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Clarksville Police Handle Threat made against Bonnaroo
On Saturday there was a Facebook post circulating in which an individual made comments which were concerning and potentially threatening toward Bonnaroo or more precisely the location of Centeroo. Clarksville Police became aware of the post and took it seriously and have addressed it. Clarksville’s Homeland Security coordinator along with patrol officers did interact with the person making the post and took several actions to minimize or negate the potential threat. The post made by a person going by Ken Maynard on Facebook says, “Your all driving in with a lot of gas, do u know what a bomb...
Two Teenagers Die in Separate Drownings over the Weekend
A tragedy took place in the waters of Tims Ford Lake in Franklin County on Friday. Franklin County Rescue Squad divers recovered the body of a 17 year-old teenager who had drown in the lake. According to Franklin County officials, they say the teen apparently went swimming sometime Friday morning. The boy’s father discovered his son was missing about 11 a.m., and the father searched the immediate area. The drowning occurred near a residence in the 280 block of Wildwood Circle in the Robinson Hollow Cabin Site neighborhood near Tims Ford State Park. The body was discovered a short...
Motlow to Administer High School Equivalency Test (HiSET™) Several Times
Motlow State will administer the High School Equivalency Test (HiSET™) several times throughout the remainder of 2019. Test locations will be on the Fayetteville, Smyrna, and Moore County campuses. Individuals interested in taking the HiSET ™ must register online at Hiset.ets.org or by calling 855-694-4739. Applicants should contact the Adult Education Center in their community for information on preparation classes and vouchers. Test-takers must present a government issued picture identification, confirmation of registration, and an Eligibility for Enrollment Form, if applicable. The test is available in both computer and paper-based format. For more information, visit the Tennessee Department of...
Free Fishing Day is June 8
The 2019 Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 8 when anyone may fish free without a license in Tennessee’s public waters. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency provides the annual free day in hopes of increasing interest in fishing. Children ages 15 and younger may fish without a license beginning on Free Fishing Day through the following Friday (June 14). The day and week are annual events in Tennessee and are great opportunities to introduce children to the enjoyment and excitement of a day on the water catching fish. Free Fishing Day and Week apply to Tennessee’s public waters, TWRA...
New Union Elementary 4th Nine Weeks Honor Roll-2018-19
New Union Elementary 4th Nine Weeks Honor Roll-2018-19 3rd Grade Gold Honor Roll- Luke Baskin, Tanner Daugherty, Nyree Eisenga, Alfonso Escalante, Jude Golembiewski, Bristol Haithcock, Hayleigh Harris, Mason Hastings, Sam Hockett, Riley Keele, Thomas Keith, Marshall Massey, Julie McCart, Audie Nicoll, Jack Roberts, Isabelle Saner. Silver Honor Roll- Will Barlow, Makinley Gore, Bridger Gray, Cameron Kerr, James Petty Bronze Honor Roll- Sarrah Bosco, Ian Gluck, Elijah Hensley, Levi McBride, Mason McNeely, Xander Meeks, Kiley Reynolds, Landyn Shadrick, Sarah Uselton. ` 4th Grade Gold Honor Roll- Kadynce Bailey, Karly Brinkley, Sarah Cartwright, Kayleen Costello, Madison Eberhardt, Hayes Friend, Christian Galindo,...
Continuing Deficit has Manchester-Coffee County Conference Center Asking for Extra Funding
The latest numbers are out for the Manchester-Coffee County Conference Center and right now the management is asking for nearly $375,000 in the 2019-2020 fiscal year for its deficit. Coffee County and Manchester City equally cover the center’s operating costs meaning they will have to split the request along with operating costs. The amount is lower than it was in 2016 and 2017 when the center needed just over $400,000 in ’16 and $500,000 in ‘17. Just over $80,000 will go for maintenance that’s beyond normal costs that occur each day, such as parking lot maintenance and...
Attempted Homicide in McMinnville
A McMinnville resident was shot and critically wounded on Memorial Day. According to Chief Bryan Denton of the McMinnville Police Dept., officers responded Monday to a call of a possible shooting at a residence on Lyndon St. Upon arrival officers located 21 year-old Jessie Palmer who was suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to River Park Hospital and then being airlifted due to the extent of his injuries. The investigation revealed 32 year-old Lorenzo Brown to be the shooter. A warrant has been issued for his arrest on a charge of attempted homicide. He is still believed...
Water Leaks Found at New Tennessee State Museum
State auditors have found water leaks at Tennessee’s new $160 million state museum. According to the report released Thursday, nine water leaks were reported between October and March. One leak was found in an electrical closet, while another was found in an exhibition area. Officials say no artifacts were damaged, but some items were moved to prevent damage and buckets were placed to catch falling water. Museum management officials say no new leaks have occurred since March 10, adding that they are continuing to work with the Department of General Services and their contracted providers on water issues. The...
