Healthy living in Southern Middle Tennessee
The Coffee County Health Department will be conducting a free vaccine clinic this Thursday from 3:45-5 p.m. at the front entrance of Tullahoma High School. The Tdap vaccine (can prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) will be available, as well as the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for any person 12 years or older. The COVID vaccines are for those who …
Free Vaccine Clinic to be held Thursday at Tullahoma High School Read More »
The number of school-aged children in Tennessee who have tested positive for COVID-19 the last 14 days has grown to 20,494 as of Monday according to the Tennessee Department of Education (TDE). The total now represents a 324% increase in the last 20 days compared to 4,831 on August 4. Currently Coffee County has 696 active cases …
Covid-19 Active Case Counts Up All around the area Read More »
As Tullahoma City Schools continues to look at data regarding COVID-19, the district will be utilizing a daily-updated dashboard that supplies parents, teachers, staff and the community with updated statistics for the eight TCS campuses. “COVID-19 continues to be an obstacle for our students, faculty and staff members alike,” said TCS Director of Schools, Dr. …
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee issued Executive Order No. 84 on Aug. 16, affirming individualized decisions regarding mask-wearing in public places of learning during the COVID pandemic. As a result of Governor Lee’s Executive Order 84, the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) added the following recommendation: “Colleges should encourage faculty, students, and staff to wear masks in indoor …
Motlow State Updates On-Campus Plan–NO Mask Mandate Read More »
Unity Medical Center’s #1 priority is the health and safety of our community.We are asking you to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 as well as other seasonal viruses by washing your hands frequently, maintaining social distance, and wearing a mask. If you have not been vaccinated, we encourage you to educate yourself and speak …
Press Release from Unity Medical Center concerning Covid-19 Protocols Read More »
Tennessee’s top health official said Monday that just halfway through August, the state has already shattered its single-month record for new COVID-19 hospitalizations. A startling statistic is that in the first 15 days of August, we’ve had 1,023 hospitalizations. That is higher than any other full month combined in the pandemic. Currently, about 2,200 people …
New COVID-19 Hospitalizations in August Breaks Record Read More »
Fiddler, singer, songwriter Becky Buller, who has earned 10 International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) awards, has joined the Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center’s quest to end child abuse. She is also the first artist ever to win in both instrumental and vocal categories, as well as the first female to win Fiddle Player of the Year. …
Becky Buller Lends Her Talent and Voice to Help Raise Awareness of Child Abuse Read More »
With the Motlow State fall semester scheduled to begin Aug. 23, students and faculty will return to campuses with the hope of experiencing a traditional on-ground academic year. After 18 months of predominantly on-line and hybrid classes, students and faculty will return to campus under a facemask mandate, according to college officials. “As of Aug. …
Press Release: Child sexual abuse is very prevalent, with 1 in 10 children being sexually abused before their 18th birthday. Most children don’t disclose immediately and many don’t tell at all. That’s why we – adult – must be vigilant and learn the facts about child sexual abuse. Many children suffer a combination of sexual abuse, …
Masks will again be required inside of all buildings at Middle Tennessee State University beginning Wednesday, according to the school’s leadership. In a letter posted online Monday, Dr. Sidney McPhee, the president of MTSU said all members of the campus community must wear masks “at all times” inside university facilities. He said exclusions to the …
