TN Education Survey Released: Educators Call for Suspension of Testing, Safety Measures, Counseling
Education July 2, 2020
The Tennessee Education Association conducted the most far-reaching survey to date on the reopening of schools. Conducted May 29 through June 11, the survey documented the views and concerns of more than 23,000 Tennessee educators, parents and community members on a variety of topics including the emotional and physical... Read more
Daily COVID-19 Update: July 1st, 2020.
News July 1, 2020
The total COVID-19 case count for Tennessee is now 45,315 as of July 1, 2020 including 609 deaths, 2,715 hospitalizations and 28,283 recoveries. As of today, Coffee County reports a total of 109 confirmed cases so far. 86 of those cases have been reported as recovered, leaving 23 known... Read more
TWRA Participating in Operation Dry Water
News July 1, 2020
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will be participating in Operation Dry Water, July 3-5. Operation Dry Water is a weekend of education and enforcement about the dangers of impaired boating throughout the state. The July 4th holiday means an increase in boater activity on the water and there... Read more
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee’s rural county health departments continue providing traditional services and are taking every precaution to keep patients, clients and staff members safe from COVID-19. In addition to routine services, TDH county health departments offer COVID-19 testing at no charge for anyone who wishes to be tested. ... Read more
More Families Able to Receive COVID-19 Assistance
News July 1, 2020
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is giving more families an opportunity to apply for a program that’s already provided valuable financial assistance to thousands across the state who’ve been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. TDHS has extended that deadline to apply for Emergency Cash Assistance until Saturday... Read more
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health will not issue data on COVID-19 cases and tests on Sunday, June 28, 2020 due to an unplanned shutdown of the state surveillance system. TDH will resume daily provision of case counts and additional data once the system returns to full functionality... Read more
Daily COVID-19 Udate: June 25th, 2020.
News June 25, 2020
The total COVID-19 case count for the state of Tennessee is now 38,034 as of June 25, 2020 including 567 deaths, 2,431 hospitalizations and 25,280 recoveries. As of today, Coffee County reports a total of 102 confirmed cases, with 82 recoveries, leaving 20 known active cases in the county.... Read more
4-H Happenings: by Michelle Matthews
Local June 25, 2020
Healthy Living Ambassadors Three local teens have been selected to serve as Healthy Living Ambassadors for Coffee County. Those teens include Makenzi Oliver, Chloe Moorman, and Sydney Matthews. They will be involved in programming throughout the county as it relates to making healthy choices for the 2020-21 year. These... Read more
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) is receiving almost $1,000,000 from the federal government to support the mental health needs of Tennesseans living through the COVID-19 pandemic. The effects of the pandemic including sickness, death, social distancing, unemployment, and other hardships have had... Read more
Daily COVID-19 Update: June 23, 2020.
News June 23, 2020
The total COVID-19 case count for Tennessee is now 36,303 as of June 23, 2020 including 542 deaths, 2,336 hospitalizations and 24,068 recovered. Again today, Coffee County reports no new known cases of COVID-19, remaining at 99 confirmed positives. There are a reported 79 recoveries, leaving 20 known active... Read more