CHS boys’ wrestling sweeps, CHS girls fall just short at Shelbyville
B Coffee County wrestling was back on the road Tuesday night, traveling to Shelbyville for tri-meet action against Forrest and the host Golden Eagles. The Red Raiders came out on top in both matchups, winning 49-25 over Shelbyville and following…
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…
Las estafas de rentas son comunes. Evite que se produzcan con estos consejos
(StatePoint) ¿Está buscando actualmente alquilar una casa o un apartamento? Entonces, debe protegerse del fraude de renta. Las estafas de renta son comunes. La Federal Trade Commission (Comisión Federal de Comercio) informó de más de 10,000 casos solo en 2023.…
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.…
WMS boys hoops defeats Lewisburg at conference tourney
B Westwood boys’ basketball moved one step closer to a Duck River Valley Conference championship Tuesday night. Traveling to Cascade Middle School to open the tournament against Lewisburg after a first-round bye, the Rockets came out on top 43-33 to…
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…
