A traffic stop by Franklin County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Spring Creek Rd. in Estill Springs Sunday, Oct. 24, resulted in the recovery of multiple drugs and an arrest. Deputies seized 28.49 grams of what is believed to be cocaine, various prescription medications and .5 grams of what is believed to be marijuana, baggies and other drug paraphernalia. Arrested was Tyrie P. Jones, of Decherd. He is charged with possession of schedule II with intent to sell, simple possession of schedule VI, simple possession of schedule V, simple possession of schedule III, possession of Drug Paraphernalia and speeding. He...

Authorities have identified a 36-year old man who was shot and killed Sunday, Oct. 24, on Sparta Highway in Warren County. He has been identified as Christopher Hollis, of McMinnville. A suspect has yet to be named by authorities. The investigation in this case remains open, with Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Warren County Sheriff’s Department investigating. More details were not...

As one of the community’s longest standing charitable organizations, Sportsmen & Businessmen Charitable Organization (SBCO) continues to have a great impact on our community.  Our organization traces its roots to 1984 when a small group of local business people felt the desire to help Coffee County families.  Since its founding, SBCO has provided in excess of $2,000,000 in support to individuals, families, school programs, and this community.  Thousands of supporters have shared the reward of giving to others through this organization.  The tremendous community support and the belief in what we do continues to be the key to our...

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 Tennessee Department of Health will begin offering booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines to certain populations, beginning Monday, October 25. For individuals who received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the following groups are eligible for a booster shot at 6 months or more after they complete the initial series:• 65 years and older• Age 18+ who live in long-term care settings• Age 18+ who have underlying medical conditions• Age 18+ who work or live in high-risk settings Individuals who are 18 years and older and received the single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine, a booster dose is recommended at two or more...

By Rosalyn Partin, Manchester H&R Block Tax identity theft occurs when someone takes your personal information and uses it to file a fake return to get a refund from the IRS. They have the refund sent to their own bank account or mailing address. Then, when you go to file your return, the IRS rejects it because it sees your return as a duplicate. There are important steps you can take to protect your personal information and make yourself less vulnerable and help to protect against identity theft: Protect your Social Security number (SSN). Treat your SSN as confidential...

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are seeking information in the shooting death of Phoutha Souphom. The Bedford County man was killed Sunday, October 10th on Simms Rd. He was discovered shot to death. Crime Stoppers is now offering up to $1,000 as a reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this...

Manchester’s American Legion Gold Star Post 78 proudly announces theupcoming visit of National Commander Paul Dillard on Thursday, October 28th,1 PM at the Coffee County Veterans Building, 130 Shelton Road in Manchester.A luncheon will be provided, and area veterans are welcome to attend. Dillard, a Navy veteran who served in Vietnam through four campaignsincluding the Tet offensive, was elected National Commander of the AmericanLegion in September.  This is a great opportunity for area veterans to learn more about theAmerican Legion and the many benefits of membership, and how Coffee Countyveterans organizations work seamlessly...