Today the Tennessee Department of Health reports a total of 660 confirmed positive COVID-19 tests as of August 20, 2020. There are currently 310 known active cases, 345 recoveries, and 5 COVID-19 related deaths, as reported by the state. 11, 413 tests administered in the county are reported as... Read more

Campaign Focuses on Fire Safety in Nontraditional Classroom Settings NASHVILLE —  With the recent start of the new school semester, nontraditional “learning pods” such as local businesses, houses of worship, homes, or other structures may be used as classroom space in order to improve social distancing and reduce the spread... Read more

NASHVILLE — Tennessee residents are allowed to hunt without a license on Saturday, Aug. 22 which coincides with the opening day of squirrel season. Free Hunting Day is an event the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency annually provides in hopes of increasing interest in hunting. Squirrel hunting is one of... Read more

State Requesting Federal Funds to Pay Additional $300 Unemployment Benefits NASHVILLE – The state of Tennessee will submit its application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to receive grant funding to pay an additional weekly unemployment benefit to claimants who meet the eligibility requirements of the Lost Wages Supplemental Payment... Read more

Manchester Parks and Recreation is hosting a special “Dog Day” pool party for your favorite furry friend at the Manchester Recreation Complex. This event is open to residents of Coffee County on September 20th, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The cost per dog is $5, and owners must... Read more

Today, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), drawing from the latest evidence, issued three new interim guidance documents on the care of children during the COVID-19 pandemic. New recommendations address:   Children’s use of cloth face coverings Testing protocols for children Personal protective equipment (PPE) for pediatric medical providers... Read more