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GED Testing On Computer Coming To Motlow
Motlow College, in order to provide more adult learners throughout the state with high school credentials, is partnering with the GED Testing Service to offer the GED test on computer. Registration and scheduling will be available to candidates on Oct. 15, and testing will begin on Nov. 13. Registering, scheduling and testing on computers will provide a new experience and new benefits for GED test-takers. These new features will improve the GED testing program, which is a gateway for adults to find jobs or better paying jobs, enter the workforce or college training programs, and better support themselves and...
Chili Cook-Off Is Saturday
The Manchester Fire & Rescue would like to invite you to participate in its 3rd annual Chili Cook-Off scheduled from 12 to 4 p.m. this Saturday, October 13, 2012 on the downtown square in Manchester. Buy a $5 spoon and try all the chili and vote in the People’s Choice Award. Winners in 3 categories will win $500 each and a nice trophy. This year’s proceeds will go to the Children’s Advocacy Center, a non-profit organization that provides a child-focused facility in a safe, neutral...
Strange Rash In Coffee County
Health officials in Coffee County are trying to figure out if something from an area event caused at least five people to become sickened with a mysterious rash over the last few weeks. One person said “It was burning; it felt like my skin was just on fire.” The woman told WTVF-TV that the rash covered her from head to toe and even a high dose antibiotics weren’t working. Eventually she had to go to the emergency room. State health officials say they are now looking into the...
Congressman In Hot Water
A freshman Tennessee congressman running for re-election on a pro-life platform urged his pregnant mistress to get an abortion a decade ago, according to a transcript of the recorded conversation. The undated phone recording appears to have been made before Republican Representative Scott DesJarlais’ divorce from his wife, Susan, was finalized in 2001. In the undated conversation, DesJarlais tells the unidentified woman that he is concerned that she hadn’t taken steps toward terminating the pregnancy. The DesJarlais campaign did not immediately return a phone message from The Associated Press seeking comment, but did not dispute the contests of the...
Children Remain Missing
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives on Wednesday began assisting in the search for two missing Bedford County children. Authorities said they don’t believe 9-year-old Chloie Leverette and her half-brother, 7-year-old Gage Daniel, died in a Sept. 23 fire that incinerated their home, but there is also no indication where or when they could have gone. On Wednesday, ATF agents started sifting through the remains of the house. Several teams are slowly going through piles of rubble. The ATF said they added 11 to 12 additional personnel, who might be able to help decide whether there are...
Tennessee’s Tax Collections Show Small Growth
Tennessee’s tax collections have shown marginal growth in the second month of the budget year. Finance Commissioner Mark Emkes said in a release Tuesday that September revenues “continue to reflect the sluggish national economy.” The state’s overall revenues were $1.1 billion, or 5.4% above the budgeted estimate. The September collections reflect economic activity in the previous month. Sales tax collections were $2.2 million less than the estimate for September, where combined franchise and excise taxes were $54.9 million above the budgeted estimate of $254.2 million. Gasoline and motor fuel collections were $3 million below the budgeted estimate of $71.5...
Cases Of Meningitis On The Rise
Health officials said Wednesday the number of people sickened by a deadly meningitis outbreak has now reached 137 cases across the U.S., including one new death in Florida. The death toll from the fungal meningitis outbreak is now at twelve in the U.S. There are no new deaths in Tennessee, even though has the most deaths at 6. Tennessee, Florida, Michigan, Virginia, Indiana, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey and Ohio all have reported cases. The Tennessee Department of Health said Tuesday there could be new patients emerge through the beginning of November. Officials have tied the fungal meningitis...
Sheriff’s Department Fishing Tournament
The Coffee County Sheriff’s Department is hosting its 14th Annual Fishing for Christmas Tournament October 13, 2012 at Normandy Lake. The tournament will be held from 7:00am to 2:00pm at the Barton Springs Boat Ramp, this is where the weigh in will held as well. The tournament will give prizes away for Bass, Bream, and Crappie in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd places and children’s category for the biggest fish. Tickets may be purchased at the Coffee County Jail located at 300 Hillsboro Boulevard, Manchester, TN, or at the boat ramp the morning of the Tournament. This tournament helps the...
