A McMinnville man who was wanted on a charge of attempted rape now faces more charges after leading officers on a chase Thursday afternoon. Authorities say 51 year-old James Bell was being pursued by officers after he was seen coming out of his house. The chase eventually led to the Mt. Leo area, where the vehicle was stopped by spike strips that had been deployed by the Highway Patrol. During the pursuit, Bell allegedly drove toward a Warren County deputy, who fired on the vehicle. Bell was not hit, and the chase continued until the spike strips disabled Bell’s...

Two Grundy County corrections officers have been disciplined after their involvement in a crash that sent an 18-year-old driver to the hospital last week. Officer Tyler Hargis has been suspended for 30 days without pay for violating the agency’s policies on seatbelt use, use of emergency vehicle equipment, and attention to duty, conduct and behavior. Officer Cody Nunley was suspended for four days without pay for violating the agency’s policy on seatbelt use and inmate supervision. Sheriff Clint Shrum says Corrections Officers Tyler Hargis (the driver) and Cody Nunley (the passenger) were being asked to help with a troubled...

The new Tennessee education savings account plan to cost $125M. Gov. Bill Lee’s office says his school voucher plan will now cost $125 million over the next five years as he seeks to allow more parents to use state funds to pay for their children’s private education. According to the proposal provided Thursday, parents of students in certain low-income school districts could receive $7,300 to pay for approved expenses. Enrollment would be limited to 5,000 students in the initial year, but the cap would increase by 2,500 students if the enrollment maximum is met in the following year. During...

The University of Tennessee will soon begin providing free tuition to Tennessee residents starting in the fall of 2020. Interim university President Randy Boyd announced Thursday that tuition and fees will be covered for students with household incomes under $50,000 a year. Qualifying students will be matched with volunteer mentors and need to complete service-learning hours. Both incoming students and those already enrolled in 2020 will be eligible. Tennessee five years ago became the first state to make community college tuition-free for new high school graduates. It later expanded that program to allow older adults. State commitments have enabled...

The Tennessee Department of Transportation is teaming with local grocers and cleanup partners to promote litter prevention and feature “Great American Cleanup” events happening in Tennessee communities this spring. While supplies last, free reusable bags will be available at 483 Tennessee grocery stores. Sorry only one per person. The bags will feature the logo of TDOT’s “Nobody Trashes Tennessee” litter prevention campaign, as well as campaign partners Keep Tennessee Beautiful and the Tennessee Grocers and Convenience Store Association. In addition to distributing reusable bags, grocery stores in each of Tennessee’s 95 counties will host booths or displays of local...

The Tullahoma Police Department is asking that anyone with information regarding a shooting that happened on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 on Campbell Avenue to contact Investigator Johnny Gore at 931-455-0530. At 2:00 am on March 6, 2019, Tullahoma Police Officer Randy Baltimore responded to shots fired at 509 Campbell Avenue. On arrival, Tullahoma Police called EMS to assist two injured individuals, who were transported to Tennova-Harton for further...

On September 9, 2018, 46-year-old Lisa McCoy of Manchester was found deceased by Manchester Police. She had been shot several times at her home on Duck River Road. The woman’s husband, 54-year-old James Richard McCoy, Jr., was charged with the crime. After being arrested the man was charged with 1st Degree Murder, Tampering with Evidence, Domestic Violence and Abuse of a Corpse. On Wednesday (March 13, 2019) McCoy, Jr., was scheduled to go to court for a bond hearing. District Attorney Craig Northcott told WMSR News that the hearing was continued, and a new date will be set at...