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Suspicious Person call leads to Arrest of Alabama man
On Monday Manchester Police received a call of a suspicious person at Sonic. The male subject was said to be acting erratic. After receiving information about a vehicle the person was in, Manchester Officer Dustan Foster located the maroon Chevrolet Tahoe in the parking lot at Walmart. Foster made contact with the driver and then the passenger approached the vehicle. The arrest warrant says the man identified as, Cory Scott Webster age 28 of Montgomery, AL smelled of an intoxicant and was unsteady on his feet. Webster was placed in custody for public intoxication. While the officer was searching...
Unemployment Rate Falls in Coffee County-Up in other areas
County unemployment rates for July show the rates decreased in 73 counties, increased in 11, and remained the same in 11 counties. Coffee County went from 4.9 in June, down to 4.8 percent July. Warren County’s unemployment rate was 5.1 percent, down from 5.3. Bedford County fell from 5.6 percent to 5.5. Franklin and Moore counties unemployment rate went up slightly. Franklin going from 5.4% in June to 5.5 in July and Moore from 4.3 to 4.4%. Grundy County went from 6.8 to 6.7, and Cannon County went from 5.0 percent to 4.9. Williamson County had the state’s lowest...
Bear Seen Again
Residents in the Tullahoma area are reporting seeing a bear cub near the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) on the Wattendorf Highway. Some residents say that it has been seen for several weeks in the area. One person told WMSR News that he saw it near the Arnold Golf Course. Authorities have had several calls about a bear being seen near the Bonnaroo Festival grounds and in other areas of Manchester. Sightings of small bears have been reported in Hillsboro and also in Grundy...
Warning about Fentanyl-laced Counterfeit Pills and Compounds
A public health alert was issued recently from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on increased risk of overdose and fatalities associated with Fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills and compounds. Commissioners and directors from four Tennessee departments are urging the public to have increased awareness about the substance. They include: Commissioner, Tennessee Dept. of Health, Commissioner, Tenn. Dept. of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Director, Tenn. Bureau of Investigation and the Assistant Commissioner for the Tenn. Dept. of Safety & Homeland Security. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid estimated by the CDC to be 50 to 100 times more potent...
Coffee County Fair begins Sept. 17
The Coffee County Fair is coming up September 17-24 at the fairgrounds in Manchester. This year’s theme is “Country Scenes and Children’s Dreams.” Booth space is still available to showcase your business or product to fair attendees and you can call the fair office at 723-1546 for more info. The deadline to enter the beauty pageants is Sept 1 – forms can be found at www.WMSRradio.com so you can download and fill out. Singers, musicians and entertainers are still needed for the “Front Porch Stage” if interested please call 728-4244 or 212-4347 ASAP while spots last. The carnival rides...
Former Tullahoma Resident found Murdered
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by the TBI, have identified the woman whose body was found in a remote area in Bethesda/College Grove last Monday night. Britney Rose Cole, 21, formerly of Tullahoma was found with a fatal gunshot wound by a neighborhood resident who was riding an ATV on Cross Keys Road. Thomas Blake Bruner, 20, of Lebanon, TN has been arrested and charged with criminal homicide in her death. He was taken into custody late Thursday night in Lebanon. Bruner grew up in the area where the body was found. Investigators believe the victim was involved...
Forgery Case in Manchester needs Your Help
Personnel with the Manchester Police Department are searching for a female that is wanted for questioning in theft and forgery case. The theft occurred at the Manchester Recreation Center. She was allegedly seen at a local bank drive-up. These pictures are of the female subject. If you can identify this person, please contact Investigator Jonathan Anthony at the Manchester Police Department at 931-728-2099. Manchester Police Department reminds you, all persons are innocent until proven...
26 Percent late fee being added to Coffee County EMS charges
Beginning Sept. 1, the Coffee County Emergency Medical Service (EMS) will implement a 26-percent collection fee on late payments. According to a report in the Tullahoma News, the fee will affect those who are 120 days late with their payments for services they have received from EMS. After 120 days of nonpayment, those owing payments to the EMS will be turned over to Revenue Recovery Corporation, according to Coffee County Budget and Finance Director Marianna...
