Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands confirms they’ll provide free legal assistance to TennCare applicants whose applications have been delayed.
Legal Aid Society’s actions come on the heels of a Sept. 2 preliminary injunction ordered by U.S. District Judge Todd Campbell of the Middle District of Tennessee requiring TennCare to provide hearings for any individual who has proof they applied more than 45 days ago – or 90 days for disability cases – and has not yet received a decision on their application. The injunction was in response to Wilson vs. Gordon, the nation’s first challenge for a state’s refusal to implement the Affordable Care Act.
The Tennessee Justice Center, the Southern Poverty Law Center and the National Health Law Program filed Wilson vs. Gordon in federal court on July 23 on behalf of Tennesseans who applied for TennCare through the Federal Marketplace and had not been given a decision in more than 45 days. Judge Campbell certified the case as a class action and is calling on the state to promptly adjudicate claims and hold hearings.
Individuals who have applied for TennCare on or after October 1, 2013 and have not received a final eligibility determination within 45 days (or 90 days if the case involves a disability determination) are urged to contact Legal Aid Society.
The Legal Aid Society in Coffee County is located at 123 NW Atlantic St, Tullahoma and their phone number is (931) 455-7000.

The 5th Annual Nashville 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb was held Sunday at the William R. Snodgrass Tennessee Tower in Downtown, Nashville, Tennessee. 343 Firefighters climbed in remembrance of the 343 New York Firefighters that died 13 years ago at the Twin Towers on 9/11/01.
Manchester, Hillsboro, Tullahoma, Summitville, AEDC and others firefighters from the state participated in the event. Partisipating firemen from Manchester were Eli Kidder and Joey Baumstien. Drive/Operator Jeremy Woods, Lt. Mark Reed and Chief George DeShields. This was Kidder and Baumstien’s first time, Woods’ third time, Reed’s second time and Chief DeShields’ 5th!!
The 343 Firefighters participating wore full gear (from 60 to 80 pounds) and climbed for someone specifically. Each climber was given a badge to wear with the name and photograph of one of the FDNY firefighters killed on 9/11/01.
Each firefighter that climbed went up 110 floors to match what FDNY did on 9/11/01.

Coffee County Baby Show   09/14/2014

BOYS    0 – 6  months

3rd  Kaleb James Monroe

2nd  Samuel Cash Jones

1st  Gunner Luke Floyd

GIRLS   0 – 6 months

3rd  Liberty Nevaeh Sherrill

2nd  Shae Lynn  Gilliam

1st  Ayla Jolee Vazquez

BOYS    6– 12  months

3rd  Michael Howard

2nd  Grantlee Dustin Howland

1st  Colt Ashton Ridner

GIRLS  6 – 12 months

3rd  Layna England

2nd  Callie Renee Kapise

1st  Lily Tucker

BOYS    12 – 18  months

3rd  Ankin Cooley

2nd  David Landon Evans

1st  Braxton Elliot

     GIRLS  12 – 18 months

3rd  Annabelle Elizabeth Pickins

2nd  Adrianna Sky  XXXXXXX    Last name withheld by request of parent

1st  Kloie Ski Bryant

 BOYS    18 – 24  months

3rd  Omar Jimenez

2nd  Jasper Musall

1st  Tucker Bryant

GIRLS  18 – 24 months

3rd  Allyson Chains Bryan

2nd  Lila Maxine Jimenez

1st  Kaleigha Swan

BOYS    2 – 3 years

3rd  Jeramiah Xavier Stewart

2nd  Trevon Swan

1st  Layne Tommy Paul Vaughn

        GIRLS  2 – 3 years

3rd  Kolie Shay Adams

2nd  Chloe Lynn Toneff

1st  Alice Davenport

 Tuesday, September 16

5:00, 7:00, & 8:30 PM Nick’s Kids Show

5:00 PM Wool & Woollies Show

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Front Porch (Last Minute Band)

6:00 PM Junior Miss Coffee County Contest (6-8)

7:30 PM Junior Miss Coffee County Contest (9-12)

Governor Bill Haslam and the state health commissioner are stressing the importance of Tennesseans receiving their influenza vaccinations this flu season. On Friday, September 19, Governor Haslam, and the commissioner will receive their seasonal flu vaccinations at the Shelby County Health Department in Memphis.
Each year on average in the United States, an estimated 5-20 percent of the population can be infected with the flu, and more than 200,000 people may be hospitalized from complications of the illness. Vaccination is the best way to prevent infection with the flu.
Immunization against the flu protects not only the person receiving the vaccine but also his or her family, friends and coworkers. Flu vaccine can be administered in the form of an injection (the “flu shot”) or nasal spray, and is widely available throughout Tennessee from county health departments, primary care providers and pharmacies. The Tennessee Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urge annual flu vaccination for everyone over six months of age.

A new study published in British health journal the Lancet Psychiatry has found that marijuana use is associated with serious educational attainment problems in teenagers.
The study concluded that teens who smoke marijuana on a daily basis are 60% less likely to complete their high school education than those who never touch the stuff. According to the research, those same teens are also 60% less likely to complete their college education and are more than seven times (!) as likely to attempt suicide.
The researchers found “clear and consistent associations” between the high quantities of marijuana young people reported ingesting and “all adverse young adult outcomes.” So pretty much every one of the seven developmental outcomes was tied in some way to marijuana use before the age of 17, and the problems got worse as teenagers consumed more and more marijuana. (Robert Rickman, WGNS News.)

The Manchester Police Department & Coffee County Sheriff Department will be conducting a Sobriety Checkpoint on Saturday, Sept. 20th, 2014 in selective locations on Hwy. 55 & Hwy. 41 in Manchester, TN. The general hours of the checkpoint will be between 8 P.M. and 1 A.M. (not to exceed 2 hours). This special enforcement is designed to make our roadways safer.
The purpose of the checkpoint is to raise the level of public awareness and inform citizens about the efforts that are being used to identify and apprehend impaired drivers. Through implementation of these events, the Manchester Police Department strives to reduce traffic related deaths, injuries, and property damage due to impaired driving.
Normal traffic flow in the area will not be severely interrupted, and delays will be minimal. The patience, cooperation, and understanding of all motorists will help make the highways safer for all drivers and passengers.

The City of Tullahoma announces the first phase of road improvement projects. Starting today (Monday, September 15, 2014), the Rogers Group will begin paving certain local roads under the Federal Surface Transportation Program.
The roads that will be resurfaced include:
• Veterans Boulevard
• Marbury Road(from Veterans Drive to the 600 Block of Marbury Road)
• East Lincoln Street (from Washington to Cobb Road
• West Lincoln Street (from Cedar Lane to the bridge over Blue Creek)
“We ask the community to be patient with the contractor’s crews while they are working,” said Director of Public Works, Wayne Limbaugh. “The contract allows the Rogers Group seventy five days.”
Signs will be posted during this construction, and temporary lane closures may be required. Expect delays and seek alternative routes.
Motorists should be aware of the reduced lanes and watch out for workers in the construction zone and exercise caution.
Motorists should always obey reduced speed limits in work zones, regardless of any lane closure activity.
Questions concerning these paving projects should be directed to the Wayne Limbaugh at Public Works at 931-454-1768.