February | 2020 | Coffee County News

Obituary: Glenda Vincent Snow

Obituaries February 15, 2020

Glenda Vincent Snow, of Knoxville, passed this life on Wednesday, February 12th, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital in Powell, Tennessee at the age of 71. Mrs. Snow was born in Nashville to the late Dewey M. Vincent and JeNean Burge Vincent. During her life, she worked as the office... Read more

Bowling kills occupational licensing bill in Senate: House Bill not yet affected.

News February 15, 2020

State Senator Bowling announced Friday, Feb 14 that the proposed that Senate Bill 1914, authorizing certain individuals or businesses to perform work without being licensed or certified, was “effectively killed” in the Senate. The bill would have removed licensing for many professions such as cosmetologists and barbers, tattoo artists,... Read more

Proposed Tennessee bill could deregulate licensed professions such as Medical Professionals, Funeral Directors, Engineers, Tattoo Artists and more.

News February 14, 2020

In the same house bill presented by State Rep. Daniel Martin that would allow cosmetologists to perform work without a license, many other professions are seemingly at risk for receiving the same treatment. In HB 1945 and senate bill SB 1914, sponsored by Senator Janice Bowling, it states that... Read more

Nine Programs Exceed Expectations in Latest Educator Preparation Report Card.

Education February 14, 2020

In its newly enhanced Educator Preparation Report Card, the State Board identified nine educator preparation providers (EPPs) as exceeding expectations in their preparation of the state’s future teachers and school leaders. “Our latest report card shows us that more educator preparation programs are meeting or even exceeding expectations in... Read more

Obituary:Bennie Ferguson Worthington

Obituaries February 14, 2020

Judy Worthington (Dr. Bennie F. Ferguson West Worthington) departed this earthly life on Monday, February 10, 2020, at St. Thomas Mid-town in Nashville. She was a Christian and a Volunteer; she served the Arrowheads/Aerospace Museum for 30+ years. She was active in business, gardening, historical and literary organizations; she... Read more

CCCHS Student of the Week: Kenadi Hall

Education February 14, 2020

This week’s student of the week is junior Kenadi Hall. Kenadi is the daughter of Todd and Amanda Hall of Hillsboro. Kenadi is not only a cheerleader at CHS, she is also a member of SkillsUSA, the Beta Club and ROTC. She serves as secretary for SkillsUSA... Read more

Love, World War II, and Arnold Air Force Base. Wayne and Marcene Amelang’s love story withstands the test of time.

Lifestyle February 14, 2020

Marcene Eaton met her future husband, Wayne Amelang, on January 31st, 1945. Marcene was living with her brother, Max, and then pregnant wife Donna in Ottumwa, Iowa. Marcene had gone out for the evening to a USO Dance at the Naval Air Station. When she returned home, Wayne was... Read more

Crimson Clover Master Gardeners and Tennessee Environmental Council to host Tennessee Tree Day.

News February 13, 2020

The Crimson Clover Master Gardeners are partnering with the Tennessee Environmental Council to serve as a host for Tennessee Tree Day! Bare-root seedlings can be ordered from the TEC by March 1 for $2.49. Then, they will be available for pickup at the Coffee County UT-TSU Extension Office (1331... Read more

Obituary:Robbie Jean Travis

Obituaries February 13, 2020

Robbie Jean Travis of Tullahoma, passed this life on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Tennova Healthcare – Harton, at the age of 85. Funeral Services are scheduled for Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 2 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home with burial to follow at Lynchburg Cemetery. The family will... Read more

Tullahoma: damages and power outages due to February storm.

News February 13, 2020

Coffee County schools are closed today after a night of brief but severe weather. City Schools remain open. Tullahoma saw the brunt of last night’s storm, experiencing down power lines and trees, damaged roofs, power outages, and even broken internet fibers. Tullahoma residents experienced outages near Ovoca/Forrest drive, Ledford... Read more