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County to be reimbursed for Jail Building Problem
Coffee County is about to become $218,000 richer. The county will get reimbursed for expenses related to a problem with the smoke evacuation system of the new county jail. The construction of the jail building began in December 2012. The problem with the smoke evacuation system was identified by the State Fire Marshal’s Office after completion of the building and caused a delay in moving of inmates until May of 2015 to the new jail and additional expenses for the county. The two companies responsible for the deficiencies of the system are Centric Architecture and Smith Seckman Reid. The...
Emergency Crews respond to House Fire in Wartrace
Coffee County Deputy Joey Ricco responded to a call around 4am Tuesday at 1344 French Brantley Road in Wartrace due to a structure fire. Once he arrived on scene, Ricco noticed that the whole house was engulfed in flames along with the yard and the swimming pool. He then was able to make contact with the owner of the residence, and he informed Ricco that he was at home by himself. He advised that he was in the kitchen and had placed the stove and oven on clean mode and then left the residence to go to the store....
New Apartment Complex closer to Reality
A new apartment complex in Manchester is one step closer to reality after Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen recently voted 4-1 on a third and final vote to rezone the property at the end of Truckers Lane to accommodate apartments, with Alderman Chris Elam the only no vote. Rent for a two-bedroom apartment in the complex would be $500 per month, and $550 for a three-bedroom. Rent is based on annual income in Coffee County. Many residents of Kimberly Lane, a possible entrance to the proposed apartment complex have voiced their concerns about increased traffic and other possible...
New Jail to be Certified in Grundy County
Almost two years ago the new Coffee County Jail opened and then became state certified and now another jail in a nearby county jail is about to be certified for the first time in 26 years. The old jail on the mountain in Grundy County was 43 years old and had aged over time and the new jail opened late last year. Grundy County Sheriff Clint Shrum called the conditions inside the old jail deplorable. The old jail held only 34 inmates, the new $7 (M) jail holds...
Former Sheriff Pleads Guilty
Former Rutherford County Sheriff Robert Arnold entered a guilty plea to the wire fraud, honest services fraud and extortion charges against him Wednesday morning. The charges stem from the sale of e-cigarettes inside the Rutherford County jail. Arnold listed the company as a source of income. Each count carries a sentence of five to 20 years and $250,000 fine each. Before the judge accepted his guilty plea, Arnold filed a motion earlier Wednesday morning asking to be released from jail and stay with his Mother until his sentencing. The judge denied that request and decided Arnold must stay in...
1/18/17–Coffee County Elementary Schools Release Second Quarter Honor Roll
East Coffee: *Gold* Patrick Jacobs Sarah Weaver Kanyen Alvarez Autumn Gokey Tia Buchanan Ethan Stephens Melena Gibbons Derek Green Zyler Spinner Allie Floyd Jaheim Weeden Linley Freeze Skylar Morris Ellis Pichulo Conor Waring Kieran Welch *Silver* Holden Clark Baylee Holt Blake Lemons Sarai Munoz Lily Norman Makenna Rowe Seth Beaty Allison Escamilla Isabella Johns Mario Arellano Ashlyn Lowry Caleb McCall Ian Walker Alonzo Rayas Jaiden Foster Lily Kilcoyne Megan Smith Kaylee Suggs Chanse Baldwin Lucas Beaty Madison Evans Juan Hernandez *Bronze* Jaida Foster Zoie Welch Makenna Hobbs Daniel Honeycutt Brian Perry Victor Polo Tracy Taylor Jacob Wood Kyrah Giles...
Missing Man Last Seen in Manchester
A man with a Decherd, TN address has not been seen in nearly two months. He was last seen in Manchester. Justin Zeigler worked the Dollar Tree in Manchester and picked up his paycheck from the store on Nov. 20. His Mother says the last time she heard from him was on Nov 19, 2016. According to his family Justin was known to use inhalants from spray cans, which is one reason why his mother fears that he could be deceased. However, he was described as a good guy who simply had a bad habit. On November 20, authorities...
Two Men Wanted by Coffee County Authorities
Coffee County Sheriff’s Department is conducting an ongoing burglary investigation that occurred recently in Hillsboro. Some arrests have made, but 2 other subjects are being sought. The two men were last seen in Marion County, TN at a Motel 6. If you have any information about these two men or you can identify them please contact the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department at 931-570-4409 or 570-4410, your call can remain anonymous. As always the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department thanks the public for its help and...
