News for Moore County, Tennnessee
Motlow State’s Moore County campus is re-introducing the Adult College Express (ACE) program after a pandemic-related hiatus. This program targets non-traditional adult students and makes earning an Associate of Science degree in General Studies possible in seven semesters. “ACE classes meet one or two times a week so that busy learners can easily fit classes into …
More Tennesseans started the second month of 2024 on the job as employment improved across the state in February. Every county recorded lower unemployment rates for the month, according to newly released data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. All 95 counties showed an improved unemployment situation when compared to their revised January …
All Tennessee Counties See Unemployment Rates Fall Read More »
United Way of Highway 55 is now accepting applications for the next allocation cycle. All nonprofits that serve Coffee, Moore, or Warren County citizens are eligible to apply for funds. Applications are due May 1st, 2024. Please contact Ashley Abraham at 931-455-5678 or director@highway55unitedway.org to receive an application. To fill out electronically, go to https://form.jotform.com/240774289820161. …
United Way of Highway 55 Calls for Applications for 2024-25 Grant Read More »
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (“SFMO”) have announced that 104 Tennessee rescue squads will receive grants totaling $3 million in 2024 through the Rescue Squad Grant Program. Coffee County Rescue Squad, Beersheba Springs Rescue Squad in Grundy County, Decherd Fire Department, Estill Springs Volunteer Fire …
Select Fire Departments and Rescue Squads to Receive Grants Read More »
It was a difficult day for the Coffee County Lady Raiders basketball team, as they lost 55-35 to Bradley Central in the TSSAA Class-AAAA semifinals. Even though the game didn’t go the way they wanted, the Lady Raiders still have a lot to celebrate. They won their seventh straight district championship and their first region …
Coffee County was awarded $33,769 under Phases 39 & 40 of the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (EFSP) and $49,953 through EFSP ARPAR to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. EFSP Phase 39, 40, & ARPAR funding is for the period of November 1, 2021 – December 31, 2024. The …
Catholic Charities of Coffee Co Awarded $82,048 in Federal Funds Read More »
United Way of Highway 55 serves the counties of Coffee, Moore, and Warren Counties by increasing access to Health, Income, Basic Essentials, and Education. We allocate funds yearly to local nonprofits with many needed missions and are active in community initiatives/projects. Fundraising is one way that we collect funds to distribute to local partner nonprofits. …
United Way of Highway 55 Presents “United in Spirits” Read More »
Motlow State Community College announces the presentation of Heathers: The Musical on April 18, 19, and 20 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 for anyone who has a Motlow ID and $10 for all other attendees. This play is intended for audiences 16 and over as the story contains mature themes and situations as well …
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Duck River Electric is donating $6,500, which will be matched by Tennessee Valley Authority through its Community Care Fund, making a total of $13,000 available to assist charity organizations that partner with the cooperative’s Project HELP program in Coffee and Moore counties. “In these two counties served by Duck River, the number of applications for …
$13,000 Contributed to Support Project HELP in Coffee, Moore Counties Read More »
Motlow State Community College recently became a Certified Recovery Friendly Campus, meaning that the institution as a whole has pledged to prioritize meeting its student population’s behavioral health needs. The certification comes from The Tennessee Collegiate Recovery Initiative (TCRI). The state organization began in 2021 with the mission of providing colleges with resources for aiding …
