May 15, 2026
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Let’s get physical… media
MATTHEW BURNETTE, Staff Writer There are probably around 1,000 activities that I can come up with that I would prefer to do besides waiting in…
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Primary election settles several election bids, others carry over to August race
Chad Partin was reelected for another term as Coffee County Sheriff, staving off challenges from Danny Ferrell and Kelly Smith in the Republican Primary. Meanwhile, Kelsie Adams was able to unseat Jenny Anthony for the Circuit Court Clerk’s office, while incumbent County Mayor Dennis Hunt beat Republican challenger Cheryl Swan but will still face opposition…
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Chord Collective hopes to create a love for music
When Kevin Auwarter decided to launch The Chord Collective, an after-school rock band program for kids ages 8-18, he had a simple goal: make music fun from day one. What he didn’t expect was how quickly his community would embrace the vision— or that his 12-year-old daughter would become the marketing force behind it.
Sports
Morgen Spears signs with Volunteer State for volleyball
Coffee County’s Morgen Spears signs her national letter of intent to continue her volleyball career at Volunteer State Community College Wednesday. Spears was joined by…
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A guide to fall lawn care for cool-season grasses
Spring is the season most often associated with lawn care, and for good reason. Grass starts growing in spring, and the season is a great…
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