Coffee County Sheriff’s Department had a brief interruption of its operating system thanks to a virus, according to Sheriff Chad Partin. But, according to Partin, all system’s are back up and operating normally. “We had a virus that came from somewhere in the European counties overseas best we can tell,” explained Partin. “There was no ransomware or any ransom paid or anything like that. We don’t know how long it was sitting there.” Partin said he does not believe that anyone’s personal information was compromised. However, his department continues to work to investigate the case at this time. Get...

by United Way of HWY 55 is now accepting applications for the next allocation cycle. All nonprofits that serve Coffee, Moore, or Warren counties are eligible to apply for funds. Applications are due May 1, 2020. Click here  to find the Allocation Application Manual. Fill out and download required documents. ABOUT UNITED WAY OF HIGHWAY 55 ALLOCATION PROGRAM The United Way of Highway 55 believes that all our neighbors deserve a chance to succeed and live a vibrant life here at home. In order for everyone to have a fair chance to succeed, we support these areas that build...

Ben Lomand Connect recently installed a free public WiFi hotspot at Manchester-Coffee County Conference Center at 147 Hospitality Boulevard to help Manchester residents stay connected during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Internet connectivity is an important resource for Coffee Countians during this crisis while we navigate in this changing environment,” said Lisa Cope, General Manager and CEO of Ben Lomand Connect. “As many are being asked to work and learn remotely, it is our hope that public WiFi hotspots will be critical to keeping workers and students connected if they do not have access at home.” The location services the parking...

Coffee County’s cases of COVID-19 continue on a slow uptick, as Tennessee Department of Health confirmed Monday that Coffee County has seven confirmed cases of the virus. There have been 210 negative tests performed in Coffee County. Across the state, there are 3,802 total confirmed cases out of 47,350 tests performed. There have been 65 deaths and 352 hospitalizations. In related news, a study conducted by the University of Washington that originally projected Tennessee could see 3,400 deaths from COVID-19 has made serious alterations to that projection. Now, the study predicts Tennessee will likely see 587 deaths from COVID-19....

Governor Bill Lee announced that $200 million in grants will be allocated to every county and city government in Tennessee – this will go toward one-time local expenses for the 2021 fiscal year. “Capital maintenance, public safety and road projects don’t pause for disaster like the March tornadoes and the COVID-19 pandemic. This grant fund will ease the burden on local governments as they work to meet infrastructure and safety obligations,” said Lee. Funding will be based on population according to the US Census Bureau. Each county is set to receive at least $500,000. Meanwhile, each city is set...

Coffee County remains among the top county’s in the state of Tennessee when it comes to percentage of population self-responding to the United States Census. As of Monday, April 6, Coffee County has a 52.4% response rate to the Census – that’s the fourth best rate in the entire state. Since the Census began taking responses on March 12, Coffee County has consistently been in the top five in the state for self-response rate. Currently, Williamson County’s 56 percent self-response leads the state. Out of Tennessee’s 95 counties, only six have reached the 51 percent response rate. “We need...

Tullahoma Police Department has put out a warning about a scam making its way around the area. While this scam has been used before in multiple areas, it has a new twist. According to TPD, a scammer is contacting intended victims in this area with a phone number that appears to be coming directly from the Tullahoma Police Department. The scammer identifies themselves as a TPD officer, and at that time attempts to get the intended victim to send money with the claim that the officer has a warrant for their arrest. Tullahoma Police Department does not call and...

Coffee County’s cases of COVID-19 continue on a slow uptick, as Tennessee Department of Health confirmed Monday that Coffee County has seven confirmed cases of the virus. There have been 210 negative tests performed within Coffee County, according to TDH. Across the state, there are 3,802 total confirmed cases out of 47,350 tests performed. There have been 65 deaths and 352 hospitalizations. In related news, a study conducted by the University of Washington that originally projected Tennessee could see 3,400 deaths from COVID-19 has made serious alterations to that projection. Now, the study predicts Tennessee will likely see 587...