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Record-Breaking 46.9 million Americans will travel this Independence Day Holiday
A record-breaking 46.9 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more away from home this Independence Day holiday, an increase of more than 5 percent compared with last year and the highest number since AAA started tracking 18 years ago. For the 39.7 million Americans planning a Fourth of July trip by car, Tuesday is predicted to be the busiest day. A record-breaking 3.8 million people will travel by air, a 7.9 percent increase and the ninth year of consecutive air travel volume increases. For those traveling by trains, buses and cruise ships, travel across these sectors will increase...
Update on Teenager who Died in Jet Ski Accident–Correction
An accident involving a jet ski has claimed the life of a Jackson, TN teenager. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency received the call on Tims Ford Lake a little after noon on Thursday. TWRA officers responding to the call reported that, according to witnesses, 13 year old, Ryder Lewis was riding in a tube being towed by family members on a jet ski when the tube struck a dock. Family and friends who witnessed the accident rescued the boy from the water and emergency crews were called. The teenager suffered severe injuries and died at the scene. The investigation...
CITY OF MANCHESTER BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN AGENDA July 3, 2018
CITY OF MANCHESTER BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN AGENDA July 3, 2018 5:30 P.M. Work Session 6:30 P.M. Board Meeting 1.INVOCATION 2.PLEDGE TO THE FLAG 3.ROLL CALL 4.MINUTES June 5, 2018 Board and Beer Board Minutes 5.CORRESPONDENCE Family of Jeff Mitchell 6.COMMENTS FROM MAYOR 7. 8.COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS 9.COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION REPORTS Safety, Finance, Art, Street, Water & Sewer, Recreation, Tourism, Planning and Zoning, and Historic Zoning 9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Resolutions: a)A resolution approving extension of sewer service outside the city limits of the City of Manchester to property owned by Lawson Real Estate, G.P. described in Book...
Update on Body Found in Tullahoma
The Tullahoma Police Department (TPD) has been in contact with the State Medical Examiner regarding the body found near the Rock Creek Greenway on June 20, 2018. The Medical Examiner has given a preliminary report indicating there was no sign of trauma to the body. The department is awaiting the toxicology report in the next few weeks before a final cause of death can be determined. Based on the Medical Examiners initial report and the investigation by authorities, officials have not found any indication of criminal involvement. The Medical Examiner has identified the remains as that of Deborah White,...
Hit and Run Accident Leads to Manchester Man’s Arrest
On Tuesday (June 26, 2018) Jerry Lane Messick age 37 of Manchester was allegedly involved in a hit and run accident on Interstate 24 at the 112 eastbound mile marker. Messick was later found at Trucker’s Inn on Hillsboro Blvd in Manchester with the vehicle that was involved in the accident. When Tennessee Highway Patrolman Troy Stickler made contact with the man, a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage was allegedly discovered about his person, Messick is accused in the arrest warrant of being unsteady on his feet, had slurred speech, and had bloodshot eyes and doing poorly on...
Livestock Killed in Bedford County–Two Men Arrested
On Wednesday, while investigating reports of livestock being killed in the Bedford County, detectives with the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office were able to develop information of some potential suspects that were responsible for the killing of the animals. As a result of their work and investigation, they were able to develop and obtain evidence that led to the arrest of 19 year-old Ethan Everette Barrett. Barrett was charged with 3 counts of Vandalism and 3 counts of Aggravated Animal Cruelty and has a $30,000 bond. On Thursday detectives with the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office obtained warrants for the arrest...
TDOT Suspending All Construction-Related Lane Closures on Interstates and State Routes
Road construction won’t slow motorists across Tennessee over the July 4th holiday. The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes beginning at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, June 29th through 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 5th to provide maximum roadway capacity for holiday travelers. Over 831,000 motorists are expected to travel Tennessee’s interstates and state routes this July 4th holiday, according to TDOT Commissioner John Schroer. Motorists will still encounter some long-term lane closures on construction projects. While lane closure activity will be stopped, workers may be on site in construction zones...
New Licensing Policy begins July 1
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security has announced the rollout for a new licensing policy in hopes of making identifying people under the age of 21 easier. Tennessee will issue vertical licenses for all persons under the age of 21 starting Monday, July 2. After turning 21, any licensee may obtain a horizontal printed license or ID. A release from the Department of Safety and Homeland Security says the new initiative will make it easier to identify people under the age of 21. State Senator Becky Massey and Rep. Bill Dunn of Knoxville sponsored the original legislation....
