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Coffee County Football Gets Region Win at Warren County
With the Warren County Fair taking place in McMinnville, senior Andrew Mahaffey put his Coffee County football team on his back for a ride on Friday night. The senior rushed 35 times for 303 yards as the Raiders returned to region play with a convincing win over the Pioneers. Taking on their bitter rival, Coffee County ground out a 35 to 13 win. The Red Raiders got a pair of touchdown runs from Mahaffey in the 1st quarter to build a 21 to 7 lead after the first 12 minutes. A pair of long touchdown runs by Warren County...
7 Years Later Man Convicted on Sex Charges
In October 2011 a Tullahoma businessman was arrested by police on sex charges. Shannon Eugene Amos, of Carr Creek Road, Normandy, who was 39 at the time, was arrested by Tullahoma Police Investigator Harry Conway on sealed indictments from the Coffee County Grand Jury for aggravated statutory rape and sexual battery by an authority figure. According to the two-count indictment, Amos was accused of being in a position of trust or had supervisory or disciplinary power over a female and he allegedly used that position to accomplish the sexual contact with the female under the age of 18. He...
Manchester Chamber of Commerce Names New Executive Director
The Manchester Chamber of Commerce has named Katy Riddle as executive director. In this role, she will be responsible for leading the organization, engaging members, and continuing to establish the Chamber as a resource for the Manchester business community. “We think Katy is the person to continue moving the Chamber forward and are thrilled to have her as part of our team,” said Chamber Board President Kevin Sherrill. “I think her energy, experience and mindset will allow her to be very successful in this position.” Riddle, a Manchester resident, comes to the Manchester Chamber from the Rutherford County Chamber...
Suspect Dies while being confronted by Warren County Sheriff Deputies
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating an incident in which a suspect died while being confronted by Warren County sheriff deputies on Friday afternoon. Preliminary information indicates deputies were in pursuit of a stolen vehicle driven by a man identified as 30 year-old Alexander K. Webb. Webb reportedly crashed the vehicle in a wooded area along Harrison Ferry Road and fled the scene on foot. A deputy caught up with Webb and tried to take him into custody. Webb would not comply with verbal commands and at some point during the confrontation became unresponsive. Attempts by deputies to...
FDA says E-Cigarettes an “Epidemic” in Teenager Use
The Food and Drug Administration has referred to e-cigarettes as an “epidemic” as teen use increases. FDA officials are concerned over e-cig brands catering to children with fruity flavors, with many teens using them not knowing of the nicotine inside. FDA has ordered certain brands to submit a plan to cut teen use of their products. They have 60 days to do such. The agency has sent warning letters to over 1,000 retailers over selling e-cigarettes to minors and fined 131 retailers over the sales. The FDA is also considering restricting sales of flavored nicotine...
Coffee County Fair contines Monday Night
The Coffee County Fair continues at the fairgrounds in Manchester. Activities on Monday include Nick’s Kids Show at 5, 7 and 8:30 pm. The Little Miss Coffee County contest (ages 4 & 5) begins at 6 pm. The open sheep show starts at 6 pm. Also Monday night the carnival rides begin at 5 pm. Monday night only, gate admission is only $3 so head on out to the Coffee County Fair for great family fun and fantastic...
Coffee County Government MEETINGS THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Monday, Sept. 17 4:30 p.m. – Personnel & Compensation Committee Tuesday, Sept. 18 4:00 p.m. – Purchasing Commission 5:00 p.m. – Budget & Finance Committee Wednesday, Sept. 19 4:30 p.m. – Law Enforcement Committee (at the Jail) Thursday, Sept. 20 5:00 p.m. – Ambulance...
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION BENEFIT TO BRING FREE FOOD, DRINK AND MUSIC TO LOCAL COMMUNITY
LYNCHBURG, Tenn. – Several local organizations have partnered for a special event to raise awareness and funds for the Alzheimer’s Association. The evening soiree is free and open to the public, and will include live music, food, door prizes, live and silent auctions. Tastings from the Lynchburg Winery and American Craft Distillers will be available with a $5 donation. Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and affects an estimated 5.7 million Americans. In Tennessee, there are more than 120,000 adults age 65 and older living with Alzheimer’s disease – a number expected...
