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Chase Sons Officially Becomes Tullahoma Police Chief
On November 10, 2023, the position of Tullahoma Chief of Police became vacant upon the resignation of Chief Jason Williams. Since that time, this position has been filled in the interim by Chase Sons. After a thirty-day posting period had expired, over thirty applications from interested candidates were received. On...
Franklin County, Estill Springs, and Coffee County Authorities Combine on Large Drug Bust
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division, Coffee County Sheriff’s Department Special Investigations Unit, and Estill Springs Police Department conducted a search warrant at a residence in Estill Springs. As a result of the search warrant, the following evidence was seized:. 17 Ounces of a Substance believed...
Tennessee House Favors New Flag Rule for Public Schools
The Tennessee House of Representatives voted in favor of a bill that would only allow certain flags to be displayed in classrooms and on school properties in the state. On Monday, the House passed HB 1605 after two amendments to the language were approved by a vote of 70-24, with one lawmaker not voting. It prohibits all Local Education Agencies and public charter schools from displaying flags other than the United States, Tennessee state, city, government, official college, university, military, or a flag representing an Indian tribe.
Lady Raiders to Play for Region Basketball Championship
For the first time since 1993, the Coffee County Lady Raiders will play for the Region 5 Class 4-A Championship. The Lady Raiders also have a guaranteed berth into the sectional round of the TSSAA state playoffs. They defeated Shelbyville for the fourth time this season, 40-24, on Monday night at Centennial High School in Franklin.
Wind Advisory from Noon Tuesday until 6 AM Wednesday
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY…. * WHAT…SOUTH WINDS AROUND 20 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH EXPECTED. * WHERE…ALL OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE. * IMPACTS…GUSTY WINDS WILL BLOW AROUND UNSECURED OBJECTS. TREE. LIMBS COULD BE BLOWN DOWN, AND A FEW...
Litter Pick-Up Program to Begin in Warren County
Warren County Sheriff Jackie Matheny has announced the implementation of a litter pick-up program. Sheriff Matheny approached County Executive Terry Bell and General Sessions Judge Ryan J. Moore about the idea of litter pickup on the roads and highways of the county after driving throughout the county and observing the unacceptable amount of trash that has been thrown out on roadways.
AT&T Giving $5 Credit after Last Week’s Outage
AT&T has apologized for last Thursday’s network outage. They say they recognize the frustration this outage has caused and know they let many customers down. AT&T said it will provide a $5 credit to customers who were “potentially impacted” by Thursday’s widespread network outage. Individuals and...
Bedford County Schools Announces District Spelling Bee Champions
Winners of the Bedford County Schools (BCS) Inaugural Districtwide Spelling Bee were announced Thursday evening for three grade bands. Finn Carter, grades K-2, Southside Elementary School; Sahara Biswa, Grades 3-5, Learning Way Elementary School; and Bella Minix, Grades 6-8, Cascade Middle School were all declared word champions for the district.
Westwood Soccer Opens Season with Tie
Westwood Middle School started their boys’ soccer season with a match against Rocky Fork from Smyrna. Rocky Fork is much larger than Westwood. The varsity game ended in a 1-1 tie, and the JV game ended with Westwood losing 4-0. The Rockets lost their top three leading scorers from...
Building Falls in Shelbyville
On Friday afternoon, around 1 PM, Shelbyville Police reported that the back of a building in the city had collapsed. East Depot St at South Brittian Street, near Templeton Insurance Company, had to be closed. Emergency crews have determined the remaining portion of the building will have to come down.
Drug Bust in Warren County
Recently, Warren County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a Spring Valley Road residence regarding a 911 open line. Upon arrival, contact was made with Troy Grant Craven, and while speaking to him, the officer smelled the odor of Marijuana coming from the residence. Deputies secured the scene, and a search warrant was obtained.
Coffee County Road Work Report
Phase 1 of the Interstate 24 bridge replacement at Exit 105 will continue this week. SR-2 will be reduced to one lane utilizing a traffic signal system. The temporary traffic signal will remain in effect until 9/18/2024. Motorists are advised to be alert to all project activity and are encouraged to use caution throughout the work zone.
Tullahoma Wrestling Earns Two State Championships
The Tullahoma High School wrestling team finished third overall in the TSSAA State Tournament. Five boys and one lady came home with medals. Wildcat seniors- Caiden Mears, 144lbs, and Connor Avans, 190lbs, won state championships on Saturday. Seniors Payton Agnell 107lbs, Andres Hamilton 132lbs, and freshman Corbin Avans 150lbs all...
Coffee County’s Barlow Finishes 4th and Jennings 5th in State Wrestling Tournament
Coffee County wrestlers competed in the TSSAA State Wrestling Championships on Friday and Saturday. The Raiders had five wrestlers earn berths in the state tournament. Senior Jacob Barlow caps off his senior season with a 4th place finish in the state, and Ellysia Jennings ends her freshman year with a 5th place finish. Blayne Myers, Jade Lenhart, and Jasmine Norris also represented Coffee County.
Tullahoma Basketball Update
On Friday night at Tullahoma High School, the Lady Cats basketball team hosted Upperman Bees in the Region 4 Class 3-A quarterfinals. Tullahoma, the District 8 champions, suffered a loss to the #4 seed Bees from District 7, 48-37. This ended the season for the Lady Cats with an overall record of 16-10.
Exciting Season Comes to an End for Red Raider Boys’ Basketball
Saturday night brought heartbreak to the Coffee County boys’ basketball season as they fell to the Franklin Admirals, 61-51. The quarterfinal game in the Region 5 Class 4-A tournament saw the Red Raiders gain a 12-10 lead after the first quarter. In the second, Franklin’s 6’8” Christian Brown began...
Lady Raiders to play Shelbyville in Region Semifinal after Defeating Independence
Friday night, the Coffee County Lady Raiders hosted Independence in the quarterfinals of the Region 5 Class 4-A basketball tournament. The Lady Raiders soared past the Lady Eagles, 69-43. Coffee County’s offense had eight players get in the scoring column, led by a dominating performance by Channah Gannon’s inside game....
Update on Shooting in Coffee County
On Target News has a follow-up to a story we brought you earlier this week. On Sunday, the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department responded to a shooting incident near the Coffee/Franklin County line in Hillsboro. According to arrest warrants, upon arrival and following an initial investigation, it was determined that...
Shelbyville High School Librarian Receives Grant to Visit Stones River National Battlefield
Shelbyville Central High School Librarian Heather Richards, Co-Teacher Dona Northcutt, and her students in their new Tennessee History class will soon head to Stones River National Battlefield in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, thanks to a grant from the American Battlefield Trust’s History Field Trip Grant Program. This trip will provide students with an exceptional, hands-on history learning opportunity. Grants are awarded based on a competitive national application process, demonstrating Ms. Richards’ commitment to excellence in the classroom.
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