Budget and Finance recommends 10-cent property tax increase
John Coffelt, Editor Coffee County Budget and Finance Committee has recommended a 10-cent tax increase during its June 12 meeting. County Commissioner Terry Hershman repeated earlier assertions that the commission has work hard to give raises to employees. “Debt is…
Opciones de pago inicial están facilitando la propiedad de vivienda a más estadounidenses
(StatePoint) Ahorrar para un pago inicial es una de las mayores barreras para comprar una casa, pero no tiene por qué serlo. No solo los programas de asistencia para el pago inicial estan ayudando a las personas a convertirse en…
Saving Money While Setting Up a Smart Home
(StatePoint) Whether you’re setting up a smart home in new digs this moving season, or simply looking to get better connected, making your home smart doesn’t have to break the bank with these practical ways to get connected and save.…
Rules of the Road: Safely Disposing of Medical Needles While Traveling
(StatePoint) More than 200 million people nationwide are expected to travel this summer. Coordinating travel itineraries can be complicated for anyone. People who rely on medical sharps, such as syringes, needles or EpiPen autoinjectors, to manage health conditions like diabetes…
Planet Roo a shining star of Bonnaroo
Matthew Burnette, Staff Writer Amongst the various stages and food and craft vendors at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, Planet Roo shines a light on local and national nonprofits whose missions carry the very essence of the festival. David’s…
An antique now, I guess
Matthew Burnette, Staff Writer I had a conversation with my older brother recently about time travel. I explained to him that if they were ever able to perfect it, my only desire in using the technology would be to go…
Eat, drink, do good, and be merry: Eat for Equity loads communal table to benefit nonprofits
John Coffelt, Editor Thursday through Saturday of the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, Eat for Equity hosts a communal dinner using local farm-fresh products to benefit global injustice. Eat for Equity of Minnesota Executive Director Emily Torgrimson called the dinners…
How Apartment Renters Can Cut Energy Costs and Save Big
(StatePoint) With economic uncertainty and soaring housing prices putting homeownership out of reach for many Americans, apartment living is on the rise. But if you’re a first-time renter, one often-overlooked aspect of apartment life may come as a surprise: the…
Down Payment Options Are Unlocking Homeownership for More Americans
(StatePoint) Saving for a down payment is one of the biggest barriers to buying a home, but it doesn’t have to be. Not only are down payment assistance programs helping people unlock homeownership, but some mortgage programs make it possible…
Crowd floods to Good Friends despite rain
Matthew Burnette, Staff Writer Heavy rain could not stop festivalgoers from flocking to Manchester for the eighth annual Good Friends Music Fest. The event was held across two days at Common John Brewing Co. for the first and Rotary Park…
