Four people have been arrested and charged in relation to a burglary at Christian Tabernacle Church in Franklin County. According to Franklin County Sheriff’s Department, during a traffic stop authorities were able to identify objects that were taken in a reported burglary from the church. Dakota Barber, of Fayetteville, is charged with burglary and theft of property between $1,000-$2,500; Challie Terrill-Cassatt, also of Fayetteville, is also charged with burglary and theft of property between $1,000-$2,500; Thomas Abbey, of Winchester, is charged with accessory after the fact and unlawful carry or possession of a weapon; and Candyce LeFevers, Winchester, is...

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, sponsors and committee members would like to invite all eligible hunters (ages 6-16) who participate in the Statewide Young Sportsman Deer Hunt, to the 2021 Coffee County Young Sportsman Deer Rally. Admission is FREE for all events, including lunch starting at 10 a.m. Eligible hunters will be given one ticket for prize drawings upon registering at the entrance. The event is held at the Coffee County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Oct. 30, from 9am-1pm Successful hunters can check in their harvest at the event to be entered into an additional drawing. Vendors will be set...

The first of two Tennessee young sportsman deer hunts for the 2021-22 season will be held the weekend of Oct. 30-31. Youth ages 6-16 may participate. Participating youth can use gun, muzzleloader, or archery equipment. Young sportsmen must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult, 21 or older who must remain in position to take immediate control of the hunting device. The adult must also comply with the fluorescent orange regulations as specified for legal hunters. Multiple youth may be accompanied by a single qualifying adult. Archery season began in the state on Sept. 25 and the first segment ends...

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation launched an overhauled Tennessee Sex Offender Registry on Monday, rebuilt to modernize the look, feel, and operation of the public safety resource. “In thinking about updates to the registry, we’ve worked to listen to feedback from the public and our law enforcement partners,” said Shelly Smitherman, TBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge. “We’ve also looked at surrounding states for ideas we think will make ours easier-to-use and more helpful to the public.” After more than two years of planning and programming, the new Tennessee Sex Offender Registry features clearer navigation, more robust email notifications,...

By Nadia Ramligan, TN Public News Service Only 20% of kids nationwide are physically active for at least 60 minutes a day, according to a new United Health Foundation report that examines the health of women and children. The report is based largely on federal data from 2019 leading into the pandemic, and looks at more than 100 measures of health. Dr. Ravi Johar, chief medical officer for UnitedHealthcare, said that percentage has likely gotten worse over the past year, putting more kids at risk for chronic conditions such as diabetes. “It is worrisome because weight gain we know earlier in life...

Tennesseans have begun making their travel plans for the holiday season. According to a new AAA Travel survey, over one-third (36%) of residents book their holiday trips by the end of October. “Time is of the essence for people who plan to take a flight this holiday season,” said Debbie Haas, Vice President of Travel for AAA – The Auto Club Group. “As we get closer to the holidays, airfares often rise as availability shrinks. We recommend you book by Halloween, for the best chance of finding the flight you want at a favorable rate.” AAA will release its...

Manchester Chamber of Commerce is introducing a “Manchester Gift Card” just in time for holiday shopping. The card, which works much like a regular gift card, can be used at multiple Manchester area businesses for your holiday shopping. Currently, businesses signed up to participate are Detention at the Elementary, Hillsboro 41 Market, Marcrom’s Pharmacy, Mercantile Cafe Bakery & Gift Shop, Owen’s Provisions & Apparel and Southern Diva Boutique. It is not too late to participate for area businesses – call the chamber at 931-728-7635. Anyone with the card can use it at any of these locations so long as...

A juvenile has been arrested by Bedford County authorities after alleged threats against schools in that jurisdiction. According to Bedford County Sheriff’s Department, authorities conducted a thorough investigation into threats made through a social media post regarding students and faculty and Shelbyville Central High School and Harris Middle School. This investigation led to the arrest of one juvenile, who is in custody. The threat was allegedly made through Snapchat, according to...