A member of Governor Bill Lee’s Executive Security Detail has tested positive for COVID-19. The governor’s office released a statement saying Lee is feeling well and has tested negative for COVID-19 but out of an abundance of caution, he is quarantining at home with First Lady Maria Lee who also tested negative. The statement adds …
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In a report in Newsweek, cards describing a “social visit” from the Ku Klux Klan were left recently at the homes of Joe Biden supporters in Shelbyville. A female resident from Shelbyville, described to WSMV-TV how she noticed that a sign showing support for Biden in her neighbor’s yard had been disturbed. She said the yard was littered with around 20 …
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The following streets will be closed on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, from 9 PM – Midnight for water line replacement in Manchester. – South Spring Street from Moore Street to Short Street – Rayburn Street from Oak Street to South Spring Street
Tennessee’s generous early voting period for the upcoming State and Federal General Election begins Wednesday, Oct. 14, and runs Monday to Saturday until Thursday, Oct. 29. During early voting and on Election Day, Tennesseans are encouraged to do their part. This includes wearing a face covering and maintaining a six-foot distance from poll officials and …
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On Wednesday, October 14, Tennessee first lady Maria Lee and Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn will visit Westwood Elementary to assist the Manchester City Schools Family Resource Center in processing and packaging student needs fulfilled through the Tennessee Serves Purposity campaign. “We launched Tennessee Serves with the goal of mobilizing Tennesseans to serve their neighbors and volunteer in their communities, and through this partnership, Tennesseans can know …
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After a 5-3 vote on Monday night the Franklin County school board has voted to keep the Rebel as Franklin County High School’s mascot. If the Franklin County Rebels’ mascot and name would have changed for the high school’s teams in at least eight sports categories, the cost for new uniforms could have been about …
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 …
