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Early Voting for Aug. 1 State and Federal Primaries and County General Elections Continues Through July 27
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett encourages all registered Tennessee voters to utilize the early voting period for the Aug. 1 State and Federal Primaries and the County General Elections as a safe and secure way to cast their ballots. “We want all registered Tennessee voters to make their voices...
City of Manchester Planning Commission votes to change code for political signs
At the July 15, 2024 Manchester Planning Commission meeting, the panel voted unanimously to amend the Manchester Municipal Code 14-516 regarding political signs. Manchester City Codes Director Brittany Fiske stated that it was brought to her attention that the current city ordinance is not in compliance with Tennessee Code Annotated. The current ordinance provides:
Early Intervention Key for Dyslexic Students in Rutherford County
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Dyslexia is a common learning disorder affecting many students in both Rutherford County Schools and the Murfreesboro City School System. According to the Center for Dyslexia at MTSU, at least 100,000 students in grades K-12 statewide have dyslexia. Nationally, the National Institutes of Health estimate that 15% of the population may be dyslexic.
Tullahoma’s Hands-On Science Center Receives Tire Program Grant
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has announced a $35,522 grant from the state’s Tire Environmental Act Program for the Hands-On Science Center in Tullahoma. Hands-On Science Center, a science education hub in Tullahoma, will provide matching funds of $8,800 to build an eco-friendly outdoor area, the...
Manchester Fire Station Installing Car Seats for Free
Manchester Fire Chief George Chambers announced that eight to 10 certified car seat technicians will install free car seats at Manchester Fire Station #1 on Friday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Most car seats cost between $50 and $200. And with expiration dates and anchoring mechanisms, they can get...
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