At the request of 12th District Attorney General J. Michael Taylor, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances leading to the death of a woman during an interaction with an officer from the Monteagle Police Department. On Monday, Monteagle officers received a report of a person with a weapon in the area of a market on Highway 41 in Monteagle. A Monteagle officer responding to the scene encountered the woman with the firearm. Initial reports from the scene indicate that during the confrontation with the woman, identified as Angie McFarland (DOB 07/03/1971), she pointed the firearm at the officer....

This Veterans Day, the Tennessee Department of Treasury is asking for help in locating the owners of military medals held for safekeeping by the Division of Unclaimed Property. In Tennessee, unclaimed property is usually money. However, if a military medal is found in an abandoned safe deposit box, the medal is turned over to the State Treasurer for safekeeping until it can be returned to the rightful owner. Some examples of military medals currently held in Unclaimed Property for Tennesseans, include:  (https://t.e2ma.net/click/pf6iyh/5n7lps/92phjgb) Purple Heart: A Purple Heart was found in a safe deposit box held by Victor Presnell, of...

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a theft that occurred Monday, November 8th, at 2036 Cinder Path Road Estill Springs, TN. The report filed states that person(s) unknown entered the garage of the residence and took the following items: PSE Vision Compound Bow with black case; 3 pin sight; Thumbhole camo release; 12 arrows3; Rage broadheads; 3 Crimson Talon blade broadheads; Anyone having any information regarding this incident is asked to contact investigator Nick Watson at the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office at 931-962-0123. Watch a video of the alleged theft on Facebook by clicking...

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a trailer from Skidmore Lane in Winchester. The trailer is an 18ft. dual axle bumper pull and due to age is a rust color with approximate value of $1,000.00. Anyone having information regarding this matter is asked to contact Inv. Todd Hindman at...

Coffee County Health Department will hold special “FightFluTN” events November 9 to provide flu shots at no charge to increase the number of people vaccinated against influenza in Tennessee. The Tennessee Department of Health urges all Tennesseans ages six months and older who have not yet received a flu shot this flu season to get one as soon as possible. Below is information on the locations in Coffee County – Tullahoma offering free flu vaccines on November 9. From 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at 615 Wilson Avenue, Tullahoma, TN 37388. Manchester offering free flu vaccines on November 9....

Gas prices across Tennessee continue to stabilize, decreasing a penny, on average, over last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average s now $3.15 which is nearly 15 cents more expensive than one month ago and $1.29 more than one year ago.   The average price in Coffee County is hovering around $3.12, which is 3 cents below the state average and 30 cents below the national average, which is currently $3.42. “Not everybody loves changing their household clocks for the end of Daylight Saving Time,” said Megan Cooper, spokeswoman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “But shorter days could lead to lower demand for gas. Drivers may...

By Rosalyn Partin, Manchester H&R Block Are you feeling a little strapped for cash for the holidays? If so, H&R Block may have your answer. With the H&R Block Emerald Advance you may receive a line of credit that upon approval allows you to repeatedly borrow and repay money. You may complete an application in the tax office, and if approved you could get a line of credit from $350 up to $1,000 within minutes. There is no fee to apply and you do not have to be a prior H&R Block client. Emerald Advance is available at H&R...

By Carla Trail, Nurse Practitioner Botox. It used to be taboo to talk about. That couldn’t be further from the truth in today’s world. Women, and men, proudly show off their Botox and cosmetic enhancements and I am glad to help you with that at Fast Pace Dermatology in Coffee and Warren counties. There are so many different options when it comes to cosmetic enhancements and I’ve learned how to administer all of these over the years. Whether it’s Botox, Fillers or Microneedling, I will handle it and send you off pleased with your new look. I know there...