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Coffee County Inmate Dies: TBI to Determine Cause of Death

News September 26, 2020

According to a press release from the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department: “On September 26, 2020 at approximately 6:30 pm, Coffee County Jail Staff was made aware of an inmate in medical destress. The inmate, a 27-year-old white male, was found to be unresponsive and CPR was performed by correctional... Read more

Area students take to the skies as part of Fly to Learn course this summer

News September 26, 2020

EAGLEVILLE, Tenn. — Students from Coffee County Middle School in Manchester and West Middle School in Tullahoma participated in a 10-week flight course, which concluded in August with glider flights with pilots from the Eagleville Soaring Club. During these 10 weeks, 11 students took part in a Science, Technology, Engineering... Read more

COVID-19 in Coffee County: September 26th, 2020

News September 26, 2020

The Tennessee Department of Health reports a total of 1,210 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Coffee County as of September 26th, 2020. Currently, there are 237 known active cases, 960 reported recoveries or ‘inactive’ cases, and 13 deaths. The total COVID-19 case count for Tennessee is 190,891 as... Read more

Deadline for Small Business Relief Extended Until Sept. 30

Business September 26, 2020

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee today announced a 5-day extension for eligible small businesses to certify for the Tennessee Business Relief Program (TBRP). “We want to ensure this relief makes it to as many small businesses as possible who are hurting from the impacts of the pandemic,” said Gov. Lee.... Read more

Obituary: Jacob Devin Berber

Obituaries September 26, 2020

Jacob Devin Berber passed this life on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Tennova Healthcare – Harton in Tullahoma. Graveside services are scheduled for 10 AM, Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Jacob was the son of Devin Issac Berber and Kaylee Danielle Herrington of Tullahoma. In... Read more

Work Search Requirement to Receive Unemployment Starts Sunday

News September 25, 2020

Most Claimants Required to Complete Three Weekly Work Searches to Remain Eligible for Benefits NASHVILLE – The Reemploy Tennessee initiative begins Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development reminds unemployment claimants that is the day the work search requirement resumes to remain eligible to receive benefits. If... Read more

Tennessee Farms Offer Safe, Outdoor Fun This Fall

News September 25, 2020

NASHVILLE– Are you looking for a way to get outside and enjoy fall fun with family and friends? A trip to a Tennessee farm this season will bring smiling faces, family entertainment, and unforgettable memories. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, agritourism operators have implemented health measures to make... Read more

COVID-19 in Coffee County: September 25th, 2020

News September 25, 2020

The Tennessee Department of Health reports a total of 1,210 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Coffee County as of September 25th, 2020. Currently, there are 237 known active cases, 960 recoveries, and 13 COVID-19 related deaths in the county. The total COVID-19 case count for Tennessee is 189,454 as... Read more

4-H Happenings: Halloween Safety

News September 25, 2020

By Michelle Matthews Fall is my favorite time of year! There is something refreshing to me about packing away my summer clothing and pulling out all my favorite fall hoodies and sweaters. Another thing I look forward to is all the holidays-Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas! We literally have a... Read more

Unemployment Down in Nearly Every Tennessee County

News September 25, 2020

August 2020 Unemployment Rates Decrease in 94 of Tennessee’s 95 Counties NASHVILLE – Newly released data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development highlighted an improving economy with lower unemployment in nearly every county across the state in August. Unemployment rates decreased in 94 of Tennessee’s 95 counties... Read more