Pregnant women whose babies are born addicted to drugs could face charges if a bill filed by two Tennessee lawmakers is passed. Under the bill, women who used narcotics during their pregnancy could face prosecution if their baby is harmed or born with an addiction. A similar law went into effect in 2014 but at the time, lawmakers included a sunset clause that allowed it to expire after two years. Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver R-Lancaster and Sen. Janice Bowling R-Tullahoma sponsored a bill that would bring it back. According to the bill, women would not be prosecuted if they’re...

Two Tennessee lawmakers want to amend the state’s “slow poke” law. The law helps restrict slow drivers from driving in the far-left lane on three-lane highways. Rep. John Mark Windle of Livingston, and Sen. Paul Bailey of Sparta, want to amend the law by expanding it to include two or more lanes. A number of states have already passed similar legislation that can ticket anyone who is impeding the flow of traffic. The fine for breaking the law in Tennessee is $50. If passed, it would take effect on July...

Tennessee Senate leaders say legislation is in the works that could pave a path to covering more people than the current Medicaid system, known as TennCare, using federal block grants. But they’re adamant it won’t include Medicaid expansion under former President Barack Obama’s health law, an option they have rejected. The lawmakers said the yet-to-be-fleshed-out plan would need Medicaid flexibility from the federal government. Senate Speaker Randy McNally said people below 138 percent of the poverty level would be targeted, with vouchers for private insurance or health savings accounts as possibilities. McNally said Tennessee needs clarity on whether it...

Forty paintings from one of the premiere watercolor exhibits in the world will be in Tullahoma, Tennessee from March 3rd – March 23rd. The Tullahoma Art Center has once again been selected as one of only six national venues for the American Watercolor Society’s 151st Annual Traveling Exhibition. This exhibition will provide the Tullahoma Region with an opportunity to view the best in watercolor painting in the world. Chosen from a field of 150 water media masterpieces selected into the International Exhibition (from more than 1100 entries), the traveling show features the work of 40 artists. This year’s show...

Carl Dalton Williams an inmate at the Coffee County Jail, was left at the Coffee County Justice Center by Coffee County Sheriff’s Department personnel overnight Thursday, February 7, 2019. Williams, 33, was transported from the Coffee County Jail to the justice center for a court hearing Thursday for a domestic violence charge but was not transported back to the jail. K-9 officers saw Williams outside the courthouse early Friday morning as they were about to begin training exercises and transported back to the jail. Captain Billy Butler with the sheriff’s department said an investigation is being conducted and corrective...