Manchester police department captured a man wanted on multiple charges in Coffee County. Mike Prentice was wanted for Especially Aggravated Kidnapping, Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Burglary, Theft of Vehicle (Vehicle has been recovered), and Violation of Order of Protection. Prentice was located and arrested at 11:55 PM on July the 3rd in neighboring Cannon County. Manchester Police Detectives & K9 Officer, Coffee County Deputies and Cannon County Deputies were present during the...

United Way of Hwy 55 is excited to announce that they will be hosting a Grant Writing Workshop on July 27th. Bonnie Gamble will be presenting her extensive knowledge and background in Grant Writing. For their partner nonprofits the event is free, and for other community members it is only $15. Lunch will be provided. To register you can use the QR codes or go to https://highway55unitedway.org/non-profit-assistance-clinic/ and scroll down to the bottom. Presenter-Bonnie Gamble:  Education B.A. degree in History from Purdue University M.A. degree in Public History from Middle Tennessee State University Graduate of Indiana Executive Development Program Employment 1994-1996...

The Manchester PBA wants to clarify some incorrect statements recently made regarding the Manchester-Coffee County Conference Center (MCCCC) and clarify what the MCCCC has been doing to cut costs and improve the economic value to the City of Manchester taxpayers. Additionally, we feel that transparency and openness are important and want to address the questions that members of the community, including current and future customers have. As a result, a more detailed and comprehensive public statement is available at https://www.mcccc.com/press-release Just as importantly, we want to reassure all our current clients (holding more than 30 contracts currently secured for...

The 4th of July is just a few days away, and this is your reminder to head out to the Manchester Parks and Recreation 4th of July celebration. This year will include a performance from the band “7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience.” The performance will begin at 7 pm at the Rotary Park Amphitheater. Afterwards, there will be a firework show set to begin at 9 pm. Admission is free and concessions will be able to purchase at the...

Beginning this Fall, Motlow State Community College will offer a concentration in Digital Agronomy as part of its current Associate of Applied Science Degree in Entrepreneurship.  “This new degree pathway is part of Motlow’s commitment to developing a new pipeline of agricultural professionals equipped to support the technology needs of today’s farmers,” said Dr. Melody Edmonds, Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs at Motlow. “Digital agronomy uses technology, such as drones, sensors and other monitors, and the data they provide to make informed decisions and recommendations to farmers,” added Stacy Dowd, an assistant professor and the Curriculum Chair for...

College students receiving Pell Grants are eligible for a temporary federal program that provides 50-dollars per month, or 75-dollars in Tribal areas, to pay for internet service. Jessica Rosenworcel of the Federal Communications Commission says too many college students, especially those attending community colleges, lack access to affordable and high-quality internet. She says her organization is working with local partners across the country to make sure people know about the benefit and how to sign up. To apply online, visit ‘GetEmergencyBroadband.org’, or call 833-511-0311 for a paper application. According to the F-C-C, more than three million people already have...

Many new laws passed by Tennessee’s 112th General Assembly and signed by Governor Bill Lee, will take effect on July 1st. The list of laws are listed below: Child Protection Laws Evelyn’s Law: Parents in Tennessee must report missing children to law enforcement within 24 hours, or they could be charged with a Class A misdemeanor. (Senate Bill 327) Eli’s Law: The new law requires that the court be alerted about any child born to parents who have had another child removed from their custody.(Senate Bill 867) Child Exposure to Dangerous Drugs: This bill expands on the “Severe Child Abuse” law. It increases the...

At approximately 4:48 p.m. on June 28th, Sheriff’s deputies and officers from the Monteagle and Tracy City Police Department responded to a shooting call at 288 Armory Road, in Monteagle.  When officers arrived, they found Yancie Dee Layne (72) with a severe shot gun wound to the right arm. An off-duty Jasper Police Officer was treating Layne who had fled outside to get help. Moments after Monteagle Police arrived, officers encountered the shooter Yancie DeWayne Layne (49) from Cookeville and took him into custody without incident. Upon entering the home, officers found a 16-year-old male juvenile that had been...