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Troopers Patrolling
AP Thursday September 2, 2010
State troopers say there will be no tolerance for drivers pulled over for drunken driving during the long Labor Day weekend. Troopers will be patrolling in full force this weekend.
Sobriety checkpoints will be set up across the state, targeting aggressive and impaired drivers and safety belt violations.
A year ago, nine people died in Tennessee traffic accidents during the Labor Day holiday.
BP Break-in
Jay Walker Thursday September 2, 2010
McMinnville Police are investigating a break-in at the South Chancery Street BP Station. It happened late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning.
Police say someone entered the store through the front door and made off with $200 cash from the cash drawer and several packs of cigarettes.
When police arrived, they found packs of cigarettes scattered on the floor and behind the counter.
Police are looking at surveillance tape to try to identify suspects.
UT Extension Open House
Jay Walker Thursday September 2, 2010
The UT Extension Office in Coffee County will have an open house Thursday afternoon from 2:30-4:30 to celebrate its bicentennial. There will be old photographs, 4-H exhibits, snack foods and a bicentennial cake for visitors.
The office is located in the Coffee County Administrative Plaza in Manchester.
THP Commander Resigns
AP Thursday September 2, 2010
Mike Walker said Wednesday he is resigning as commander of the Tennessee Highway Patrol, effective Thursday.
Walker has worked at the post since March 2006 and said he is leaving after more than 30 years in law enforcement to spend more time with his family.
Walker began his law enforcement career as a police officer for Signal Mountain and went to work as a state trooper in 1977.
The department statement said a decision on Walker's successor will be forthcoming.
Sparta Board
Jay Walker Thursday September 2, 2010
The Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet Thursday evening.
The board will consider an ordinance to amend the Municipal Code regarding the time and place of regular meetings.
Board members will also consider an application for a parade permit from the White County High School Volleyball team.
Following the board business, the board will suspend the meeting of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen to convene as the Beer Board. The board will consider an application for a beer permit for Dollar General Corporation for its store on West Bockman Way.
The board meeting starts at 5pm at City Hall.
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