There are currently 268 active cases of COVID-19 in Coffee County, per the latest report from the Tennessee Department of Health.

In accordance with the current scientific understanding of COVID-19, Tennessee’s Economic Recovery Group issued updated guidance today for businesses and other activities under the Tennessee Pledge. The updates follow guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and maintai…

The Tennessee Department of Education has a new website displaying information on COVID-19 cases by district.

Coffee County has 128 active COVID-19 cases as of Sept. 10, according to the department of health. The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is 875, and 739 people have recovered. There have been eight deaths. 

Coffee County has 108 active COVID-19 cases as of Sept. 9, according to the department of health. The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is 848, and 732 people have recovered. There have been eight deaths. 

A hearing for an injunction in the case against Coffee County Schools was held Sept. 8 in Manchester. Coffee County Circuit Court Vanessa Jackson is handling the case, according to plaintiff Heather Murchison. Murchison filed a lawsuit against Director of Coffee County Schools Dr. Charles La…

The offices at the Coffee County Administrative Plaza will reopen for the public Sept. 9, according to Coffee County Mayor Gary Cordell.

Coffee County court system has been awarded a grant for $10,000. The money will be used for replacing chairs in the courtrooms at the Coffee County Justice Center in Manchester.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the Department of Revenue announced today a new digital eligibility tool for small business owners to determine if their business may be eligible for a Tennessee Business Relief Program payment. 

The active cases in Coffee County are 283, as of Aug. 30, according to the department of health. The active cases are 0.5% of the Coffee County population. Six deaths have been reported and 471 people have recovered. 

Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron has decided to extend the order within the county, requiring face coverings through Sept. 30 at 11:59 p.m.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee today signed Executive Order No. 59 to extend certain, targeted provisions of Executive Order Nos. 36, 38, 49, 50, 54, and 55 through September 30, 2020 to facilitate the continued treatment and containment of COVID-19 through regulatory flexibility, promoting soc…

Manchester City Schools has announced that starting Sept. 8 the district will return to traditional school schedule.   

Now that Coffee County Schools has started the school year, the document titled Pathway to Re-entry 2020-2021 has served its purpose and new guidance is necessary, said  Director of Coffee County Schools Charles Lawson. 

The three local school districts, Coffee, Manchester and Tullahoma, have released a joint statement announcing that each system will be moving away from the Pathway to Re-entry 2020-2021 plan. 

Tullahoma’s newest alderman raised some eyebrows this past week when she refused to wear a mask at her swearing in ceremony and then doubled down on her decision by posting a reference to masks and the Islamic faith to her Facebook account.

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Coffee County is 742, as of Aug. 27, according to the department of health. The active cases are 281, 455 people have recovered, and six deaths have been reported.

The Coffee County Health Department will provide COVID-19 testing Friday Aug. 28 only from 9 a.m.-noon at 2050 Hillsboro Blvd. 

KNOXVILLE ― Based on the operational and financial performance of TVA employees this past year and the continued strength of the Tennessee Valley public power model, the Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors took three significant actions at its meeting on Thursday to further extend …

COVID has impacted rental prices in Manchester and nationally, according to Zumper, an apartment listing site, which reports on rental data in real-time.

Coffee County has a total of 725 confirmed COVID-19 cases, as of Aug. 26, according to the department of health. The number of active cases is 278, 441 people have recovered, and six people have died. 

Due to weather concerns, this year's Annual Coffee Pot Game will now be taking place on Thursday.

Manchester mother and recovered coronavirus victim Misty Carter-Ferguson urges the public to get tested to avoid accidentally spreading the virus.

Coffee County has 288 active COVID-19 cases, as Aug. 25, according to the department of health. The department has reported six deaths. The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is 700, and 406 people have recovered.

Bites of Europe will be closed Monday and Tuesday.

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Coffee County is 691, as of Aug. 23, according to the department of health. The active cases are 321, 365 people have recovered, and five deaths have been reported.

The CHS football team had a strong showing in their opening game against Franklin on Aug. 22. The team scored on their opening drive in large part due to the efforts of Quarterback Conner Shemwell and Halfback Marshall Haney. The team’s defense was able to keep Franklin from scoring any poin…

Manchester resident Heather Murchison, mother of Coffee County Central High School student Nico Sanfilippo, has filed a lawsuit against Director of Coffee County Schools Dr. Charles Lawson and the Coffee County Board of Education.

Coffee County Schools’ Family Resource Center aims to help the community.   This week, we chat with the organization’s coordinator, Carrie Davis, who strives to support students.

Five deaths have been reported in Coffee County related to COVID-19. The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Coffee County is 650, as of Aug. 19, according to the department of health. The active cases are 318, 327 people have recovered, and five deaths have been reported. 

Elena Cawley serves as managing editor of The Manchester Times. She writes and edits copy for the paper.

Monica Marquis is helping six students adjust to distance learning.

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is 548, as of Aug. 10, according to the department of health. The active cases are 302, 243 people have recovered, three have died.

Active cases have increased. The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is 545, as of Aug. 9, according to the department of health. The active cases are 321, and 221 people have recovered. Three deaths have been reported in Coffee County. 

Coffee County has a total of 522 confirmed COVID-19 cases, as of Aug. 8, according to the department of health. The active cases are 299, and 220 people have recovered. Three deaths have been reported. 

Following the release of county COVID-19 case numbers by the state Health Department on Friday, the Manchester City School system will likely move to a hybrid learning schedule. 

Barring a change in the trend of increasing active cases, Coffee County Schools is announcing a move to its hybrid schedule on Wednesday, Aug. 12.  Previous announcements have described the hybrid schedule and the letter that was released on July 30 is available under the link titled "Coffee…

The Coffee County School Board discussed on Aug. 3 allowing teachers to be paid for 10 days through Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) after a confirmed COVID-19 infection.

The Tennessee Department of Education and Trevecca University announced a new resource, Bridging the Distance: Family Remote Learning, which is specially designed to help families navigate remote learning and better understand the common tools and programs used by educators. 

Coffee County has a total of 507 confirmed COVID-19 cases,  as of Aug. 7, according to the department of health. Active cases are 285, and 219 people have recovered. Three deaths have been reported. 

Manchester City Schools have contacted applicable parents at Westwood Middle School that an individual tested positive for COVID-19.

COVID-19 has been confirmed inside both Robert E. Lee Elementary School and Tullahoma High School, according to Tullahoma City Schools officials.

The Coffee County Board of education brought the issue about mandating masks in schools at a work session on Aug. 3.