DHS Launches Next Round of P-EBT
Qualified families to receive P-EBT cards in mail NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is extending its successful Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program into the fall semester by sending qualifying families a card they can use to buy food for their student who has been impacted... Read more
Federal Extended Benefits Program Ends Saturday
USDOL Informed Tennessee Thursday EB Program will End October 31 NASHVILLE – The United States Department of Labor (USDOL) informed the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) late Thursday afternoon the Extended Benefits (EB) program will end in the state on Saturday, Oct. 31. USDOL uses a state’s... Read more
United Way of Highway 55 Accepts Two Grants and Calls for Donations to Support 16 Local Partner Nonprofits
The United Way of Highway 55 believes that all our neighbors deserve a chance to succeed and live a vibrant life here at home. We support these areas that build a good quality of life and a strong community – Education, Income, Health, and Basic Essentials.United Way prides itself... Read more
CCCHS vs. Riverdale Football Game Cancelled
“The football game with Riverdale that was scheduled at Carden Jarrell Field for Friday, October 30 has been canceled.  Alternative plans for Senior Night activities have not been made at this time.  If these plans can be developed for another date, they will be communicated to students and parents... Read more
Coblish leading AEDC Hypervelocity Wind Tunnel
ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, Tenn. — The facility where Joe Coblish began his wind tunnel testing career is now in his charge. Coblish officially assumed the role of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex White Oak site director early this spring. Since then, he has been responsible for directing all... Read more
State Offers No-Cost Testing for Lead to Child-Care Facilities, Schools
The State of Tennessee is offering lead testing in water to Head Start, Early Head Start, state-licensed child-care centers, and public schools at no cost to facilities that choose to voluntarily participate in the program. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), Tennessee Department of Health (TDH), Tennessee... Read more
City of Manchester to Hold Public Workshop to Discuss Multimodal Access Grant
The City of Manchester will be hosting a public workshop on Thursday, October 29th at 1:00 p.m. to discuss the City applying for a $1,000,000 Multimodal Access Grant. The City is looking to possibly use the grant funding to do the following: Install new sidewalks, crosswalks, and curb ramps... Read more
Ironworkers overcome challenges to complete platform for AEDC engine test cell ahead of schedule
Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. — Earlier this year, a group of ironworkers with the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Model and Machine Shop at Arnold Air Force Base were tasked with building a complex aluminum platform system for the C-2 Engine Test Cell. While on paper the task seemed easy... Read more
4-H Happenings: Homemade Halloween Costume Contest
By: Michelle Matthews Homemade Halloween Costumes are a great alternative to traditional store bought. It just brings such creativity to the table! If you make your own costume, there is a good chance no one will show up to the party dressed like you! This year youth in grades... Read more
Arnold AFB Water Treatment Plant undergoes major upgrade
ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, Tenn. — The Water Treatment Plant at Arnold Air Force Base is now brighter, safer, more reliable and more efficient thanks to a multimillion-dollar renovation project that included everything from cosmetic and quality of life upgrades to complete infrastructure and operating system overhauls.  “This project... Read more