FDA Enforces on Unauthorized Flavored E-cigarette Cartridges That Appeal to Children.
News January 7, 2020
Companies that do not cease manufacture, distribution and sale of unauthorized flavored cartridge-based e-cigarettes (other than tobacco or menthol) within 30 days risk FDA enforcement actions Amid the epidemic levels of youth use of e-cigarettes and the popularity of certain products among children, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration... Read more
Update in Child Murder Case in Manchester
News January 6, 2020
Further information has been gathered on the child murder case in Manchester, involving a five week old baby and his father. Gavin Clark, 21, of 1313 McArthur Drive faces charges of felony first-degree murder and aggravated child abuse in the death of his five-week-old son, Noah. Clark could face... Read more
Two Flu-related Pediatric Deaths in Tennessee confirmed.
News January 6, 2020
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed that two children have died from the flu this season. The Department of Health says one of the deaths happened in the Middle Grand Division and the other happened in the East Grand Division of the state. Officials want to remind residents that... Read more
TDH, THA ANNOUNCE “BEST FOR BABIES” AWARD RECIPIENTS
News January 6, 2020
Birthing Hospitals Recognized for Efforts to Reduce Infant Mortality NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health and the Tennessee Hospital Association are recognizing 18 birthing hospitals with the BEST for Babies Award for their efforts to reduce infant deaths in Tennessee. The BEST award stands for breastfeeding, early... Read more
TDEC Seeks Environmental Achievers:Nominations open for the 2020 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards
News January 6, 2020
NASHVILLE– The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) is inviting Tennesseans to submit nominations for the 2020 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards. “We look forward to recognizing outstanding environmental achievements across our state,” Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said. “These awards recognize those committed to our preserving Tennessee’s natural beauty... Read more
Child Murdered in Manchester
News January 5, 2020
Less than a week since last week’s homicide news, Coffee County is seeing yet another murder case. Saturday, January 4th, the Manchester police were contacted by Tennova Harton Hospital about a child who had been brought in with severe head trauma. Unfortunately, though the 5 week old was airlifted... Read more
Two Individuals Detained in Lakewood Park Murder
News January 4, 2020
The Coffee County Sheriff’s department responded to what was supposed to be a welfare check at the request of family members of victim Johnny Tesar on December 30th. When deputies arrived on the scene in Lakewood Park, Johnny Tesar (68) was discovered deceased in a camper. The name was... Read more
New Year, New Decade, New Census.
News January 3, 2020
It’s that time again! Ten years have passed, and the Census Bureau is conducting its next count. While work for the 2020 census began in January of 2019 by the opening of 248 area offices, and sending census takers out to canvas areas that experienced growth to ensure everyone... Read more
Burdette Promoted to Colonel
News January 2, 2020
ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, Tenn. – Col. Jeffrey Geraghty, Arnold Engineering Development Complex commander, administers the oath of office to newly-promoted Col. Jeffrey Burdette during a promotion ceremony Nov. 22 at the Arnold Lakeside Center on Arnold Air Force Base. Burdette is the chief of the AEDC Test Systems Sustainment Division... Read more
Why you shouldn’t abbreviate the date in 2020.
News January 2, 2020
A new year is upon us, and that means struggling to write the date on our documents for the next month. Change is hard, but here’s why it may be a bit more of a hassle this year. Writing the date is something most of us do every single... Read more