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Heavy rains close roads, schools, parks in Manchester
Heavy rains that trained over the area Wednesday, Feb. 5, officially dropped 3.64 inches of rain through midnight Wednesday, according to TVA rain gauges. The heavy rains caused flooding in multiple areas and closed multiple roads in Coffee County and forced Coffee County and Manchester City Schools to close Thursday. Both systems chose to remain closed Friday due to widespread illness. Multiple roads were closed, including Sherrill Rd., Keasling Rd., and Skinner Flat Rd., just to name a few. The Manchester Parks and Recreation Department closed Fred Deadman, Dave King and Manchester Sports Park due to dangerous high waters...
Woodbury residents told to boil water after treatment plant floods
According to the Woodbury Water Department, the water treatment plant there experienced flooding that has led to the possibility of water contamination into the plant’s treated water – although none of the potentially contaminated water has yet to leave the plant. Officials have issued a precautionary advisory to residents, asking them to boil any water before consumption. This entails bringing water to a boil, allowing it to boil for three minutes and then allowing it to cool before consumption. This should be done for any activities related to consumption or food preparation until further notice – including washing dishes,...
TDH confirms 10 pediatric flu deaths in Tennessee; 68 across nation
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed that 10 children in the state have now died due to the flu. Six children have died in east Tennessee due to the flu, three in middle Tennessee and one in west Tennessee. Across the nation, CDC reports that there have been 68 pediatric deaths associated with the flu. Symptoms of the flu include a 100-degree or higher temperature or feeling feverish, cough or sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, headaches and body aches, chills, fatigue, nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea, are among a few symptoms of the...
THP is hiring – learn how to apply
The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) is currently accepting applications for cadet class 1220 which starts in July. If you are looking for a career that affords you opportunities to achieve your goals, then the THP is where you belong. We are a multi-faceted, full-service, statewide law enforcement agency that has numerous divisions that are guaranteed to interest you. THP is a national leader in law enforcement and is internationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). During the 19-week academy our training division will challenge and prepare you for the real life scenarios that...
THP to have sobriety checkpoints in Coffee County
The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint in Coffee County at the area of Woodbury Highway (State Route 53) and State Route 280 at 11 p.m. on April 17. This scheduled checkpoint is contingent upon manpower and weather...
SCHOOL PATROL – Friday, Feb. 7
Manchester City Schools – CLOSED, FRIDAY, FEB 7. NO ESP Coffee County Schools – CLOSED, FRIDAY, FEB 7. NO ESP Warren County Schools – CLOSED, FRIDAY, FEB 7 Bedford County Schools – CLOSED, FRIDAY, FEB 7 GRUNDY COUNTY SCHOOLS – CLOSED, FRIDAY, FEB 7 Spring Street Market – your hometown grocery store! No you don’t have to check yourself out at the register – service with a smile from Spring Street Market. 801 S. Spring St....
Manchester alderman calls for city to hire city manager
Manchester Vice Mayor Bill Nickels urged members of the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen to consider hiring a city manager to conduct the day-to-day business of the city of Manchester. During a work session Tuesday night before the board’s regular meeting, Nickels contended that without a city manager, the city cannot operate in a “professional” manner, but is operating in a “political” manner. Nickels added that, in his view, hiring a city manager was not a choice the board should make, but the responsibility of the board. “We are one of the few cities in the state, if...
Lane Curlee won’t seek re-election as Tullahoma Mayor
Tullahoma Mayor Lane Curlee’s term is up this year and he announced that he will not be seeking re-election. Curlee has served 18 years as mayor in two separate terms, the most recent term beginning in 2011. But Curlee said he would not run again. “I want to take this opportunity to let the community know about a month ago I made the hard decision to not seek re-election as Mayor in the August election after serving and leading Tullahoma for 18 years.” Curlee was also Mayor for a previous 9 year term, served as an alderman and was...
