News for Moore County, Tennnessee
Kenneth J. Shelton Jr., of Tullahoma who served as an Assistant District Attorney for 36 years, passed away to Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 at Tennova Healthcare-Harton at the age of 65. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 28th, 2020 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Tullahoma from 11:00am-2:00pm with the funeral service to immediately follow …
Former Coffee County Assistant District Attorney has Passed Away Read More »
Governor Bill Lee and Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn have awarded 21 Governor’s Civics Seal mini-grants promoting life-long civic engagement in schools and districts across the state. The mini-grants allocate $220,000 to support public schools and districts implementing high-quality civic education programs that result in readiness for college, career, and civic life. The grants will be …
Motlow State is now a Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) provider as approved by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL). The College can now quickly design apprenticeship programs based on the needs of area employers, providing them access to larger talent pools. RAPs also help to reduce unemployment. The program allows the Motlow Workforce Development to …
Motlow becomes Registered Apprenticeship Program, Approved by Department of Labor Read More »
A State lawmaker has introduced a bill to toughen penalties against people who flee law enforcement causing an injury or death to the officer. House Majority Leader William Lamberth introduced the Spencer Bristol Act in honor of the Hendersonville Police Officer who was killed in the line of duty on Dec. 30. Bristol was pursuing …
Duck River Electric Cooperative (DREMC) invites high school juniors across the cooperative’s service area to participate in this year’s Washington Youth Tour Writing Contest by describing in 900 words or less how electric cooperatives give their communities “The Power to Be.” The prize for winning students is an unforgettable trip to Washington, D.C., where they …
DREMC Offers Writing Contest for High School Juniors Read More »
The number of pediatric flu deaths in Tennessee has risen to six. The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed Wednesday that four deaths have occurred in East Tennessee, while two have been reported in Middle Tennessee. The flu vaccine is still available at most local health departments while supplies last. There’s been a shift in the …
State Senator Janice Bowling (R-Tullahoma) has signed on as a prime co-sponsor of a resolution that would add Tennessee’s Right to Work law to the state constitution. The Right to Work statute, established in 1947, protects the rights of those who choose not to join a union. It provides that workers cannot be hired or …
Bowling Sponsors Resolution to Add Tennessee’s Right to Work Law to Constitution Read More »
Motlow State recently received the prestigious Minuteman Award in recognition of the College’s support of Tennessee National Guard members. The award was presented to Dr. Michael Torrence, Motlow president, at a ceremony held on the Motlow Smyrna Campus. The award honors the college’s participation in the Tennessee STRONG (Support, Training, and Renewing Opportunity for National …
When these two schools get together for any sport you’ll see the best effort from both sides. In girl’s play on Tuesday night in Tullahoma the district leading Lady Raiders picked up the win, 48-31. In boy’s play, Coffee County led by 15 going into the 4th quarter, but Tullahoma roared back to take a …
Coffee County Sweeps Tullahoma in Exciting Basketball Action Read More »
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner on Tuesday announced a loan for $886,000 for the Town of Bell Buckle to improve water infrastructure. The Bell Buckle loan comes from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan Program. It will replace the Webb Water Storage Tank. The loan …
Town of Bell Buckle Receives State Loan for Water Infrastructure Read More »
