June Unemployment Rates Decrease in TN: Coffee County at 10.5%
State’s Economy Continues to Rebound from COVID-19 Business Closures NASHVILLE – Unemployment rates in a vast majority of Tennessee’s 95 counties continued to drop in June, according to new data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Seventy-four counties had lower jobless rates for the month, as Tennessee... Read more
Manchester City Schools Announce “After-School Journey” Program.
The Manchester City School District announced this evening a new after school opportunity for elementary students. The program is called “After-School Journey,”, and will run from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday – Friday on days that school is in session. Students will receive academic support as well as... Read more
TSSAA: Fans Required to Wear Masks to Games.
The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association announced in a meeting today that it will be required for all fans to wear face coverings at games this fall. TSSAA states that the goal is to have a sports season this fall, but it will not be typical. In order for... Read more
CCSS Posts New COVID-19 Response Link to Website
Coffee County Schools has posted a new link to the district’s website in efforts to “centralize” COVID-19 response information. “We have recently developed some guidelines that will be utilized on buses and in the schools to minimize the exposure of students and staff to the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. ... Read more
Two area high school students receive scholarships from Bechtel Group Foundation.
ARNOLD AFB, Tenn. – Two area high school students have been announced as 2020 recipients of the Bechtel Global Scholars Program. Both are children of National Aerospace Solutions, LLC (NAS) employees at Arnold Air Force Base. Each student will receive a $3,000 scholarship from Bechtel Group Foundation. Emilee Roberson is... Read more
Manchester: Public Notice of Vacancy for Commissions, Committees.
Manchester Recreation Commission is seeking a volunteer for appointment to fill a term until September 2025.  The Recreation Commission meets on the second Thursday, noon, of every month at the Manchester Recreation Center.  Persons applying for an appointment must be a resident or property owner of the City of... Read more
CCCHS Releases Back to School Procedures.
This morning, Coffee County Central High School released the daily procedures that will take place in order to get back in the classroom on August 3rd. The first official day will last from 7:55 a.m until 9:50 a.m. Students are expected to be registered online before arrival on August... Read more
Unity Medical Center Committed to Preventing the Spread of Respiratory Infections to Protect Patients, Visitors and Staff
Proactive screening procedures re-implemented at all hospital entrances and No Visitor Policy in effect to reduce the spread of respiratory illnesses like flu, COVID-19. Unity Medical Center is continuing to follow CDC guidelines to better protect our patients, staff and visitors. Over the past several months, hospital leaders have... Read more
Tullahoma Police: Fatal Shooting in Tullahoma, Shooter Charged with 1st Degree Murder
“Last night at approximately 8:12 PM, Tullahoma Police Officers were dispatched to the Ada Ferrell Apartment complex after 911 received multiple calls regarding some people shooting guns in the apartment complex. Upon arriving, officers immediately identified a victim in the parking lot who had been shot and immediately began... Read more
Home Depot and Lowe’s added to list of retailers requiring masks.
Major hardware and home supply retailers Lowe’s and Home Depot announced today they will also soon require customers to wear masks to shop in the building, joining a long list of other retailers such as Walmart, Publix, Kroger, CVS, Publix, Best Buy, and more. Beginning next week, both retailers... Read more