Close-contact businesses in Tennessee – businesses such as barber shops, hair salons, waxing salons, nail spas, massage therapy and service can open under restrictions on Wednesday, May 6. “As we continue a measured reopening of the economy, it’s critical we provide evidence-based guidance to businesses so they can keep their employees and customers safe,” said Tennessee Governor Bill Lee. “The very nature of close contact businesses calls for strong solutions and we’re inspired by the willingness of these small business owners to take the Tennessee Pledge. These guidelines will allow thousands of businesses to reopen, put their employees back...

As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, there are now 13,624 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Tennessee. There are 6,356 recovered cases, leaving 7,268 active cases in the state. That is approximately 156 fewer active cases than the previous day. This comes after days of increases. There have been 226 confirmed deaths and 1,156 hospitalizations. There have been 218,796 total tests performed. Coffee County now has 45 confirmed cases of the virus, with 21 recoveries – leaving 24 active cases in the county. There were 25 active cases the previous day. There have been 1,248 negative tests performed in...

The Manchester City School District is pleased to announce Rebecca Welch as principal for the 2020 – 2021 school year at Westwood Elementary School. Welch served as the assistant principal during the 2019-2020 school year and replaces Melissa Glenn who will retire in June, 2020. Mrs. Welch earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Murray State University in 2002. She then went on to earn a Master’s of Education: English Language Acquisition in 2013 from Lipscomb where she also earned her Administrative License. “MCS is proud to have Rebecca as the new principal for Westwood Elementary. She...

As of 2 p.m. Monday, May 4, there are now 13,502 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Tennessee. There are 6,081 cases classified as recovered, leaving 7,421 active cases. There have been 219 confirmed deaths and 1,143 hospitalizations. There have been 211,443 total tests performed. In Coffee County, there are now 44 confirmed cases of the virus and 19 recoveries – this leaves 25 active cases. There have been 1,239 negative tests performed in Coffee...

On Saturday, Tullahoma Little League announce that the league has decided the cancel the 2020 season. The league announced that it had been dedicated to returning to the field, but that participation is dwindling and executive order 30 prohibiting youth sports through May 30, “it became clear that we could not offer the same great Little League season that we have for decades.” The league did announce a longer fall season will take place and will start in August. It also announced that all 12 year olds aging out in the spring will be allowed to participate in fall...

At the request of 17th District Attorney General Robert Carter, TBI Special Agents continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting that occurred Saturday afternoon in Moore County. Preliminary information indicates that at around 4:30 p.m., deputies with the Moore County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call of a suicidal person at a residence on Powell Hollow Road. The investigation at this stage reveals that when deputies arrived, a male from the home, identified as James Stanley Radzvilowicz (DOB 11/16/1964), fired at the deputies. One deputy returned fire, striking the man. The subject was transported by helicopter to...

Today is the first day for the Manchester Recreation Complex to be open since closing in mid-march amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The center will be far from fully operational, however, with altered hours, no pools and equipment spread out for social distancing. Areas Open Only the wellness room, gym ( for fitness classes and exercise equipment only), and indoor track are open. No pools, locker rooms, showers, youth wellness, casual care nursery, and racquetball courts will be open. The restricted use of the areas will only be available to those ages 13 and over. Admission and Use According to...

We have a weekend update of COVID-19 cases in the state of Tennessee and here in Coffee County. As of 2 p.m. Sunday, there are now 13,177 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Tennessee. There are 5,814 cases classified s recovered, leaving 7.373 active cases in the entire state. There have been 210 confirmed deaths and 1,135 hospitalizations. There have been 204,607 total tests performed. Meanwhile, in Coffee County there are now 41 confirmed cases, with 16 recoveries. This leaves 25 active cases. There have been 1,178 negative tests in Coffee...