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Coffee County EMA hosts hazmat training

Matthew Burnette, Staff Writer Several local emergency personnel gathered at the Bonnaroo site for a morning of hazmat training hosted by the Coffee County Emergency Management Agency on Dec. 11. The training was part of an 80-hour course to certify…

I like a parade

Matthew Burnette, Staff Writer One of my favorite parts of the Christmas season is the over-abundance of parade-going opportunities. At this point in the year, I’ve been in attendance at three different Christmas parades in my immediate area: Woodbury, Manchester…

MPD to spread Christmas joy with Angel Tree

Matthew Burnette, Staff Writer With the holiday season in full swing, the Manchester Police Department is gearing up for the annual Angel Tree distribution where a number of Manchester children will receive the Christmas they might not have had otherwise.…

Obituaries for Dec. 17

BRINKMANN Robert “Bob” Grier Brinkmann, 78, of Manchester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, at the Alive Hospice Residence in Nashville. Born on July 24, 1947, in Memphis, Robert was the son of the late Fred and Ora…

Sidewalk to be named after local family

John Coffelt, Editor The Manchester Street Committee approved during the Dec. 11 meeting to name the new sidewalk on Hills Chapel Road “Wehofer Walk” to memorialize avid walkers Sam and Lois Wehofer who used the route for years.  Members of…

KEASLING

Rosanna Keasling, age 74, of Manchester, passed from this life Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, in Murfreesboro. Mrs. Keasling was born in Manchester, to her late parents L.C. Gunn and Francis Shelton Gunn. She was a homemaker for all her life.…

REESE

Rheta Mae Reese, age 89, of Manchester, passed from this life Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at her residence. Mrs. Reese was born in New Castle, IN to her late parents William Whitley Gorman and Mabel Irene Darby Gorman. She was…