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Legislature Passes New Corporal Punishment Bill
The Legislature has passed a bill that would require public schools in Tennessee to report to the state Department of Education on their use of corporal punishment. If the governor signs the bill, school systems must give details that include: each school where children were spanked, the reason corporal punishment was used and whether the discipline involved a disabled student. In cases where the children have special needs, the report must describe the type of disability the student has. A report released last month by the state comptroller’s office showed that disabled students were getting disciplined at a higher...
Man and Woman Arrested after 2-Year-Old Child Found Wandering on a Manchester Street
A Manchester man and woman are being held in the Coffee County Jail on charges of child endangerment and reckless endangerment after a toddler was found walking alone on Madison Street Tuesday. According to warrants obtained by Manchester Police Officer Daniel Ray, on April 3, a 2-year-old boy was found alone in front of the Coffee County District Attorney’s office on Madison Street. The child was wearing only a diaper and pair of shorts. According to the warrant, the child had lacerations on his face, a bruise on his forehead and was wearing a diaper that had not been...
Coffee Co. Sheriff’s Department Looking to Identify Suspicious Person
An incident took place on Ragsdale Road on April 3 that the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department is investigating. An unknown person stopped at a residence and told the person at the home that he was needing work. When the man was told that there was no work available at that location, the person turned away. The man went to the backyard of the property and the owner said the man took a pair of jumper cables from a disabled truck. The man was told to leave the property. The unknown male drove off in a white Nissan vehicle. If...
Warren County Sheriff’s Dept. Investigating Stolen Items taken from Businesses
On March 23rd, 2018 just after 11:00 p.m. a multi-colored late 90s model extended cab Dodge Ram pickup entered the properties of Lee’s Collision and Prater’s Auto Repair on Sparta Highway in Warren County. The vehicle appeared to be a solid color on the front with a lighter, possibly a prime color on the bed and other areas of the truck. The vehicle was driven by a white male wearing blue jeans, hooded sweat shirt, and a ball cap that can be seen loading stolen batteries and a jumper box into the suspect vehicle. The suspect and the vehicle...
Those Under 16 will Not be Allowed to use Tanning Beds in Tennessee
Governor Bill Haslam has signed a bill banning anyone under 16 from using a tanning bed in Tennessee. In addition, anyone between the ages of 16 and 18 will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian to use a tanning bed. Parents must also sign a warning statement saying they understand the risks associated with tanning devices. Under current Tennessee law, even children under 14 can use a tanning bed if they’re accompanied by a parent who signs a warning...
H&R Block Student of the Week
Congratulations to Student of the Week -Addi Sartain!!! Addi, the daughter of Krista DePalma and Nathan Sartain, is a fifth grader at New Union Elementary School. Addi was nominated because “she is most kind hearted, loving, selfless girl and a ray of sunshine” says 5th Grade Teacher, Susan Helms. Addi’s favorite subject is social studies. Addi plays the position of point guard for the New Union Rebels basketball team. Addi also plays AAU basketball outside of school. Addi is a member of the BETA club and likes to help in the community. Addi had physical therapy on her knee...
AED Donated to Lady Raider Softball by Unity Medical Center
On Monday night, representatives from Unity Medical Center were happy to attend the Lady Raider’s High School Softball game against Cascade to present the team with a potentially life-saving AED. An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a lightweight, portable device that delivers an electric shock through the chest to the heart. The shock can potentially stop an irregular heartbeat and allow a normal rhythm to resume following sudden cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest – an electrical malfunction in the heart that causes an irregular heartbeat and disrupts the flow of blood to the brain, lungs, and other organs – is...
Deadly Fire in McMinnville
A woman who was pulled from a burning house Monday in McMinnville has died from her injuries. The victim was identified as 62 year-old Nancy Jean Melton. She was on the second floor of the house and had apparently been overcome by the smoke. Firefighters were able to enter the second floor through a window and found the victim. EMS workers performed CPR on Melton, who was later airlifted to Vanderbilt Hospital, where she died later that day. The cause of the fire is still...
