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New Fishing Pier added at Barton Springs
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has completed a new fishing pier on Normandy Lake. It is the first of its kind on the lake and will offer an excellent bank fishing opportunity. The pier is located in the Barton Springs Recreation area. Construction began in the fall of 2016 and was recently completed with the addition of a variety of structures that will attract fish once the lake reaches summer pool levels. The hope is that this pier will be a great fishing opportunity for those camping at the nearby campground, young families, and anyone who just wants to...
Coffee Co. Fairest of the Fair winner competes at State Competition
Coffee County Fair’s 2016 Fairest of the Fair, Courtney Miller competed on Friday night in the Tennessee Association of Fair’s state beauty pageant. Miller had an outstanding night, finishing runner-up. The event was held at the Music City Sheraton in Nashville, TN. Congratulations to Courtney Miller on a job well done and representing Coffee County in such a positive way. For young ladies wanting to compete in the 2017 Coffee County Fairest of the Fair the event will be held in...
Help for Livestock Producers
Coffee/Grundy County U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Charla Brannon reminds livestock producers who suffered grazing losses that occurred throughout 2016 due to drought or wildfire to report their losses and to enroll in the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) by Jan. 30, 2017. LFP provides compensation to eligible livestock producers who suffered grazing losses for covered livestock due to drought on privately-owned or cash-leased land or fire on federally-managed land. Producers in Coffee and Grundy County are eligible to apply for 2016 LFP benefits on small grain, native pasture, improved pasture, annual ryegrass...
Beware of Mumps
Mumps, the illness many associate with childhood, can infect people of all ages and has been on the rise as some neglect to immunize themselves or their children. The Tennessee Department of Health is concerned about increases in mumps cases, including an ongoing outbreak in neighboring Arkansas which so far involves more than 2,400 suspected or confirmed cases of the illness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends all adults born in 1957 or more recently who have not had mumps receive at least one dose of the measles-mumps-rubella, or MMR vaccine in their lifetimes. Two doses are...
Commissions and/or Committees openings in Manchester
Public Notice of Vacancy (ies) For Manchester Commissions and/or Committees Manchester Historic Zoning Commission is seeking a volunteer for appointment to fill a term until July 2020. The Historical Zoning Commission meets on the first Thursday, 4:30 p.m., of every month at Manchester City Hall. Persons applying for an appointment must be a resident or electors of the City of Manchester. Appointment is made by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the Aldermen at a Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting. Manchester Arts Commission is seeking a volunteer for appointment to fill a term until October 2018. Persons seeking...
Coffee Co. Schools Workshops, Screenings and Pre-Registration dates set
Coffee County Schools Kindergarten Readiness Parent Workshop Dates Feb. 1 New Union 12:00 – 1:00 Feb. 6 Hickerson 12:00 – 1:00 Feb. 7 East Coffee 12:00 -1:00 Feb. 8 Hillsboro 12:00 – 1:00 Feb. 9 North Coffee 12:00 – 1:00 Feb. 16 Deerfield 12:00 – 1:00 Pre-K Registration and 3 & 4 Year Old Screening Schools PK Number Date and Time Hillsboro Elem. 596-2775 Tuesday, March 14, 3:00 – 6:00 East Coffee Elem. 728-8627 Wednesday, March 15, 3:00 – 6:00 North Coffee Elem. 723-8220 Wednesday, March 15, 3:00 – 6:00 Deerfield Elem. 570-2658 Thursday, March 16, 3:00 – 6:00...
1/20/17—H&R Block Student of the Week Jeffrey Hale
Congratulations to Student of the Week -Jeffrey Daniel Hale!!! Jeffrey, the son of Will and Crystal Hale, is a fifth grader at Westwood Elementary School. Jeffrey was chosen to be honored because “he is very well rounded and a great representative of the FISH philosophy that the fifth grade uses. Jeffrey is always there for other students and teachers. He makes people’s day and has a great attitude!”, says teacher Mae Anne Hale. Jeffrey says that when he grows up he wants to be a machinist-just like his Dad! Rosalyn Partin, owner of the Manchester H&R Block, has been...
Tullahoma woman accused of Stealing Prescription Medication
Special Agents in the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit have obtained an indictment for a Tullahoma woman accused of stealing prescription medication from a patient in her care. After receiving information from the Tennessee Department of Human Services Adult Protective Services Unit, Agents began investigating LaShawnda Ann Taylor of Tullahoma on April 18, 2016. During the course of the investigation, Agents developed information that on April 7th, while working as an employee of a company providing community-based living services in Decherd, Taylor took a patient’s prescription of Percocet without her consent. On November 18, 2016, the...
