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High School Equivalency Test (HiSET™) to be given at Motlow
Motlow State Community College will administer the High School Equivalency Test (HiSET™) several times throughout the remainder of 2016. Test locations will be in Winchester and on the Motlow State Fayetteville, Smyrna and Moore County campuses. A high school diploma remains the primary ticket to many entry-level jobs. In most cases, it is also the prerequisite for advancement in employment, occupational training, and postsecondary education. The High School Equivalency Diploma provides adults with the opportunity to grow, whether it is through further education, enhanced employment or stature within the community. As of April 1, 2016, the General Education Development...
Coffee County man headed to Federal Prison
A Coffee County man will serve nearly 22 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to a number of drug offenses. Brian Lee Fielding, a.k.a. “Bull”, 35, was sentenced to serve 262 months in prison by the Honorable Curtis L. Collier, U.S. District Judge last Wednesday. Fielding pleaded guilty in March to a federal indictment charging him with, among other things, conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and 500 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine. According to information on file with...
Church Burglary in Grundy County
Grundy County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in solving a church burglary. The Chestnut Springs Congregational Methodist Church (better known as Orange Hill Church) was burglarized sometime between Sunday July 17 and Wednesday July 20. A witness reported seeing two white vans at the church earlier in the day on Wednesday and thought it may have been someone performing maintenance. The thieves stole the sound equipment from inside the building. Anyone having any info that can help in this case is encouraged to contact Grundy County Sheriff’s investigators @ 931-692-3466 ext....
Tennessee Unemployment Rate Drops
Tennessee’s unemployment rate for June was 4.1 percent, unchanged from the previous month. That’s according to Tennessee Labor Commissioner Burns Phillips. The U.S. preliminary rate for June was 4.9 percent, up two-tenths of a percentage point from the previous month. Over the past year, Tennessee’s unemployment rate has decreased from 5.7 percent to 4.1 percent while the national rate has declined from 5.3 to 4.9 percent. Total nonfarm employment increased 11,200 jobs from May to June. The largest increases occurred in leisure/hospitality, local government, & other...
Missing Bedford County Woman Found Safe
The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office was investigating a missing person’s case. On Thursday July 21st, 2016, Jennifer Campbell left her Uncle’s home walking in the Unionville area at approximately 5 p.m. Jennifer told her family she was going to meet her friend Mike that she met off the internet at the El Bethel Church on 41A North. According to police Jennifer was found safe on...
First National Bank Announces Staff Promotion
First National Bank of Manchester Community President, Brent Parsley, recently announced the promotions of a branch manager, loan officer, and head teller at the Hillsboro Highway location. Vice President, Brad Goodwin, has been named Branch Manager. Goodwin brings a wealth of knowledge in both lending and management to the position, Parsley said. Kim Hopkins, former administrative assistant in new accounts and loans, has been named loan officer at the branch. Former teller Jaime Mooneyham will be head teller at the Hillsboro branch after several years’ experience in loans and as a teller. Additionally, Tammy Townsend will move from the...
Dusty Elam Foundation makes donation to Coffee County Teen Expo
The Dusty Elam Foundation graciously donated $5,000 to Coffee County Teen Expo to go toward backpacks for students. “We are grateful for community partners like the Dusty Elam Foundation who continue to lookout for those without. We appreciate them always going above and beyond for our students,” said Taylor Rayfield, Coffee County Schools Family Resource Coordinator. Coffee County Teen Expo will be held on Saturday, July 30th for Coffee County Schools’ students in grades 7-12. They anticipate to serve 500 students providing them with a backpack, school supplies, new pair of shoes, hygiene products, haircut, as well as job...
Pursuit in Coffee County leaves THP Cars Damaged and Montana Man Arrested
A Montana man is facing several charges after leading Tennessee Highway Patrolman on a high speed chase. Erik Taylor Shalosky, 20, of Billings, Montana is charged with theft of property, reckless endangerment, leaving the scene of an accident and driving on revoked/suspended license. Bond was set at $105,000 and he’ll be in court on Sept. 27. According to a warrant obtained by Trooper Donnie Clark, an attempt was made to stop the vehicle that Shalosky was operating because he was following another vehicle to close on Interstate 24, but the driver exited the interstate and drove into the parking...
