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Drug endangered children are abuse endangered children
By Joyce Prusak Executive Director of Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center Children whose parents use alcohol or drugs are three times more likely to be abused, neglected and to develop substance use disorders themselves. Substance use disorders are characterized by recurrent use of alcohol or other drugs, resulting in significant impairment, according to the National Criminal Justice Training Center, According to the NCJTC, 1 in 8 children live in households with at least one parent who has a substance use disorder. One in 10 children live in households with at least one parent who has an alcohol use disorder....
Grundy County searching for suspects who are possibly from Coffee Co area
Grundy County Sheriff’s Department officials are asking for the publics help to identify three individuals. The department posted security camera footage that features two white females and one white male who they say are possibly involved in a case that spans three counties. Authorities say these individuals could be from the Coffee County area. Anyone with information should contact 931-692-3466×5. (see still photos below or watch the video on facebook by clicking here...
Coffee County school board narrowly votes to extend director of schools Lawson
Coffee County’s Board of Education on Monday narrowly voted to give a contract extension to director of schools Charles Lawson. On Monday, the board voted 4-3 to offer a 4-year extension to Lawson. Board members Robert Gilley, Freda Jones and Pat Barton voted against an extension. Meanwhile, members Brett Henley, Gary Nester, Larry Crabtree and Sandra Klonaris voted in favor of the extension, which also comes with a $5,000 raise. Lawson was originally hired in at $115,000 per year. It’s unclear if he has received raises since then. Hired in 2019, Lawson’s contract was set to expire next...
Manchester Trees of Christmas to return for 45th anniversary
Manchester Parks and Recreation Department presents 2021 Trees of Christmas – themed “Christmas Through the Years.” This event will return this year for its 45th Anniversary. The display will run Monday, November 29 – Sunday, December 5. The display will be open Monday from 12-6pm, Tuesday through Friday from 9am-1pm and 3-6pm, Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon – 5pm.The Christmas Tree is one of the world’s most beautiful and expressive holiday themes. View decorated trees at this delightful holiday event. The theme “Christmas Through the Years” lends itself for one to imagine how Christmas was (or will be)...
Job fair & expo is Wednesday in Manchester
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce has organized a Job & Resource Expo for Wednesday, October 13, at the Manchester Coffee County Conference Center, located at 147 Hospitality Blvd.. This is a multi – county, employer, and resource event. Multiple employers will be on hand, as well as colleges and technical career centers. Priority service will be given to eligible veterans. The fair and expo is from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Black Rifle Coffee Company will be on hand serving coffee, a food truck will be on site and water will be...
Tennessee Highway Safety office to launch ‘slow down Tennessee’ on Oct. 15
On Friday, October 15, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) launches its speeding prevention campaign called “Slow Down Tennessee” in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security, the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), AAA – The Auto Club Group, the Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), and local law enforcement agencies. From October 15 – 29, participating agencies will increase public education and enforcement efforts to reduce speeding-related crashes, injuries, and fatalities statewide. “The initial launch of ‘Slow Down Tennessee’ in April made a tremendous impact on local communities,” said Director Buddy...
School board narrowly votes to extend director of schools Lawson
Coffee County’s Board of Education on Monday narrowly voted to give a contract extension to director of schools Charles Lawson. On Monday, the board voted 4-3 to offer a 4-year extension to Lawson. Board members Robert Gilley, Freda Jones and Pat Barton voted against an extension. Meanwhile, members Brett Henley, Gary Nester, Larry Crabtree and Sandra Klonaris voted in favor of the extension, which also comes with a $5,000 raise. Lawson was originally hired in at $115,000 per year. It’s unclear if he has received raises since then. Hired in 2019, Lawson’s contract was set to expire next...
Nearly 30 cars broken into overnight Sunday in Coffee County
Coffee County Sheriff’s Department officials are working vigorously to track suspects who are responsible for nearly 30 break-ins overnight Sunday and early Monday morning. Authorities say that a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe was stolen off of Richland Farms Rd. in the New Union community. An additional 28 vehicles were broken into between the Richland Farms and Riddle Rd. area. According to Coffee County Sheriff’s Department authorities, they were able to track the Tahoe to the Chattanooga area and recover it. As of Monday afternoon, detectives are working to find the suspects and recover more property. According to detectives, area residents...
