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Regina Bucher is first female security services lead at Arnold AFB
By Deidre Moon, AEDC With the recent hiring of Regina Bucher by Akima Intra-Data, Arnold Air Force Base now has its first female leading the Facility Support Services (FSS) II Security Service contract section. Eugene Mittuch, project manager for FSS II at Arnold, commented on the significance of this event. “It’s a first in the 60-plus years of AEDC’s existence in a male-dominated field,” Mittuch said. “There have been females, a few, but a very small percentage, on the guard force for the past 20 years. However, none have had the experience or leadership qualities to run the organization...
Most In-person court hearings continue to be stopped through March 31
Suspension of most in-person court hearings will continue through March 31 in Tennessee – an order extended by the Tennessee Supreme Court. In Coffee County, the county clerk’s office remains accessible and there are emergency situations that will be heard in court. There have also been virtual meetings...
Three local teachers named VFW Teacher of the Year
VFW All-American Post 10904 proudly announces that three local teachers have been awarded the coveted Veterans of Foreign Wars, Department of Tennessee, Teacher of the Year Award for 2020-2021. The recipients are Donna Harryman of Hickerson Elementary School in the Kindergarten-5th grade category; Donna Burdine of Westwood Middle School in the 6th – 8th grade category; and Becki Louden of Coffee County Central High School in the high school category. With 92 VFW Posts in Tennessee, being selected Teacher of the Year at the state level is a remarkable achievement. Seven local area teachers have received the honor over...
COVID-19 vaccines continue varying pace
The COVID-19 vaccinations continue to be administered across the state of Tennessee, albeit at different rates and paces. Across the state, 244,567 people have received the first dose of the two-dose vaccine. A total of 42,851 people have received the two doses required. In Coffee County, 2.61 percent of the population has received the first of two required vaccines for the virus. In terms of percentage of population, this is less than all surrounding counties with the exception of Rutherford County, where about 2.08 percent o the population has received the first dose of the vaccine. Warren County has...
Governor Lee signs Medicaid waiver; critics claim it will cost millions
Gov. Bill Lee has signed a resolution authorizing major changes to the state’s Medicaid program, TennCare. Critics warned the move could lead to healthcare cuts and reduced coverage for vulnerable populations. The Medicaid waiver, greenlighted by the federal government and approved by the Tennessee General Assembly, is the first of its kind in the country, and gives the state more freedom to choose how it uses federal dollars. Michele Johnson, executive director of the Tennessee Justice Center, said in exchange for the flexibility, the state will lose out on billions. “[This is] the first state in the nation to...
This is the deadliest time for home fires in Tennessee
State fire officials want to remind you that cold winter months brings an uptick in home fires, urging Tennesseans to focus on home fire safety tips during what has historically been the most tragic and deadly week for fire-related incidents in the Volunteer State. Data from the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office shows that Tennessee has averaged almost four fire deaths per year during the second week of January since 2015. When the temperature drops below 32 degrees, Tennesseans are 40 percent more likely to have a home fire than if it were above 32 degrees. When temperatures drop...
Updated COVID-19 numbers for Coffee County
According to newly reported numbers on Monday, there are currently 482 active cases of COVID-19 virus in Coffee County. There have been 82 total virus related deaths in Coffee County. Across the state of Tennessee, there have been 7,050 confirmed COVID-19 related deaths. There are currently 2,660 hospitalizations In Coffee County, vaccines are being administered to those age 75 and older as supplies are available. To sign up to be on the vaccine waiting list, click here. The Tennessee gas price average has increased for two consecutive weeks, up five cents over last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average...
Tennessee gas price average continues to rise
The Tennessee gas price average has increased for two consecutive weeks, up five cents over last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $2.19 which is 22 cents more than one month ago and nearly 15 cents less than one year ago. The average price in Coffee County is on par with the state average, at $2.19 per gallon of regular unleaded gasoline. “This week marks the second week of increases so far this year for Tennessee pump prices. Since January 1st, gas prices have increased a total of 15 cents,” said Megan Cooper, spokesperson, AAA – The...
