February | 2020 | Coffee County News

Coffee County Central High School Student of the week: Melanie McKelvey.

Education February 5, 2020

This week’s Coffee County Central High Student of the Week is senior Melanie McKelvey. Melanie is from the Hillsboro Community and is the daughter of Larry and Susan McKelvey. Melanie was nominated by her Journalism teacher Ms. Katie Duke who said, “Melanie is always kind and compassionate, has a... Read more

FDA Takes Significant Step in Coronavirus Response Efforts, Issues Emergency Use Authorization for the First 2019 Novel Coronavirus Diagnostic

News February 4, 2020

SILVER SPRING, Md., Feb. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) to enable emergency use of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) 2019-nCoV Real-Time RT-PCR Diagnostic Panel. To date, this test has been limited to use at CDC laboratories;... Read more

Coffee County Central High School to host ‘Fine Arts Night’ February 18th.

Education February 4, 2020

CCCHS invites you to join them in the Student Commons as they showcase their fine art students’ work. The evening, hosted by Coffee County High School Visual Arts, will be a casual come-and-go event allowing you to view artwork and listen to music at your leisure. The event is... Read more

MTSU study: Auto tariffs would hurt Tennessee’s biggest manufacturing sector.

News February 4, 2020

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — An automobile tariffs study from MTSU’s Business and Economic Research Center shows that the Volunteer State’s largest manufacturing sector would take a noticeable hit if President Donald Trump moves forward with threats to impose such sanctions on trade partners. The new Global Commerce study on “The Impact of Automotive... Read more

Miss Tullahoma Pageant Set for March 14th.

Local February 4, 2020

Its that time of year, where girls from Tullahoma are gearing up to get glam for the annual Miss Tullahoma Pageant of 2020. Registration for this event is now open. You can register for both Miss Tullahoma and Little Miss Tullahoma at the Tullahoma High School Library with Mrs.Holiday.... Read more

Unemployment Below 5 Percent in Nearly All Tennessee Counties

News February 3, 2020

New data released by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development showed the vast majority of counties in the state had unemployment rates below 5% during December 2019. In December 2019, unemployment rates compared with the previous month decreased in 12 counties, increased in 55 counties, and remained... Read more

Day and Night Easter Egg Hunts at Fred Deadman This Year.

Local February 3, 2020

Manchester Parks and Recreation has announced it’s annual Easter Egg Hunts at Fred Deadman Park. There will be a hunt during the day for children ages 7 and under, and a night hunt for ages 8 and up. These events are free to the public. Bring you own basket,... Read more

Judy Mae Prince

Obituaries February 3, 2020

TULLAHOMA – Funeral services for Ms. Judy Mae Prince, age 80, of Tullahoma, TN, will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at Tullahoma Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Hillsboro Methodist Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Monday, February... Read more

Tina Marie Cardwell

Obituaries February 3, 2020

Tina Marie Cardwell of Tullahoma passed this life on Friday, January 31, 2020 at Tennova Healthcare-Harton at the age of 64. Mrs. Cardwell was born in Shelbyville to the late Phillip and Sarah Chapman Buntley. She was a member of New Herman church of Christ. Mrs. Cardwell is survived by... Read more

Jerry Lynn Tomlinson Crews

Obituaries February 3, 2020

Jerry Lynn Tomlinson Crews, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 28th, 2020 at the age of 73. Jerry Lynn was a native of Fairhope, Alabama and a long-time resident of Winchester, Tennessee. She graduated in 1964 from Fairhope High School and attended The University of Southern Mississippi.... Read more