Motlow State Community College is a leader in technology and employee professional development. Through a collaborative effort between Academic Affairs and Workforce’s ‘MotlowTrained’ division at Motlow, community members can participate in free Google IT Support Professional Certificate training. “This online training program provides the skills you need for an introductory-level job in IT support, such as a help desk analyst, with no relevant experience required,” said Motlow’s Cyber Defense Instructor Walter McCord. “The course gives you a micro-credential and a competition badge you can put on your resume.” Those who complete the training will also receive six credit hours...

By Nadia Ramligan, TN Public News Service November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and state health experts say they are working to educate individuals on ways to reverse pre-diabetes and prevent the onset of diabetes through healthy lifestyle changes, despite challenges brought about by the pandemic. Dr. Morgan McDonald, deputy commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Health, explained in pre-diabetes, a person’s blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but have not spiked high enough to be diagnosed as Type 2 diabetes, and often shows no symptoms. She added healthy eating habits and increasing physical activity can help stave off the...

Multiple Manchester area businesses will be offering special discounts and deals this Friday, Nov. 19, for “Pink Friday.” The event is setup to incentivize locals to shop at Manchester owned shops and boutiques. Among the great deals you may find are: Aislinge Boutique on South Spring Street – enter a drawing with every purchase The Cracked Pot on W. Main St. – 20% off ornaments Southern Diva Boutique on S. Spring St. – 20% off pink tagged items (new arrivals) Soul Revival Boutique on W. Main St. – Secret scratch off card with every $50 purchase Reese’s Genes Boutique...

Coffee County Commissioner Jim Fielding passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Nov. 16. He was 70 years old. He represented District 11, which included the Boynton Valley area. His obituary is below: Jim Fielding Mr. James Edward Fielding, Jim as he was fondly known by family and friends, was born on July 30, 1951, in New York to the late Wayne Winston and Charlene Elizabeth Morris Fielding. He retired from JCB as the vice president of sales. Jim enjoyed elk hunting and boating. He was a county commissioner for Coffee County. In addition to his parents, Jim is preceded in...

While the economy may be bouncing back, Thanksgiving travel is not. GasBuddy, the leading fuel savings platform providing North American drivers with the most ways to save money on gas, revealed in its 2021 Annual Thanksgiving Travel Survey that 32% of Americans plan to travel for Thanksgiving this year, a decline from 35% last year that compares to some 65% that planned to hit the road for Thanksgiving 2019. The national average price of gasoline is projected to decline to $3.35 per gallon on Thanksgiving Day, still amongst the highest we’ve seen in over seven years. But there remains...

Manchester Christmas Parade – themed “Christmas Through the Ages” – registration closes on Friday, Nov. 19. The 2021 Christmas parade will be held on its normal day – the first Saturday after Thanksgiving, which is Saturday, Nov. 27. Parade lineup begins at 5 p.m. with festivities starting at 6:30 p.m. The annual downtown tree lighting will take place at the conclusion of the parade. Registration for entries is now open and the deadline to register your parade entry is Friday, Nov. 19. Grand Marshal’s for the 2021 parade will be Ray and Jane Marcrom. A photo of the parade...

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued a Tennessee AMBER Alert for 3-year old Noah Clare. Noah is 3-years old, with brown hair and blue eyes. He stands approximately 3 feet, 5 inches and weighs 40 pounds. He may be with Jacob “Jake” Clare, who is 35-years old and stands at 6’7″ and weighs 200 pounds. Jake Clare may be driving a 2005 Silver or Grey Subaru Legacy with Tennessee Tag 42MY10. A charge of especially aggravated kidnapping has been issued in this case. If you see any of these people, call 911 immediately. If you have information about the...

Tennessee’s 2021-22 statewide gun hunting season for deer opens Saturday, Nov. 20. During gun season, sportsmen may also use muzzleloader or archery equipment. The season will continue through Jan. 2, 2022.   “This is the most exciting time of year to be in the woods. We hope everyone will get out and enjoy the tradition of hunting in Tennessee and this year be sure take someone with you to continue the tradition,” said Bobby Wilson, executive director, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Anyone born on or after January 1, 1969 is required to carry proof of satisfactory completion of a...