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New Insurance Verification System begins in January
The Tennessee Department of Revenue is launching a new insurance verification system in early 2017 to promote compliance with the state’s Financial Responsibility Law. Ahead of the program’s launch next month, the Department of Revenue is encouraging motorists to ensure that proper insurance coverage or other financial responsibility is in effect for their vehicles. In particular, motorists should make sure that their Vehicle Identification Number, or VIN, is correct on registration and insurance documents. The James Lee Atwood, Jr. Law was passed during the 2015 legislative session in order to help reduce the overall number of uninsured drivers on...
County Sheriff’s Department Christmas Charity Event helps over 500
Boxes, boxes and mores boxes, that’s what some sheriff department employees, administrative workers, officers and trustees were busy felling last week. About 500 packages with food items and toys were donated to local families for Christmas thanks to the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department Christmas charity event. The monetary value of the donated items is about $25,000, according to Sheriff Steve Graves. This was the 18th year for the Christmas charity...
Fake Checks passed at Tullahoma Wal-Mart
Tullahoma Police are investigating the cashing of four counterfeit checks at Wal-Mart on North Jackson Street. According to a report by Officer Derrick Derlien, a check for $498.64 was cashed by a female on Dec. 4. In a report by Officer Josh Leverette, a second check for $498.64 was cashed on Dec. 17. The check was from a business in Dalton, Georgia. The business does not exist. The woman who cashed the check left the store in a maroon and tan Expedition. A check in the amount of $499.26 was cashed at the store on Dec. 17. The check...
Army Sgt. Franz Walkup of Woodbury receives SMART HOUSE
U.S. Army Sgt. Franz Ulrich Walkup was born in Germany on September 12, 1988 and moved to the United States in 2001. Today, Walkup lives in Woodbury, Tennessee. In fact, he is doing more than living in recent days, he is thriving. The death of his older brother, 1st Lt. Frank Bland Walkup, who was killed in action in 2007 while serving in Iraq, inspired Franz to join the military and serve his country. He was deployed to Iraq for Operation New Dawn in 2010 with Bravo Company 1st Battalion 7th Field Artillery Regiment. In 2012, after his first...
Holiday Traffic Information
The Tennessee Department of Transportation has stopped all road construction for the Christmas holiday, including road closures. Now and continuing through 6 a.m. Jan. 3, no construction or lane closures will affect traffic on Tennessee roadways. “We expect over two million drivers to travel Tennessee roadways during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays,” said TDOT Commissioner John Schroer. “Keeping traffic moving and motorists arriving to their destinations safely is always our goal. Please wear your seatbelt, reduce your speed, avoid distractions, and never drink and drive.” With the exception of a few long-term closures, which must remain in place...
December’s Hometown Hero is Daniel Ray
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 hero this month is Manchester Officer Daniel Ray. Ray is a Coffee County native and attended Coffee County High School. After high school, Daniel joined the Army and served 8 years from 1998 to 2006. He began his law enforcement career with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department. Ray attended Tn. Law Enforcement Training Academy basic police school in 2008. He served with...
Coffee County Bank donates to Hillsboro Elementary
In response to Coffee County Schools initiative to eliminate barriers that may hinder student academic success, Coffee County Bank donated a washer and dryer to Hillsboro Elementary School. “We appreciate our community partners who continue to help us address the needs of our students and families,” said Taylor Rayfield, Coffee County Schools Family Resource Coordinator. If you or your organization would like to know more or donate, please contact Taylor Rayfield at rayfieldt@k12coffee.net or (931)...
Tullahoma Woman facing Multiple Charges after leaving the scene of an Accident
On Tuesday evening Tullahoma Police were called to 2111 North Jackson Street for a female who was allegedly intoxicated at a business. Officers made contact with the woman who apparently had impaired motor skills. Officer Justin Smith states in the arrest warrant that Mary Lynette Womack age 54 of Old Estill Springs Rd, Tullahoma had slurred speech and was unsteady on her feet. Officers go onto state that the subject was also found to have been involved in a hit and run accident at 315 East Lincoln Street in Tullahoma where she allegedly struck another vehicle and left the...
