June 25, 2026
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Woman of LaManchas: How Nicky Purvis’s love of animals led to Budderball Farms
MATTHEW BURNETTEStaff Writer What do you do with a horse who’s resting up from a pretty severe injury and has to be placed on stall rest away from its companions? You get it a friend to keep him company. At…
Two arrested after dog dies from heat
S Two county residents have been charged with aggravated animal cruelty after police found the family’s pit bull mix unresponsive without food or water. According to an incident report dated Monday, July 28, Coffee County Sheriff’s Department responded to a…
BOMA to look at Historic Zoning sign rule
John Coffelt, Editor An amendment to a portion of the city’s sign ordinance in the Historic District will go before the Board of Mayor and Aldermen after being recommended by the Planning and the Historic Zoning commissions. The amendment is…
136,000 meals: School Nutrition staff and a host of volunteers gives meals to local children through the summer.
Matthew Burnette Staff Writer Over the summer, a whopping 136,000 meals were given out to kids and teenagers 18 and under in 7-day packs provided by Coffee County Schools. The packs included seven days’ worth of breakfasts and lunches and…
County to curtail shared time for comments
John Coffelt, Editor Coffee County Planning Commission Chairman Steve Cunningham said during the July 22 meeting that he was informed during recent training that the way the county has been handling public comments is procedurally incorrect. County Planning Consultant Amanda…
From Suitcase to Styled Space: Your 48-Hour College Apartment Style Guide
(StatePoint) College move-in weekend hits fast. Once the cars are unpacked and family and friends bid farewell, the first few hours in your new white-walled place can feel weird. But this is an exciting opportunity to make it yours. This…
Normandy Boat Ramp to close July 30-Aug. 2
S TVA has announced the closures of boat ramps at Normandy and Tims Ford will be needed beginning late this month to allow TVA crews to disassemble and assemble a floating bulkhead for spillway gate work. Due to the increased…
Return of the Raiders
S High school sports are here again! It may be another few weeks before the Red Raiders hit the gridiron, but in the meantime, Coffee County Central’s golf, girls soccer, cross country and volleyball teams will all be returning much…
Tint Tek, J&L cap MYBL season with Championships
S The Tint Tek Marlins held on for the 15U Championship over the Mid-State Towing Braves and the J&L Renovations Rays took the 18U crown with a convincing win over the Homes by Hobbs Dodgers on Friday night at Fred…
Fee covered for County elementary
Matthew Burnette, Staff Writer Additional school fees will not be charged to any county elementary level students in the coming 2025-2026 school year. The Coffee County School Board voted 5-1 to approve the agenda item that would do away with…