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The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed a new record of 3,317 additional cases of COVID-19 across the state on Monday, October 19, bringing the state to 232,061 total cases. The 3,317 new-case number is Tennessee’s highest single-day increase, surpassing the previous record set back on July 13 with 3,314 cases. Tennessee’s seven-day new cases average increased …
On Sunday, the Tennessee Department of Health reported 228,744 COVID-19 cases statewide since the pandemic began. The new report includes 2,605 new cases. The state also says there have been 2,909 deaths due to the coronavirus. Statewide, 3,329,487 tests have been completed and 1,000 people are currently hospitalized.
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed 2,289 additional cases of COVID-19 across the state on Thursday, October 15, bringing the state to 222,827 total cases. TDH also confirmed 36 additional deaths, bringing Tennessee up to 2,864 total deaths. Residents of Manchester and Coffee County woke to the news Monday morning that Mayor Lonnie Norman had …
By DarKenya W. Waller, executive director, Legal Aid Society COVID-19 has sent Middle Tennesseans into a tailspin. It is becoming evident that the long-term effects will be serious, and in some respects, permanent. Many of us are facing health and economic hardships. Many newly poor residents are navigating benefits and charitable systems for the very …
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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 …
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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 …
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