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Man Hits House with Stolen Car–Later Arrested
On Sunday, (August 5th, 2018) Manchester Police Officer Daniel Ray was on patrol on Hwy 53 when he attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation. The arrest warrant sates that the driver began to drive erratically, allegedly attempting to evade the officer. The male driver turned onto Mayfield Street and turned quickly into a drive way striking the home with the vehicle. The man jumped from the vehicle and refused orders from the officer to stop. Officers checked on the man’s passenger and then began a foot chase for the subject. The man ran for several minutes...
Manchester Police Asking for the Public’s Help
Manchester Police are asking for your help identifying a female subject. She is wanted for questioning in regards to a theft of a laptop from KK’s Pawnshop in Manchester. If you can identify the female, please contact Manchester Police Investigator Bryan Eldridge at 931-728-2099. Please help identify if at all possible so that Manchester Police can close this case. ** Subject(s) pictured are innocent until proven guilty...
Gas Prices Rise and Fall Last Week
Prices at the gas pump increased last week yet are pointing lower again. Gas prices in Tennessee increased 4 cents during the past week. Sunday’s state average of $2.65 was 4 cents more than a month ago and 51 cents more than a year ago. Gas prices in July averaged $2.61 per gallon in Tennessee. That was the highest monthly average for July since 2014. AAA spokesman Mark Jenkins said prices at the pump have pinballed around this summer, but fortunately have remained within a 20-cent range. He said the limited swings in pump prices and a strong economy...
National Farmers Market Week is this Week
Tennesseans love their farmers markets, and the proof is in their growth. In 2000, fewer than 50 farmers markets were listed with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Pick Tennessee Products program. By 2014, Tennessee had 154 farmers markets, ranking first in the nation in growth of farmers markets, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. With 168 active farmers markets listed on Pick Tennessee’s website and mobile app in 2018, it is easy to find local events celebrating this week’s National Farmers Market Week. Every farmers market is unique, with its own range of farmers, customer preferences, and products,...
COFFEE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Board Meeting August 13
COFFEE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION 1343 McArthur Street Manchester, Tennessee 37355 Telephone: 931-723-5150 Facsimile: 931-723-8285 TO: All Board Members FROM: Brett Henley, Chairman SUBJECT: Regular Board Meeting DATE: August 13, 2018 TIME: 4:30 p.m. PLACE: Coffee County Board of Education Pledge of Allegiance Recognition: Teachers of the Year 2017-2018 Presentation: TRANE Update AGENDA I. Call to Order II. III. Call for Intent IV. General Consent Items (*If no objections, the following items will be considered passed when the agenda is passed.) 1. Minutes: July 9, 2018 2. 2nd Reading of Policies: 3.218, 4.301, 6.405, 6.4051 3. Overnight Field Trip...
Marijuana Grow House Found in Coffee County
On Saturday, Coffee County Sheriff Deputy Larry McKelvey responded to a call of hogs running at large and damaging property on Old Murfreesboro Road. Deputy McKelvey attempted to make contact with anyone at the residence but was unable to locate any subjects on the property. Later in the day at approximately 2:45pm, Deputy McKelvey again attempted to make contact with the resident and observed a subject walking on the property. McKelvey talked to man that advised he was a friend of the neighbor and was there to locate the hogs as well. As Deputy McKelvey was walking next to...
WWII Mortar Rounds Found in Tracy City
Saturday night the A.T.F and an Army E.O.D team were called to Tracy City, TN due to two WWII mortar rounds being found. The mortar rounds were within close proximity to a roadway and walking trail. Upon arriving, the Army E.O.D looked over the mortars and discovered that due to the condition of the items that they needed to be destroyed and could not be transported safely. The mortars were removed and taken to a designated area for safety and were...
Protectors of “Home of the Brave” Fight for Public-Lands Protection
Many veterans fought to protect their country on foreign soil, and now it’s their homeland they want to protect. According to the Vet Voice Foundation, the Land and Water Conservation Fund helps keep the outdoors open to everyone and especially is important for veterans who use the land as a place to recover after their service. However, it will expire at the end of September if Congress doesn’t vote to reauthorize it. Paul Eaton, a retired Army major general and managing director of Vet Voice, said the LWCF has protected parts of the Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge, Chickamauga National...
