Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has announced a $175 million pilot program intended to help needy families become self-sufficient. The Tennessee Opportunity Pilot Initiative will provide $25 million to seven nonprofits across the state. Over the next three years, the effectiveness of each pilot program will be evaluated by a third party. The state will then …
A new study from Rocket Mortgage projects the 10 cheapest states to buy a house in 2022. The study projects Tennessee to be the cheapest state to buy a home in this year, citing a low cost of living, lack of income tax and low property taxes. The most expensive state was Oregon.
Written by Zach Birdsong Nine Tullahoma Middle School track and field athletes will have the opportunity to compete at the TMSAA State Track & Field Championships after their performances at sectionals last weekend in Murfreesboro. West Middle School had five athletes qualify for the state championships, while East had four students earn their spots. To …
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Coffee County built a five-run lead by the third inning and then held off Warren County for a 5-3 District 6-4A baseball tournament win on Saturday afternoon. Warren County scored three runs on a double in the 7th inning but got no closer. After Brady Nugent singled in the 1st catcher Caleb Moran drilled a …
Red Raiders get Timely Hitting and Solid Defense to Beat Warren County Read More »
In District 6-4A softball tournament action on Friday, Warren County pulled off a shocker as they upset Coffee County in Manchester 3-1 to earn a berth in the championship game and an automatic bid in the region tournament. The Lady Raiders went undefeated in regular season district play, including three wins over the Lady Pioneers, …
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As heard on 93.9 The Duck, Tullahoma baseball scored two each in the 4th and fifth to top Spring Hill 4-1 in the first round of the 8-3A tournament Thursday night at Grider Stadium. Brody Melton and Joe Duncan each had 2 RBI doubles to lead the rally for the Wildcats. DJ Dillehay held Spring …
Cats Win District Tournament Opener, Lady Cats Fall Just Short Read More »
The excitement got started before the game began as former Coffee County Red Raider and Tennessee Vols football star Alontae Taylor was on hand to throw out the first pitch. Taylor was drafted last week in the 2nd round of the NFL draft by the New Orleans Saints. After the pre-game festivities the Lady Raiders went …
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Federal authorities announced criminal indictments on Wednesday against a Coffee County, Tennessee doctor. The indictments are for allegedly distributing highly addictive opioids without legitimate medical reasons. According to the Tennessean, the charges were announced as part of a multi-state investigation of 14 people accused of distributing opioids. Twelve of those charged are medical professionals One indictment is against physician Yogeshwar …
Schools served by Duck River Electric Membership Corporation (DREMC), Huntland School in Franklin County, and Westwood Middle School in Coffee County have been awarded a combined total of $11,500 in grants to support their respective STEM curriculums. Huntland School received $5,000 and will use the grant to offer its students an opportunity to participate in …
Two area schools receive grants from DREMC and TVA Read More »
Marking Mental Health Awareness Month, advocates contended more outreach and services are needed to help Tennessee mothers with postpartum depression, which can lead to increased anxiety for children and other difficulties for families. In addition to May’s focus on mental health, this week also highlights Children’s Mental Health Awareness, underscoring positive mental health is essential to a …
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