The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation continue seeking information in the shooting death of Phoutha Souphom. The Bedford County man was killed Sunday, October 10th on Simms Rd. He was discovered shot to death. Crime Stoppers is continuing to offer up to $1,000 as a reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this case. If you have information, call 931-685-4300. Tips can remain...

By Rosalyn Partin, Manchester H&R Block The IRS has announced that they will begin processing returns on January 24, 2022 with the filing deadline April 18, 2022 in most areas. IRS accepts tax returns filed one of two ways: electronically through e-file and through the mail. Returns filed by a tax professional in an H&R Block office are usually e-filed. E-file is the quickest filing method — and typically helps you receive a tax refund faster. However, you can always choose to have your return printed to mail yourself. IRS encourages everyone to have all the information they need in hand...

Tennessee’s gas price average rose a penny from last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.03 which is two cents more than a month ago and 84 cents more than one year ago.    “Gasoline prices continue to edge upward, driven primarily by the price surge in crude oil, which closed over $84 a barrel last week,” said Stephanie Milani, Tennessee Public Affairs Director, AAA-The Auto Club Group.  “As crude prices continue to climb, pump prices in Tennessee will likely follow suit.” Gas prices in Coffee County have dropped over the past week – now down to $2.98, which is back below the state...

Authorities have released the name of the person who they believe died in a structure fire in Coffee County on Sunday. Fire crews were called to a house on Boynton Valley Rd. in Coffee County at about noon on Sunday to a structure fire. According to authorities, Douglas Nevill is believed to have died in the fire. However, identification has yet to be confirmed. Authorities say the remains in the home were not immediately identifiable. Preliminary investigation leads investigators to believe the fire was accidental. Coffee County Fire Investigators will handle the investigation with assistance from...

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Area authorities need your help locating Randall Curtis – a suspect who allegedly stole an RV Camper from Newby RV Sales in Smartt Station (Warren County) on Saturday. The stolen camper has since been recovered. But Curtis has not been apprehended, according to Warren County Sheriff’s Department. Warrants are on file for Curtis’ arrest. He is 57 years old with brown eyes, brown hair (possibly shaved), with a beard or goatee, standing 6’1″ and weighing 185 pounds. He is a resident of Coffee County and could possibly be in the Franklin County area, authorities say. He is driving a...

One person has perished in a structure fire Sunday, according to authorities. Fire crews were called to a house on Boynton Valley Rd. in Coffee County at about noon on Sunday to a structure fire. According to Coffee County Sheriff’s Department investigators, an elderly male lived at the home and one person did perish in the fire. Authorities say the remains in the home were not immediately identifiable. Investigators went on to say preliminary investigation shows that the fire appears to have been an accident that may have started with a wood- burning stove. Tennessee Bureau of Investigation will...

Area authorities need your help locating Randall Curtis – a suspect who allegedly stole an RV Camper from Newby RV Sales in Smartt Station (Warren County) on Saturday. The stolen camper has since been recovered. But Curtis has not been apprehended, according to Warren County Sheriff’s Department. Warrants are on file for Curtis’ arrest. He is 57 years old with brown eyes, brown hair (possibly shaved), with a beard or goatee, standing 6’1″ and weighing 185 pounds. He is a resident of Coffee County and could possibly be in the Franklin County area, authorities say. He is driving a...