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The South Central Regional Health Office is launching a text message COVID-19 case investigation system beginning on Thursday, Sept. 23, in conjunction with the Tennessee Department of Health. South Central residents who test positive for COVID-19 through a reportable testing mechanism (PCR…
The community’s annual One Day of Hope has been canceled for 2021, organizers announced recently.
Coffee County Teacher’s Association has questioned Gov. Bill Lee’s recent executive order that would give parents the option to opt out of any local school’s mask mandate.
Each day it becomes very fearful to watch the News on T.V. Stories about the Delta Variant covers the entire news broadcast. Every channel repeatedly has Doctors and Scientist telling all of us how dangerous this virus has become. I believe the majority of reporters, and news agency, have…
Coffee County Schools has announced that the system will be closed Monday, Aug. 30-31 due to COVID concerns. The remainder of the week school was out for an inservice day, Bonnaroo day and then for Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 6. The announcement reads "Due to COVID concerns, Coffee County Sc…
The Manchester Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10904 has made the painful decision to CANCEL the monthly VFW Breakfast Fundraiser, scheduled for Saturday, August 28.
Each of the area's school districts has announced that it will start daily reports via a dashboard that supplies parents, teachers, staff and the community with updated statistics .
Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order 84 to give parents the ability to opt their child out of a local mask mandate enacted by a school or health board.
Bonnaroo announced a new Health & Safety entry requirements, to include refunds for positive tests.
Arnold Air Force Base requires all individuals regardless of their vaccination status to wear a mask indoors, according to a Arnold AFB Services announcement.
According to a statement by the Director of Coffee County Manchester Public Library Pauline Vaughn, The Coffee County Library Board voted to open the libraries without restrictions by a vote of 4-3 at the May 14 meeting. "I would ask our community to understand it may take a few days to get…
A Williamson County verdict Monday concerning a school district mask mandate will likely set a precedent concerning a local lawsuit challenging the since-repealed Coffee County Schools’ mandate.
Getting inoculated for COVID-19 has gotten even easier, as Coffee County is now offering a walk-in option at its health departments.
The Coffee County Health Department announced today it is offering walk-in options for individuals to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Appointments are still available but not required.
The Coffee County Health Department is expanding vaccine eligibility and offering extended hours to increase access to COVID-19 vaccination in the community.
According to information provided by provided by Johns Hopkins University, 9,455 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered as of Feb. 25
Coffee County Schools administered vaccines to all willing staff members at Coffee County Central High School on Feb. 25 and 26, the district announced Friday. Coffee County Schools anticipates administering the second dose on March 25 and 26. Director, Coffee County Schools Dr. Charles Law…
The state Tennessee Housing Development Agency has opened a Rent Relief Call Center as an aid to those struggling due to the pandemic.
Tennessee will begin registering Tennesseans aged 65 and older and those in Phase 1b of the state’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan COVID-19 for vaccinations on Feb. 22, the state health department announced Tuesday.Phase 1b includes staff members of kindergarten through 12th grade schools and chi…
Walmart will soon begin offering vaccinations at local pharmacies, the retail stores announced Feb. 9.
Coffee County has 5,954 probable/confirmed cases. The County has 230 active cases and 100 deaths related to the pandemic, according to the Department of Health.
Coffee County has 5,930 probable/confirmed cases. The County has 246 active cases and 100 deaths related to the pandemic, according to the Department of Health.
Coffee County has received $835,500 from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, according to Coffee County Director of Accounts and Budgets Marianna Edinger.
My column concerning our “Will you take the vaccine” poll left me with conclusion that the coronavirus conspiracies are too broad to address in one story. From Bill Gates and nanotech to Walmart and Chinese communist, these conspiracies would be entertaining if not for the misinformation tha…
Coffee County has 5,758 probable/confirmed cases. The County has 345 active cases and 84 deaths related to the pandemic, according to the Department of Health.
Coffee County has 5,732 probable/confirmed cases. The County has 350 active cases and 82 related to the pandemic, according to the Department of Health.
On Jan. 11, the Coffee County School board approved a policy regarding COVID-19 sick leave.
Tennessee Housing Development Agency is currently awaiting further guidance from the US Treasury regarding rent relief funds designated as part of the Covid-19 Rent Relief Act of 2020.
Coffee County currently has limited vaccine availability. Currently the County is vaccinating those 75 and older and those involved in a medical setting and those involved with children. Vaccines are being given out at the Coffee County fair grounds Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. As of today…
Over 750 Soldiers and Airmen with the Tennessee National Guard are part of a 25,000 member National Guard task force supporting the 59th Presidential Inauguration and assisting with security for the U.S. Capitol and other Federal properties in Washington, D.C.
The Tennessee Supreme Court on Jan. 15 an order extending the suspension of most in-person hearings to March 31, 2021.
Coffee County Health Department will continue to do COVID-19 testing and vaccinations at the Coffee County Fairgrounds by day.
Coffee County has 5,628 probable/confirmed cases. The County has 482 active cases and 82 deaths related to the pandemic, according to the Department of Health.
Coffee County has 5,529 probable/confirmed cases. The County has 464 active cases and 81 deaths related to the pandemic, according to the Department of Health.
Coffee County Manchester Public Library will open utilizing curbside services only Jan. 19.
Manchester Recreation Department Complex has updated some of its COVID-19 restrictions.
Overwhelmed because of the COVID-19 pandemic and understaffed, Coffee County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has not transported patients outside of the county.
Coffee County has 5,513 probable/confirmed cases. The Countu has 492 active cases and 81 deaths related to the pandemic, according to the Department of Health.
The Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen discussed on Jan. 5 a resolution regarding the spending freeze for the city. When the budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 was approved several months ago, BOMA implemented a spending freeze. The board decided on Jan. 5 to continue with the freeze and p…
Motlow State Community College leadership plans a return to on-campus instruction and activities by Fall 2021. The plan is contingent upon the status and spread of the Covid-19 virus. Leadership will make the final determination of the College’s on-ground Fall 2021 plan later this summer. Cu…
Coffee County facilities will open to the public Tuesday, Jan. 19, according to Coffee County Mayor Gary Cordell. Cordell made the announcement during the Jan. 12 Coffee County Commission’s meeting.
Coffee County has 5,432 probable/confirmed cases. The County has 553 active cases and 79 deaths related to the pandemic, according to the Department of Health.
State Sen. Janice Bowling (R-Tullahoma) has signed onto a bill that would remove restrictions on religious exemptions for vaccines for the next legislative session of the Tennessee General Assembly.
Coffee County Health Department has announced limited COVIS-19 vaccine supplies, so it will be following the state’s phased approach to vaccination.
Coffee County has 5,401 probable/confirmed cases. The County has 628 active cases and 76 deaths related to the pandemic, according to the Department of Health.
Coffee County has 5,342 probable/confirmed cases. The County has 606 active cases and 76 deaths related to the pandemic, according to the Department of Health.
Coffee County has 5, 312 probable/confirmed cases. The County has 581 active cases and 74 deaths related to the pandemic, according to the Department of Health.
Coffee County has 5,281 confirmed/probable cases. The County has 582 active cases and 72 related to the pandemic, according to the Department of Health.
Coffee County has 5,190 probable/confirmed cases. The County has 545 active cases and 72 related to the pandemic, according to the Department of Health.
Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced a new digital tool to help inform Tennesseans when they will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
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- Covid-19 update Jan. 5
- Covid-19 update Jan. 4
- Covid-19 update Jan. 3
- Vaccination information for Coffee County
- Covid-19 update Jan. 2
- Tullahoma-Manchester most popular area to move to
- Covid-19 update Dec. 31
- State Department of Heath Announces vaccination plan
- BlueCross to cover costs for COVID-19 vaccination
- Session to address learning loss, funding, accountability, literacy, and teacher pay
- Covid-19 update Dec. 29
- Covid-19 update Dec. 24
- Covid-19 update Dec. 23
- Covid-19 update for Dec. 22
- Covid-19 update Dec. 21
- Recreation Complex implements changes
- First COVID-19 vaccines administered in Coffee County
- Lee signs order to limit indoor public gatherings to 10 people
- Covid-19 update for Dec. 19 and Dec. 20
- Sheriff’s Department to do non-emergency reports over the phone due to COVID-19
- First Lady Maria Lee tests positive for COVID-19
- Covid-19 update Dec. 18
- New York Times figures may be misleading, require further reading
- Tennessee expects to receive initial allocation of 115,000 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
- Coffee County government buildings close due to rising numbers in COVID-19 cases
- Covid-19 update Dec. 17
- Autumn Oaks shares plans for COVID-19 vaccinations
- Covid-19 update Dec. 16
- Manchester City to begin New Year with at-home schedule
- Parks and Recreation officials urge community members to wear masks
- Covid-19 update for Dec. 15
- Covid-19 update Dec. 14
- Remote Learning Renewal Information available
- State Department of Health receives first shipment of vaccine
- Covid-19 update Dec. 13
- Covid-19 update Dec. 12
- Coffee County Health Department changes drive through testing days beginning December 21
- Covid-19 update Dec. 11
- Covid-19 update Dec. 10
- Covid-19 update Dec. 9
- Covid-19 update Dec. 8
- Covid-19 update Dec. 7
- Free COVID-19 testing continues through year
- Covid-19 update Dec. 6
- Covid-19 update Dec. 5
- Covid-19 update for Dec. 4
- Covid-19 update for Dec. 3
- Covid-19 update Dec. 2
- Covid-19 update Dec. 1
- COVID-19 emotional support line available for Tennessee educators