The July 2019 unemployment numbers are out, and the unemployment rate in Tennessee and across the nation remains steady. Tennessee shows the July 2019 seasonally adjusted rate of 3.5 percent matches the figure from July 2018. Over the past 12 months, non farm employment in Tennessee grew by 55,100 new positions, most of those jobs coming in hospitality, manufacturing and transportation sectors. Nationally, the unemployment rate remained at 3.7 percent in July, which dropped 0.2 percent from July...

For those of you traveling in the area of Earl Warren Rd in the Beech Grove area of Coffee County, be aware that the Coffee County Highway Department will be paving that road this week and next week. Please take precautions if you plan to travel in that area and allow for a few extra minutes of...

Embattled former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada is now facing a probe into his campaign finances.  State records indicate that Casada spent nearly $8,000 in taxpayer money for 10 flights on a state airplane over a three month period, including April 26th when he went to Chattanooga to speak at a fundraiser for the Republican Party there. The Tennessean reports that Casada and his political action committee spent thousands of dollars on food and beverages, memberships to a Nashville restaurant private club and travel. This probe will examine money raised and spent from January 2018 to the latest filing...

The newest mural in Manchester is now complete. Nationally-known muralist Matt Willey from “The Good of the Hive” painted for eight straight days and completed the installation Tuesday below the railroad along the Little Duck River Greenway between Fred Deadman Park and Dave King Park. The project took 8 days and was funded  by a grant. ...

Unity Medical Center filed final paperwork with the Tennessee Secretary of State to convert from a for profit to a non-profit hospital. The Internal Revenue Service approved the hospital’s request last December. The transition from a for profit, physician-owned hospital to a non-profit hospital means that Unity will be able to expand its services at the hospital and physician clinics in order to keep up with advances in medical technology and to meet the evolving medical needs of the growing community. “This is a great day for Unity Medical Center and for the future of healthcare in the Manchester area,” stated Martha McCormick, Chief Executive...

Manchester Police Department officials have a telephone scam to tell you about. According to MPD, multiple residents in the area have reported receiving calls that advise the recipient that their social security number has been used fraudulently. The intended victim is then advised that their current social security number is being suspended, until a new one can be made available. Personal information is being requested by the caller in an attempt to resolve the fabricated situation. Manchester Police urge you not to provide personal information to any caller over the phone. Anyone with questions or concerns can contact Manchester...