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County asking for Grant Money for Website Improvements
Coffee County officials are looking for help in the form of grant money to upgrade the county’s website. The county has applied for a $5,000 grant through the United States Department of Agriculture. County Budget and Finance Director Marianna Edinger says in published reports that the current site was not done correctly. Some county commissioners would like to have one person to run the website. The county will hear back regarding the grant in...
More than $16 M Raised for Political Races
More than $16 million in political contributions has flowed to candidates running for seats in the Tennessee General Assembly this year. That total includes $1.5 million given to candidates in the final reporting period before next week’s general election. Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris, a Collierville Republican with no Democratic opponent this year, has quietly led the way with more than $655,000 in receipts so far. Norris could be among several potential gubernatorial candidates to succeed term-limited Gov. Bill Haslam in 2018. Others include Republican Sen. Mark Green of Clarksville and House Speaker Beth Harwell of Nashville. Each has...
Motlow College Foundation holds reception for Scholarship Donors and Recipients
The Motlow College Foundation recently held a reception to thank Foundation scholarship donors and to honor scholarship recipients for the 2016-2017 academic year. Guests were joined by Motlow administration, faculty and staff in a show of appreciation to both parties. For information about creating scholarships for Motlow State students, contact Lane Yoder, director of advancement, at lyoder@mscc.edu or...
Granddaddy’s Farm wraps up their 10th Year in Business on Saturday
The end of the 10th Anniversary season at Grandaddy’s Farm is almost here! You’ve only got one more weekend to enjoy all the fun the farm has to offer! Be not dismayed, there’s still great news! Saturday, November 5th is Pumpkin Demolition Day! Have you ever wondered what Grandaddy’s Farm does with all those old pumpkins? We smash ‘em! You can join in on the fun by coming out to the farm on November 5th and enjoying a hayride to pick out a pumpkin for free! Once you get your pumpkin, you’ll be able to take it to Demolition...
Foot Chase puts Manchester Man in Jail
A Manchester man was booked into the Coffee County Jail on Halloween Day after leading deputies on a foot chase. According to a report by Coffee County Sheriff’s Deputy Blake Simmons, a white car was observed sitting at a gate on the Woodbury Highway. When the officer approached the vehicle he noticed that the occupant, Steven Davenport, 27, of Shelly Road, Manchester, had his head against the steering wheel. The report states that Davenport appeared nervous. When the deputy went to his vehicle to check with dispatchers to learn if there were any warrants for the man, Davenport jumped...
Some County Leaders want Animal Control Vehicle be stated as Non-Emergency
Recently a Coffee County citizen filed a complaint concerning the Coffee County Animal Control vehicle going over the posted speed limit. Members of the Compensation and Personnel Committee met and it was recommended by Mayor Gary Cordell that the animal control vehicle be considered non-emergency and not be allowed to go over the speed limit at any time. The committee agreed and they also want the blue emergency lights currently installed on the truck to be replaced with white or yellow...
Pipeline Explosion might cause Prices to Rise
In spite of the explosion that has again shut down the Colonial Pipeline in Alabama, officials say the gas supply is in good shape statewide, but they do have a contingency plan in place. The massive explosion Monday rocked the crucial gas pipeline, not far from the site of a major rupture a few weeks ago. Until the gas line reopens, drivers are being encouraged to continue your normal refueling habits. After the pipeline leak a few weeks ago, consumers panicked and filled up their gas tanks at the same time, causing a shortage and causing prices to spike...
Report: Number of TN Children Insured at Historic High
Almost 96 percent of Tennessee children have health insurance with an additional 23,000 children getting coverage since 2013, according to a report from the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families. Linda O’Neal, executive director of the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth, says having access to health care has an impact on a child’s entire life. “When Tennessee children are insured, minor illnesses will be treated early before they escalate into more costly and potentially more damaging illnesses and also because if they have access to health insurance they’re less likely to be absent from school,” she points...
