USA Environmentalists are planning to detonate “unexploded ordinances” on Monday, June 1st in Tullahoma. The explosions will occur in the morning and afternoon tomorrow. The detonations will take place in the areas surrounding Motlow State Community College, and can be expected to be heard in the Tullahoma area. The explosions... Read more
Daily COVID-19 Update: May 31,2020.
News May 31, 2020
The confirmed COVID-19 case count for the state of Tennessee is now 23,006 as of May 31, 2020, including 364 deaths, 1,750 hospitalizations and 15,300 recovered. The case count for Coffee County remains the same today as yesterday at 73 confirmed positives, with 52 recoveries, leaving 21 known active... Read more
Obituary: Vernon Leon Holmes
Obituaries May 31, 2020
MANCHESTER – Vernon Leon Holmes, age 91 of Manchester, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, May 30, 2020, at 3:00 PM at Coffee County Funeral Chapel, with Bro. Charles Williams officiating. Visitation with the family... Read more
Daily COVID-19 Update: May 30, 2020.
News May 30, 2020
The confirmed COVID-19 case count per the Tennessee Department of Health, for state Tennessee is now 22,566 as of May 30, 2020, including 364 deaths, 1,732 hospitalizations and 15,193 recovered. For more information, visit www.tn.gov/health/cedep/ncov.html. The case count for Coffee County has reached 73 confirmed positive, with 52 recoveries, leaving... Read more
TDA Alerts Livestock Producers to Possible Scam.
News May 30, 2020
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is warning livestock producers about a potential scam. Several Tennessee cattle farmers have recently been contacted by a person or persons indicating they want to buy cattle. The supposed buyer reaches out via text, claiming that a cashier’s check will be sent... Read more
Obituary: Jerry Banks
Obituaries May 30, 2020
Mr. Jerry Wayne Banks, 66, passed away Tuesday May 26, 2020 at his home. He was born in Manchester, Tennessee on February 17, 1954. He was preceded in death by his father, John Henry Banks. He was retired from Carrier Corporation in Morrison, Tennessee. He loved to drive his... Read more
Want to Express Your Opinion about Schools Reopening this Fall? Fill out the TEA Survey here.
Education May 29, 2020
The Tennessee Education Association has released a survey for the public to fill out regarding the reopening of Tennessee schools this fall for the 20-21 school year. TEA is requesting the publics input as it could be “vital as we continue the conversations with Tennessee legislators, the Governor’s office,... Read more
According to a press release from Mayor Lonnie Norman, an employee at City hall tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Read his statement below. “According to the City of Manchester, an employee located at City Hall tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday, May 26th, 2020. “Our staff, across all... Read more
In accordance with the guidance set forth in the governor’s exercise facility guidelines, the D.W. Wilson Community Center will continue operation under the following criteria: • On Monday, June 1st, D.W. Wilson Community Center will open for use of the Weight Room, Indoor Pool for Lap Swim, Self Guided... Read more
MTSU COVID-19 task force recommends ‘modified’ reopening, hybrid courses for fall return
Education May 29, 2020
Guidance includes no fall break, no on-campus classes after Thanksgiving break MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A Middle Tennessee State University COVID-19 task force recommends ending classes for the Fall 2020 semester at Thanksgiving, stringent social distancing protocols and reduced classroom capacity limits when students return to campus in August. Formed by... Read more