The Coffee County Health Department is offering flu vaccines at no charge to the community during a special “Fight Flu TN” vaccination event November 19. “Getting a flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself, your family and others in our community from the flu,” said Coffee County Health Department Director Pam Browning, RN. ”The flu can make you very sick, keep you away from work, school and other activities, put you in the hospital or even take your life. We urge everyone in Coffee County who hasn’t received a flu shot yet to get one now, and...

Scammers seem to never stop and a familiar scam has made its way back into the area. According to the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department, calls are coming into the local area with someone on the other end of the line identifying themselves as a member of the sheriff’s department. The suspect then tells the intended victim that they have civil warrants and need to call a number to resolve the issue. Once that number is contacted, the intended victim is instructed to pay an amount of money that is owed. This is a scam. Do not pay money over...

The Winchester Police Department is investigating an incident and needs help identifying an individual in the photos below. If you have any information please contact Det. Brian Wilder at 931-967-3840 or Crimestoppers at...

A Special Investigation Unit comprised of the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department, Manchester Police Department and Tullahoma Police Department has been recognized for its narcotics work. The group has been awarded the Community Changing Award from the Tennessee narcotics Officer Association for its work in arresting drug dealers. This award stems from the work in arresting dealers and indictments for fentanyl overdose deaths. The SIU has put in work that has resulted in 38 individuals being indicted in the Tennessee Eastern District Federal Court System with more expected to follow. Also, these investigations have resulted in approximately $1,074,000 in illegal...

Anthony Lyons, age 39, is facing multiple serious charges after he allegedly fired at officers while holding hostages on Friday at Dossett Apartments in Tullahoma. Lyons faces charges of attempted first-degree murder, resisting arrest, aggravated kidnapping and possession of drugs. The Tullahoma News reports that officers responded to the scene of a hostage situation and spotted Lyons with three people inside the residence, where they heard three gunshots. The report goes on to state that Lyons held a gun to one of the victims’ heads. The report states that officers were able to gain entry into the home and...

The Murfreesboro Christmas Parade – scheduled for December – has been cancelled by organizers. Organizers cite a spike in COVID-19 cases in that county for the cancellation. The Manchester Christmas Parade – scheduled for Nov. 28 – and the Tullahoma Christmas Parade – scheduled for Dec. 4 – are both still set to...

If you are interested in dropping off items to help with the third annual Taylor & Graves toy & food drive, this Friday and Saturday is the perfect opportunity to help. Anyone wishing to help is asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy or toys (as well as canned goods) to the Coffee County Rescue Squad building between 4-7 p.m. this Friday, Nov. 20, or 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. If your family is in need of help this holiday season, you will also need to show up this Friday or Saturday to sign up for assistance. If you...

The Coffee County Health Department is offering flu vaccines at no charge to the community during a special “Fight Flu TN” vaccination event November 19. “Getting a flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself, your family and others in our community from the flu,” said Coffee County Health Department Director Pam Browning, RN. ”The flu can make you very sick, keep you away from work, school and other activities, put you in the hospital or even take your life. We urge everyone in Coffee County who hasn’t received a flu shot yet to get one now, and...