June 17, 2026
Matthew Burnette
Picture worth a thousand views
MATTHEW BURNETTE Staff Writer Upon finding myself with an excess of photos that I had recently printed, I decided to make my way to a department store on a mission to procure myself a photo album to store them all…
Letter to the Editor: Don’t Forget Flag Day
Now that Memorial Day is behind us and summer lay ahead, many people start thinking about their Independence Day festivities: buying fireworks, planning cookouts, etc. Between now and then, however, is a holiday that, tragically, is all too often overlooked.…
From forts to Falls: An adventurous week in New York
MATTHEW BURNETTE Staff Writer As I’m typing this right now, my view is of the water gently ebbing and flowing on Lake Ontario on our final day of vacation. I can just make out the skyline of Toronto in the…
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 the school year with gratitude. “I tried to meet as many people as I could…
McCullough hopes to encourage reading with new book
MATTHEW BURNETTE Staff Writer Local author Joyce McCullough has released her second children’s book, one that she hopes ignites a spark for reading. Max and Her Stacks, which can be purchased on Amazon, is about a girl named Max who…
Bonnie Roo’s to debut at Bonnaroo
MATTHEW BURNETTE Staff Writer Bonnaroo goers at this year’s festival will be treated to a brand-new hangout spot in Centeroo where they can enjoy a refreshing drink amongst the festivities. Bonnie Roo’s Broos and Sports Bar will offer a rustic,…
Teaching pair bid New Union farewell after a combined 80 years
MATTHEW BURNETTE, Staff Writer Members of the New Union Elementary community gathered at the school on May 21 to celebrate the retirement of two long-tenured teachers. Betsy Ratliff and Janinne Henley, both second grade teachers, marked the end of their…
Pop and his best ideas
MATTHEW BURNETTE Staff Writer Any great improvement that’s ever been made in the world stems from a person finding a unique solution to a problem and thinking in a more unique way than the others that came before them thought.…
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 line for just about anything. It’s tedious, boring and often seems to be a conglomeration…
SkillsUSA team scores gold
A trio of Coffee County Central High School students scored big recently at this year’s SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference. Miranda Pita, Maggie Brie and Harper Jernigan won gold in the organization’s Career Pathways Showcase competition with a presentation…