Daily COVID-19 Update: June 5th, 2020. Active Cases Increase Again.
The confirmed COVID-19 case count for the state of Tennessee is now 25,520 as of June 5, 2020, including 408 deaths, 1,893 hospitalizations and 16,925 recovered, per the Tennessee Department of Health. Today, Coffee County reports a total of 81 cases thus far, with 58 recoveries, leaving 23 known... Read more
Beauty Professionals Eligible For Assistance Through Tennessee Business Relief Program
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) reminds Tennesseans that qualifying beauty salons, barbershops, and nail salons are eligible for funds through Governor Bill Lee’s Tennessee Business Relief Program. The Tennessee Business Relief Program, which will direct approximately $200 million in federal Coronavirus Relief Funds to Tennessee businesses,... Read more
Obituary: Sandra Gail Murphy
MANCHESTER – Funeral services for Mrs. Sandra Gail Murphy, age 71, of Manchester will be conducted at 1:00PM on Friday, June 5, 2020, at Coffee County Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Jernigan Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until the time of service at the funeral... Read more
Walmart and Other Businesses on Lockdown: Tullahoma Shooter at Large
Walmart and other Tullahoma businesses have been placed on lockdown as police search for and identify the suspect in the Northgate Mall shooting. Local Police and Coffee County Sheriff’s Department are both involved in the search for the suspect. The suspect is considered armed and dangerous. It is reported... Read more
Shooting at Northgate Mall in Tullahoma.
Local authorities are currently responding to a shooting at Northgate Mall in Tullahoma. At this time, it is reported that at least one person was shot in the stomach and quickly taken to Tennova Healthcare- Harton, then flown to Vanderbilt University Medical Center.The status of the shooter is unknown... Read more
Manchester City Schools Release COVID-19 Re-Entry Survey.
Manchester City Schools is studying a number of options for what school might look like in the 2020-2021 school year. “It is important for us to identify and understand parents’ expectations, concerns, and thoughts regarding a return to school. Please carefully consider the questions here.” https://forms.gle/to6ifuHAWczWpYfd9 Read more
Obituary: Mary B. “Abbie” Slater
Mary B. “Abbie” Slater, of Tullahoma, passed this life suddenly on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020 at Tennova Healthcare Harton after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer at the age of 71. Abbie was born in Carthage, Tennessee to the late Ted and Polly Corum Beasley. During her life she... Read more
Updated Guidelines for Close Contact Businesses, Exercise Facilities, Recreation, and Community Events
Nashville, Tenn. – Tennessee’s Economic Recovery Group continues to advance the state’s reopening plan, issuing updated guidelines today for close contact service businesses, exercise facilities and recreation activities under the Tennessee Pledge. In addition, the ERG added recommendations for large community events to the previously issued guidance for attractions and large... Read more
The Show Will Go On: Manchester Firework Show to Proceed with Modifications.
The City of Manchester has announced that the annual 4th of July Fireworks will be held on Saturday, July 4th, beginning at 9:00 p.m. Mayor Lonnie Norman states that although it may look different from years past celebrations, “We’ve decided to move forward and find a way for people... Read more
Daily COVID-19 Update: June 4th, 2020. Active Cases Increase in Coffee County
The confirmed COVID-19 case count for the state of Tennessee is now 25,120 as of June 4, 2020, including 401 deaths, 1,855 hospitalizations and 16,643 recovered. Coffee County reports a total of 78 confirmed positives as of June 4th. Recovered cases still sit at 58, leaving 20 known active... Read more