Healthy living in Southern Middle Tennessee
Bedford County Mayor Chad Graham has signed a proclamation recognizing May 9 as National Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Day. He presented the proclamation to Bedford County Health Council following its meeting on Wednesday at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville. This year’s observance theme is “See Me, Hear Me: Brighter Days Ahead.” More information is available …
Bedford County Mayor Chad Graham signed a proclamation on Monday declaring May 17 as Peace of Mind: Mental Health Awareness Day. Miss Shelbyville, Jana Hahn was on hand for the event. More than 350,000 Tennesseans have some sort of mental health-related diagnosis, and researchers have said that 49.5 percent of adolescents have some sort of …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Franklin County on Saturday, April 20. Joyce Lane Recycle Center, 487 Joyce Lane, Winchester, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. The contact is William Anderson at (931) 967-1139. Tennesseans are encouraged to bring household hazardous waste—including cleaning fluids, pesticides, swimming pool …
Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection Service in Franklin County this Saturday Read More »
On Monday night, the Tullahoma Board of Mayor and Alderman unanimously approved purchasing and installing a Safe Haven Baby Box for the community. This decision came after a passionate citizen, Shaylen Seig, brought forward a petition signed by 142 residents, highlighting the importance of offering this service. The Safe Haven Baby Box will provide a …
Safe Haven Baby Box to be Installed in Tullahoma Read More »
Republican lawmakers in Tennessee on Wednesday advanced legislation making it illegal for adults to help minors get an abortion without parental consent, sparking objections from Democrats who counter that doing so could result in young victims needing approval from their parents who may have raped them in order to terminate the pregnancies. The GOP-controlled Senate …
Two bills in the Tennessee General Assembly seek to find out where Tennesseans stand on legalizing marijuana. SB2726/HB2657 would include three questions on the November ballot to get official feedback on public sentiment. The first question proposed would ask, “Should the State of Tennessee legalize medical marijuana? YES or NO.” A second question addresses marijuana sales, …
Local State Senator Wants Legalizing Marijuana Questions on the November Ballot Read More »
The Tennessee State Veterinarian confirms that a horse in Bedford County that died was positive for rabies. “Incidence of rabies in horses is relatively low, but we’ve seen two cases in Tennessee in the last five months,” State Veterinarian Samantha Beaty said. “This neurologic disease is fatal, so livestock owners should consult their veterinarian about …
State Veterinarian Confirms Rabies in Shelbyville Horse Read More »
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 »
Each semester the state of Tennessee allows school districts the flexibility to provide students instruction virtually for two days. Due to the excessive number of students, faculty, and staff being absent due to illness, virtual instruction will take place for all Grundy County students on Tuesday, February 20, and Wednesday, February 21. All schools have …
Grundy County Schools Going Virtual Tuesday and Wednesday Read More »
