March | 2020 | Coffee County News

Manchester Walmart to Begin Grocery Pickup on April 3rd.

News March 31, 2020

Walmart in Manchester has been undergoing quite a large renovation, even throughout the coronavirus outbreak, and is now launching the grocery pickup program. This Friday, April 3rd, you will be able to shop for your groceries online, and pick them up at the Manchester location on Hillsboro Blvd. Pickup... Read more

Ramsey Solutions: How to Manage Your Money in a Pandemic.

Finance March 31, 2020

I know the world is panicking right now, and you’re probably a little worried. How could you not be? But I’m glad you found this article, because I want to help you weather this storm. You can have peace during this pandemic. I don’t know your specific situation, so let’s start... Read more

A Message from Sheriff Chad Partin Concerning COVID-19.

Opinion March 31, 2020

“So today the Governor basically begged the good citizens of this state to take responsibility of your lives. Yes the Governor can shut the state completely down or a County Mayor can shut down an entire county down under the state of emergency act. There are a whole bunch... Read more

MTSU Trustees approve two new undergraduate degree programs.

News March 31, 2020

Board meets via teleconference because of COVID-19 precautions MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees, which met Tuesday by teleconference due to COVID-19 virus concerns, approved two new undergraduate degree programs for the coming academic year. Chairman Steve Smith said the teleconference, which allowed the public to... Read more

Daily Confirmed COVID-19 Case Count Update: 2,239 in TN.

News March 31, 2020

Today’s total case count for the state of Tennessee has reached 2,239 positive cases, per the Tennessee Department of Health. 175 of those cases are hospitalizations, and include at least 23 deaths. Shelby County has the highest number of infected individuals with 428 confirmed positives, and Davidson County the... Read more

Dave Says Column: When should you use your emergency fund?

Finance March 31, 2020

Dear Dave, My husband and I just completed Baby Step 3, and we have six months of expenses saved for an emergency fund. How should we determine when something is actually an emergency? -Riley Dear Riley, Congratulations on doing the work, being disciplined, and saving like crazy! Now you’ve... Read more

Obituary: Mr. Gary Alan Frost

Obituaries March 31, 2020

Gary Alan Frost, of Tullahoma, passed this life unexpectedly of a heart attack, on Sunday, March 29th, 2020 at his home at the age of 57. Mr. Frost was born in Lapeer, Michigan to the late David W. Frost and Barbara Talbot Frost who survives. He served his country... Read more

Unity Medical Center has tested 53 individuals for COVID-19.

News March 30, 2020

As of March 30th, 2020 at 4:00 pm, Unity Medical Center in Manchester has tested a total 53 individuals for possible COVID-19. Of those 53 tests, 21 tests are still pending, 31 tests were negative, with only 1 confirmed positive thus far. Updates will be provided as more results... Read more

TN Gov. Bill Lee orders non-essential business closings in a “Safer at Home”order. (Essential Services Listed)

News March 30, 2020

Tennessee has almost 1,900 confirmed cases statewide as of March 29th, including 13 deaths. This has prompted the governor to implement measures to further protect Tennesseans by issuing Executive Order 22. Executive Order 22 restricts non-essential businesses, like barbershops and hair salons for example, from operating to the public.... Read more

TDOE, Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation Partner with ReadyRosie to Provide Free Early Education Resources to Families.

Education March 30, 2020

NASHVILLE, TN— The Tennessee Department of Education and Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation (GELF) announced a statewide partnership with ReadyRosie, an early education online platform, to provide short videos and free resources with simple, engaging activities for Tennessee families and children, ages birth through 3rd grade, to do at home. Through this partnership, all families with school-aged children in Tennessee will have access to ReadyRosie Modeled Moment videos, which equips them with simple and fun activities to help their children learn while... Read more