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Matthew Burnette, Staff Writer As a heavy fog slowly dispersed, folks of all ages congregated on the Manchester square for a mid-morning celebration of Veterans Day with a parade and patriotic program. The parade began at Raider Academy and made…

Shannon E. Childs, of Manchester, passed away peacefully at his home on Oct. 15, 2025, at the age of 58. He was born on Oct. 14, 1967. Shannon spent 37 years as an over-the-road truck driver, a career that he…

John Coffelt, Editor Twenty-Sixth Avenue, the new boutique on the square, along with the newly relocated neighbor Sothern Sass Salon and Keeton Law Firm is holding a Thanksgiving food drive through Nov. 20. Storeowner Leann Williams, who also owns Southern…

John Coffelt, Editor Manchester Police Chief Bill Sipe officially announced his retirement during the Nov. 10 Safety Committee Meeting.  Sipe will begin taking on a lighter schedule with the department beginning Tuesday but will work with the Board of Mayor…

(StatePoint) The bladder cancer treatment landscape is rapidly evolving, particularly for patients who don’t respond to bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG), the most common intravesical immunotherapy for early-stage bladder cancer. However, as options expand, clinicians face added complexity in individualizing treatment paths,…

(StatePoint) As temperatures drop and people spend more time indoors, the flu and other respiratory viruses can spread easily. Fortunately, you can take precautions to protect yourself, your family and your community. The American Medical Association (AMA) recommends that all…

S The Coffee County Historical Society recently received an $8,500 grant for Tennessee America 250 initiatives from the Tennessee Commission for the United States Semi quincentennial. That will be used for a Vietnam War Oral History project to document the…

Matthew Burnette, Staff Writer A potential delay in SNAP benefits is set to impact about 10% of the population of Coffee County.  As of Nov. 3, the state Department of Human Services has listed on its website that “because of…

B Westwood Middle School’s basketball teams made the trek to Lewisburg for a district doubleheader Thursday evening. Both the Rockets and Lady Rockets picked up wins, with the girls coming out on top 36-11 before the boys added a 47-34…

(StatePoint) ‘Tis the season for not only celebrating the holidays, but also financial planning for the new year. To create more awareness of how Experian can help diverse communities reach their financial goals, the company launched a campaign in Spanish…