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
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
Tennesseans seeking a high school equivalence diploma can now take exams at home. NASHVILLE – Tennesseans working to obtain a high school equivalency diploma can now take their exams at home via a new online program, HiSET Exam at Home. This program makes the test accessible to adult learners while... Read more
Old Stone Fort Announces Temporary Rooftop Closure.
Local June 21, 2020
Beginning Tuesday, June 23rd, the Old Stone Fort Rooftop will be temporarily closed to the from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. daily until Thursday, June 25th. The entire picnic area, picnic area restrooms, pavilion, and playground will also be closed to the public from Monday, June 22nd until Friday,... Read more
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
Gov. Lee Signs Juneteenth Proclamation.
News June 19, 2020
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
Latest MTSU survey also shows continued hope for future economic rebound. MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Tennessee Consumer Outlook Index has plummeted to an all-time low as the effects of the coronavirus pandemic ripple throughout the state’s economy, according to a survey by Middle Tennessee State University. The Overall Outlook Index is now in the negative... Read more
Kroger Returns to Normal Hours
News June 16, 2020
Kroger locations across several states, including Tennessee, have begun returning to normal hours of operation. Stores will open daily at 6 a.m. and close at 10 p.m., 11 p.m. or midnight, depending on location. The Tullahoma location will close daily at 11 p.m. Fuel centers will operate from 6 a.m.... Read more
Coffee County Schools will be offering online registration for students for the 2020-21 school year, which will allow parents to save time and reduce the amount of paperwork involved in registration. Hard copies of documents such as birth certificates, immunization records, and proofs of residency will still be required,... Read more
Pandemic EBT Program Available for Families in Need.
News June 15, 2020
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) and the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) announced Tennessee families are now eligible to receive financial support for their children’s nutritional needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. This support is provided through the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program. Under the new... Read more
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