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Boy at age seven
6th Dollar General Coming To Coffee County
Dollar General Stores will be adding a 6th location in Coffee County. The newest store will be located on Highway 55 in Northeast Coffee County in the Summitville Community. The company currently has 2 stores in Manchester, one on the Woodbury Hwy in New Union, one in Hillsboro and one in Tullahoma. The Goodlettsville-based discount retailer says it company has enjoyed strong sales over the past several years.
Unemployment Numbers Go Down Again
Tennessee’s unemployment dropped slightly in April, marking the ninth straight month of decreases in the state’s unemployment rate.
The 7.8% unemployment rate is down from 7.9% in March and the lowest it’s been since November 2008.
Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Karla Davis said in a release that the decrease in the jobless rate is largely caused by fewer people seeking work.
The national unemployment rate was 8.1% in April, also 0.1% age point lower than the previous month.
State manufacturing saw the biggest increase compared with last month, at a growth rate of 1.8%. Next were jobs in trade, transportation and utilities at 1.6% and positions in the leisure and hospitality sector at 1.5%.
Many Tennesseans have reported problems with their unemployment benefits and not receiving their checks, but the culprit might actually be something they aren’t doing.
Due to new rules taking effect, thousands of people who receive unemployment benefits must visit community career centers. The problem is, however, many people aren’t doing it.
Thousands of people on federal unemployment are supposed to show up to a career center to regularly meet with caseworkers, but many people aren’t doing that. So their benefits are getting cut off.
Starting in September, those on state benefits will have to follow more new rules as well by documenting at least three job searches.
The state is working to make that easier for people through the new Jobs4TN website (https://www.jobs4tn.gov).
New Swim Coach At CCCHS
Lana Ray
Coffee County High School has named a swim coach. Lana Ray a longtime employee of the school and teacher at the high school. Ray swam competitively in high school look forward to her first coaching job. The swim season begins in the fall.
5/22/12 — A J Downey Morris
A J Downey Morris, age 81, of Winchester, Tenn. departed this life on Saturday, May 19, 2012, at Southern Tennessee Medical Center in Winchester following an extended illness.
Mr. Morris was born in Huntland, Tenn. to James and Nellie Stephens Morris. Mr. Morris was of the Baptist faith.
He was retired from B&M Paving Contractors where he was employed for many years as a roller operator. Mr. Morris was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving his country during the Korean Conflict.
Mr. Morris was preceded in death by his father, James Morris and one brother.
He is survived by his mother, Nellie Morris of Scottsboro, Ala., son, Billy Ray (Sharon) Morris of Manchester, Tenn., daughters; Patricia (David) Tedder of Crossville, Tenn., Julie (Todd) Gilliam of Decherd, Tenn., eight brothers, seven sisters, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services for Mr. Morris are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Tuesday evening with Bro. Rudy Wilkerson, officiating.
Visitation with the family will be from 11:00 A.M. Tuesday until service time at 2:00.
Interment will follow services at Keith Springs Cemetery with military honors bestowed.
In Lieu of flowers donations can be made by contacting Grant Funeral Services.
Grant Funeral Services in charge of the arrangements.
5/21/12 — Elizabeth Frances Atkinson
Elizabeth Frances Atkinson, age 93 of Belvidere, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2012, at the Southern TN Medical Center in Winchester.
She was born January 15, 1919 in Belvidere; the daughter of the late Lee and Lizzie (Neal) Ruch.
Mrs. Atkinson was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Alexis Atkinson, II, and brothers, Lee Neal and John William Ruch.
Surviving are sons, Henry (Elisa) Atkinson of Lebanon, TN and Richard (Jackie) Atkinson of Belvidere, TN, daughter, Betty Syler of Huntland, TN, seven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.
A Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Monday in the Moore-Cortner Chapel with the Rev. Mike Robertson officiating.
Interment will be in Maxwell Cemetery, Belvidere, TN.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Sunday, May 20, 2012, at the Moore-Cortner Funeral Home.
Moore-Cortner Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
5/23/12 — Bobbye Kay Ellington
Bobbye Kay Ellington, 59, of Elora, TN, passed away on May 17, 2012.
Bobbye was born October 18, 1952 in North Little Rock.
She is survived by her husband Randy Campbell of Elora, TN; daughter and son-in- law Stephanie and Harold Williams of NLR; daughter Katherine Campbell of Elora; three grandchildren Brailon, Kaleb and Drew Williams; two brothers Richard and William Bird; and her lifelong sister Donna Riley and family.
Bobbye Ellington was blessed with a host of friends, nephews, nieces, cousins and family members too numerous to name but forever appreciated.
She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Irene Ellington.
Services will be held Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. at Ellibell Farm, 474 Vantown Road, Elora TN 37328.
In lieu of flowers, the family request you make donations to UUCH for the Bobbye Ellington Memorial Fund which will be used to assist the family with medical expenses. UUCH 2222 Governor’s Drive, Huntsville, AL 35801.
Moore-Cortner Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
5/22/12 — Terry Jones
Mr. Terry Jones, age 55, of Kelso, TN, passed away Friday at Lincoln Medical Center in Fayetteville.
He is a native of Tullahoma and is preceded in death by his Father, Herman Jones.
Mr. Jones was retired from Chrysler.
He is survived by Mother, Gladys Jones, 3 sisters, Diane (Wayne) Allen of Readyville, TN, Brenda Jones (David) Slotman of Kelso, TN and Patricia Jones of Tracy City, TN, Nephews, Jarrett Allen and Josh Thomas, Nieces, Lynnette Simons, Michele Mangrum and Stephanie Thomas.
Visitation with the family will be Monday, from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at the Tullahoma Funeral Home.
Graveside Services will be conducted Tuesday at 11:00AM at Oakwood Cemetery.
Tullahoma Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
5/21/12 — House for sale
3 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath home located in the city limits of Manchester but feels like the country outdoors. Enjoy a beautiful forest view from your back porch and a nicely manicured landscape surrounding the property. Upstairs includes a Music Room w/ Fireplace, Dining/Living Room Combination, Kitchen, Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, and a Guest Bedroom w/ Bathroom attached. Downstairs includes a Basement, Garage, Laundry Room, and Guest Bedroom.
This home makes a nice, spacious, and yet convenient place for raising a family.
Serious Inquiries Only.
$142,900.00
Call 863-801-1526 (Manchester) for more information.
5/21/12 — TV for sale
JVC (AV-48 WP74) 48″ I’Art Projector TV will be an asset to any home. It’s large screen is perfect for video games/game room. Due to lack of space, it must go.
$100.00
863-801-1526 (Manchester)