‘State of Moving’ Survey Unpacks Relocation Frustrations
(StatePoint) Moving today is harder than ever—and not just because the couch won’t fit through the door—economic pressures, tighter budgets and a widespread disdain for packing are casting a shadow over the task. According to a recent survey conducted by…
Planting seeds of doubt leaves us all in the weeds
Matthew Burnette, Staff Writer While walking about the house preparing for a day of work, a banner came across CNN saying that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine were…
City Fourth fireworks is Friday
S The City of Manchester’s Fourth of July music and fireworks event will start at 6 p.m. on Friday at Rotary Park. Food Trucks will serve from 6-9 p.m. and the Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. The Southbound Crows will…
CCCHS water tests positive for lead
Staff Report An unspecified water source at Coffee County Central High School has tested positive for lead, according to a notice received by parents on July 1 from Director of Schools Scott Hargrove. The level of lead in the water…
Raider Retrospective Countdown: The Honorable Mentions
S For the last four weeks, we have taken a look back at four of the greatest CCCHS sporting events and stories of the 2024-25 school year. Before revealing the top story on this countdown list next week, let’s visit…
City approves budget with $1 million surplus
John Coffelt, Editor With a second reading, the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a $19,705,129 budget that is expected to end with a $1 million surplus for the 2025-26 fiscal year. This surplus comes at a time when…
How Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Families and Businesses
(StatePoint) The United States is one of the only countries in the world that does not guarantee paid family and medical leave to workers, leaving millions of babies without the care they need in their earliest months of life. Paid…
A Trio of Champions
S The Manchester Youth Baseball League crowned three more champions on Monday and Tuesday, with Carmean Family Dental taking first in the 6U Tournament, West Tree Service claiming the 10U Championship and Wix Construction collecting the 8U title. 6U Championship…
Holiday Inn to open July 11
S Step into the dazzling world of Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn, the Broadway musical celebration of romance, laughter, and every holiday of the year! Millennium Rep’s production opens Friday, July 11, at the Manchester Arts Center. Join Jim, the song-and-dance…
Veterans hold flag retirement ceremony
– The American Legion hosted the annual flag retirement ceremony on Saturday June 21, at the Coffee County Veterans Building, at 130 Shelton Road in Manchester. This is a ceremony to respectfully retire worn and tatted flags. During the ceremony…
