Over 400 motorcycles passed through Manchester on Wednesday during a seven-state journey raising money for The American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund. The American Legion Riders of American Legion Gold Star Post 78 of Manchester along with area law enforcement, firemen and many, many citizens gathered on overpasses cheering and waving American Flags as the riders and passengers came through Coffee County on I-24. Since its inception in 2002, over $11 million has been raised for the American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund which is a trust with all expenses paid by The American Legion. The American Legion Riders have generated...

This week the Hillsboro Homecoming Association donated $2,000 to the Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center. The mission of the Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center is to serve children who are victims of severe abuse through prevention, education and intervention. Their vision is for a community where children are safe, families are strengthened, and victims are healed. The center was founded in late 2004 by a group of local activists led by the Coffee County Church Women United. In June of 2005, they officially opened their doors to serve the children of Coffee...

Things got a little interesting for children and teachers at Westwood Middle and Elementary schools in Manchester on Wednesday afternoon. Both schools were placed on lockdown around 2 pm, Wednesday. Someone called police and reported that a man armed with a gun was near a home on Oak Street just before 2pm. The subject fled before their arrival. The male subject was found and taken into custody later in the afternoon. No other information was available early Wednesday evening. The lockdown by the schools was a precautionary measure after hearing from Manchester...

Earlier this year the Coffee County Health, Welfare and Recreation Committee approved a resolution proposing the establishment of a $45 victim’s assistance fee. Last week the Coffee County Budget and Finance Committee approved the proposed $45 fee. The full county commission will vote on the proposal on September 13. The fee would be collected from individuals convicted or entering a plea of guilty to a crime that imposes a fine of over $500 and possible imprisonment. According to the director of the Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center Joyce Pursak, the county would keep $3 from each of the fees...

A Tullahoma woman was arrested on charges of theft that contain embezzlement. On Aug. 16 Denshia Branford, 27, of New Rock Creek Road was charged with taking $1,200 from Wal-Mart on North Jackson Street. According to a report by Tullahoma Police Officer Jamason Wells, store security reported that Branford had been taking money out of her register from July 22 to Aug. 14 totaling $1,200. The report alleges that the woman admitted to taking the money over the time period. Branford was booked into the Coffee County Jail on the charges under a $5,000 bond. She is to appear...

On Tuesday August 24th at approximately 1:00pm the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office executed a search of a residence located on Burks Ln. in the Huntland area. As a result of the search, Sheriff’s Office Investigators discovered components and materials associated with the production of methamphetamine. The scene was processed and charges are anticipated through the Grand Jury process. Investigators Robert Tipps and George Dyer were responsible for conducting the...

Tennessee residents are allowed to hunt without a license on Saturday, Aug. 27 which coincides with the opening day of squirrel season. Free Hunting Day is an event the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency annually provides in hopes of increasing interest in hunting. Squirrel hunting is one of Tennessee’s oldest and favorite traditions. The day serves as an excellent opportunity for persons to experience the enjoyment of the sport. The TWRA encourages regular hunters to introduce friends and family members (young and old) to the outdoors sport. It is also an excellent opportunity for those folks who have not tried...

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is accepting pre-orders of license plates featuring the country music star. Production will begin once 1,000 pre-orders are made, according to a release from the Imagination Library. A total of 282 plates had been sold as of 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. The cost for a license plate is $35, and proceeds benefit the Imagination Library. Patron started the Imagination Library in Sevier County in 1995. Tennessee soon became one of the first states to launch a statewide effort to ensure all children under the age of 5 would have access to quality...