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Burch & Stanley Attorneys at Law Student of the Week 19 February 2016
The Burch & Stanley attorneys at law “Student of the Week” for 19 February 2016 is Collin Honea. Collin is in the fifth grade at North Coffee Elementary School in Manchester. He is the son of proud parents Mellissa and Kirk. He was selected as the student this week because of the many positive attributes he possesses. Collin is not afraid of anything when it comes to school work and actually takes the initiative whenever he can. He does the right thing and is very responsible. Collin is often the first choice (by his fellow students) to work with because he...
Beechgrove Woman Charged with Elderly Abuse
A Beechgrove woman was arrested Feb 17 on charges of elderly abuse and booked into the Coffee County Jail. Linda Mae Thomas, 68, of McBride Branch Road, Beechgrove was arrested on the charges and book into the Coffee County under a $10,000 bond. According to a report by Coffee County Sheriff’s Deputy Shaun Green, around 8 p.m. officers were dispatched to the residence to check on the welfare of a woman there. A caller to the Coffee County Communication Center said her grandmother suffers from Parkinson Disease and could not care for herself, so Thomas was hired to assist...
Man Facing Several Charges in Manchester
A Manchester man was arrested on Feb 16 on multiple charges. Robert Blackburn Mullican, 25, of Manchester was charged with robbery, three counts of theft of property, burglary of a motor vehicle, illegal possession of a weapon and vandalism. Manchester Police allege that on Feb. 13 Mullican broke into a vehicle on West High Street in Manchester and took a pair of Costa sunglasses valued at $200. When he was arrested on Feb. 16 he was in possession of the glasses. On Feb. 16 he allegedly “slashed tires” on a vehicle in the parking lot of the Coffee County...
New Report: Breastfeeding could save the lives of Tennessee Mothers and Babies
Increased breastfeeding could save the lives of Tennessee mothers and babies. A new report published in the medical journal, The Lancet, suggests increasing that number could save 820,000 babies and women every year around the world. The primary reason, say experts, is the antibodies and nourishment only a mother’s milk can provide. Michelle Devlin, a leader with the La Leche League, says it’s a practice that is as natural as giving birth. “These are naturally things that are in our bodies and the way our bodies are made to work, that we’re supposed to be protected against these things,”...
Manchester City School System Ranks #4 in Survey
Teachers work hard every day and the more support they have the better they can succeed at inspiring our future. This is why Teacher.org has ranked school districts in Tennessee that excel in supporting teachers inside and outside of the classroom. 107 school districts in Tennessee were analyzed. The school districts were scored on several factors which represent how well a school district supports their teachers. Manchester City Schools was ranked #4 in the state out of the 107 total districts reviewed. Some criteria included: class size, administrator and support staff availability, and student proficiency...
Pothole Problems in Tennessee
We all know that Coffee County has had a recent run of snow and ice and the asphalt we drive on has become compromised. Potholes are formed by water intrusion in the cracks of the asphalt. As a result, the material laid underneath the road softens causing weak spots to collapse under the weight of constant traffic. AAA cautions drivers to remain alert to avoid pothole damage and urges state and local governments to fully fund and prioritize road maintenance to reduce vehicle damage, repair costs and driver frustration. According to AAA’s survey, pothole damage has cost U.S. motorist...
“It’s Quittin’ Time in Tennessee”
The Tennessee Department of Health Tobacco Use, Prevention and Control Program is launching a new Statewide Tobacco-Free Coalition. The coalition consists of key stakeholders and community partners from around the state whose purpose is to identify strengths, gaps and opportunities for tobacco control in Tennessee. The Statewide Tobacco-Free Coalition launch aligns with Governor Bill Haslam proclaiming February 22-26, 2016 Tennessee Quit Week. The theme for the week-long campaign is “It’s Quittin’ Time in Tennessee” to celebrate Tennesseans who have quit tobacco and inspire more people to join them. It is part of a statewide effort to raise awareness of...
Ultrasound Bill pulled from Consideration
The sponsor of a bill seeking to require ultrasound information to be shared with pregnant women seeking an abortion in Tennessee has withdrawn the measure from consideration. Republican Rep. Rick Womick of Murfreesboro on Tuesday decided to pull his bill amid legal questions from abortion rights supporters and opponents alike. An earlier version of the legislation would have required doctors to show or describe ultrasound images to women seeking abortions. His latest version would have required doctors to hand over ultrasound images if it was requested by a patient. Several lawmakers said they worried the bill could complicate the...
