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John Coffelt, Editor Coffee County Chancery Court Judge William Lockhart granted the Old Stone Fort Bridge Preservation Group a temporary limited stay Nov. 6 on construction that could cause permanent damage to the Old Stone Fort State Archeological Park truss…

John Coffelt, Editor Members of the Coffee County Health, Welfare and Recreation Committee discussed during the Oct. 30 meeting planting sometime in the future a large evergreen tree on the Courthouse lawn. HWR Chairman Jimmy Hollandsworth said it would be…

(StatePoint) Holiday gifting shouldn’t mean giving objects that sit in the corner and gather dust. Consider these gift ideas that will inspire growth, learning, creativity and confidence — and which will actually get used: Musical possibilities: Open the door to…

B It’s a rainy afternoon in late October. The summer heat has given way to cool fall afternoons as the leaves begin to fall. The Manchester Recreation Complex’s outdoor pool has been drained and closed for the year, but on…

Matthew Burnette, Staff Writer It was surprising to see so many Toy Story themed costumes during this year’s Halloween festivities and a very pleasant one at that. The film series (yes, even the fourth one) is one that I’ve enjoyed…

John Coffelt, Editor The Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen during the Nov. 4 meeting passed the first reading of an ordinance that will add two additional aldermen to the Water and Sewer Commission. Mayor Joey Hobbs, the sponsor of…

TENSFIELD Jimmie Dale Tensfield of Oak Ridge, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, at the age of 84 years, 2 months. She left this earth after a brief battle with Parkinson’s. Jimmie was born on June 23, 1941,…

(StatePoint) Afterschool programs give children and youth a safe place to connect and learn after the school day ends, and research shows that programs boost students’ academic achievement and help them engage with their communities. They help children succeed in…

John Coffelt, Editor About 20 community career professionals provided Coffee County and Manchester City seventh and eighth graders insights into their chosen professions during CCMS Career Day on Oct. 29. CCMS Principal Jimmy Anderson said the event gives students the…

Matthew Burnette, Staff Writer The holiday season is fast approaching, and Foothills Crafts and Gifts is offering an early glance at the Christmas with their annual Holiday Open House on Saturday Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Over…