Supporting the Troops This National Day of the Deployed
(StatePoint) October 26, National Day of the Deployed, honors military service members who have been deployed in service of the United States and acknowledges the sacrifices that military families make during deployments. First observed in 2006 in North Dakota, by…
Community Water Fluoridation is a Popular and Proven Dental Health Benefit
(StatePoint) In a May 2025 national poll by the Consumer Healthcare Products Association in cooperation with the American Dental Association (ADA), more than 4 out of 5 survey takers said they are familiar with fluoride’s role in oral health and…
Lady Raiders beat Shelbyville on senior night
B Coffee County volleyball got back in the win column Thursday evening. Hosting Shelbyville following Tuesday’s five-set home loss to Lawrence County, the Lady Raiders overcame a slower start to pick up a straight-set, 3-0 match win over the Golden…
Young entrepreneur opens restaurant at 12
Matthew Burnette, Staff Writer You don’t see a lot of 12-year-olds that have their own restaurant or even many that have the desire to, but Tobey Colvin is an exception. “Ever since I was little, I’ve always liked restaurants and…
Three historic graves to be preserved in subdivision
John Coffelt, Editor An archeological team using ground penetrating radar has found indications of what are believed to be historic graves at the site of a development on Old Airport Road. According to Surveyor Nickolas Northcutt, who represents the developer…
Identifying the Most Affordable Colleges for Real-World Students
(StatePoint) College rankings headlines are often dominated by the same names: Ivy Leagues, elite research universities and schools that admit only a fraction of applicants. But that leaves out most students, say experts. “The average GPA across all U.S. high…
How Hidden Plastic in Your Daily Life is Harming Your Health
(StatePoint) Plastics are no longer just an environmental issue — they are a direct threat to human health. Found in homes, workplaces and schools, scientists are increasingly finding plastics inside our bodies. Microplastics and toxic chemicals have been detected in…
PREP ROUNDUP: CHS golf takes down Marion, South Pittsburg
B The Coffee County golf team made the trip to Sewanee to face off against Marion County and South Pittsburg Tuesday afternoon. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams came out with wins, with a 166 for the Red Raiders and…
Garfield is my spirit animal
Matthew Burnette, Staff Writer Nearly 25 years ago, I walked into an antique store with my great-grandmother as she searched for good deals on knick knacks and tchotchkes that she could add to her already abundant collection of knick knacks…
Lady Raiders fall in five sets to Lawrence County
B Coffee County volleyball’s three-match winning streak came to a close Monday evening. Hosting Lawrence County for a district matchup, the Lady Raiders came up just short in a five-set battle at Joe Frank Patch Gymnasium. “I’m proud of my…
