September 25, 2026
Matthew Burnette
The subjectivity of a pair of narwhals
MATTHEW BURNETTE Staff Writer Humor and art are arguably the two most subjective concepts there are in our world. You could line up 100 different people in a room and tell them the same joke, and there’s very well a…
Water main break causes school closures, boil water advisory
MATTHEW BURNETTE Staff Writer A water main break on Sept. 16 on Woodbury Highway led to both Coffee County Middle School and New Union Elementary closing as well as a Boil Water Advisory for parts of the New Union area…
Boil Water Advisory in effect for the New Union area
MATTHEW BURNETTE Staff Writer A Boil Water Advisory has been issued by the Manchester Water and Sewer Department for part of the New Union area until further notice due to a loss in pressure resulting from a water main break…
If you release it, they will come
MATTHEW BURNETTE Staff Writer My most recent movie going experience was to go and see the newly released Coyote vs. Acme, and it was one of the most worthwhile visits to one of my favorite places. If you’re not familiar…
New members sworn into School Board
MATTHEW BURNETTE Staff Writer Four new members were sworn into the Coffee County School Board during the Sept. 14 meeting. Former Board members Dr. Gary Nester and Brent Parsley were sworn in for new terms as were former Coffee County…
Banjo championship returning Sept. 26
MATTHEW BURNETTE Staff Writer Sept. 26 will see the return of the Southeast Bluegrass Banjo Championship to Common John Brewing Co. off of Woodbury Hwy in Manchester. The competition invites musicians to come and compete with a variety of instruments…
Good Friends gathering for 9th year
MATTHEW BURNETTE Staff Writer Manchester’s homegrown music festival is returning for its ninth year with a lineup of both local and nationally touring artists who are guaranteed to bring the fun to the local community. The Good Friends Music Fest…
A passing of the torch
MATTHEW BURNETTE Staff Writer I had a column all ready to go for this week, but right before deadline, I was sent something that really struck me, and I thought I should share it. With a platform like this, obviously…
Ride provider accused of un-Fair practices
MATTHEW BURNETTE Staff Writer A fun night at the Coffee County Fair was dampened by an alleged refusal to honor a seemingly valid ride coupon provided by Modern Midways, the company that furnishes the amusement rides at the Fair. Fair…
Doing it like Dolly would
MATTHEW BURNETTE Staff Writer On an otherwise average day in the third grade, our teacher, Mrs. Karen, directed our attention towards the front of the classroom with a book that she held in her hands. I don’t remember everything she…