When Wildfires Strike, Use These Tips to Breathe Better at Home
(StatePoint) Recent, out-of-control wildfires in Canada are bringing hazy, dangerous air to American communities, prompting air quality alerts and advisories in multiple states nationwide. With the size and number of wildfires increasing, and fire seasons lengthening, experts advise taking action…
Early county budget pulls money from schools, nonprofits for employee raises
John Coffelt, Editor The Coffee County Budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year is still a work in progress. Yet with less than a month left before the year starts on July 1, the Coffee County Budget and Finance Committee ended…
Bandanas, cowboy boots and an Infinity Stage: What’s new at Bonnaroo 2025?
C From its humble beginnings as a jam music weekend rooted in rural Tennessee, Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival has morphed since its 2002 inception into a mainstay U.S. music event unlike any other. In 2025, it continues to set…
Ayude a proteger sus datos confidenciales con estas sugerencias
(StatePoint) El robo de identidad va en aumento en todo el país. De hecho, los consumidores informaron haber perdido más de $12,500 millones por fraude en 2024, lo que representa un aumento del 25% con respecto al año anterior, según…
Manchester City Schools goes virtual
S Manchester City Schools has partnered with Stellar Virtual to open Tri Star Virtual Schools, a tuition-free K-12 virtual school now enrolling students for the 2025-26 academic year. Authorized by the Tennessee Department of Education, Tri Star Virtual offers a…
A full circle moment
Matthew Burnette, Staff Writer I recently got the chance to help chaperone my cousin’s fifth grade field trip to the Tennessee Aquarium. If you’ve never been, it’s an interesting day trip in the heart of Chattanooga. Especially during the summer,…
County Committee advances tax incentive for Tullahoma subdivision
John Coffelt, Editor The Coffee County Budget and Finance Committee approved during the May 29 meeting to send to the full commission a recommendation to offer a tax increment financing (TIF) for a planned mixed-use development in Tullahoma. The Tullahoma…
Taking On the Number One Threat to the Yard of Your Dreams: Weeds
(StatePoint) If you’re a homeowner who takes pride in your lawn, you know how big a headache weeds are. To help you achieve the yard of your dreams, Exmark has partnered with Jason Creel, the owner of Alabama Lawn Pros,…
Help Protect Your Sensitive Data With These Tips
(StatePoint) Identity theft is on the rise nationwide. In fact, consumers reported losing more than $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, representing a 25% increase over the prior year, according to recent data from the Federal Trade Commission. This trend…
Every Young Adult Needs a Financial BFF
(StatePoint) If you’re like many young adults, you’re turning to social media and online influencers for money advice. According to Experian research, Gen Z and millennials are not going to financial organizations for information or to shop for financial services…
