Researchers have found that cultural and demographic factors can help predict how COVID-19 and future outbreaks could progress. The authors say their techniques potentially could be used to figure out how an infectious disease will move beyond hot spots to regions that are not yet affected. Librarian for STEM research at Vanderbilt University Joshua Borycz says using predictive modeling, a handful of risk factors predicted coronavirus spread in U-S counties, including population size and density, public transportation, and percentage of Black Americans. As governments struggle to predict and plan for the next disease outbreak, Borycz says the data-driven approach...

If you would like the opportunity to receive your COVID-19 vaccine, you have several opportunities this week. Wednesday: Manchester Health Department 8:00-4:15 Tullahoma Health Department from 8:00-4:15 Southern Family Market 3:00-6:00 Thursday: Manchester Health Department 8:00-4:15 Tullahoma Health Department from 8:00-4:15 Friday: Manchester Health Department 8:00-4:15 Tullahoma Health Department from 8:00-4:15 Marcoms Pharmacy also has vaccines available every Monday and...

School districts across the nation are receiving additional funds from the federal government. This funding is known as “ESSER” and provides financial support to state and local educational agencies.  Coffee County Schools is wanting the public’s input on the additional ESSER 3.0 federal funding. Follow the link below to complete the survey. The survey will remain open until June 25, 2021....

Tennessee gas prices held steady over last week with today’s state average coming in at the same price as one week ago. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $2.88 which is only a penny more expensive than one month ago and $1.00 more than one year ago. The national gas price average is $3.80 and Coffee County’s average is $2.87. This makes Coffee County 21 cents under the national average and one cent under the state average. “Motorists are paying, on average, 37% more to fill up than the start of the year,” said Megan Cooper, spokeswoman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Prices...

H&R Block Presents – THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT IRS DELAYS As a result of COVID staffing issues and tax changes due to COVID, IRS is taking longer than normal to process returns this year. Taxpayers can check their 2020 return status by using the “Get Your Refund Status” link at IRS.GOV or on the IRS App IRS2GO. To check the status you will need your Social Security Number, Filing Status, and Refund Amount as shown on your tax return. If the refund shows a status of “being processed”, there is no further action you can take other than...

The 4th of July is less than 3 weeks away which means that is it time for the City of Manchester’s fourth of July celebration. This year will include a performance from the band “7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience.” The performance will begin at 7 p.m. at the Rotary Park Amphitheater with the fireworks display starting at 9 p.m. Admission is free, and concessions will be available to purchase at the...

There will be a “Home Town Talent for Home Town Heroes” on Tuesday, June 22nd. 5 different singers will perform for this event.  The performers include Lloyd Smith, Travis Clowers, Daryl Wray, By Faith, and Macy Tabor. The event is free of charge. It will start at 6 pm at the Coffee County Veterans Building and will honor all veterans and their families. The public is invited. The building is located at 130 Shelton Road; Manchester, TN. Or call Kimberly King for info at 251-554-8836 or...

When the Tennessee National Guard needed volunteers to help Tennessee’s Department of Health fight the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of Soldiers and Airmen volunteered. One Soldier that immediately answered the call was Sgt. Jessie James, a motor transport operator with Tullahoma’s 1175th Transportation Company. A Manchester native, James was not going to miss the opportunity to serve.“I have always wanted to give back to the community,” said James. “When this opportunity to help with the response to the COVID-19 pandemic came up, I knew I needed to volunteer. Times like these are why I joined the National Guard.” With the encouragement...