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Local makeup artist brings skill and experience for weddings, pageants or just a night out Cosmetology covers hair, skin and nails, but it’s makeup that really brings a glow to Escape Salon licensed cosmetologist Allie Gundemir’s face.  “This is something…

DRIVER Michael Cody Driver, age 34, of Manchester, passed away on April 24, 2025. Born in Athens, Alabama, on April 1, 1991, Michael was the beloved son of Benita Alford and the late Tommy Driver, and stepson of Paul Alford.…

(StatePoint) May 20 is World Bee Day, an opportunity to celebrate not only the beloved honey bee, but North America’s 4,000 species of native bees, many of which are busy right now. “Throughout spring and summer, these insects dutifully pollinate…

Sidney Ray Sellars, 73, of Dunwoody, Georgia, passed away on April 30, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on Jan. 7, 1952, in McMinnville, he is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Doris (Lynn) Sellars, his daughters, Kayla…

Carl Eugene Willoughby, age 72 of Hillsboro, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. Funeral Services were held at 1 p.m. on Monday, May 5, in the Chapel of Moore-Cortner Funeral Home.  Interment was…

John Coffelt, Editor Coffee County’s National Day of Prayer ceremony was held at the Courthouse on May 1 with participation by 17 community leaders. Manchester First Methodist Pastor Stephen Lee, acting as master of ceremonies, said “in a world running…

MATTHEW BURNETTE, Staff Writer Registration is now open for a new, free summer literacy camp that offers a week of fun and learning at three local libraries. The camp is organized by the Southern Association for Reading Advancement, or SARA.…

Twenty Coffee County Central High School seniors officially signed a letter of intent with Tennessee College of Apply Technology (TCAT) McMinnville during the National Career and Technical Education signing day Wednesday, April 30 at the high school. Student fields of…

The Wee Actors Guild will present “Shrek the Musical Jr.” at the Manchester Arts Center on May 9, 10, 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m. and May 11 and 18 at 2 p.m. The 2 p.m. Saturday matinees on May…

Staff Report Congratulations to Cindy Fletcher, our 2025 Jefferson’s Manchester Teacher of the Year!  Mrs. Fletcher teaches Kindergarten at North Coffee Elementary School. We can’t think of a better way to tell you what makes her an incredible teacher than…