August 11, 2026
Matthew Burnette
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… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
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… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
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… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
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… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
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… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
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… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
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… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Ballard vacates School Board seat
Coffee County School Board Chairman Thomas Ballard has stepped down from his position on the Board. Ballard last presided over the Feb. 9 School Board… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close