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Unity expands, adds pulmonary telemedicine
Unity Medical Center, in partnership with TriStar Centennial, is proud to announce that Dr. Jackson Wray will be performing consults for pulmonary telemedicine at Unity Medical Center in Manchester. Unity announced in December that it would employ a state-of-the-art robot that will allow patients at UMC instant access to specialists while being a patient at Unity. UMC was the first hospital to partner with TriStar Centennial for cardiac telemedicine and has since added psychiatric telemedicine, and now, pulmonary. “This parentship with Unity Medical Center and TriStar will allow our patients in this community to have access to quality doctors...
McMinnville cancels youth baseball, softball
In neighboring McMinnville, city officials have announced there that the city is cancelling its youth baseball and softball leagues for the spring and summer. According to The Southern Standard, the city said: “After much thought and consideration, McMinnville Parks and Recreation has decided to cancel the Spring Youth Baseball/Softball and Soccer Leagues. We feel it best, given the circumstances, that we move our sights forward to the Fall Seasons and consider starting them earlier. We will start processing refunds as soon as possible.” Sign up for Thunder Radio free newsletterDon’t pay for community news when you can get quality,...
Tullahoma graduation at drive-in nixed by Estill Springs officials
Tullahoma High School principal Kathy Rose tweeted Monday that plans for a high school graduation at the Montana Drive-In in Estill Springs have been nixed. Rose said the plans were “cancelled per Estill Springs police. Sorry, class of 2020.” On April 16, the Tullahoma School System announced that Tullahoma High School’s May 15 ceremony would be held at the drive in instead of the high school. Thunder Radio spoke with Estill Spring Police Chief Brian Baker, who cited community concern and safety. “Safety is our number one priority,” said Baker. “With 478 new cases [of COVID-19] in Tennessee yesterday...
Monday COVID-19 numbers update
As of 2 p.m. Monday (April 27), there are now 9,918 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state of Tennessee. There are 4,720 people recovered, leaving approximately 5,198 active cases, 48 more than the prior day. There have been 154,402 total tests performed, 837 hospitalizations and 184 confirmed deaths. In Coffee County, there have been 33 confirmed cases. There are 10 people considered recovered, leaving 23 active cases. There have been 900 negative tests performed in Coffee...
WEEKEND UPDATE: Now 32 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Coffee County; 23 active cases
As of 2 p.m. Sunday, there are 9,667 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state of Tennessee. There are 4,527 recovered, leaving 5,140 active cases. An increase in active cases that was expected by state officials after mass numbers of tests were administered last weekend across the state. There have been 181 deaths and 828 hospitalizations. There have been a total of 147,474 tests administered. In Coffee County, there have been 900 negative tests administered, 32 positive tests and nine people classified as recovered, leaving 23 active cases in the entire county. Sign up for FREE daily newsletterWake...
Governor Lee issues guidelines on reopening; Restaurants can open up Monday
Last week, Gov. Bill Lee issued the first steps from the “Tennessee Pledge,” the state’s rollout of guidance and best practices for Tennessee businesses in 89 of the state’s 95 counties to keep employees and customers safe during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The first industries to receive guidance through the plan include the restaurant and retail industries. “Tennesseans pulled together to flatten the curve, and it is time for people to begin to get back to work and back to their businesses,” Lee said. “We are pursuing a careful, measured approach to reopening our economy that does not depend...
Murfreesboro Police seek info after woman shot while driving
A 42-year old Murfreesboro woman was shot at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, April 23, while driving her Tesla car on Veterans Parkway in Murfreesboro. The victim was flown to Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Murfreesboro police are searching for more information about this incident. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact CrimeStoppers at 615-893-STOP. There is a cash reward of up to $1,000 in this case. Murfreesboro police believe the woman was shot by a suspect in another vehicle. (WGNS radio provided this news story) Download the "Manchester GO" Smartphone appManchester Go – your complete community resource for Manchester, TN...
Incoming freshmen can begin dropping off registration forms Monday
Beginning Monday April 27, there is a drop box available at Coffee County Raider Academy for incoming freshmen to drop off their completed registration forms for the 2020-2021 school year. The deadline to drop off forms is May 13. The address is 865 McMinnville Highway, Manchester, TN. If students and parents prefer, the registration can be mailed to that address or students can take a photo of the registration form and send it to...
