Murfreesboro Police have issued a MISSING-RUNAWAY JUVENILE ALERT for a 16-year old white male. Matthew Stafford walked away Thursday (6/15/2017) from his job at Sonic Drive-In on Middle Tennessee Boulevard. The teen was last seen at Walmart on South Rutherford Boulevard around 5:00 o’clock Thursday evening where he cashed a check. Sergeant Kyle Evans told our news partner NewsRadio WGNS, “He has no previous history of running away.” The report of this missing teen notes that he has no known illnesses, no drug or alcohol issues, and no mental health challenges. Anyone with information about Matthew Stafford’s whereabouts, please...

It is that time of year again! Coffee County Schools Family Resource Center is gearing up for its Coffee County Student Expo- a student support event to engage students, staff, and community organizations with the goal of combating barriers that hinder student academic success. This event provides Coffee County Schools’ students in need, grades Pre-K-12th, with a backpack, school supplies, hygiene items, etc. Taylor Rayfield, Coffee County Schools Coordinator of Family Resource Center said, “Community partnerships and sponsors foster this program, providing necessary items for our students. He added, “We are fortunate to live in a community that ensures...

On Tuesday night May 9, District 2 Coffee County Commissioner Steven Jones was arrested for alleged public intoxication by Manchester Police Officer Earnie Colvin. According to Police Chief Mark Yother, Colvin received a call from Assistant Chief Adam Floied that Jones could possibly be impaired. Jones was inside the Coffee County Administrated Plaza attending the County Commission meeting. The report goes onto say that when Jones was leaving the building and on his way to his car, Colvin explained to Jones what was going on. According to Jones, after paying a fine of $363, he was released from the...

According to a report in the Tennessean newspaper, Motlow State Community College President Tony Kinkel resigned late Tuesday, a day before the completion of a blistering internal audit that accused him of using “fear, intimidation, hostility and condescension” as mainstays of his leadership. The audit, performed by the Tennessee Board of Regents and completed Wednesday, described a dismal work environment that pushed several longtime employees to leave the college because of Kinkel. Auditors said that, as their work neared completion, Kinkel pressured multiple employees to discredit the findings in an apparent attempt to save his job. Kinkel’s resignation will...

A Tennessee man has died in Louisiana after police say two friends performed wrestling moves on him. Nola.com reports 45-year-olds Scott Pomeroy and James Ferrier were arrested Monday and charged with manslaughter in the death of 45-year-old Steven Knight of Woodbury, TN. Westwego police spokesman Lt. Eric Orlando says the men were horse-playing after drinking. Pomeroy told detectives that Ferrier delivered a wrestling move known as an “elbow drop.” Ferrier admitted to dropping his body and extended the elbow on Knight twice and said Pomeroy performed the move at least once. Knight was found without a pulse Sunday morning....

The Coffee County Rescue Squad received new turnout gear valued at $13,217 from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation at a ceremony at the Firehouse Subs Restaurant in Murfreesboro on Tuesday. The foundation celebrated $35,380 worth of equipment grants awarded to three Middle Tennessee rescue squads. The gear the Coffee County Rescue Squad received will replace damaged gear purchased over 20 years ago, helping first responders to provide efficient fire services in the community. The National Fire Protection Association recommends a 10-year turnout life before being placed on reserve status. In 2005, the Firehouse Subs founders established the Firehouse...

Celebrate 100 years of the magical MoonPie! The Chattanooga Bakery will celebrate its 100th birthday of its Southern icon this year, and they want you to make a BIG DEAL out of it at this year’s Bell Buckle RC-MoonPie Festival to be held on Saturday, June 17th! Known as the first “fast food” meal, these two Southern traditions, RC and a MoonPie, are brought together for a grand celebration Bell Buckle style. The idea for the Festival first began as a way to celebrate the MoonPie and to bring tourists to Bell Buckle. Bell Buckle called the Chattanooga Bakery...