United Way of Highway 55: Local Partner Nonprofits Impact Report
United Way of Highway 55 was proud to support 16 partner nonprofits from Aug 2019-July 2020. Because of donated dollars from local individuals and businesses, we were able to allocate $40,000 instead of the promised $26,000! Thank YOU! This allowed these nonprofits to be able to help even more... Read more
Unemployment declines as Tennesseans Return to Work Following COVID-19 Closures
NASHVILLE – Tennessee’s statewide unemployment rate for May 2020 dropped by 4.2 percentage points from the record high set in April, according to data released by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. In May, the seasonally adjusted jobless rate decreased to 11.3%. Additional data changed Tennessee’s preliminary rate... Read more
Daily COVID-19 Update: June 21st, 2020.
The total COVID-19 case count for the state of Tennessee is now 35,102 as of June 21, 2020 including 526 deaths, 2,291 hospitalizations and 23,067 recoveries. As of today, Coffee County remains at 99 confirmed cases, but recoveries are up by one at 74, leaving 25 known active cases... Read more
Daily COVID-19 Update: June 20th, 2020
The total COVID-19 case count for the state of Tennessee is now 34,446 as of June 20, 2020 including 524 deaths, 2,266 hospitalizations and 22,838 recoveries. As of today, Coffee County remains at 99 confirmed cases, with 73 recoveries, leaving 26 known active cases in the county. For more... Read more
Roessig taking AEDC experience to Air Force Test Center.
ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, Tenn. —Col. Keith Roessig will hand over leadership of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Test Operations Division on June 25 and head to Edwards Air Force Base, California, to serve as Vice Commander of the Air Force Test Center, or AFTC. Roessig’s time stationed at... Read more
SECAF visits Arnold AFB to view developmental test capabilities.
ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, Tenn. — Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett visited Arnold Air Force Base June 18 to get a first-hand look at critical ground-based developmental test mission activities. The visit highlighted the contribution of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex team to a variety of national priority... Read more
Daily COVID-19 Update: June 19th, 2020.
The total COVID-19 case count for the state of Tennessee is now 34,017 as of June 19, 2020 including 515 deaths, 2,238 hospitalizations and 22,531 recoveries. As of today, Coffee County reports a total of 99 confirmed cases, with 73 recoveries, leaving 26 known active cases in the county.... Read more
Gov. Lee Signs Juneteenth Proclamation.
As of today, Governor Bill Lee has signed a ‘Juneteenth Proclamation’ “recognizing the end of slavery”. In a tweet, the governor has stated the proclamation has been signed to honor the day “as it represents the promise of a free and just society that is guaranteed for every Tennessean.”... Read more
TDCI Launches Summer of Safety Consumer Protection Campaign for Tennessee
NASHVILLE — The arrival of summer means hot days, long afternoons, and time spent with family and friends boating, camping, and cooking out. However, the COVID-19 pandemic, recent severe weather across Tennessee, and the ongoing economic recovery have created new challenges and risks for Tennesseans this summer. To help Tennessee... Read more
Daily COVID-18 Update: June 18th, 2020.
The total COVID-19 case count for the state of Tennessee is now 32,829 as of June 18, 2020 including 509 deaths, 2,209 hospitalizations and 21,949 recoveries. As of today, Coffee County reports a total of 97 confirmed cases, with 73 recoveries, leaving 24 known active cases in the county.... Read more