A Manchester man is dead after being struck by a vehicle at approximately 7 p.m. Monday evening on Interstate Drive. The deceased has been identified by Manchester Police as Lawrence Reggie Mullican, age 58. He was commonly known around Manchester as “Caveman.” According to Manchester Police Department Assistant Chief Adam Floied, Mullican left Unity Medical Center and walked in front of an elderly female driver on Interstate Dr. where he was struck and killed. According to Floied, the driver did not appear to be intoxicated and did voluntarily submit to a blood alcohol test. Floied stated that the driver...

Governor Bill Lee has proclaimed October 2019 Child Health Month in Tennessee. Child Health Month is a time to celebrate and raise awareness around what Tennessee is doing to promote the health of our most important resource:  Tennessee’s children. “Our work has always included a focus on protecting, promoting and improving the wellbeing of Tennessee children and encouraging a lifelong pursuit of healthy living,” said Tennessee Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey, MD, MBA, FAAP. “TDH is active in many areas in supporting children’s health, but each of us has a role to play to help keep Tennessee children safe and...

The first ever Exit 111 Festival is this week. The rock festival beings Friday and ends Sunday. This is a good time to remind everyone that both Manchester City and Coffee County Schools will both be closed Friday, Oct. 11.  Both systems adjusted their schedules late, therefore schedules that came home with students to start the school year don’t reflect the change.  For Manchester City Schools, Wednesday, May 20 will now be a full day of school and Thursday, May 21, will be early dismissal at 12:30 to make up for the unscheduled day off on Oct. 11.  For...

The Manchester Police Department will soon have a pair of canine officers on patrol.  Patrolman Daryn Gadeken will be the handler for canine Nalty. Meanwhile, patrolman Derek Bowles will be the handler for Storm.  Both officers will undergo nearly three months of training with their new partners. They introduced the new canines to the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen last...

The Tullahoma Board of Mayor and Aldermen have announced a meet and greet with new Tullahoma Police Chief Jason Williams. The event will be held from 5 until 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14 and Chief Williams will offer brief remarks to those in attendance at 5:30. Everyone is invited to attend the event at Tullahoma City Hall – at 201 W. Grundy St. in...

The State of Tennessee has completed the sale of approximately $128 million of general obligations bonds at some of the lowest interest rates in the past several years. Tennessee has one of the lowest debt levels of any state, and investors recognize its strong history of balanced budgeting and fiscal stability. Investors were willing to pay $20 million in premium to acquire Tennessee’s bonds. The bond proceeds will be used to fund new capital projects such as renovations and repairs at a variety of state office and higher education buildings. The debt offering was sold in two series of bonds, consisting of $100,105,000 of Series A tax-exempt...

The annual Manchester Old Timer’s Day parade is Saturday at 10 a.m. But the festivities begin Friday night with a 7 p.m. performance by Beech Grove Bob on the downtown square.  Saturday starts with 9 a.m. prayer and National Anthem, the “Small Town Hoedown, Big Town Fun” themed parade will begin at 10 a.m. it will run from the intersection of Highways 55 and 41, down Highway 41 north and turn onto the downtown square via Spring Street. Other entertainment is slated through the day – Macy Tabor with Second Fret will play at 11 a.m. Amanda Wood at...