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ACCUPLACER Assessment Test to be given at Motlow
Motlow State Community College is offering the ACCUPLACER assessment test at all Motlow campuses multiple times through the 2017 calendar year. The ACCUPLACER assessment test replaced the COMPASS test. Students planning to enroll at Motlow for the fall semester who need to take the ACCUPLACER, which is used to assess a student’s readiness for college-level work, should do so as soon as possible. Before taking the test, students must have the following on file in Motlow’s admissions office: a completed admission application, official high school and/or college transcripts, and if related, official test scores. Special test accommodations are available...
Coffee County Commission Meeting is Tuesday at 6pm
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS COFFEE COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE PLAZA June 13, 2017 @ 6:00 p.m. A G E N D A 1. Sheriff Proclaims Commission Open for Business 2. Invocation 3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag 4. Roll Call 5. Approve agenda. 6. Review and approval of the minutes of previous meeting. 7. Resolution of Memorial, Sympathy and Commendation 8. Elections, Appointments and Confirmations a. Notaries b. Sanitation Board c. Coffee County Library Board d. Other 9. Unfinished Business 10. New Business a. Resolution 2017-21 – Resolution to adopt a Public Records Policy for Coffee County, Tennessee b. Budget Amendments...
Good News–Gas Prices are Falling
Tennessee gas prices are falling after oil prices suffered big losses last week. The state average declined for the 13th consecutive day on Sunday, for a total discount of 3 cents since May 29. The average price for a gallon of gasoline in Tennessee was $2.08 on Monday, according to AAA, the auto club group whose data is collected from credit card swipes. Last week the average price was $2.10 per gallon and one year ago the average was $2.18. The low price in Coffee County this week can be found in both Manchester and Tullahoma at a $1.98...
Man Selling Stolen Utility Trailers being Searched for by Bedford County Authorities
The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office has recently become aware of an individual named Patrick Scott, who has been selling utility trailers that he allegedly obtained fraudulently. The trailers were taken from surrounding counties and then sold in Bedford County. Utility trailers were allegedly stolen in Franklin, Wilson, Maury, Williamson and Lincoln counties. Call the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office at 931-684-2434 if you have any information that could assist in this...
Medicaid Reductions Could Cut Deep in Rural Tennessee
Medicaid is sustaining Tennessee’s rural towns in terms of children’s health and the economy, according to a report from the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families. Researchers found across the nation, a higher percentage of children in rural areas count on Medicaid compared to urban areas. Kinika Young, director of children’s health for the Tennessee Justice Center, points out that, with Tennessee leading the country in hospital closures, entire rural economies could be at risk. “If there’s any tinkering with the funding, the hospital could face a lot of cutbacks or even closure,” she states. “And if that...
Tennessee Judges can Enhance Sentences for Defendants in the country Illegally at the time of their Crime
Tennessee judges will have the authority to enhance sentences for defendants in the country illegally at the time of their crimes, under a bill the governor has signed into law. According to the General Assembly’s website, Gov. Bill Haslam signed the bill on Friday. He had previously declined to say whether he had any concerns about the bill, which was sponsored by Republican Rep. Ron Gant of Rossville and Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris of Collierville. Senate Minority Leader Lee Harris says he’s disappointed the governor signed the bill. The Memphis Democrat says the measure will treat criminal defendants...
Two out-of-state men Arrested on Drug Charges
On Friday, (June 9th June, 2017) Coffee County deputies were at Bonnaroo when they saw a female in plain view smoking marijuana at a campsite. After talking with the female and others at the campsite, deputies cleared a vehicle. The arrest warrant indicates that deputies said that in plain view were several bags of marijuana, scales, and paraphernalia. Also there was allegedly a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. The warrant says that deputies were given consent to search the vehicle and deputies allegedly found a large amount of schedule I, and schedule VI drugs. The arrest...
Fugitive from Justice Arrested on I-24
On Friday, (June 9th, 2017) Tennessee Highway Patrolman James Raines stopped a vehicle for a registration violation on I-24 near Manchester. A check of Robert Carl Cason’s license revealed that a warrant existed on the subject in Florida and that he could be considered armed and dangerous. Cason age 33 of Titusville, FL was asked to exit his car where he was placed under arrest and placed in the trooper’s car. The owner of the vehicle was in the car and gave permission to search. The search allegedly revealed a diaper bag containing a large amount of currency as...
