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New Simple Divorce Forms available in January
The Tennessee Supreme Court has adopted plain-language forms and instructions that couples with children can use for uncontested divorces. The Administrative Office of the Courts says the forms are intended to simplify divorce proceedings for people with children. The forms are for use by people who agree on child support and other issues of the divorce, don’t own any real estate and don’t have retirement accounts. The court approved the forms for use in all Tennessee courts. A news release from the Administrative Office of the Courts said the court in 2011 adopted forms for uncontested divorces for couples...
Day One of Sign-ups for Annual Christmas Boxes from the Sheriff’s Dept. is Nov. 28
The Coffee County Sheriff’s Department will start taking sign-ups for the annual Christmas boxes on Monday November 28, 2016. If you want to sign your children up for this program, you will need to come in person to the sheriff’s department at 76 County Jail Lane in Manchester. You will need to bring the child’s birth certificate or court documents showing you have full custody of your child or children. You will also need to bring proof of residency that you live in Coffee County, such as an electric or water bill with your name on it. You cannot...
Tullahoma Man Killed in I-40 Crash
Three people have were killed after a fiery crash on Interstate 40 in Cumberland County on Friday afternoon including a man from Tullahoma. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, a semi with no trailer was traveling east on Interstate 40 and traveled through the median into westbound traffic, crashing into a tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle. The trucks caught fire. The drivers of both trucks and the passenger vehicle were killed. A passenger in the passenger vehicle was taken by helicopter to a Knoxville hospital. THP released the names of the crash victims late Friday. Officials say 44-year-old Erik...
Fires Continue, Level 3 State of Emergency in Tennessee
Tennessee is under a state of emergency due to a drought and the threat of wildfires. It’s a Level 3 state of emergency, meaning the situation is deteriorating rapidly. Approximately 302 of Tennessee’s 480 water systems are experiencing some level of drought impact. At least three counties have requested water because wells have run completely dry. Fifty-three wildfires are currently burning in East Tennessee, impacting almost 10,000 acres. The state of emergency will allow resources for state and federal partners to be more readily available if needed to protect lives and property. State Agriculture Commissioner Jai Templeton has issued...
Man Arrested after Crashing Car into Sheriff’s Dept. Vehicle in Grundy Co.
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man last week after a chase ended with the suspect crashing into a deputy’s vehicle. Daniel Morrison, 33, was arrested after deputies responded to a possible assault call on Rock Avenue in Palmer, according to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office. As they arrived, Morrison had left the area, and began searching for him. Grundy County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Paul Sweeton found Morrison in a wooded area near Slatton Road. That’s when Morrison attempted to flee and ended up striking Sweeton’s vehicle and then fleeing on foot. Morrison was caught after a short...
Thanksgiving Hours at Motlow
Motlow State Community College will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday from Thursday, Nov. 24, through Sunday, Nov. 27, according to college officials. The closing applies to computer labs, libraries and other facilities at all Motlow State campuses, including the Moore County, Fayetteville, McMinnville and Smyrna campuses. There will be no classes on Wednesday, Nov. 23, although Motlow facilities will remain open. Classes scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 24 through Sunday, Nov. 27 will not be meeting. All classes will resume their normal schedules, and all campuses their normal hours, on Monday, Nov....
Air Force Approves Organizational Change Request
The Air Force has approved an Organizational Change Request to realign selected Air Force Test Center operations and facilities from several separate locations under one commander at Arnold Engineering Development Complex, Tennessee. This change consolidates the current capabilities of the AEDC at Arnold AFB, Tennessee; the Hypersonic Combined Test Force, which is currently part of the 412th Test Wing at Edwards AFB, California; and all the current capabilities of the 96th Test Group, headquartered at Holloman AFB, New Mexico; and the McKinley Climatic Laboratory at Eglin AFB, Florida. The 96th TG and the MCL are currently part of the...
Judge will soon decide on Ouster Case against Rutherford County Sheriff
A judge previously denied Rutherford County Sheriff Robert Arnold’s request to be released from jail on November 4, 2016. Now, a group is trying to stop his pay. A Davidson County chancellor hearing the ouster case against the Rutherford County Sheriff said Tuesday the indicted sheriff should be concentrating on clearing his name while in jail. While acknowledging a citizens group must show “good cause” in trying to suspend him from office, Chancellor Bill Young said, “The court, quite honestly, is struggling with how a sheriff could do his job while he’s incarcerated and how a sheriff maintains the...
