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Police Pursuit leads to Nashville Man’s Arrest
On Sunday police officers responded to a call about a reckless driver entering the city limits of Manchester. Officer were provided a description and a tag number and they saw a vehicle that matched both. Officers recognized a previous be on the lookout for a stolen vehicle out of Shelbyville. When an officer made contact with the male driver he drove away, leading deputies and Manchester Police on a pursuit on city streets toward the city park nearly hitting a police car. The man later identified as Frank T. Johnson age 34 of N 5th St Nashville, crashed the...
Report: Improved Economy Means Fewer in Need of Food Assistance
More than 19 percent of Tennesseans receive government food assistance, but a report released by the United States Department of Agriculture looked at national data and found there was a slight decrease in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) enrollment. According to the report, nationwide two percent less in 2015 participated in SNAP. Report author and economist Victor Oliveira attributes his findings to one key factor. “The economy has been improving in recent years,” he says. “And during economic growth periods when the unemployment rate is low, that means fewer people are going to be eligible.” According to state data,...
Transfer Fair is April 5 at Motlow
The Motlow State Community College Moore County campus will host a Transfer Fair on Tuesday, Apr. 5, from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the Eoff Hall lobby. Fifteen four-year colleges have confirmed their participation. “The Transfer Fair brings the major four-year college and university transfer representatives onto the Motlow campus in one setting,” said Brenda Cannon, director of student and campus relations. “These higher education institutions have been identified as those where Motlow students are most likely to attend after graduation. For students who have not yet decided on their next move after Motlow, this is an excellent opportunity...
Horse Play Luncheon is Friday
Horse Play is a local nonprofit organization that provides free rehabilitative horseback riding opportunities for children with mental and/or physical challenges in Bedford, Coffee, Franklin and Moore counties. They will be hosting their annual “Horsin’ Around for Lunch” event on Friday, April 1 to raise funds for the nonprofit organization. The luncheon will run from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday at the First United Methodist Church Family Activity Center, located at 208 W. Lauderdale St. in Tullahoma. Tickets for the luncheon cost $10 each or 12 for $100. They may be purchased in advance or at the...
Unemployment Numbers and Jobs
Tennessee’s February unemployment rate was half a percentage point lower than the previous month. Fewer people out of work, coupled with continued job growth in the state, have created a problem for many Tennessee employers. “As the state’s unemployment rate continues to decline, employers are telling us they’re having a difficult time finding workers,” Commissioner Burns Phillips said. We encourage employers to post their job openings on the Jobs4tn.gov web site and to search there for workers to fill those jobs as they will find over 133,000 job seekers currently registered. In Coffee County 1,040 people are unemployed and...
Suspect in Tennessee case Convicted of Trying to Kill Woman in Florida
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says the investigation is still open and active on Shelly Mook, a Bedford County teacher who continues to be listed as missing. Mook was last seen in February 2011 after dropping her daughter off at her ex-husband’s house. Days later, her car was found in Murfreesboro and appeared to have been set on fire. Her ex-husband, Tyler Mook has been the only person of interest in the case, but he has never been charged. Several searches over the years have turned up nothing. Tyler Mook has been found guilty of trying to kill a...
April 11 is National Lineman Appreciation Day.
America’s electric cooperatives have designated the second Monday of April as National Lineman Appreciation Day. On April 11, 2016, Duck River Electric Membership Corporation (DREMC), will honor the dedicated employees who work to keep the lights on. “Electric linemen don’t always receive the recognition they deserve,” said DREMC President/CEO Michael Watson. “They work all hours of the day, often in hazardous conditions, far from their families, going above and beyond to restore power to their communities. Our linemen, as well as linemen from across the nation, truly deserve this special day of recognition.” To honor the DREMC linemen, each...
Motlow State working to Reconnect with prospective Adult Students
Motlow State Community College staff members are putting the wheels in motion to reconnect with prospective adult students who have completed some college courses but have yet to complete enough to graduate. This effort is part of Tennessee Reconnect, which is crucial to Gov. Bill Haslam’s Drive to 55 campaign, an initiative that aims to ensure that at least 55 percent of the state’s population holds a college degree or certificate by the year 2025. Motlow State, in conjunction with the statewide Reconnect campaign, is making specific efforts to find and encourage adult learners to return to the college....
