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Interesting new pronouns to be used in Berkeley, Calif.
The Berkeley city council in California voted last week to eliminate gender-specific pronouns from its municipal code. For instance, “manhole” will now be considered “maintenance hole,” “manpower” will now be referred to as “human effort,” the terms “sister” and “brother” will now be referred to as “sibling,” and, get this one, the terms “male” and “female” will now be referred to as “people of different...
Coffee County Government MEETINGS THE WEEK OF JULY 22, 2019
MEETINGS THE WEEK OF JULY 22, 2019 Monday, July 22 5:00 p.m. – Legislative Committee Tuesday, July 23 4:00 p.m. – Planning Commission 5:00 p.m. – Health, Welfare & Recreation Committee Rural Roads & Bridges meeting is on Thursday, July 25th at...
COFFEE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Special Called Meeting
COFFEE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION 1343 McArthur Street Manchester, Tennessee 37355 Telephone: 931-723-5150 Facsimile: 931-723-8285 TO: All Board Members FROM: Brett Henley, Chairman SUBJECT: Work Session / Special Called Meeting DATE: July 22, 2019 TIME: 4:30 p.m. PLACE: Coffee County Board of Education WORK SESSION AGENDA I. North Coffee Bids SPECIAL CALLED MEETING AGENDA I. North Coffee...
Rutherford Co. man allegedly shoots neighbor after argument
A Rutherford County man is in trouble after allegedly shooting his neighbor after the two got into an argument. The Daily News Journal reports that Larry Dale Pitts, age 57, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder. The report states that Pitt threatened to kill his neighbor and his family after the two to into an argument on Tuesday, July 16th. Later in the day, the two began arguing again when Pitts allegedly grabbed his gun and shot his neighbor once in the leg. The victim was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for...
Rec Center has openings for after school program
The Manchester Recreation Center is offering an after school program and signups are underway. This is Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. and the rec center will offer pickup from city schools. Snacks will be provided and swimming will be an activity every Friday, along with homework and reading help. Price is $40 weekly and there is a a 10% discount for rec center members. Spots are limited – call 931-728-0273 or visit 557 N. Woodland Street to get signed...
Several openings for Manchester citizen committees
If you live in the city limits of Manchester and want to serve on a volunteer board, there are open positions within the city of Manchester. Manchester Historic and Zoning Commission is seeking volunteers to fill a term through September of 2024. The commission meets at 5 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month at Manchester City hall. To apply you should be a resident or an elector of the city of Manchester. Appointment is made by the mayor and confirmed by the board of mayor and aldermen. The Manchester Recreation Commission is also looking to fill a...
Heat advisory issued for Coffee County Friday
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory in Coffee County today (July 19) from noon until 7 p.m. Heat Index is expected to be near 100 degrees today, according to the National Weather Service. The National Weather Service recommends rescheduling outside time and keeping any strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Wear light-weight and loose-fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool, shaded...
Police trying to identify remains found in Beech Grove; one in custody
Human remains have been discovered in the Beech Grove area of Coffee County. According to Coffee County District Attorney General Craig Northcott, human skeletal remains were discovered in Beech Grove off of Cole Ridge Rd. at approximately 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, 2019 and a joint investigation is underway involving the Manchester Police Department and the TBI. Connie Ray, 61, was arrested Tuesday night and charged with false reporting, abuse of a corpse, tampering with evidence and accessory after the fact. She remains in the Coffee County Jail on $600,000 bond. “It is my understanding that the state medical...
