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New Tennessee Law Creates Statewide Program to Identify Causes of Suicides
As 2019 begins, a new Tennessee law will create a statewide program to identify causes of suicides and work to prevent suicide deaths. But legislative action has already begun to continue to raise awareness of the growing problem for the upcoming session. Representative Rick Staples has filed a resolution recognizing teen suicide as a “crisis” across the state. The rate of people taking their own lives has increased every year for the past three, up to 1,163 in 2017. Staples said the new 2019 law will help quantify the causes behind people taking their own lives. He says raising...
Coffee County Government meetings
MEETINGS THE WEEK OF JANUARY 7, 2019 Monday, January 7 4:30 p.m. – Beer Board Caucus Meeting 5:00 p.m. – Rural Caucus at CCAP Conf. Rm #1 5:00 p.m. – Manchester Caucus at CCAP Conf. Rm #2 6:00 p.m. – Tullahoma Caucus at the Marcum Bldg. Tuesday, January 8 4:00 p.m. – Industrial Board at CCAP Conf. Rm #1 6:00 p.m. – Full Commission Meeting Thursday, January 10 4:30 p.m. – Law...
January 8 2019 Coffee County Commission meeting agenda
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS COFFEE COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE PLAZA January 8, 2019 @ 6:00 p.m. A G E N D A 1.Sheriff Proclaims Commission Open for Business 2.Invocation 3.Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag 4.Roll Call 5.Approve agenda. 6.Review and approval of the minutes of previous meeting. 7.Resolution of Memorial, Sympathy and Commendation a.Resolution 2019-01 – Charles Elmer Wells (deceased) b.Other 8.Elections, Appointments and Confirmations a.Notaries b.Purchasing c.Beer Board d.Audit Committee e.Coroner f.Rural Roads & Bridges g.Veteran’s Service Officer h.Board of Zoning Appeals i.Consolidated Industrial Board j.Emergency Management Agency Board k.Public Building Authority l.Planning Commission m.Board of Health n. Other 9.Unfinished...
Court Date Delayed for Man Accused of Aggravated Sexual Battery against 12-year-old
The court date for a man accused of aggravated sexual battery against a 12-year-old was delayed last week. Thomas Evans Baird was set for a Jan. 3 court date, but his case was continued until Feb. 14 at 1 p.m. The 79-year-old Baird was Westwood Junior High School’s band director for 30 years. He is the vice chairman of the Manchester Historical Zoning Society and is a member of the Manchester Steering Commission. Baird, who was released from jail on a $10,000 bond, was ordered by Coffee County Judge Jere Ledsinger to stay away from people under the age...
Man Charged with Murder in Winchester
James R. Hill, of Winchester has been charged with homicide after his wife, Samantha Nicole Hill, died Thursday night while in critical condition at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga. Hill, age 25 is also charged with one count of aggravated assault, one count of domestic violence and two counts of violation of a protective order. Hill’s bond was set at $1 million and he is set to appear in Franklin County General Session Court on Jan....
Two Suspects being Sought in Storage Building Burglary
The Coffee County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two individuals that were allegedly involved in a burglary at the Riley Creek Storage on December 23, 2018. If you recognize either of these two subjects, please contact Coffee County Sheriff’s Department Investigator James Sherrill at 931-570-4404. No information has been released at this time about what items were taken in the...
So-Called Deputy Scam is Back
WMSR News reported at least twice in 2018 and 2017 about the so-called “Deputy Scam.” That scam has returned. The Coffee County Sheriff’s Department reports that they have received several calls from citizens getting phone calls from an individual identifying himself as a Coffee County Deputy. The subject tells the intended victim that they have fines or fees associated with missing court, having warrants, or other activities that need paying off or an arrest warrant will be issued. The sheriff’s department says these types of calls are fake. Creditable calls from law enforcement will never ask for payment over...
Uncommon Skunk Spotted in Tennessee
A sighting of an uncommon species of skunk in Bledsoe County has the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency asking everyone to be on the lookout. The Eastern Spotted Skunk is slightly smaller and less common. They are found in the eastern and middle parts of the state. Description: A medium-sized, stout-bodied mammal with a small head, short legs, and a prominent, bushy tail. The long, glossy, black fur has white stripes along the neck, back, and sides to mid-body. Behind these are vertical white stripes or broken stripes (which appear as spots). White spots also occur on the forehead and...
