Active cases of the COVID-19 virus remain at 20 in Coffee County, this according to numbers provided by the Tennessee Department of Health Monday afternoon. Since testing began in March, there have been 105 positive tests here. Of these, 85 have recovered, leaving 20 active cases. Statewide, there are approximately 14,419 active cases. There have been 568 confirmed deaths and 2,599 total hospitalizations. Monday (June 29), Governor Bill Lee extended Tennessee’s State of Emergency through Aug. 29. This allows for suspension of various laws and regulations in the name of containing the virus. Among the items of note, this...

The Tennessee gas price average jumped 6 cents this week following a steady week of slow increases. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $1.95 which is 24 cents more than one month ago and nearly 47 cents less than one year ago. Gas price average in Manchester is about $1.99 per gallon of regular unleaded. “The increase in gasoline demand contributed towards the state average’s six cent jump to $1.95. That average may continue to increase ahead of the Independence Day holiday weekend, however, travelers could find pump prices nearly 50 cents cheaper than last year’s holiday,” said...

Active cases of COVID-19 virus in Coffee County continue to remain near the same levels, with 20 active cases as of 2 p.m. Saturday. The Tennessee Department of Health did not issue data on COVID-19 cases and tests on Sunday, June 28, 2020 due to an unplanned shutdown of the state surveillance system. Since testing began in March, there have been 103 confirmed cases in Coffee County. Of those cases, 83 have recovered, leaving the 20 active cases. Meanwhile, across the state there were 13,129 active cases as of 2 p.m. Saturday. Since testing began, there have been 39,848...

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident that occurred on Saturday June 27th at approximately 7 p.m. in the Pleasant Grove Road area of Franklin County. Initial reports indicate that a victim (who has yet to be identified) sustained gunshot wounds inflicted from what was reported to be a shotgun stemming from a disturbance. The Sheriff’s Office is seeking to make contact with Brent Moon, of Tullahoma. Moon is wanted for questioning about this incident and was last reported to be possibly traveling in a silver Ford Fusion car. Anyone having contact with Mr. Moon is advised...

With Independence Day fast approaching, Manchester officials want to remind everyone about fireworks regulations inside the city limits.   It is permissible shoot fireworks from June 20 through July 5, which is this upcoming Sunday. Also, fireworks shall not be fired after 11 p.m.....

Manchester City Schools want parents to know that if their family is receiving free and reduced lunches, you can apply for extra food benefits. These food benefits are called Pandemic EBT or P-EBT benefits. Parents who already receive SNAP or TANF benefits do not have to apply, and the funds should have already been added to your EBT cards. The deadline to apply is Monday, June 29. Click here to apply. Looking to buy or sell your homeCoffee County Realty can get your home on this red hot market ASAP! Turn your property into cash! Click...

By Nadia Ramlagan, TN Public News Service Tennessee ranks 48th in the nation for the health of its youngest residents, according to 2018 data released this week by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Richard Kennedy, executive director of the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth, says while the state has made strides in other areas, such as education, red-flag health indicators — including low birth-weight among newborns, and child and teen deaths — have increased. Chronic health conditions, such as diabetes, also are on the rise among young people. Kennedy says the Kentucky Department of Health is working to...