4,362 Confirmed Positive COVID-19 Cases in Tennessee, Coffee County still at 7 confirmed cases as of April 8th, 2020.
Unity Medical Center in Manchester has reported a total of 83 tests administered for the novel coronavirus at their facility as of April 8th, 2020. Out of those 83 tests, 76 yielded negative results, and 6 tests are still pending. Coffee County has a total of 7 confirmed positive... Read more
Arnold AFB Exchange, Commissary patrons must wear face coverings beginning April 13.
ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, Tenn. – In an effort to continue to slow the spread of the Coronavirus and protect the workforce at Arnold AFB, the installation Commander, Col. Jeffrey Geraghty has determined that all Base Exchange and Commissary patrons will be required to wear a face coverings while shopping... Read more
TDH COVID-19 Assessment Sites Open on Abbreviated Schedule for Good Friday and Saturday.
Local Health Department Clinics Closed for Other Services April 10, 2020. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Thirty-six Tennessee Department of Health COVID-19 assessment sites across the state will be open from 9 a.m. to noon local time on Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11. A list of TDH assessment sites is... Read more
Coffee County 4-H Spring 2020 Schedule
Although COVID-19 has cancelled many social events and group gatherings, Coffee County 4-H is still attempting to remain connected with their members virtually. Virtual 4-H Meetings Monday, April 13 at 5:00 p.m. there will be a virtual 4-H meeting on Microsoft Teams. To access the meeting, complete this form,... Read more
Dave Says Column: No Free Passes.
Dear Dave, I own a small business, and recently a relative asked for a job with the company. I hate to say this, but I’ve got reservations about hiring her. She’s basically a good kid, but not the most reliable person in the world. Do you have any advice... Read more
Coffee County Historical Society Receives Grant from TN State Library Archives Development Program.
The Tennessee State Library and Archives’ Archives Development Program has bestowed a grant on the Coffee County Historical Society to help in the Society’s project of rehousing, scanning and cataloging its large collection of photographic negatives. The grant totaling $1700, helped purchase over 12 thousand archival envelopes.  The Historical... Read more
Kroger to Implement Further COVID-19 Protective Measures, Closing Early on Easter Sunday.
As the coronavirus pandemic is an ongoing and every-changing situation, Kroger is beginning to put more changes into effect to protect both customers and employees. Shopping with Kroger Kroger will begin limiting the number of customers in the store at one time to allow for proper social distancing. The... Read more
Lowe’s to close all locations to give employees “much needed break” on Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday, April 12th, Lowe’s Home Improvement will be closing all U.S. stores and distribution centers to give employee’s who have “ramped up” working hours amid the COVID-19 pandemic a “day to relax”, according to company CEO Marvin Ellison. Employees will not be scheduled for Sunday, April 12th and... Read more
Dave Says Column: Responsibilities Come First.
Dear Dave, My husband runs a small business that has never done very well. We have three kids, and I make $55,000 annually in my job. Part of what I make has been going into the business for over a year to help keep it afloat, and we don’t... Read more
Obituary: Ms.Carol Jeanne Molthen
Carol Jeanne Molthen, age 79, passed this life on Sunday, April 5th, 2020 at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin. Mrs. Molthen was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Willard Palmer Hanson and Dorothy Ellen Owen Hanson and went on to work during her life as a Purchasing Agent... Read more