April | 2020 | Coffee County News

Safer-at-Home Birthdays: April 30th, 2020.

Birthdays April 30, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, self-isolation, and safer-at-home orders, birthdays are looking a bit different than usual. Birthdays are meant to be special, and all of us here at Coffee County News want our community members to feel special on their birthday during this uncertain time. Please join us... Read more

MTSU TV production classes’ flexibility finds new ways to learn when productions stall.

Education April 30, 2020

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — How can you learn a task when the task you’re supposed to observe isn’t being done? Students in MTSU‘s multi-camera TV production courses this spring were as baffled as anyone else when they saw their scheduled live video projects with Nashville Fashion Week, the Nashville Symphony, the six TSSAA high... Read more

Guidance for Close Contact Businesses Reopening May 6th.

News April 30, 2020

Nashville, Tenn. – Tennessee’s Economic Recovery Group released guidance for close contact services today, enabling over 38,000 workers to resume business in 89 of the state’s 95 counties on May 6. Six counties – Shelby, Madison, Davidson, Hamilton, Knox and Sullivan – will create individual plans in consultation with their... Read more

Why No Tissue Paper?Pandemic providing real-world lessons for MTSU Supply Chain Management program.

News April 30, 2020

COVID-19 impact highlights importance of timely delivery of critical goods. MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — For MTSU supply chain management professor Cliff Welborn, the ongoing coronavirus pandemic — and the resulting concerns about testing capacity, food supply and the scarcity of household items such as toilet paper and wipes — highlights the growing... Read more

Estill Springs Police Department Releases ‘Clarification’ Statement on THS Graduation.

News April 29, 2020

The Estill Springs Police Department has released a statement regarding concerns from the community over the cancellation of the Tullahoma High School graduation ceremony, that was to be held at the Montana Drive-in. Chief Baker writes a statement here: “Due to the negativity and misinformation on the location of... Read more

Manchester City Schools announce passing of coach and teacher Doug Roorda.

Education April 29, 2020

Manchester City Schools has announced the passing of dedicated coach and teacher Mr. Doug Roorda of Westwood Middle school in a statement below. “It is with sad and heavy hearts that we at Westwood Middle School and Manchester City Schools share news that Mr. Doug Roorda passed away in... Read more

Obituary:Amy Lee Duke Sullivan

Obituaries April 29, 2020

Mrs. Amy Lee Duke Sullivan, age 39, of Petersburg, TN passed away from this life on Sunday, April 26, 2020, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Amy was born in Woodstock, IL, the daughter of Larry Duke and Jill Duke. She was a graduate of Coffee County... Read more

COVID-19 Drive-Through Testing Centers Open This Weekend Statewide.

News April 29, 2020

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health will offer 16 drive-through events across the state this weekend to make COVID-19 testing available to Tennesseans who are concerned about their health or the health of their family members. On Saturday, May 2, eight COVID-19 drive-through testing sites will be... Read more

District Attorney Northcott releases statement on decision not to criminally prosecute violations of Executive Orders.

News April 29, 2020

District Attorney Craig Northcott released a statement this morning regarding his decision not to criminally prosecute individuals for violations of Executive Orders. Read his statement below. Read more

Dave Says Column: Everyone Needs an Emergency Fund.

Finance April 29, 2020

Dear Dave, I will back on active duty soon in the armed forces. I’m debt-free except for my home, have been following your plan, and I’m about to start Baby Step 3. We are provided certain relief funds based on where you are stationed and other factors. Knowing this,... Read more