Coronavirus and Alzheimer’s: What Family Caregivers Need to Know
(StatePoint) The COVID-19 pandemic threatens the health of millions in this country and around the world, but the novel coronavirus presents unique challenges for more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s and more than 16 million family members and friends serving as their caregivers. “Public health strategies aimed... Read more
Simple STEM Activities to Do at Home.
(Family Features) Winter is the season for family gatherings, snow days and breaks from school and work, but all this time indoors can lead to a serious case of cabin fever for both children and adults. Before you face another chorus of “I’m bored,” consider these simple activities you... Read more
Coffee County Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19
For Immediate Release: Coffee County Mayor’s Office We have been notified by the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) that a resident of Coffee County has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The patient was placed in quarantine at the time of testing and has been very careful to ensure... Read more
Obituary:Mr. James “Bo” Sutton
James “Bo” Sutton, age 65, of Tullahoma, TN., passed away March 25, 2020.No further arrangements are scheduled at this time, by his request of cremation disposition. Born January 23, 1955, to the late Jack Sutton and Barbara Barfield,”Bo”, as many will remember him by, cared for others more than... Read more
City of Tullahoma Announces Change to Operations During COVID-19.
Modified Operations Extended until April 24, 2020 The City of Tullahoma is doing its part to serve and respond effectively to the needs of the community. Like our community, we all must make changes that will help get us back to normal as soon as possible.  Community centers, public... Read more
1,203 COVID-19 Cases in Tennessee.
The Tennessee Department of Health reports a case county of 1,203 cases of coronavirus in the state of Tennessee.  For more information, go to https://www.tn.gov/health/cedep/ncov.html. Laboratory reports of positive cases are reported to metro and local health departments as soon as results are available. State numbers are updated at... Read more
Duck River Electric stops disconnection of services for nonpayment.
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Duck River Electric Membership Corporation has stopped disconnection of electric services due to nonpayment. “These actions were taken in recognition of the financial hardships some members may face due to the coronavirus outbreak. We understand electricity is essential for the health and safety... Read more
City of Manchester Park Closures.
Closing, Saturday, March 28, all baseball fields, soccer fields, softball fields, dog park, and skate park at the City of Manchester Parks and Recreation properties. Mayor Lonnie Norman announced Friday the Parks Department is working to stop the spread of COVID-19 and protect the Manchester Community. With the sunny... Read more
MTSU President announces first confirmed student case of COVID-19.
FROM MTSU PRESIDENT SIDNEY A. MCPHEE: To the University community, As COVID-19 cases rise across our area, it will also have an impact upon the MTSU family. As you know, we have been planning and preparing to respond to any case that surfaces involving a student or staff member... Read more
4-H Happenings; an article by UTK-TSU Extension Agent Michelle Matthews
We are certainly living out history with the COVID-19 pandemic.  Schools have closed.  Students have moved to online learning.  (I tend to call it home schooling.)  Many adults are now telecommuting.  Businesses have either closed or have drastically changed the way they are doing business.  Stores are selling out... Read more