July 13, 2026
Opinion
Tips for surviving a Tennessee summer
MATTHEW BURNETTE Staff Writer It’s that time of year in Tennessee that a lot of folks dread. The sun is showing out and making itself…
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News
Manchester discusses youth sports in town hall
MATTHEW BURNETTE Staff Writer City and county residents filled the City Hall boardroom on July 8 for the second of Manchester’s Engaging Community: Manchester Town Hall question and answer sessions. The focus of the forum was city and county youth league sports. Topics ranging from field maintenance to communications issues were discussed. One of the…
Arts & Entertainment
Crabb to take the Manchester stage
MATTHEW BURNETTE Staff Writer The Manchester Event and Visitor Center will be filled with faith-based music as multi-award-winning artist Jason Crabb takes the stage on July 9 for a family-friendly show in an intimate setting. Crabb, a two-time Grammy winner who also has over 20 Dove Awards under his belt, is currently on tour promoting…
Sports
One year in, Olivia Vinson carving own path at Lipscomb
MATT TYSON Staff Writer Basketball is more than just a game for Olivia Vinson. It’s in her family’s DNA and has been a part of…
Living
One year down: Hargrove reflects on his first year in Coffee County schools
MATTHEW BURNETTE Staff Writer As his first 12 months on the job wraps up, Coffee County Director of Schools Scott Hargrove is looking back on…