black. In August Black will face familiar foe Lou Ann Zelenik in the primary. Two years ago Zelenik lost in a very close race. The pair also traded legal issues in court, resulting from the race. Coffee County’s old 4th District is currently held by Republican Congressman Dr. Scott Desjarlais.  He will be challenged by Shannon Kelley in the primary. In November Democrat Eric Stewart will face the winner. Stewart is the current 14th District State Senator. The 4th District includes...

Tullahoma Firefighter Lt. Jason Caldwell was promoted this week to the rank of captain. Caldwell has been with the department for 20 years and will assume his additional duties starting today. Tullahoma Mayor Lane Curlee told a gathering of firefighters and others at a gathering at Tullahoma City Hall that he wanted to thank Caldwell and the other firefighters for their service to the city. Fire Chief Richard Shasteen stated that the captain position is a very important post, as they are in command at various fire scenes. Caldwell’s girlfriend and mother pinned his captain’s rankings on his...

The year 2011 saw numerous improvements and growth in the City of Manchester.  We can see the strength of the fabric of our community.  Our population is increasing because we are a desirable place to live.  Our industrial base is strong and committed not only to their workplace but also to this community.  Our tax rate has not been raised in four years.  Manchester has a dedicated and professional public safety department that keeps our citizens safe.  Our citizens give back to this community through participation in civic clubs and non-profit organizations.  And our community of faith ministers to...

A 20-year-old Manchester man has been arrested for the rape of a nursing home patient. Anthony Heartsell a patient of a nursing home on Powers Bridge Road in Manchester is accused of raping a wheelchair bound patient at the home. According to warrants obtained by Manchester Police Detective Butch Stewart, Heartsell physically assaulted and forcibly raped a wheelchair bound female patient at the nursing home. According to the warrants, Heartsell admitted to the assault and rape of the woman. He is being held in the Coffee County Jail under a $250,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Coffee...

Coffee County Sheriff Steve Graves is hoping to hear this week from the Tennessee Department of Corrections on when they will have a bed available for convicted child killer Thomas “TJ” Greenwood. He was found guilty of first-degree murder week before last of the murder of 2 year old Hayden Gage West on March 9, 2010. Last week a jury sentenced him to serve a sentence of life in prison which means he will be required to serve 51 years before being eligible for parole. A hearing on the charges that Greenwood was convicted of will be held next...