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City of Manchester to host Independence Day celebration on July 4th
The City of Manchester will once again celebrate Independence Day with a party at Rotary Park on July 4!
There will be a cover band performing from 7-9 p.m. at Rotary Amphitheater next to the Manchester Recreation Center. The band is “7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience.”
Fireworks will begin at 9 p.m. and will be shot from the field across from the Manchester Recreation Center at 557 N. Woodland St., providing for multiple viewing points in the city.
The entertainment and fireworks are free to the public. Concessions and vendors may be on site for a charge.
Doak Road closure
Doak Road will be closed from June 8th through June 23rd to all thru traffic because of construction. It will be closed from Belmar Road to Tanglewood Drive.
If you live in that area, you will still be able to receive trash and mail service.
TNDH announces award from CDC
The Tennessee Department of Health announced a receipt of a $38.8 million award from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to address COVID-19 health disparities. The two-year, non-research grant is funded through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act.
“We know COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted communities of color and vulnerable populations in Tennessee,” said Kimberly Lamar, PhD, assistant commissioner, Division of Health Disparities Elimination. “We are appreciative of this award and believe it will be a great investment for Tennesseans as we continue our work to address health inequities. The funding will be used to implement a coordinated and holistic approach that builds on culturally, linguistically, and locally tailored strategies and best practices to reduce COVID-19 risk across the state of Tennessee.”
The National Initiative to Address COVID-19 Health Disparities Among Populations at High-Risk and Underserved, Including Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations and Rural Communities is groundbreaking funding which represents the CDC’s largest investment to date focusing specifically on reducing health disparities related to COVID-19 and will provide much needed support to directly address the issues in communities that need it most.
The intended outcomes are to
• Reduce COVID-19-related health disparities.
• Improve and increase testing and contact tracing among populations at higher risk and that are underserved, including racial and ethnic minority groups and people living in rural communities.
• Improve state, local, US territorial and freely associated state health department capacity and services to prevent and control COVID-19 infection (or transmission) among populations at higher risk and that are underserved, including racial and ethnic minority groups and people living in rural communities.
The Division of Health Disparities Elimination consists of the Office of Minority Health, Office of Rural Health Access, Office of Faith-Based and Community Engagement and the Tennessee Health Disparity Task Force. Learn more: https://www.tn.gov/content/tn/health/health-program-areas/division-of-health-disparities-elimination-.html
The mission of the Tennessee Department of Health is to protect, promote and improve the health and prosperity of people in Tennessee. Learn more about TDH services and programs at www.tn.gov/health.
Claybusters show out at Big Springs
The Coffee County Central High School Claybusters had a big showing at Big Springs Clay Targets last week – with several shooters leaving with awards.
Braves recall Shane Greene to bolster bullpen
Nearly two months after watching the Braves play from beyond the outfield seats at Truist Park, Shane Greene returned to his perch within Atlanta’s bullpen.
Greene’s much-anticipated return was realized when the Braves recalled him from Triple-A Gwinnett prior to Sunday’s series finale against the Dodgers. The 32-year-old reliever remained a free agent until Atlanta signed him to a one-year, $1.5 million contract on May 9. He’ll receive the prorated portion of this salary, meaning his cost will be closer to $1 million.
“The offseason was longer than ever, and I’m as ready as I can ever be,” Greene said.
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Birthdays- June 7
Kyle Duke- 19- Pizza Winner!
Jay Chavez
Mike Lewis
Terry Neely
Dorsey Bon
Birthdays- June 6
Amanda Escobedo- Pizza Winner!
William Reed
Birthdays- June 5
Terrell Baugh- Pizza Winner!
Johnny Woodrow Giles
Johnny Woodrow Giles, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Friday, June 4 th , 2021 at his home at the age of 78. Mr. Giles was born in Chapel Hill to the late Simmie and Clara Lucas Giles. Mr. Giles served his country in the United States Army and then went on to work in General Labor with American Can. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Giles; and one brother, Tommy Giles. Mr. Giles is survived by nephews and niece, Johnny Ray (Sylvia) Giles, Brian Giles, Marlon (Cindy) Davis, and Pam (Tom) Taylor; several great nieces and nephews; and his special friend, Barbara Waller. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 7 th , 2021 at Kilgore Funeral Home from 12:00-1:00pm with the funeral to immediately follow at 1:00pm with John Gipson and Rudy Wilkerson officiating. Burial will follow at New Reddens Cemetery.
Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Robert “Bobby” Edwin Hill
Robert “Bobby” Edwin Hill, age 74, went to be with his heavenly father
Monday, June 7, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born February 17,
1947 in Gouverneur, New York to the late Edwin and Harriett Hill. Bobby
was a very outgoing, loving person that had a great sense of humor. He
loved children, animals and watching John Wayne movies. His family
remembers him as an active walker that enjoyed a good steak and baked
potato.
Bobby is survived by his wife, Alice Hill; son, Gordon Parker; daughters,
Tracy Parker and Jeaneen Hills; brother, Kenneth “Kenny” Hill; sister, Anna
Williams; grandchildren, Robert Hills, Leanna Massey, Jason Williams,
Samuel Johnson, and Michael Coy Parker; great-grandchildren, Logan Massey
and Liam Massey; niece, Daneen Scoggins and nephew, Michael Williams
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.