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Coffee County Government MEETINGS THE WEEK OF JANUARY 28, 2019
Monday, January 28 4:30 p.m. – Beer Board 5:00 p.m. – Legislative...
Manchester Man Not Guilty of Attempted 1st Degree Murder, Guilty of Aggravated Assault & Domestic Assault
On October 4, 2017, Leon Holmes, Jr. was reportedly involved in a domestic disturbance on Kefauver Street in Manchester, TN. He was in court this week for a jury trial. The arrest warrant stated that the man attacked a female by allegedly strangling her with the intent to kill her and her unborn child. Manchester Police charged Holmes with two counts of attempted first-degree murder and domestic assault. On Thursday (January 24, 2019) a jury found Holmes not guilty of the attempted first-degree murder charges but did find him guilty of aggravated assault and domestic assault. Coffee County district...
Former Fire Chief Indicted for Theft Over $10,000
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of Jamie Stephens, the former fire chief for the Keith Springs Volunteer Fire Department in Franklin County. Investigators determined that Stephens stole at least $20,293 from the fire department by making personal purchases. Stephens withdrew thousands of dollars in cash from the fire department checking and savings accounts. He also used the department’s debit card to purchase items such as televisions, food, gasoline, groceries, tires for his personal van, and a vacation rental in Panama City Beach. The theft also included $853 in fuel that was purchased...
Tennesseans Love eBooks and Audiobooks
The Tennessee Regional eBook and Audiobook Download System (TN R.E.A.D.S.) database has been recognized as one of the most used library services in the world. In 2018, TN R.E.A.D.S. circulated 3.7 million digital e-books, audiobooks, and videos to public library patrons throughout Tennessee. The Tennessee State Library and Archives is 1 of 4 libraries receiving acknowledgement for achieving between 3 and 4 million digital checkouts in 2018. OverDrive, Inc., the world’s leading digital platform for libraries, released the list earlier this month and ranked Tennessee right behind the New York and Los Angeles Public...
Manchester Resident to receive Governor’s Volunteer Star Award
Congratulations to Manchester resident Claude Morse, he will receive the Governor’s Volunteer Star Award for Coffee County. Claude was selected because of his extensive volunteer work with many organizations including the local VFW Post, Honor Flight, Wreath’s Across America, Highland Rim Shooting Club and so much more. The VFW Post submitted Morse’s name for the award. Claude will attend a ceremony in Nashville on February 10 to meet newly elected Governor Bill Lee. The ceremony for Claude will be at 1 pm. It will be at Franklin Marriott Cool Springs, in Franklin, TN. Registration is at noon. The ceremony...
H&R Block Student of the Week
Congratulations to Student of the Week -Kendra Walden!!! Kendra is an eighth grader at Westwood Middle School. Kendra is the daughter of Jake and Amanda Martel. Kendra was nominated by Mrs. Dolack because, “Kendra is conscientious, caring and helpful. Kendra noticed a friend in need. Her kindness and compassion are an example to us all.” Kendra reading, cross-stitching and 3-D puzzles. Kendra plans to go to college and become a veterinarian. Kendra says that she loves animals and that she hates to see them hurting. Rosalyn Partin, owner of the Manchester H&R Block, has been inspired to recognize great...
Vaughn Accepts Job Offer to become Manchester City Schools Director
On Wednesday evening Dr Joey Vaughn current Deputy Director of Coffee County schools accepted a job offer from the Manchester Board of Education to become the new Manchester City school’s director. Current Director of Schools Lee Wilkerson will be going on leave with pay on Feb. 16 until the end of his contract in June. Dr. Vaughn and the Board of Education agreed on a contract that pays him a yearly salary of $117,000 with a starting date of Feb. 1. Vaughn said he was humbled by this opportunity: http://www.thunder1320.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Joey-Vaughn-accepts.mp3 Before he began this school term as Deputy Director...
Theft Occurs at Local Car Dealership– Your Help is Needed
Manchester Police is asking for the public’s help with a theft at a local car dealership. Surveillance video shows a man taking tools and he also tried to break into a safe at Al White Motors in Manchester on the Hillsboro Blvd. The crime happened on Saturday at the Ford dealership. The man can be seen climbing over a counter, opening several drawers and looking around for anything he can possibly take. Manchester Police is asking the public to take a good look at the pictures on our website www.wmsrradio.com and if you can identify this subject please call...
