Both Coffee County School system and Manchester City School system students and staff are out this week for fall break. Students will return to school on Oct....

At the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Secretary of State Tre Hargett reminds Tennesseans about Safe at Home, the free statewide address confidentiality program for anyone who has experienced domestic violence, stalking, human trafficking or any sexual offense. “Hundreds of individuals and families have protected themselves from becoming victims again by protecting their address through our office’s Safe at Home address confidentiality program,” said Secretary Hargett. “I encourage Tennesseans of any age or gender who’ve been a victim of domestic violence, stalking, human trafficking, or any sexual offense to take advantage of this free program.” Safe at Home...

By Tennessee Public News Service Almost 848,000 people in Tennessee will see their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits go up by about 21% starting tomorrow. Recipients of the program that formerly known as food stamps will receive, on average, an extra $36 a month on their EBT cards going forward. Peter Martino, chief development officer at the Martha O’Bryan Center, an anti-poverty agency which runs the largest food bank in Nashville, said food insecurity remains high. “The demand at our food bank remains elevated,” Martino reported. “It’s not gone down to pre-pandemic level, by any means.” The increase is...

Two days full of fun are ahead in Manchester as the annual Manchester Old Timers Day is set for Friday and Saturday. Events begin with free Bingo from 7-9 p.m. Friday night. On Saturday, events run all day beginning with opening ceremonies at 9 a.m. and a ceremony to celebrate 150 years of the Coffee County Courthouse on the downtown square. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. and make its way from the intersection of Highways 41/55 to the downtown square. Following the parade will be entertainment all day, including music from Macy Tabor, the Dixie Dancer Cloggers,...

Two days full of fun are ahead in Manchester as the annual Manchester Old Timers Day is set for Friday and Saturday. Events begin with free Bingo from 7-9 p.m. Friday night. On Saturday, events run all day beginning with opening ceremonies at 9 a.m. and a ceremony to celebrate 150 years of the Coffee County Courthouse on the downtown square. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. and make its way from the intersection of Highways 41/55 to the downtown square. Following the parade will be entertainment all day, including music from Macy Tabor, the Dixie Dancer Cloggers,...

The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is announcing additional steps to help parents navigate the balance of raising a family and holding down a job. Beginning October 1, 2021, the Department of Human Services will increase child care payment assistance rates by 10% across all categories of care in the Child Care Certificate Program. Under this program, the state pays a reimbursement rate directly to child care providers on behalf of families who are enrolled and meet the income and work or education requirements of the program. This overall rate increase will save many participating families money by reducing the portion they have to...

Police officials in the City of Winchester are asking for information about the individual or individuals who vandalized the city park restrooms. Photos posted by the police department show sinks and toilets completely destroyed. Anyone with information is encouraged to call Winchester Police Department at 931-967-3840 or Crimestoppers at 931-962-INFO. Crimestoppers is offering a reward up to $500 for inforamtion leading to the arrest of those...