A crash involving a tractor trailer and a black Corvette blocked the westbound lanes of I-24 at Joe B. Jackson Parkway for nearly five-hours. The crash happened around 10:30 Friday morning when a Corvette became pinned underneath the semi with multiple people inside. Vanderbilt Medical Center’s Lifeflight was called to the scene. The Tennessee Highway Patrol had the roadway shut down until 3pm while they investigated the crash. Rutherford County EMS Special Operations team officials report the extrication was difficult, but they worked alongside Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue to get the people out quickly and safely. The driver of...

On Thursday, (March 22, 2018), Grundy County Deputy Billy Harris received a call regarding a male subject passed out in his vehicle at the Hwy 399 car wash. Through the course of the investigation, Deputy Harris found approximately 20 grams of meth, numerous pills, and marijuana. He also seized $1,608 and a Honda Civic. Cory Shawn Caldwell age 36 of Gruetli-Laager was charged with DUI, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of schedule II, IV and VI drug violations, sale possession, distribution or handling of drugs and tampering/fabricating with evidence. Caldwell was booked in at the Grundy County Jail and...

A bald eagle found floating in the Duck River by a kayaker in Bedford County last week and it was released back to the sky on Friday (March 23). Tennessee Wildlife Officer, Larry Thurston was alerted to the animal in distress on Saturday, March 17. After rescuing the eagle, he took it to the Shelbyville Animal Hospital where the Dr.’s Anderson and Stimpson cared for the animal overnight. On Sunday officer Thurston transported the eagle to Walden’s Puddle Rehabilitation Center where the eagle recuperated. At the time the eagle was rescued it appeared weak and lethargic. Although there was...

A Tullahoma man and woman were arrested on drug charges after they were found in a dumpster behind Pain Management Clinic on North Jackson Street. Arrested on March 19 were James Leslie Richards, 42 of South Maple Street on charges of possession of schedule II, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving on revoked/suspended license. Barbara W Kilgore, 37, was charged with possession of schedule II drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. Tullahoma Police Officer Brooke Earhart wrote in a report that while on special patrol behind the building she saw a minivan parked behind the building next to a...

Historic Downtown Manchester has been entered in the national “America’s Main Street” contest. The winner of the contest receives a $25,000 grand prize. If Manchester wins, the $25,000 would be used for additional revitalization of downtown! The first round of voting ends April 22, 2018. Anyone can vote so just click on the link on the front page of our website or here. https://www.mainstreetcontest.com/profile/105 You can vote once a...

Tennessee lawmakers have passed a bill to require public schools to prominently display the national motto, “In God We Trust.” It would take effect immediately if Republican Gov. Bill Haslam signs it. The measure requires schools to display the motto in a prominent location, either as a plaque, artwork, or in some other form. Whether this motto represents an unconstitutional government endorsement of religion is a question that has invited legal challenges in other states with similar laws. But the bill’s sponsor, Republican Rep. Susan Lynn, says the “motto and founding documents are the cornerstone of freedom and we...

Tennessee lawmakers are trying to prevent DUI offenders from getting their hands on alcohol. A bill to that effect has advanced in the Tennessee House. The bill would allow judges the ability to temporarily prohibit drivers convicted of a DUI from buying alcohol. If passed, the rule would go into effect on July 1. The bill originally called for a lifetime ban for a third conviction, as well as making it a misdemeanor to sell alcohol to these DUI offenders. However, lawmakers removed these parts of the bill. The bill would, however, require DUI offenders to show they committed...

Tullahoma’s longtime City Administrator Jody Baltz will be retiring in May. He announced his in intentions at a meeting of the Tullahoma Board of Mayor and Aldermen earlier this month. Baltz has been responsible for the day-to-day operations of the city for 20 years. According to Baltz, Mayor Lane Curlee has plans to hire an interim employee who will essentially shadow Baltz in his daily work in order to make the transition away from Baltz’s leadership easier. By April 9, Baltz said, Curlee will make his recommendation for an interim city administrator to the board of mayor aldermen for...