An employee of the Family Dollar Store on West Lincoln Street has been charged with theft/embezzlement. Savannah Kay Cargile, 30, of East Moore Street in Tullahoma was charged with two counts of theft offenses that contains embezzlement after an incident at the store. According to a report by Tullahoma Police Officer Jacob Smith, Cargile was caught on security camera taking items from the store. The video shows Cargile taking tags off of items and returning them to the store for a gift card, which was used to buy merchandise. The alleged incident occurred the same day that her ex-boyfriend...

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is set for Saturday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. As part of this major health and safety initiative, the Coffee County Anti-Drug Coalition will host two take-back events across Coffee County. Community members are encouraged to stop by one of these local take-back locations to drop off their unused or expired medications, especially pain relievers and other prescription drugs that are often abused. Pharmacists and law enforcement officers will be on hand to accept the medications and safely dispose of them, no questions asked. Over-the-counter and veterinary...

Motlow State Community College is holding a “Motlow for Homeschoolers” information night on Tuesday, Oct. 25, from 5 – 6 p.m. on the Moore County campus. The session will be held in Room 105 in the Marcum Technology Center. The event is open to all homeschool parents and students who want to learn about critical information regarding attending college. “Motlow State is really excited to provide an opportunity to host homeschool students and their parents for this very informative event,” said Jeremy Mills, director of recruitment. The program will cover multiple topics including the admissions process, high school dual...

On Wednesday afternoon Manchester Police responded to a two-car accident at the intersection of Woodbury Highway and Hendrixson Drive. Officers state that the driver of one vehicle struck another, with the second vehicle landing upside down. The driver of the first vehicle apparently left the scene without reporting the accident or stopping to check on the other driver. The driver of the vehicle that landed upside down was taken by Coffee County EMS to Unity Medical Center to be evaluated for injuries. Officers then placed a “Be on the lookout” notice for the driver of the other vehicle. Police later apprehended...

The Coffee County Sheriff’s Department has been asking for the public’s help with finding a wanted female. Authorities were able to bring Katrina Lanette Wolfe age 35 into custody on Wednesday afternoon. The woman was wanted on warrants out of Coffee and Warren counties. Coffee County investigators tracked Wolfe to Winchester, TN on Monday, but were unable to find her. Wolfe was arrested at an undisclosed location and is now in the Coffee County Jail. As always the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department thanks the public for its help and...

ONE DAY OF HOPE will take place tomorrow at the Coffee County Fairgrounds from 10am-2pm. The event began in 2012 with about 6 churches and about 30 volunteers. Around 2,000 folks showed up that day for primarily clothes and some food and medical care. This year around 5,000 people are expected to be helped by 1,000 volunteers. ONE DAY OF HOPE is day to reach out to our community in the name of Jesus to provide clothes, food, coats, shoes, various FREE services (medical/dental, haircuts, family portraits, groceries,...

Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner David W. Purkey on Wednesday announced Victor Donoho as the director of the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO). Donoho was recommended for the position following a national search. Donoho is a native of Macon County, Tennessee, with more than 31 years of experience in state and local public safety services. He has served in the Tennessee Highway Patrol since 1989, starting as a road trooper and going on to earn several promotions, including serving as the Assistant Director of the Research, Planning, and Development Division, and his current position as Director...

The high school graduation rate in Tennessee has increased to 88.5 percent. The state’s high school graduation rate reportedly increased by nearly 1 percent this year compared to last year. According to data released by the state on Tuesday, nearly 60 percent of districts saw their graduation rates increase or stay the same. Overall, the statewide graduation rate has increased 3 percentage points since the state began calculating graduation rates more rigorously in 2011. Education commissioner Candice McQueen says that now that graduation rates are increasing, the state must ensure that students are leaving high school with the skills...