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...

Motorists have likely already seen construction barrels appearing near the main intersection in Manchester – US Highway 41 and State Route 55. According to TDOT, that intersection will be undergoing “improvements” with project activities daily and “various roadway construction activities being performed” TDOT urges motorists to proceed with caution through the area and to be aware of signage, personnel and equipment. Also, TDOT will be installing interchange lighting on Interstate 24 at the junction of SR-55 (McMinnville...

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding a theft and vandalism case. On Tuesday, Oct. 19, the Sheriff’s Office received a report that person(s) unknown had stolen a Razor from Iron Gap Road, Belvidere. The report states that the Razor had approximately $4,000.00 in after market accessories and was black in color. There were also various tools taken, most of which were Black & Decker brand. The report further states that there were approximately $4,000.00 in damage done to a cabin. Anyone having any information regarding this matter is asked to contact Inv. Chuck Stines at...

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. Anyone with the card can use it at any of these locations so long as the card has a balance. Click here to inquire about getting a card or registering as...

By Joyce Prusak, Executive Director of Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center Simple rules can help keep your children safe online. According to the National Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC), 95% of teens have access to smartphones and 45% report being online almost constantly. And this statistic isn’t for teens only, it’s related to younger children, too. With all the online usage, it’s important to think about online safety and implement technology rules in the household. Parental approvals, privacy settings Utilize parental approvals and privacy settings. Parental approvals allow you to see what apps children are interested in. Privacy settings...

A two-day undercover operation by Special Agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, Murfreesboro Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, Office of the 16th District Attorney General, and Tennessee Human Trafficking Task Force has resulted in the arrest of 12 men accused of seeking illicit sex from minors. Over a two-day period beginning October 13th, as part of an undercover investigation aimed at addressing human trafficking in Middle Tennessee, authorities placed several decoy advertisements on websites known to be linked to prostitution and commercial sex cases. The focus of the operation was to identify individuals seeking to engage in commercial sex...

The Tennessee State Veterinarian issued an order allowing the distribution of a newly released vaccine to protect again Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease. Because this vaccine is under emergency use authorization, Tennessee will be approving veterinarians individually until emergency approval status is lifted by the Center for Veterinary Biologics. According to Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 (RHDV2) is a highly contagious and often fatal foreign animal disease that affects domestic rabbits, wild hares, and pika. “We would like to make it clear that the approval process through the State Vet’s office is not intended to restrict access,...

Tullahoma Police Department officials are asking for the public’s help to identify the driver of a vehicle that was allegedly used in the theft of a trailer on October 18th. The truck in question is a white, extended cab Ford. See photo below. Any and all assistance will be greatly appreciated. Please contact Detective Karl Pyrdom at 931-455-0530 ext. 112 or at...