Beginning on Wednesday, Jan. 6, the Manchester City Schools Nutrition Department will be providing breakfast and lunch for children 18 and under while virtual instruction proceeds through Jan. 15. Meals will be served daily, Monday through Thursday (Thursday pickups will include breakfast and lunch for Friday). College Street Elementary pickup will be from 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Orr Street; Westwood Elementary pickup is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the front drop-off circle; Westwood Middle School pickup will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. behind the...

After announcing on Sunday (Jan 3) that vaccines would start being administered by the health department at the Coffee County Fairgrounds this week, the health department is now saying that vaccines are limited and unavailable for this week. According to Allen Lendley with the Coffee County EMA, the health department will indeed have a limited number of vaccines at the Coffee County fairgrounds Wednesday morning. However, the department has already booked up the expected available vaccinations for this week – including Wednesday and Friday. In other words – if you haven’t already spoken with the health department and have...

Coffee County Sheriff’s Department has announced the passing of the department’s first-ever female deputy. Deputy Carolyn Ann Northcutt passed away on January 4, 2021. According to the sheriff’s department, Northcutt was Coffee County’s first female deputy. She was hired by former Sheriff Dan Daniel in the 1960s. She remained with the department for over 30 years before retiring under former sheriff Steve Graves. Northcutt’s last assignment was with the court officer division with circuit court proceedings. “Deputy Northcutt was a professional in her field and worked tirelessly to attain perfection. Deputy Northcutt will be sorely missed,” CCSD stated. “All...

The Tullahoma Police Department has announced it is welcoming its newest police officer – Ashley Chambers, who recently began serving the citizens of Tullahoma. Pictured are, from left, Lt. Phil Henderson, patrolman Chambers and chief Jason...

After announcing on Sunday (Jan 3) that vaccines would start being administered by the health department at the Coffee County Fairgrounds this week, the health department is now saying that vaccines are limited and unavailable for this week.  According to Allen Lendley with the Coffee County EMA, the health department will indeed have a limited number of vaccines at the Coffee County fairgrounds Wednesday morning. However, the department has already booked up the expected available vaccinations for this week – including Wednesday and Friday. In other words – if you haven’t already spoken with the health department and have...

After serving Coffee County as Circuit Court Clerk for over 26 years, Heather Hinds Duncan has notified the Coffee County Mayor and the Coffee County Commission that she will be vacating the office effective January 31, 2021.  She has accepted a different position. “Serving the citizens of Coffee County has been one of the greatest experiences of my life.  I have thoroughly enjoyed my career as Circuit Court Clerk,” said Duncan “The friendships I have made and the things I have learned while here will always be with me.  I have so many wonderful memories at the Coffee County...

Both the Manchester City and Coffee County School Systems will return from the Christmas holiday break on Wednesday, Jan. 6 – but in different fashions. As Manchester City Schools return from the Christmas holiday break on Wednesday,  the city schools will be switching to virtual learning through Friday, Jan. 15. Manchester City Schools include College Street Elementary, Westwood Elementary and Westwood Middle School. Dr. Joey Vaughn, director of schools, made the announcement prior to the holiday break. “Given the current community Covid-19 numbers and the likelihood of a spike in numbers following the upcoming holidays, Manchester City Schools will...

Tennessee gas prices are off to their lowest start to a new year since 2019 and the state gas price average remains unchanged over last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $2.04 which is 14 cents more than one month ago and 35 cents less than one year ago. The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded in Coffee County is $2.09 – 5 cents above the state average. The national average is at $2.25 per gallon. “Holiday road travel was down at least 25%. With fewer people on the road, Tennessee motorist saw little change...