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Obituary: Gunnar Drew Roepke

Obituaries September 30, 2020

Gunnar Drew Roepke of Tullahoma passed this life on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at the age of 27. Funeral Services are scheduled for Friday, October 2, 2020 at 10 AM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will be Thursday, October 1, 2020 from 5:30 PM -8:00 PM.... Read more

Coffee Co. Schools to Continue Virtual Learning Fridays After Fall Break

News September 29, 2020

Coffee County Director of Schools, Dr. Charles Lawson announces: “Coffee County Schools will continue to utilize a 4-1 schedule after fall break. This is the same schedule that was utilized between Labor Day and fall break in which students were in the buildings on Monday through Thursday and had... Read more

Survey: Tennessee consumers regain some confidence in economic rebound.

Business September 29, 2020

Latest MTSU online survey shows shoppers slightly ‘more upbeat’ as pandemic continues MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Tennessee Consumer Outlook Index recovered from an all-time low as shoppers have “regained some of their lost confidence in the economy,” according to a survey by Middle Tennessee State University. The Overall Outlook Index returned to positivity this month... Read more

State of Emergency Remains Through October

News September 29, 2020

Some Restrictions Amended, Mask Authority Continues NASHVILLE, Tenn. – As a National State of Emergency remains in place, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced today the State of Emergency in Tennessee will continue through October with adjustments made to previous executive orders. “Tennessee’s response continues to be one of the most targeted in... Read more

MTSU Theatre brings live ‘Romeo and Juliet’ to audiences online Oct. 1-4

News September 29, 2020

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — In fair Verona, where MTSU Theatre lays its scene Oct. 1-4 in the fall 2020 season-opening production, saints have hands, but pilgrims won’t be touching them, and masks will conceal the blushes of those saints and pilgrims’ lips. Theatre lecturer David Wilkerson is directing a new production of William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” airing... Read more

Storehouse Food Pantry to Hold “Appreciation Day.”

News September 29, 2020

The Storehouse Food Pantry, located in Manchester, is hosting an “appreciation day” for the community. The Storehouse has served hundreds of people in Manchester and surrounding areas with free food boxes every Thursday from 10-12 and throughout the week agencies refer clients that are in emergency situations that require immediate... Read more

Obituary: Nellie Bowen

Obituaries September 29, 2020

Manchester, Tennessee – Mrs. Nellie Bowen, age 82, of Tullahoma, TN, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020, at her home in Tullahoma. Mrs. Bowen was born in Manchester, TN, to her late parents John Velasco Wiser and Minnie Leone Smith Wiser. She worked at Dairy Queen for 20... Read more

COVID-19 in Coffee County: September 29th, 2020

News September 29, 2020

The Tennessee Department of Health Reports a total of 1,277 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Coffee County as of September 29th, 2020. Currently, there are 228 known active cases, 1,036 recoveries, and 13 COVID-19 related deaths. The total COVID-19 case count for Tennessee is 194,611 as of September 29,... Read more

Bonnaroo 2021 Dates Have Changed

News September 29, 2020

Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, which was rescheduled and ultimately canceled for 2020 due to the pandemic, has announced new dates for the music festival in 2021. “The dates we originally announced for Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival 2021 have changed. Bonnaroo will now take place on September 2-5,... Read more

Nationwide Crackdown on Phantom and Abusive Debt Collection

News September 29, 2020

‘Operation Corrupt Collector’ targets debt collectors trying to collect on non-existent debts, using illegal scare tactics Nashville- The Office of the Tennessee Attorney General, along with the Federal Trade Commission and more than 50 federal and state law enforcement partners, today announced a nationwide law enforcement and outreach initiative... Read more