The Franklin County Fair Board in Franklin County, Tenn. has announced that it is cancelling the 2019 Franklin County Fair, citing rising insurance costs, lack of carnival ride variety and limited participation from vendors and the fair board. The fair was scheduled for October. Dont worry, though, the Coffee County Fair is still going strong and is set for September 14th through...

Two Grundy County deputies have been indicted on federal civil rights offenses. According to the Grundy County Herald, Chief Deputy Anthony Tony Bean, age 59 and sergeant Anthony TJ Bean, 29, were indicted Wednesday by a federal grand jury in Chattanooga for use of excessive force.  According to the indictment, both are indicted with one count of deprivation of rights for an incident involving an arrestee identified as Freddie Meeks. The indictment says that both Tony Bean and TJ Bean used unreasonable force and assaulted and injured the arrestee in December of 2017. Tony Bean is also charged with...

If you see or hear military helicopters around the area of Arnold Air Force Base on the evening of Wednesday, July 24, there is no need to be alarmed. “As we have done in the past, there will be a US Army aviation exercise on the base this evening,” stated Jason Austin, Chief of AEDC Public Affairs. The training will include US Army helicopters and will take place “in the evening, after dark,” according to Austin. It is a one day training exercise....

We have a recall on more than 700 pounds of raw beef and pork to tell you about after officials say the meat may have been contaminated by human blood.  US Foods, which is based in Alabama, issued a voluntary recall on approximately 712 pounds of fresh and frozen raw beef and pork items produced on July 18th.  The company announced that the meat may have been contaminated when a factory employee may have cut himself during production. It is important to note that there have been no reported illnesses to date.  The meat in question was shipped to...

The United States Marine Corps will be conducting a training exercise in the Middle Tennessee area and part of the training will take place in a rural location in Moore County the night of July 29.  The training has been coordinated with local law enforcement and with a property owner. Noise-making devices will be used that will produce sounds of periodic gunfire and explosions, but no live ammunition will be used. Military tactical vehicles will likely be used during this event. This training poses no threat to public safety and should last approximately one to two...

Tennessee’s annual Sales Tax holiday is this weekend. During tax-free weekend shoppers will not have to pay any state or local sales tax on clothing and school supplies totaling $100 or less, or computers totaling $1,500 or less. The 2019 sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 26 and ends Sunday, July 28 at 11:59...

The Duck River Electric Membership Corporation (DREMC) Board of Directors is pleased to announce a new president and CEO for the member-owned electric cooperative. Scott Spence, a native of the greater Chattanooga area, was offered the position and accepted on Wednesday. “Scott brings much expertise in the electric industry as well as proven leadership skills and strategic-thinking experience,” commented DREMC Board Chairman Barry Cooper. “He is energetic, talented, and approachable, and the board unanimously agreed on this choice for our new leader.” Prior to joining DREMC, Spence was general manager and CEO for Arab Electric Cooperative, of Arab, Alabama, serving...

The Manchester Police Department and Manchester Recreation Center are inviting children of all ages to come out to the outdoor pool at the recreation center from 6:15-8:15 on August 7 for free to hang out with the Manchester Police Department in what is been called – cool down with a cop.  The Manchester Police Department will be on hand to interact with the area youth and there will be free popsicles, as well. There is no admission and the event is completely free, no memberships or gate fee. Parents should be accompanied by an...