Westwood Middle School Beta club members and their sponsor has earned National Beta School of Distinction status. This illustrates dedication to preparing students for college and career readiness. Teacher and sponsor Amanda Sullivan says, “It is very exciting to see this club grow. “Beta provides an opportunity for students to be involved in the community and participate in academic competitions at State and National conventions.” She added that she is proud of the hard work and dedication the kids have demonstrated. Westwood student and National Beta Club President Austin Burch thanks his teachers for taking the time to work...

A Tullahoma man has been arrested on rape charges. Cornelius Lorenzo McEwen, 20, of West Warren Street was arrested Dec. 2 by campus police at MTSU while he attended a basketball game at the school. He was arrested on a warrant obtained by Tullahoma Police Detective Rana Pawlowski that alleges that on Oct. 2 McEwen raped an 18-year-old female at a residence on Wilson Avenue. The warrant alleges that McEwen asked the victim for a “ride and to hang out with her and her roommate.” While at the Wilson Avenue residence McEwen allegedly made advances toward the victim. The...

An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Shelbyville Police Department has resulted in three individuals being arrested on charges of especially aggravated burglary for their actions on the night a Bedford County woman was shot to death. At the request of 17th District Attorney General Rob Carter, TBI Special Agents, working alongside detectives with the Shelbyville Police Department, began investigating the September 14th homicide of 45-year-old Angela Kibble. The victim was found deceased in her residence at 800 Belmont Avenue in Shelbyville by a neighbor. During the course of the investigation, Special Agents...

Gov. Bill Haslam says a program that will help people with intellectual disabilities find jobs makes sense, but he wants to learn more about it before investing $19 million. The Republican governor heard from state health officials this week, during a week of budget hearings at the state Capitol. State officials told the governor that the job service would be part of a unique program where “employment and independent living is the first and preferred option” in assisting Tennesseans with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Haslam told reporters following the hearing that he favors the program but wants to dig...

The Coffee County Sheriff’s Department will be hosting its annual open house on Saturday December 5th from 8am until noon at the new jail at 76 County Jail Lane. Sheriff Steve Graves and his staff will be providing public tours and refreshments at the new facility. This will be the first year for the open house at the new jail so the sheriff and his staff would love to see everyone. They will be accepting donations to the sheriff’s Christmas charity fund. You can drop off items such as unwrapped toys, non-perishable food, hygiene products or monetary donations; this...

A South Carolina man was booked into the Coffee County Jail after he allegedly was found to be in possession of drugs. According to a report by Manchester Police Officer Daniel Ray, the officer was sent to the Red Roof Inn in reference to a disturbance. When the officer arrived, he learned that Charlton Wheller Floyd, 23, was in the lobby restroom. The man became belligerent when the officer knock on the door and identified himself. Floyd cracked the door open and Officer Ray says that he saw several pills laying on the counter along with several syringes. The...