News stories for Southern Middle Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed additional cases and deaths related to COVID-19 across the state on Thursday, December 10. The department reported 6,011 new cases, putting the state at 41,289 active cases. TDH confirmed 69 additional deaths, bringing the state up to 5,240 total deaths. The state reported 2,558 current COVID hospitalizations on Thursday. Area …
Camping at Tennessee’s state parks is reaching historic highs during the coronavirus pandemic. State parks saw more than 62,000 camping nights sold in October, a one-month record for camping stays in the parks system, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation said in a news release. That number eclipses the mark of more than 57,000 …
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Hunting season is under way. And for the holidays, hunters can help families who have been economically hard-hit by the pandemic put food on the table by donating whole deer. One in 7 Tennesseans struggles with food insecurity, and the COVID-19 recession is expected to worsen the situation for years to come. Matt Simcox heads …
The Big Ten officially changed its policy that teams must play six games to be eligible for the conference championship game, meaning undefeated No. 4 Ohio State will face Northwestern on Dec. 19. The conference made the announcement Wednesday. The Buckeyes’ place in the postseason became a question Tuesday when Michigan canceled the teams’ regular-season rivalry game because of COVID-19 issues …
Scheduled Basketball Games for Thursday Tullahoma High boys at Loretto Middle School Games Moore County at South Lincoln Coffee County at White County West vs Harris East vs South
The Tennessee Department of Health reported 8,213 new cases of COVID-19 and 62 deaths in the state on Wednesday. The new case total is a new record for a 24-hour period. The Department of Health reports that there are currently 40,940 active cases, 5,171 deaths and 2,605 Tennesseans currently hospitalized, which is also a new record. …
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Earlier this week, the Tennessee Highway Patrol issued a be on the lookout (BOLO) for a possible road rage incident involving shots fired on I-24 in Marion County. Trooper Donnie Clark spotted the suspect vehicle on I-24 in Grundy County, and with assistance from other units, immediately conducted a traffic stop. Upon contact, troopers detected …
As a precautionary measure to protect staff members, inmates and the public from COVID-19 the Grundy County Jail has suspended inmate visitation until further notice. Additionally, to limit traffic in the sheriff’s department lobby, Sheriff Clint Shrum is asking if you need general assistance to call 931-692-2428 or 931-692-3466. If you must enter the lobby …
A performance by country music artist Dustin Lynch and other local musicians, along with a virtual home tour will highlight “Caroling for Kids: A Virtual Fundraiser” to benefit the Tullahoma Day Care Center. “Since the popular holiday tour of homes had to be cancelled this year, we wanted to give everyone something as a way …
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CJ Taylor was awarded the Class 6A Mr. Football winner yesterday at Nissan Stadium. The Vanderbilt commit had incredible season for the Pioneers and led his team to their best season since 1978. Taylor finished the season 1768 yards rushing and 23 rushing touchdowns and 572 yards in the air and 6 passing touchdowns. Taylor …
