Little Miss Coffee County Contest (4-5)   #11- 4th runner-up Anna Wood #7- 3rd runner-up Jaydee Nogodulla #8- 2nd runner-up Karly Brinkley #1- 1st runner-up Allison Paige Russ #17- WINNER Lydia Claire Lanier Wednesday, September 17 9:00 AM Senior Citizens Program 5:00, 7:00, & 8:30 PM Nick’s Kids Show 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Front Porch Stage– (Michael Lockhart and Sarah Pearson) 7:00 PM-9:00 PM Grandstand Stage– REFUGE from...

The price at the pump is at its lowest point in seven months, nationally. Gas prices fell for the sixth consecutive week, while oil had its lowest Friday close since May 2013. “Motorists should continue to see a discount at the pump,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “High domestic oil supplies, a decrease in global demand, and the easing of geopolitical tensions in Libya and Iraq are keeping downward pressure on gasoline prices. Starting yesterday, refineries are no longer required to sell summer-blend gasoline. Winter-blend is cheaper to produce, which will help push prices even lower...

When it comes to parents who have health insurance, there is a growing gap among the states – with a stark difference in coverage trends between those that have expanded Medicaid and those that have not. A new report finds that states with expanded Medicaid coverage have seen the insured rate for parents jump by 33 percent on average. In states with no expansion, such as Tennessee, there has been no significant change. Genevieve Kenney, co-director of the Health Policy Center for the Urban Institute, says there are implications for the children when their parents lack insurance. “You can...

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...

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...

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...