The Tennessee Historical Commission has announced the addition of four properties to the National Register of Historic Places. They include a 20th century municipal building, a farmstead, an insurance company building and a 1799 house. “Tennessee’s unique heritage is exemplified by these recent National Register nominations. Ranging from a late 18th century residence to a Mid-Century Modern commercial building, the listed properties depict the diversity of the state’s history,” said Executive Director and State Historic Preservation Officer Patrick McIntyre. The sites recently added to the National Register of Historic Places include: Tullahoma Municipal Building (Tullahoma – Coffee County) The...

After issuing an emergency call for blood and platelet donors in early July, the American Red Cross continues to face an emergency blood shortage. Eligible donors of all blood types are urged to give now. As a special thank you, all those who come to donate blood or platelets now through Aug. 30, 2018, will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card* via email. Donate locally here: Thursday, August 16, 2018 First Baptist Church 1006 Hillsboro Rd. Manchester, TN 37355...

On Monday afternoon at approximately 12:15 pm on I-24 in Coffee County, Tennessee Highway Patrolman Donnie Clark received a “Be on the Lookout” for a stolen vehicle traveling westbound on the interstate. Trooper Clark observed the vehicle as the “BOLO” was given out and immediately attempted to make a traffic stop at the 111-mile marker. The subject refused to stop and continued at a high rate of speed only to allegedly slam on the brakes causing Trooper Clark to make contact with the stolen vehicle. The subject went off the interstate at the 110-exit ramp onto Hwy 53 and...

What’s being said is the largest event of this type was busted by police in Bedford County on Saturday. Police initially responded to a farm on Railroad Road in Wartrace around midnight after they received a call about a “rowdy” crowd. Police found a well-lit ring inside the barn, as well as cockfighting paraphernalia and several dead birds in garbage cans. Most of the people took off running through the woods. However, 7 people were arrested for cockfighting including: Luis Cervantes, 32, of Shelbyville; Bravo Mojica, 41, of Shelbyville; Christian Sarabia, 37, of South Jackson Street, Tullahoma; Gustavo Moreno,...

Two people were taken to hospitals after a reported stabbing incident Wednesday afternoon in Estill Springs. Estill Springs Police and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office responded to Tanglewood Trail in Estill Springs about 2:15 p.m. A female had apparently been stabbed twice, once each in the stomach and in the left hand. She was taken to the hospital in Winchester for treatment. A male suspect allegedly attempted to commit suicide was taken to Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga. No other information was available at news...

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry is accepting grant applications for the 2018-19 Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) program from now until Sept. 14, 2018. Volunteer fire departments (VFDs) serving communities with populations of 10,000 or less are eligible for this 50% reimbursement grant. Grants will be awarded for qualifying purchases up to $6,000. Last year, 115 VFDs received grants for a total amount of $264,368. Examples of qualifying purchases include personal protective equipment, firefighting hand tools, communications equipment, parts and supplies for engines, and training materials. “All areas in Tennessee are prone to wildland fire,” State Forester...

The Coffee County Election Commission will meet on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at 4:00 PM in the Election Commission office, Administrative Plaza, 1329 McArthur Street, Suite 6 in Manchester. The purpose of the meeting will be to certify the August 2, 2018 elections. For more information contact Vernita Davis, Administrator Coffee County Election Commission at...