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Felony charges dropped against Chattanooga woman whose premature twins died with drugs in system
All felony charges have been dropped, including a charge of first degree murder, against a 29-year old Chattanooga woman who delivered twins early in a hospital on July 21. Tiffany Marie Roberts prematurely delivered and was charged with first degree murder, viable fetus as victim and aggravated child abuse or neglect. She gave birth at 23 weeks pregnant and the babies died at TC Thompson Children’s Hospital. Doctors said Roberts tested positive for ecstasy on the day she gave birth and admitted to using the drug. Roberts also tested positive for drugs in her system on three dates during...
Coffee County Government Meetings WEEK OF AUGUST 5, 2019
MEETINGS THE WEEK OF AUGUST 5, 2019 Tuesday, August 6 5:00 p.m. – Budget & Finance Committee Wednesday, August 7 10:00 a.m. – Rural Solid Waste Committee 4:00 p.m. – Highway Committee Thursday, August 8 5:00 p.m. – Law Enforcement...
August 6, 2019 Manchester City Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting agenda
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BREAKING NEWS — Police identify skeletal remains discovered July 16
The human remains discovered in the Beech Grove area of Coffee County on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 have been identified as Tracey Young, age 50. Young had previously been reported missing since June 2. Coffee County District Attorney General Craig Northcott told Thunder Radio News that the remains were identified by “familial DNA match.” Connie Ray, age 61, was arrested July 16 in connection with the case and charged with false reporting, abuse of a corpse, tampering with evidence and accessory after the fact. She remains in the Coffee County Jail on a $600,000 bond. Skeletal remains were discovered...
East Coffee Elementary has new principal
Coffee County Schools has announced a new principal at East Coffee Elementary School to start off the new school year – Erin Phillips will take over as principal at that school for departing Kelvin Shores. You may remember we reported to you last week that Shores was named deputy director of the school system and would be performing duties of deputy director and principal while a replacement was named. New director of Schools Dr. Charles Lawson annonced the hiring of Phillips late Tuesday afternoon. Phillips was a frequent visitor to Coffee County during her time as a “Read to...
Coffee County Student Expo serves over 800 students
This past Saturday was the fifth annual Coffee County Student expo at Coffee County High School. This year’s event served a record-breaking number of over 800 students. Most students received a backpack filled with school supplies, vouchers for new shoes, haircuts, commuity resources, personal hygiene and household items and many left with buggies full of free groceries. Coordinator of family resources Taylor Rayfied said: “we express our sincerest gratitude to the Coffee County community for rising to the occasion putting the needs of children first. This event would not take place without your...
MPD chief Yother is VP of Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police
Manchester Police Department chief Mark Yother has been sworn in as the 2nd Vice President of the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police at the TACP annual conference in Chattanooga. MPD said in a statement that this is a vital role for chief Yother and a testament to the dedication that MPD has to provide the citizens of Manchester with the best resources available throughout the state of Tennessee. The mission of TACP is to provide law enforcement agencies the opportunity to fulfill professinal training, ethical leadership, management development and legislative representation while promoting cooperation, communication and the exchange...
Library needs new carpet, parking
The Coffee County – Manchester public library is in need of repairs that could be upward of $50,000. The Manchester Times is reporting that the carpet in the library building is 30 years old and is presenting a safety hazard by bunching up and creating tripping hazards. Bids to replace the carpet come in around $25,000, but removing all items from the building, storing them during replacement and then replacing all items would run the total to near $50,000. Library officials also say that the parking lot is in dire need of...
