News stories for Southern Middle Tennessee
More than 532,000 new unemployment claims have been filed in Tennessee since mid-March, according to data released Thursday morning by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce. The department reported the number of new claims for the week ending May 16 was 28,692. The number of continued unemployment claims in Tennessee was 314,487 for the …
Numbers Continue to Go Up for those Seeking Unemployment Benefits Read More »
We always start with each of our communities in mind, but this spring of 2020 united us all in the Middle Tennessee region served by Motlow State Community College. We unite behind the success of our students and for workforce development. We unite because, in times of adversity, Tennesseans support each other. The beginning of …
OP-ED: Dr. Michael Torrence, President, Motlow State Community College Read More »
The updated guidelines from Gov. Lee enables restaurants and retail to increase capacity as long as social distancing protocols remain in place. Restaurants should continue to space tables 6 feet apart or install physical barriers where adequate separation isn’t possible. Bars remain closed unless used for seated, in-restaurant dining where there are 6 feet of …
Updated Guidelines for Restaurants and Non-Contact Attractions and Venues Read More »
The “Parade of Graduates” is set for Friday, May 22, 2020 for Coffee County High School seniors. The expected over 350 vehicles will leave Raider Academy around 6 p.m. and then turn onto Waite Street. The parade will turn onto Fort St. traveling to the downtown square. The caravan will turn onto N. Irwin St., …
After nearly 8 months of being held in India, an area pastor is finally home. In October of 2019, India custom’s officials arrested Bryan Nerren of Shelbyville for failing to declare money he brought for a religious conference. Nerren, was held for 226 days, but arrived back home on Tuesday night. Nerren will be a …
Returning Pastor to be Interviewed on 93.9 The Duck Read More »
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed additional cases of COVID-19 across the state on Wednesday, May 20. The health department reported 154 new cases, bringing the state to a total of 18,532 cases, a 1% day-to-day increase since Tuesday. TDH also confirmed four additional deaths, bringing Tennessee up to 309 total deaths. Out of the confirmed positive cases, …
The Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, this inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future for millions. The Tullahoma/Lynchburg Walk to End Alzheimer’s will …
The Tullahoma/Lynchburg Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be held September 19; Sign-up Now Read More »
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation over the past several months has been bringing back cold cases into the news. This week they feature a cold case in Coffee County. Patricia Collins, known by those who loved her as Pat, was a 73 year-old widow that was killed about 2 miles outside the Manchester city limits …
Coffee County Cold Case Murder Investigation Continues Read More »
Grundy County Sheriff’s Department is reporting a runaway juvenile. David Michael Frisbee, age 17 was last seen wearing a Mossey Oak gray hoodie with green sleeves, blue jeans and black converse shoes. Grundy County officials report that the teen has was is called a lazy left eye, almost to the point of being shut. He …
