This Saturday Tennesseans from across the state will have the chance to check a big task off of their list of things to do. AARP Tennessee is sponsoring free document-shredding events across the state during which anyone can bring in boxes of unwanted papers to dispose of them properly. Experts say that properly disposing of personal paperwork, versus just throwing it in the trash, can help protect you from identity theft. “Most of us have boxes and boxes of stuff that’s just too much to shred with those little home shredders,” says David Morrow, Tennessee state leader for AARP...

The Tennessee Department of Health released data showing that 1,451 people died from drug overdoses in Tennessee in 2015. Officials say this is the highest annual number of overdose deaths recorded in state history. 6,036 lives have been lost due to drug overdoses in Tennessee in the past five years. The numbers included 14 overdose fatalities in Coffee County. Nearby Franklin County had 13. The most reported was 188 in Shelby County. To protect the identities of victims, the Tennessee Department of Health did not release data for counties with less than one dozen overdose deaths. 8 counties reported...

On Tuesday Tullahoma officers were called to Kroger for a possible shoplifter. Officer Brooke Earhart made contact with Kroger personnel who stated that a man had allegedly stolen approximately $119.15. Terry Dwight Mooningham Jr age 33 Faye Creek Rd Wartrace also allegedly admitted to the officer that he had driven a motor vehicle to the store. A check of the subject’s driver’s license showed it to be revoked/suspended 2nd offense for DUI and Mooningham was also listed as a habitual traffic offender. He was charged with, driving on revoked/license 2nd offence, habitual traffic offender, theft of property (shoplifting) and...

Attention citizens and businesses of Tullahoma. The Tullahoma Police Department is asking you to please be very careful when accepting cash money. Cash was recently accepted by a local business and upon first glance it looks legitimate. After closer examination, the cash currency clearly says “For Motion Picture Use Only” in multiple places. Please examine the cash you receive and report any suspicious bills to the Tullahoma Police Department immediately at 931-455-0530 or drop by the police department at 123 North Jackson St. in...

Franklin County Sheriff’s Office personnel, in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Decherd Police Dept., Estill Springs Police Dept. and the Winchester Police Dept., executed the serving of 33 indictments returned by a Franklin County Grand Jury on Monday November 14th, 2016. The indictments were the result of an 11 month undercover drug operation that resulted in 9 search warrants being executed along with 6 probation searches as well as 4 vehicles being seized along with $28,277 also being seized. The operation will continue as law enforcement attempts to complete the serving of all 33...

It’s that time of year again. Tennessee’s gun hunting season opens Saturday, Nov. 19. Anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1969 is required to carry proof of satisfactory completion of a hunter education class or be in possession of the Apprentice Hunting License while hunting any species in Tennessee. As the season begins, sportsmen are reminded of changes made this year in regard to the definition of “antlered deer.” According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, “Antlered deer are defined as male or female deer with antlers protruding above the hairline. Velvet antlered deer are also considered antlered.”...

Tennessee State Parks will offer free, guided hikes at 56 of its parks on Friday, Nov. 25, including Old Stone Fort State Park in Manchester. This is the day after Thanksgiving and is the third year for this event, and one in a series of five statewide ranger-led hikes throughout the year. All hikes will be guided by park rangers and will feature the best that Tennessee lands have to offer, ranging from hikes along historical and interpretive trails to stunning views of waterfalls, peaks and plateaus. The hikes are designed for all ages and abilities. Some hikes will...