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The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) has secured an additional $7.2 million in federal grant funding to respond to mental health and addiction concerns caused by COVID-19 and recent natural disasters. The federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has awarded the department an additional $3.5 million to …
Early Monday morning city of Manchester residents were hit with difficult news concerning the city’s mayor. Lonnie Norman had died after being hospitalized just 12 days before with coronavirus. The City of Manchester announced the passing of Mayor Norman early Monday morning on social media. The 79 year-old mayor had been hospitalized since Oct. 1 …
Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed 2,965 additional cases of COVID-19 across the state on Monday, October 12, bringing the state to 217,682 total cases. Tennessee’s seven-day new cases average increased to 1,998 additional cases per day. TDH also confirmed seven additional deaths, bringing Tennessee up to 2,774 total deaths. Coffee County is one of the …
COVID-19 Active Cases Continue to Climb in Tennessee and Coffee County Read More »
If you love fall colors, they are on their way to our area! By the end of this month, southern middle Tennessee will be vibrant with fall colors. In East Tennessee, the leaves at higher elevations will peak first followed by the leaves at lower elevations. In our area, you can expect peak fall colors …
The annual Manchester Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony will be held in Manchester on Saturday, November 7th, 2020, with the parade commencing at 10 AM. Lineup for the parade will begin at 9 AM. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top 3 parade entries. The Veterans Day Ceremony will be held immediately following the parade …
Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed 1,992 additional cases of COVID-19 across the state on Thursday, October 8, bringing the state to 209,447 total cases. TDH also confirmed 63 additional deaths, bringing Tennessee up to 2,705 total deaths. The 63 new deaths update marks the state’s highest single-day increase, surpassing the previous record of 61 set …
Tennessee Sets Record for Most COVID-19 Deaths in 24 Hour Period; Coffee Co. Climbing Read More »
Regal cinemas announced Monday it would be temporarily closing all of its 536 movie theaters in the United States starting Thursday. 12 locations will close in Tennessee including the Regal Cinema in Tullahoma. Even after movie theaters began to reopen after closing temporarily earlier this year because of COVID-19, blockbuster movie releases have been delayed and …
Regal Cinemas including Theater in Tullahoma Closing Read More »
Dr. Tim Jones, Chief Medical Officer with the TN. Dept. of Health, said Tuesday, with CoVID-19 cases still rising, it will put a lot of worry into the upcoming holiday season. With families making plans about getting together during the upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, Jones said that everyone should be extra careful and maybe …
TN. Dept. of Health says We Might Need to Cutback on Holiday Visits Read More »
Legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen has died at the age of 65, his son tweeted Tuesday. The co-founder of Van Halen had been battling throat cancer and died surrounded by friends and family at a Santa Monica, California hospital Tuesday. Apparently, Van Halen had been dealing with cancer for around 10 years. The group Van …
Legendary Rocker/Guitarist Eddie Van Halen has Passed Away Due to Cancer Read More »
The Manchester Police Department recently participated in the “Tennessee 35-mile breast cancer challenge. Ten officers covered the distance from city hall to New Union Elementary. 3.5 miles x 10 officers, to cover the 35 miles. The department chose New Union Elementary for teacher Nikki Alonso, who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. She is the …
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