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St. Thomas heart continues to grow cardiac program with addition of Manchester clinic

Posted on January 15, 2013 at 8:41 am

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – January 9, 2013 – Saint Thomas Heart is pleased to announce the expansion of Dr. Wilburn George’s cardiology practice and the opening of a new cardiac clinic in partnership with United Regional Medical Center in Manchester. Wilburn George, MD, FACC, is a board certified interventional cardiologist and has been seeing patients at Saint Thomas Heart in Tullahoma for more than 22 years. Dr. George holds certification from

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  • Rebecca McKelvey named to Mid-South Super Lawyers’ ‘Rising Stars’ list

    Posted on January 15, 2013 at 8:40 am

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    Rebecca K. McKelvey, native of Hillsboro, Tenn., has been named to the Mid-South Super Lawyers’ “Rising Stars” list for 2012. Super Lawyers identifies “Rising Stars” as those attorneys, 40 years old or younger, or those having made exceptional contributions in a particular practice area for 10 years or less. McKelvey is one of seven Stites & Harbison, PLLC, attorneys named to the Rising Stars list by Mid-South Super Lawyers. McKelvey

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  • Fundraiser benefitting Coffee County Imagination Library

    Posted on January 15, 2013 at 8:40 am

    The Coffee County Imagination Library (CCIL) was founded by Dolly Parton as a vision to get a book in the hands of every child from birth to age five, at no cost to the families. Currently, just over 50% of our children in Coffee County are receiving books from this program. Governor Bill Haslam passed the Books from Birth Foundation which supplies part of the cost, but the remaining portion

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Sports

Arnold Highland Rim Shooters Club will meet Saturday, Sept. 29

Posted on September 25, 2012 at 4:32 pm

Arnold Air Force Base’s Highland Rim Shooters Club (HRSC) will start their 2012-2013 junior clays trap/skeet program with a meeting of parents and potential shooters on Saturday, Sept. 29. The meeting will start at noon at the HRSC Club House at 1325 Harton Blvd. Tullahoma.   Interested Arnold AFB and local area youth between 12 and 18 years of age are eligible for sign-up and participation. For more information on the

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  • Baseball camp coming to CHS soon

    Posted on February 8, 2012 at 10:55 am

    Coffee County High School is hosting a six week baseball camp starting March 18. Coffee County head coach Chase Jones will direct the program in conjunction with U.S. Baseball Academy. Classes are available for players in grades 1-12 and are limited to six players per coach. Sessions are offered in advanced hitting, pitching, catching, fielding and baserunning at a cost as low as $99 for six weeks. Space is limited.

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Lifestyles

New Union Elementary To Host Spring Fling

Posted on April 16, 2013 at 5:29 am

Date: May 3,2013 Time: 5pm -8pm Carnival Games: Pie in the Face, Phito Booth, Feed the Monster, Darts, plus more. Activities: DJ, Mechnical Bull, Bouncies, and Dunking Booth Silent Auction: 5pm-7:15pm BBQ Dinner Sweet Shop: Cotton Candy, Popcorn ,Candy, Pizza, Plus More…

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  • URMC Announces a FREE Emergency Education Event

    Posted on January 23, 2013 at 10:06 am

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    Each year thousands of lives could be saved around the world if citizens were more equipped with first aid skills. United Regional Medical Center & the Coffee County Rescue Squad are teaming up to bring emergency education awareness to the residents of Coffee County. On Saturday February 9th, URMC and CCRS will present “Knowledge Saves Lives: A Free Emergency Education Event” from 10am-Noon at the Coffee County Rescue Squad Building

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  • URMC gives children a healthy start for 2013

    Posted on January 3, 2013 at 8:14 am

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    United Regional Medical Center each year makes an effort to help Coffee County Residents live Healthier Lives. This can be seen through the URMC Annual Health Fair held during the fall of each year. However, in 2012 United Regional Medical Center decided to go beyond their traditional efforts in order to help Manchester and surrounding counties with a demographic in dire need: their children. United Regional Medical Center CEO Martha

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Pet Stories

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Humane Society asks for responsibility, help

Posted on May 21, 2013 at 6:30 pm

  Challenges are around every corner for Sally Berryman and other members of the Coffee County Humane Society. Animal neglect, overran animal shelters and exhausted rescues are becoming more discernible throughout the county. As summer approaches, the group is pleading for help from the community and pet owners. “Owner responsibility is a big problem,” said Berryman, an active member of the humane society. “The places I go often and see

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  • Rescue Operation: Dog rescue aims to find dogs good homes

    Posted on December 11, 2012 at 9:13 am

    Nancy Burks, left, and Karen Sappington with Lucky Break Pet Rescue need homes for these dogs and many more. Lucky Break Pet Rescue saves dogs from the Coffee County and Manchester Animal Shelters, gives them shots and has them spayed or neutered before overseeing the adoption process, which is thorough. For more information, call Burks at 1-615-796-4257 or Sappington at 931-581-1990. (Staff photo by Josh Peterson)

    Nestled against a backdrop of mountains, the silence in Nancy Burks’ quiet Hillsboro neighborhood is often interrupted by the bark of a dog. The closer you get to Burks’ home, the more dog barks pierce the air. It may be noisy to some. But it’s music to Burks’ ears. Out of her home and with the help of friend Karen Sappington, Burks is knee deep in a pet rescue she

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  • Dogs Currently Available for Adoption

    Posted on September 20, 2012 at 4:45 pm

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    Lacy is a female, black Labrador. She is approximately 3yrs old and weighs about 50lbs. She is very sweet and friendly. Scooby is a male Boxer. He is approximately 5yrs old and weighs about 70 lbs. He is super playful and very outgoing. Gallagher is a male, German Shepherd mix. He is about 2yrs old and weighs approximately 65 lbs. This fellow is an absolute doll and great with kids!

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Vintage Campers Gather in Pelham

Posted on April 17, 2013 at 2:09 pm

Vintage Campers to Celebrate Opening of Blue Moon Campground Pelham, TN, April 16, 2013 – On April 26, more than a dozen vintage campers will arrive in Pelham to celebrate the opening of Harry and Ollie’s Blue Moon Campground. Scheduled to coincide with the Cornbread Festival in South Pittsburgh, the caravan of campers belong to members of Sisters on the Fly (SOTF)—a women’s travel and adventure group. SOTF members practice

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  • Rickett named ‘Count On Me’ student of the week

    Posted on December 18, 2012 at 2:36 pm

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    The 7th Grade teaches at Coffee County Middle School are proud to announce that Alivia Rickett has been chosen as their “Count on ME” student of the week. Alivia is the daughter of Judy and Nathan Rickett. Alivia is very family oriented and enjoys time with her family. Alivia was nominated as the “Count on Me” student of the week by Mrs. Lana Creek. Mrs. Creek stated, “Alivia is a

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  • CCMS “Count on Me”

    Posted on November 30, 2012 at 12:38 pm

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    The 7th Grade teachers at Coffee County Middle School are proud to announce that Lauren Tomberlin has been chosen as their “Count on ME” student of the week. Lauren is the daughter of Brandon and Angie Tomberlin. Spending time with family and friends are important in Lauren’s life and she spends as much time as she can with family. Lauren has a passion animals and softball. She loves to be

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Education

New Union Elementary To Host Spring Fling

Posted on April 16, 2013 at 5:29 am

Date: May 3,2013 Time: 5pm -8pm Carnival Games: Pie in the Face, Phito Booth, Feed the Monster, Darts, plus more. Activities: DJ, Mechnical Bull, Bouncies, and Dunking Booth Silent Auction: 5pm-7:15pm BBQ Dinner Sweet Shop: Cotton Candy, Popcorn ,Candy, Pizza, Plus More…

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  • Public Library adds memorial books

    Posted on March 8, 2013 at 1:31 pm

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    Coffee County Manchester Public Library Memorials & Donations   BRUMFIELD, BETTY Unplugged Play Given by Pam & Bud Riddle Because Your Mommy Loves You Given by Janet Fann & Family Cash Donation Given by Brent & Lia Parsley An Angel by Her Side Given by Glenn & June Fann HANNAH, MARY Real Snacks Given by Dottie Moore & Family Miss Lina’s Ballerinas Given by Janet Fann & Family Cash Donation

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  • North Coffee Elementary attendance majesty

    Posted on January 4, 2013 at 12:34 pm

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    Each month at North Coffee we crown one homeroom teacher our Attendance Majesty. Their class can receive this award if their homeroom has the best attendance for the entire month. That classroom receives an award cake courtesy of Sweet Expressions Bakery, a banner to hang outside their classroom, and their class picture displayed on our Attendance Majesty wall. Our winner for December was Mrs. LeChelle Ferrell’s 2nd grade classroom. Our

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Volunteering

AARP Volunteer

Posted on January 10, 2013 at 11:27 am

AARP Volunteers will be assisting in Income Taxes preparing. From Feb 4 2013 thru April 15. At the Coffee Co Senior Center on Mondays from 830 to noon. Cal l723 8288 for Appointments. On Wednesdays at Ada Wright Center walk-ins from 830 till noon. Volunteers need if interested call Jim Holder 728 3044.

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  • VENDORS WANTED

    Posted on August 7, 2012 at 9:05 am

    VENDORS WANTED FOR OUR 1ST ANNUAL CARNIVAL. SPACE IS $50. IF INTERESTED PLEASE EMAIL MEKOE262@YAHOO.COM OR RTBANDB@AOL.COM. PLEASE TELL US WHAT YOU HAVE SO WE WON’T HAVE AN ABUNDANCE OF SAME ITEMS. THANKS AND HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE.

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  • Elk River District Adult Volunteer and Eagle Scout Recognition

    Posted on June 12, 2012 at 1:41 pm

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    Pictured left to right: Elaine Polsanka, Anne Wonder, Bob Janosek, David Woodfin, Rebecca Eaton, Susan Bob Forde, and Tom Gillard,

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