Unity Medical Center is alerting the public of a text message scam using the hospital’s name in an effort to scam victims out of money. According to Unity officials, people are receiving text messages that claim to be from the hospital and these texts messages suggest that the intended victim owes a given amount of compensation for medical services. Unity Medical Center says that it does not contact patients via a text message service. Do not give any payment or information if you receive one of these messages. If you have questions or think you may owe the hospital...

SNOW PATROL FOR FRIDAY, JAN 7, 2022. presented by the bread and milk experts at Spring Street Market – 801 S Spring Street in Manchester *Bedford County Schools – CLOSED *Cannon County Schools – CLOSED *Coffee County Schools – CLOSED *Franklin County Schools – CLOSED *Manchester City Schools – CLOSED. No extended care *Temple Baptist Christian School – CLOSED *Tullahoma City Schools – CLOSED *Coffee County Government offices – CLOSED *** this post will be updated if/when other school districts decide to close or make schedule changes. If you do not see your school district, assume it is on...

Coffee County Sheriff Chad Partin has been recognized by the Tennessee Peace Officers Training Commission (POST). He received the Dr. Jay P. Sellick award for outstanding service to the law enforcement profession in Tennessee. Over the past few years, Partin has served as vice chairman and now serves as Chairman of the Tennessee POST Commission. The Tennessee POST Commission currently oversees 19,000 law enforcement officers throughout the state and is responsible for developing and enforcing standards and training for all local officers. The P.O.S.T. Commission is comprised of 15 members that include local law enforcement, legislators, and Tennessee Citizens...

PRESS RELEASE Coffee County Trustee John H. Marchesoni is seeking re-election in the May 3, 2022 primary. Marchesoni has served as trustee since 2014. “Our team is committed and dedicated to the Coffee County residents who put their trust in us to handle their money carefully,” Marchesoni said. “I have worked with local banks to obtain the best interest rates in investments for the return of your money and make it easier to pay your property taxes.” John Marchesoni The duties of the trustee include: ·        Mailing property tax statements. ·        Collecting property taxes. ·        Receipting county monies. ·        Investing county funds. “We...

SNOW PATROL FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 2022. presented by the bread and milk experts at Spring Street Market – 801 S Spring Street in Manchester *Bedford County Schools – CLOSED *Cannon County Schools – CLOSED *Coffee County Schools – CLOSED *Manchester City Schools – CLOSED. No extended care *Temple Baptist Christian – CLOSED *Tullahoma City Schools – CLOSED *Warren County Schools – CLOSED *** this post will be updated if/when other school districts decide to close or make schedule changes. If you do not see your school district, assume it is on normal...

Over the past 15 or so days, there have been approximately 40 candidates pick up petitions for various elected offices across Coffee County. Candidates for the upcoming May 3, 2022 State and Coffee County Primary Elections began picking up petition papers on Dec. 20 at the Coffee County Election Commission. The deadline to have petitions returned is Thursday, Feb. 17 at noon with a withdrawal deadline of Feb. 24. Anyone wishing to vote in the May 3 primary must be registered by Monday, April 4. You can register by visiting the Coffee County Election Commission on McArthur St. Early...

Coffee County’s Industrial Board has announced that Stephen Crook has been hired as the new director. He will begin on January 18. Before coming to Coffee County, Crook served on the Economic Development of Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce for the past six years. Crook is from Cookeville and a graduate of Tennessee...

Snowfall amount predictions for Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. Some ice could fall in Coffee County before transition to snow. — graphic by National Weather Service Nashville. The National Weather Service office in Nashville has issued a Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 4 a.m. Thursday through 4 p.m. Thursday. Snow accumulations of 2-3 inches for most areas expected with far southern counties in Middle Tennessee expected to have around 1 inch of snow mixed with light accumulations of sleet and freezing rain. Travel conditions are expected to become hazardous and could impact the Thursday morning commute, according to NWS....