Local News
Sparta Resident Threatens Legal Action Over Chronic Flooding on Property
During the Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting on October 3, resident Erbie Price addressed city officials about chronic flooding on his property on North Edgewood. He expressed frustration over waist-deep water that he claims has damaged his trailer and caused health issues due to mildew. Pr...
4h ago
Director of Schools Dr. Charles Lawson Fired in Unanimous 8-0 Vote
In a decisive move during the Coffee County School Board Meeting on October 14, 2024, members voted unanimously to terminate Dr. Charles Lawson as Director of Schools. The board's 8-0 decision to end Lawson's contract was made without cause, and the district will compensate him through monthly salar...
5h ago
Saturday Morning Crash on I-24 Ties Traffic Up for Several Hours
Traffic was backed up on I-24 near mile marker 112 for several hours on Saturday morning after a multi-vehicle accident. Traffic was rerouted through the City Manchester while first responders worked the scene. Two people were injured after a multi-vehicle crash in Coffee County on Saturday morning...
Oct 13, 2024
Early Voting Starts Wednesday
Voter registration for the upcoming Nov. 5 Election was wrapped up on Monday. Early voting begins on Oct. 16 and runs through Oct. 31. Check with your local election commission office for details. On the ballot, you'll be voting for President, State Representative, and State Senator. Some locations ...
Oct 13, 2024
Fatal Shooting in Coffee County
The Coffee County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to 492 Lambert Ridge Road on Wednesday at 5:13 PM. When deputies arrived at the scene, they took a 68-year-old white male into custody. The subject will be identified in a later press release. Inside the residence, deputies found the body of a 28-yea...
Oct 11, 2024