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Schools in Bedford and Franklin Counties Receive TVA STEM Grants
Three schools served by Duck River Electric Membership Corporation, Cascade Middle School (CMS) in Bedford County and Broadview Elementary School (BES) and South Middle School (SMS) in Franklin County, have been awarded a combined total of $12,500 in grants to support their respective STEM curriculums. The Tennessee Valley Authority makes...
TDOT Reminds Motorists it’s National Work Zone Awareness Week
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is joining states across the nation to ask motorists to Work with Us – move over and slow down for highway workers. TDOT will spread that message statewide during National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 15-19) to improve safety in Tennessee’s interstate and highway construction and maintenance work zones. This year’s theme is Work zones are temporary, your actions behind the wheel can last forever. We welcome the media to use TDOT’s PSA online or on air to help us share the message.
Dot Foods Hiring Event is this Friday
Dot Foods is now open in Manchester. In the coming weeks, they and their affiliates are looking to fill multiple positions, including warehouse workers, truck drivers, sanitation crew members, administrative positions, and more. You can apply at the Tullahoma American Job Center, 315 NW Atlantic St, Tullahoma, on Friday, April...
Best Counties to Live in Tennessee
Stacker has compiled a list of the best counties to live in Tennessee using Niche rankings. Niche ranks counties by various factors, including public schools, educational attainment, cost of living, and housing. Out of the 95 counties, Coffee County ranks 30th, Lincoln County 22nd, Rutherford County 3rd, and Williamson County...
Tennessee National Guard Dedicates New Armory in Morrison
Tennessee National Guardsmen from Warren County received a new home during a ceremony on April 13. The Tennessee Military Department hosted a ribbon-cutting and dedication for a new National Guard Readiness Center, named the Major General Terry “Max” Haston National Guard Armory, along Manchester Highway between McMinnville and Morrison, on Saturday, for Troop F, 2nd Squadron, 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment.
Lady Raiders Win Two District Games
On Friday night at Warren County High School, Coffee County softballers exploded for 17 hits, winning 12-2 over the Lady Pioneers. Ella Arnold had three hits, three RBI, and scored two runs to help lead the Lady Raiders to the District 9-AAAA win. Savannah Cooper had two singles and 4 RBI. Chesnie Cox was 3-for-3, scored three times, and added an RBI. Jalyn Moran, Paisley Campbell, and Channah Gannon all had two hits. All 17 hits were singles.
Rivals Coffee County and Tullahoma Play Two-Game Series
It was Cancer Awareness Night on Friday night as Tullahoma hosted Coffee County in high school baseball at Grider Stadium. Despite only having three hits in the game, the Wildcats managed to win 6-5. Tullahoma was able to take advantage of 5 costly Red Raider errors. Andrew Fulmer had a...
Tribute to Veterans at the Coffee County Administration Plaza
VFW Post 10904 in Manchester member Steve Sember has worked extensively to get photos of veterans framed and hung on the Coffee County Administration walls. At least 118 photos of local veterans are now hanging on the dedicated wall. If you have any connection to Coffee County, then you qualify...
Tennessee National Guard Dedicating New Armory
After more than 60 years, Tennessee National Guardsmen are getting a new home in Warren County. The Tennessee Military Department is hosting a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony for the new National Guard Readiness Center, named the Major General Terry “Max” Haston National Guard Armory, along Manchester Highway between McMinnville and Morrison, on Saturday, April 13, at 1 p.m.
Ban on Drinking Alcohol in Tennessee Wildlife Management Areas
A high rate of drinking, driving, and crashing on roads in Tennessee’s wildlife management areas has forced state wildlife officials to ban drinking on those properties. Possessing and drinking alcohol won’t be allowed at any wildlife management area (WMA) statewide, with just a few exceptions, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA).
Safe Haven Baby Box to be Installed in Tullahoma
On Monday night, the Tullahoma Board of Mayor and Alderman unanimously approved purchasing and installing a Safe Haven Baby Box for the community. This decision came after a passionate citizen, Shaylen Seig, brought forward a petition signed by 142 residents, highlighting the importance of offering this service. The Safe Haven...
Proposal will make it Illegal for Adults to Help Minors get an Abortion Without Parental Consent
Republican lawmakers in Tennessee on Wednesday advanced legislation making it illegal for adults to help minors get an abortion without parental consent, sparking objections from Democrats who counter that doing so could result in young victims needing approval from their parents who may have raped them in order to terminate the pregnancies.
New Legislation Will Suspend Driving Privileges of Juveniles Who Make Threats Against a School
The Tennessee General Assembly passed legislation Tuesday that would suspend driving privileges for juveniles who make mass violence threats on school property or at a school-related activity. If the juvenile already has their driver’s license, they will lose it for one year. If the juvenile does not have their license,...
Armed Robbery at Lake Shore Market in Franklin County
On Sunday night (April 7th, 2024), at approximately 9:30, two men entered the Lake Shore Market on Highway 130 in Franklin County. Both men were armed with handguns and ordered the clerks to open the register. One of the suspects struck a clerk with his handgun. The suspects stole approximately $725 from the register before fleeing the store.
AEDC Commander proclaims April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month at Complex
Arnold Engineering Development Complex leadership have pledged to shine a spotlight on sexual assault prevention and create a culture across the complex in which survivors are supported with the signing of a proclamation recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month at Arnold. AEDC Commander Col. Randel Gordon signed...
Call 811; April is National Safe Digging Month
April is National Safe Digging Month, and homeowners, contractors, and professional excavators are reminded to call 8-1-1 before any digging project. The goal is to avoid any accidental damage to underground utilities, which could be disruptive or dangerous. If you call 8-1-1 before starting your project, utility representatives will be able to mark the location of their underground lines, assuring that you don’t dig at those locations.
Cats Split Double Header, Lady Cats roll in the Boro
Tullahoma Baseball split a district double header with Lawrence County Monday night at Grider Stadium in Tullahoma. In Game one the Cats put three runs on the board in the second and another in the fourth to carry a 4-3 to the seventh. A dropped third strike set the stage for Lawrence County to tie the game and then put five runs on the board in the 8th to steal game one 9-5.
Raiders Fall Twice at Spring Hill on Monday
Because of predicted weather, the Coffee County Red Raiders traveled to Spring Hill for doubleheader baseball action on Monday night. In game one the teams were tied 8-8 and playing in the bottom of the 9th inning when Spring Hill’s Bryson Jones hit a walk-off solo home run to win it for the home team.
Eyes to the Sky as the Solar Eclipse happened on Monday
The solar eclipse took place Monday afternoon. The moon covered the sun at around 91% in our area, and many gathered outside to witness the phenomenon. The partial eclipse began around 12:45 PM CT and ended just after 3 PM. We also had a solar eclipse in 2017, but the...
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