Tennessee’s back-to-school sales tax holiday will be July 25-27
S State Rep. Rush Bricken, R-Tullahoma, is encouraging Tennessee families to take advantage of the state’s annual back-to-school sales tax holiday, which runs from July 25–27. The three-day event allows shoppers to buy certain school-related items without paying state sales…
Porch Perfect: Easy Upgrades That Make a Lasting First Impression
(StatePoint) Whether you’re hosting neighbors for sweet tea or just enjoying the breeze after a long day, the front porch is having a moment. No longer just a pass-through space, it’s become an extension of the home’s personality—part welcome mat,…
Preparing Pre-Teens and Teens for the Classroom Includes Immunizations
(StatePoint) Young people ages 7 to 18 are busy checking off their back-to-school or college lists. Visiting their pediatrician or family doctor to get up to date on immunizations should be part of that list. Immunizations will prepare their immune…
Smart Upgrades for a Cleaner, Healthier Home
(StatePoint) Cleaner spaces are healthier spaces, especially for those who are allergy-conscious, or who have pets or small children. Consider these smart upgrades and devices to simplify deep cleaning, and feel happier and more comfortable in your home: Touchless faucets:…
The Lego bricks of life
Matthew Burnette, Staff Writer Legos have been an obsession of mine since I was a kid. My brother and I had this huge plastic tote that we kept under our bed that was filled nearly to the brim with an…
Middle School Retrospective: Westwood and Coffee Middle sweep conference tournaments
S After counting down the top five stories of the 2024-25 high school year for the past few weeks, let’s take a look back at when Westwood and Coffee Middle basketball each made a clean sweep of their conference tournaments.…
Officials meet at Hillsboro light
Matthew Burnette, Staff Writer Representatives from TDOT and the infrastructure consulting firm AECOM met with Coffee County officials on July 9 at the intersection of Hwy 41 and State Route 127 to scope out the area for future improvements. Coffee…
Duck River conservation program among those sunk by Big Beautiful Bill
S The Duck River Watershed Society (DRWS) regrets to announce that the 2024 Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) project, valued at $20 million, has been rescinded through recent legislation passed by Congress and signed by the President. The RCPP is…
Hitting the grounds running: Liddy’s Lattes stirs up a positive brew-haha
Matthew Burnette, Staff Writer Good coffee and smiles on their own can instantly change the outlook of someone’s day. When you combine the two, as 21-year-old Lydia Washburn, the jovial owner of Liddy’s Lattes, does, it offers the ultimate pick-me-up…
City Schools announce district-wide free lunches
S Manchester City Schools announced Monday, July 14 that all students in the district will receive free breakfast and lunch for the upcoming school year through participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the National School Lunch and Breakfast…
