Coffee County was awarded $33,769 under Phases 39 & 40 of the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (EFSP) and $49,953 through EFSP ARPAR to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. EFSP Phase 39, 40, & ARPAR funding is for the period of November 1, 2021 – December 31, 2024. The …
Catholic Charities of Coffee Co Awarded $82,048 in Federal Funds Read More »
As you get ready to file your 2023 taxes, the Internal Revenue Service is launching its free tax filing system. Direct File is the new pilot program from the IRS. It’s only available in 12 states, including Tennessee. According to the IRS website, the new pilot program comes with step-by-step guidance and real-time support, which …
Family Dollar Stores, a subsidiary of Dollar Tree Inc., pleaded guilty Monday to holding food, drugs, cosmetics, and other items under “insanitary” conditions at a now-closed, rodent-infested distribution center in West Memphis, Arkansas, federal prosecutors said. U.S. Department of Justice said in a news release that the company’s plea deal includes a fine and forfeiture …
Family Dollar Stores Fined for Criminal Penalty in Food Safety Case Read More »
On November 10, 2023, the position of Tullahoma Chief of Police became vacant upon the resignation of Chief Jason Williams. Since that time, this position has been filled in the interim by Chase Sons. After a thirty-day posting period had expired, over thirty applications from interested candidates were received. On Monday, February 19, 2024, the …
Chase Sons Officially Becomes Tullahoma Police Chief Read More »
The Tennessee House of Representatives voted in favor of a bill that would only allow certain flags to be displayed in classrooms and on school properties in the state. On Monday, the House passed HB 1605 after two amendments to the language were approved by a vote of 70-24, with one lawmaker not voting. It …
Tennessee House Favors New Flag Rule for Public Schools Read More »
Warren County Sheriff Jackie Matheny has announced the implementation of a litter pick-up program. Sheriff Matheny approached County Executive Terry Bell and General Sessions Judge Ryan J. Moore about the idea of litter pickup on the roads and highways of the county after driving throughout the county and observing the unacceptable amount of trash that …
Litter Pick-Up Program to Begin in Warren County Read More »
Phase 1 of the Interstate 24 bridge replacement at Exit 105 will continue this week. SR-2 will be reduced to one lane utilizing a traffic signal system. The temporary traffic signal will remain in effect until 9/18/2024. Motorists are advised to be alert to all project activity and are encouraged to use caution throughout the …
Shelbyville Central High School Librarian Heather Richards, Co-Teacher Dona Northcutt, and her students in their new Tennessee History class will soon head to Stones River National Battlefield in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, thanks to a grant from the American Battlefield Trust’s History Field Trip Grant Program. This trip will provide students with an exceptional, hands-on history learning …
A new bill has been introduced to the Tennessee General Assembly that would ban electronic devices in Tennessee classrooms. The bill, HB 2758/SB 2809, would prohibit students from displaying, using, or accessing an electronic device, like a cell phone, during instructional time. The bill was passed in two considerations in the Senate and has been recommended for …
New Bill Would Stop Cell Phones and Other Electronic Devices in Tennessee Classrooms Read More »
Imagination Library of Coffee County invites the community to attend Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast to support early childhood literacy in Coffee County. The fundraising breakfast will be held 8-10 a.m., March 2, at Damron’s Restaurant in Tullahoma. Tickets cost $10, with free admission for children 4 years old and younger. All proceeds go toward …
Imagination Library of Coffee County Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast is March 2 Read More »
