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Team AEDC adjusting to ‘new normal’

News September 17, 2020

ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, Tenn. — It has been more than two months since the second of the three-phase Return to Full Capacity took effect at Arnold Air Force Base, a point at which much of the workforce returned to the “new normal” brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.... Read more

Unity Medical Center Reassures Community Members About Hospital and Clinic Safety Amid Evolving COVID-19 Pandemic

News September 16, 2020

Unity Medical Center’s Manchester Rural Health Clinic (formerly Brandon Medical Group) will close temporarily for cleaning after employee tests positive Administrators at Unity Medical Center were notified on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 of a positive COVID-19 result from Manchester Rural Health Clinic. A decision has been made to close... Read more

Obituary: Elsie Ault

Obituaries September 16, 2020

Manchester, Tennessee – Mrs. Elsie B. Ault, age 98, of Tullahoma, TN, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020, at her residence. Mrs. Ault was born in Paxton, Indiana, to her late parents, Ernie Alsman and Naomi Candace Pirtle Alsman. She was a homemaker for most of her life and... Read more

COVID-19 in Coffee County: September 15th, 2020

News September 15, 2020

The Tennessee Department of Health reports a total of 980 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Coffee County as of September 15th, 2020. Currently, there are 189 known active cases and 781 reported recoveries or “inactive cases.” There is another death to report today, leaving the total count at 10... Read more

Adult Learners Can Earn High School Equivalency Diplomas Online

News September 15, 2020

Students Can Learn Online, Graduate Online in Every Tennessee County NASHVILLE – Adults across Tennessee who did not graduate high school now have an online pathway that will lead them to a high school equivalency diploma. Every county in the state offers students virtual classes that will prepare them to... Read more

District Attorney: Public Statement Regarding Dangelo Dorsey’s Murderous Rampage”

News September 15, 2020

The following statement was released by Coffee County District Attorney, Craig Northcott following the events that unfolded Sunday, after a shooter on I-24 injured and killed several. The statement in the images reads as follows: “Dear Citizens of Coffee County and All Others Concerned: As you know, Dangello Dorsey... Read more

Obituary: Helen L. Waddle

Obituaries September 15, 2020

elen L. Waddle, age 92, died Saturday, September 12th, 2020 at Life Care Center of Tullahoma, leaving sorrow and emptiness felt by her family, friends, and neighbors. Helen showed us strength, integrity and faith as she fought her way along life’s path. Born in Henderson County, Tennessee, she was... Read more

Work Search Requirement Resumes For Unemployment Claimants

News September 14, 2020

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) will once again ask unemployment claimants to complete weekly work searches beginning Sunday, Oct. 4. Claimants who choose to continue receiving unemployment benefits will start work search activities during the week of Sunday, Sept. 27. They will then document... Read more

COVID-19 in Coffee County: September 14th, 2020

News September 14, 2020

The Tennessee Department of Health reports a total of 959 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Coffee County as of September 14th, 2020. Currently, there are 175 known active cases, 775 “inactive” or reported recoveries, and 9 COVID-19 related deaths. As of today, 15,850 tests administered in the county... Read more

Riverview Park Obstacle Opens

News September 14, 2020

A new Fitcore Extreme Obstacle Course opened at Riverview Park at 837 Emerson Street, Manchester Tennessee. The Manchester Parks and Recreation Department opened an new Fitcore Extreme Obstacle Course at the new Riverview Park at 837 Emerson Street, Mancheter Tennessee 37355. This is the first step in development of... Read more