Running Stop Sign leads to Tullahoma’s Man’s Arrest
Jeffery Trace Magouirk of Tullahoma was arrested recently on drug charges after police allegedly found drugs in his vehicle. Magouirk, 27, of Creighton Place was stopped on April 12 for allegedly running a stop sign by Tullahoma Police Officer Brooke Earhart. As the officer approached the vehicle she allegedly smelled the strong smell of marijuana, …
Major Changes to TNReady
The Tennessee Legislature says the TNReady test scores will not count against students and teachers this year. Test scores will only count if they benefit students, teachers and their districts. The scores will not count if there is no benefit. The decision was made after three days of testing that began with what the Tennessee …
State Senator Janice Bowling to Receive National Award
State Senator Janice Bowling (R-Tullahoma) is set to receive a national award from the Coalition for Local Internet Choice (CLIC) for her efforts to accelerate the deployment of advanced communications networks throughout Tennessee. Bowling has been chosen to receive the group’s “2018 State Champion Award.” “Through your outstanding and tireless work on behalf of the …
IRS Changes how they deal with Taxpayers Who Owe Money
The IRS recently changed the way it deals with taxpayers who owe money to the government. And they are worried scammers will take advantage of the change. The IRS is now allowing third party agencies to collect unpaid debts. But only four contractors are approved. They are CBE Group, Con-Serve, Performant and Pioneer. If you …
H&R Block Student of the Week
Congratulations to Student of the Week -Liam Brown!!! Liam, the son of Audra and Mark Brown, is a fifth grader at North Coffee Elementary School. Liam was nominated because “he is a great role model, keeps up his grades (even though he does extra-curricular activities) and is always on time” says 5th Grade Teacher, Mr. …
Sleeping on another Person’s Couch puts man in Jail
Residents of a West Volney Street home reported to Tullahoma Police that they had found an individual asleep on their couch. On April 17 around 2 a.m. the residents reported to Officer Tommy Elliott that they went into the living room and found a man identified as Cory Michael Smith, 29, of South Franklin Street …
Man Found Lying in Pool of Blood on Tullahoma Street
A Tullahoma man was found lying in the middle of East Grundy Street April 13. There was a pool of blood around his head. According to a report by Tullahoma Police Officer Tyler Walls, Terry Lynn Ashley, 45, of Flowertown Road was transported to Tullahoma Airport and placed in a Lifeflight helicopter and flown to …
Cascade High School Student Charged with making Threat School
At approximately noon Tuesday afternoon, members of the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigative Division were contacted by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Fusion Center about an alleged threat they became aware of. The alleged threat was made online by a juvenile who, after some investigation was identified as a student at Cascade High School. …
Tennessee Education Commissioner Candice McQueen says she will Not Resign
On Wednesday, the Government Operations and Joint House Education Committees questioned Tennessee Education Commissioner Candice McQueen if she will resign, citing the numerous issues with the statewide testing during her time in office. McQueen responded saying she does not plan to resign. She said the commission plans to continue to move forward and work with …
New Bill Bans Spanking Disabled Children in Tennessee Schools without Parents Permission
The Tennessee Legislature has passed a bill that bans the spanking of disabled children at public schools. The bill passed in the Senate Tuesday by a vote of 28-0. It cleared the House earlier this month. If signed into law, the measure would bar school officials from using corporal punishment on kids with disabilities, unless …
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