The Coffee County Election Commission will meet on Thursday, July 26, 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 voting machines to be used in the August 2, 2018 elections. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Vernita Davis, Administrator of Elections at the Coffee County Election Commission...

The Tennessee Department of Health is investigating a Hepatitis A outbreak in Nashville, Chattanooga and the Mid-Cumberland Region with nearly 100 cases statewide. This Hepatitis A outbreak is linked to a large, multi-state outbreak that has been going on since early 2017, primarily affecting recreational drug users and persons experiencing homelessness in other states including the nearby states of Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia. What is Hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is a vaccine-preventable, communicable disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus. It is usually transmitted person-to-person through the fecal-oral route or consumption of contaminated food or...

Motlow State Community College has strengthened its commitment to improving student success by becoming part of the Achieving the Dream (ATD) National Reform Network. ATD, the nonprofit leading a movement to ensure student success for colleges that champion educational equity, continues to expand its Network with the addition of 20 colleges in 2018. “Achieving the Dream is an organization nationally known for serving as a catalyst in efforts supporting community colleges in their mission to increase student success,” said Dr. Michael Torrence, Motlow president. Chosen by the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR), Motlow represents one of the eight Tennessee...

According to Coffee County Sheriff’s Department Investigator Brandon Reed, on Saturday July 14, 2018, a local person was injured in a robbery that occurred in Coffee County. 33 year-old Amber D. Chambers, 47 year-old Herman L. Williams and Herbert Isom age 39 allegedly made entry into the residence and held the victim against his will. Reed says in his report that while in the residence the subjects took numerous items and money that didn’t belong to them. The victim was allegedly assaulted by the three people while inside the home. Williams and Isom were arrested earlier this week and...

An operation described by an investigator as the largest Shelbyville heroin bust in more than 20 years resulted in the confiscation of 230 grams with a street value of $40,000 worth of heroin and the arrests of two suspects last week. According to the Shelbyville Times-Gazette, Director Timothy R. Lane of the 17th Judicial District Drug Task Force said the approximately 7 ounces of high grade heroin have a total street value of $39,200 and would be worth a lot more if cut before distribution. Joshua’a Ramelle Vaughn, 26, of Nashville and Sean Dorian Shinn, 28, of Detroit, Michigan...

Health officials are reminding parents about the requirements for vaccinations for students ahead of the upcoming school year. If your child does not get his or her shots updated in time, they may not be allowed to attend school. Kindergartners or children enrolling in Tennessee schools for the first time need to show proof of their immunizations records. Many parents may not realize the requirement for incoming seventh graders is proof of tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis booster (also known as T-Dap) and a Varicella vaccine booster or proof of having had chicken pox. Children with medical exemptions must provide their...

Who has the best-looking patrol cruiser in the country? The Tennessee Highway Patrol says they do and they need your vote to win. The THP is competing to win the “Best Looking Cruiser Award.” The contest is sponsored by the American Association of State Troopers (AAST). State highway patrols and state police organizations from across the country are competing for the esteemed award. For the competition, THP submitted a photo of one of its 2018 Ford Explorer Interceptor Sport Utility Vehicles with our new Bell 429 rescue helicopter hovering overhead. The THP is asking all Tennesseans to login to...

Fake $100 and $20 bills are popping up around Coffee County. The counterfeit bills have been passed at area businesses. The employees did not realize the bills were fake until a bank informed the businesses. The Coffee County Sheriff’s Department is urging area businesses to be very cautious when accepting cash. Any person that is in the business of money exchange, such as stores, or street vendors should practice some basic precautions. Workers are encouraged to use a marking pen to check if the money is real. Business employees should check both sides of the bill and see if...