The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is currently working another stolen utility trailer case. Sometime between July 6th and July 7th, 2017 someone stole a black 8×14 dump trailer off a farm near the 1700 block of Fletcher Road in the Winchester Springs area. A tarp over the trailer is held down by a single bungee strap due to the crank for the tarp being broken. If you have any information about this theft or the whereabouts of the stolen trailer please contact Investigator George Dyer at Franklin County Sheriff’s Office at...

Story time, even for the youngest of children, can add up to more than just great snuggle time. An international study headed by researchers at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center found that greater brain activation in 4-year-olds when they are “highly engaged” during reading time. Dr. John Hutton, a pediatrician and clinical researcher at the hospital’s Reading and Literacy Discovery Center, said that means asking them questions and getting them more involved in reading, which he said works like a “turbo charge” for the brain. “Kids that are read to more from a younger age and whose parents get...

Nearly 70 thousand high school seniors in Tennessee have been given the opportunity to retake the ACT. The ACT Senior Retake Day will happen during the school day in students’ schools. The goal is to give all students equal access to take advantage of the opportunity. Students do not need to sign up to retake the test, it will automatically be provided. School districts have been empowered to choose the testing date that is best for their students and causes the least disruption for those not taking the exam. Districts may offer the retake on Oct. 3, Oct. 17,...

A Tullahoma woman died recently after being involved in a two vehicle crash on East Lincoln Street. According to a report by Tullahoma Police Sgt. Cody Brandon, Barbara Jean Holder, 75, of Westview Avenue died at Tennova—Harton Hospital as the result of the accident. According to police it occurred after she pulled her Ford Taurus out from Wesley Street onto East Lincoln Street. According to the police report, she turned onto Wesley Street into the path of a Chevrolet Trailblazer operated by Jennifer Marie Pemberton, 22, of White Street, Shelbyville. A witness to the accident told the officer that...

The body of a boy was found on the Duck River in Shelbyville two days after a 9-year-old went missing in the water. Dreyton Sims was in the area of Fisherman’s Park on the Fourth of July when he and his brother disappeared. His brother was rescued by a passerby, but Dreyton never resurfaced. Rescue crews faced dangerous water conditions in their search with water levels rising rapidly and creating strong currents. But after two days of searching, a young boy’s body was found lodged against a tree on the surface of the water, according to Scott Johnson with...

The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance wants to help consumers avoid getting scammed by offering tips on how to navigate air conditioning repair. TDCI Consumer Affairs Director Cynthia Wiel said following the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance instructions for your air conditioner can help you avoid costly after-hours emergency repair. If repairs are necessary, they encourage Tennesseans to research and find a technician or company with a solid reputation. TDCI offers the following tips to help consumers avoid air-conditioning repair scams: -Check your air-conditioner’s warranty, model system, and maintenance history before authorizing any repairs. -Always ask for written estimates and...

Al White Motors and WMSR (Thunder Radio) are teaming up to honor those who serve that thin blue line, our local law enforcement. Each month someone in law enforcement will be honored as a Hometown Hero. Our heroes for the month of July are Coffee County deputies, Wendell Bowen and Wade Bassett. Bowen has been an employee of the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department since February, 1999. He started as a Corrections Officer and became a Corrections Sergeant in 2000. In September, 2002 he was promoted to a road deputy and eventually to a Corporal as second in command of...

Authorities as of late Wednesday afternoon were continuing to search for a 9-year-old boy believed to have drowned in Duck River in Shelbyville late Tuesday afternoon. Investigators said the boy and his 11-year-old brother were swimming near Fisherman’s Park in downtown Shelbyville about 4 p.m. when they began yelling for help. Bedford County Rescue crews continue looking for Dreyton Sims, first focusing on the area near the dam before they moved down river. Dreyton’s brother was pulled to safety by a good Samaritan. Sims was last seen wearing khaki shorts and black and white Nike Jordans. Search teams from...