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McWhorter, Costello named new co-athletic directors at Coffee County Central
Coffee County Central High School has two new athletic directors. Longtime teachers and coaches Brad Costello and Brandon McWhorter have been named co-athletic directors for CHS. They replace Rebecca Koger. “Coffee County Central High School is pleased to announce its new athletic administration to the community. Brad Costello and Brandon Mcwhorter will be transitioning into the positions of Co-Athletic Director over the coming weeks,” Coffee County Principal Paul Parsley said in a statement. “Coach Costelllo is finishing his sixteenth year at CCCHS, and he will continue to teach math and coach golf, in addition to his athletic administration responsibilities. Coach...
City of Manchester receives TDEC recreation grant
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) announced a $500,000 parks and recreation grant for the City of Manchester for work on baseball and softball fields.The grant is part of $7,584,530 awarded to communities throughout the state from the Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) program and the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) program. The state is also awarding $1,892,642 in grants from the Recreation Trails Program (RTP).“We are happy to announce grants that will enhance the outdoor experience in communities across our state,” Jim Bryson, deputy commissioner of TDEC, said. “We want Tennesseans to enjoy recreational...
Coffee County School’s to begin after school programs
Beginning in the 2021-2022 school year, Coffee County Schools will offer the Excellence After School Program at all elementary schools and the Coffee County Middle School. The Excellence program is an afterschool program that provides students-particularly students who are in need of improvement-with academic enrichment opportunities and support services to help them meet state and local standards in the core content areas. This program also incorporates state academic standards in a way that makes both teaching and learning fun. The Excellence Program will begin September 7th, 2021 and run through May 19th, 2022, Monday through Thursday from 3:00 to...
Former Winchester Police Officer was released on bond
An inmate that was being held in the Franklin County jail has had his $1 million bond reduced and was released from custody pending subsequent court appearances. Former Winchester Police Officer Tristan Delacruz, who was arrested on May 4 on multiple sex-offense charges, including rape, aggravated kidnapping and aggravated assault, appeared in Franklin County Circuit Court on Tuesday. His $1 million bond was reduced by Judge Thomas Graham to $100,000, and he was able to meet the requirement and was released from custody. Delacruz is to appear again in Circuit Court on at 9 a.m. on July 29. A...
What is CAC model? It reduces trauma and saves money
The Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) model streamlines the process related to responding to child abuse, reduces trauma for children and saves taxpayers’ dollars. It’s so rewarding to know that the Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center helps children overcome pain. I have seen fear in the eyes of children disappear when they enter the Coffee County CAC. In 2004, the Coffee County CAC was founded based on the CAC model. The nonprofit opened its doors to serve Coffee County children, who are victims of severe child abuse. The model used by the Coffee County CAC makes the process less traumatic...
Coffee County Sheriff’s Department search for suspect
The Coffee County Sheriff’s department needs your help identifying a subject for questioning. The suspect is wanted for questioning regarding a recent shoplifting case in Coffee County. If you have any information about the subject, please contact Investigator Brandon Gullett at (931) 450-0561. Please visit our website to review the photos of the...
Free Fishing Day this weekend
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is still celebrating the state’s Free Fishing Day this weekend. On Saturday, June 12, residents and nonresidents of all ages may fish free in Tennessee without a license. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency hopes to introduce kids to the joy of fishing. Many events surrounding the day that were canceled last year due to the pandemic and back on this year. Click here for a list of events. Children ages 15 and younger may fish without a license beginning on Free Fishing Day through June 18. TWRA stocks several thousand pounds of fish for the...
TDOE announces Perkins Reserve Grant awards, Coffee County receives a grant
The Tennessee Department of Education announced on Wednesday, over $2 million in Perkins Reserve Grant awards to 38 school districts for the 2021-22 school year to support career and technical education (CTE) across the state. Coffee County Schools was on the list of winners. The Perkins Reserve Grant (PRG) is a competitive grant opportunity made possible through the federal Perkins V legislation passed in 2018. In 2020, the PRG grant opportunity was redesigned under the four-yearStrengthening Career and Technical Education in Tennessee state plan to foster local innovation and support implementation of CTE programs and career pathways, especially in more rural areas, aligned with regionally identified...
