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S Lady Raider softball opened play in the 4A District 9 Tournament with a 10-1 clobbering of the Columbia Central Lady Lions on Monday night in Manchester. Coffee County was led by senior Paisley Campbell, who went 2-for-4 at the…

(StatePoint) “Horsepower” is a multifaceted word in Kentucky. Hearing that term coupled with the Bluegrass State, folks might first think of horseracing. However, it can also describe the various ways to get around and experience Kentucky—car, train or boat—along with…

S The Coffee Middle Lady Raiders completed their run as a No. 5 seed in the Area Tournament on Thursday night, beating the EO Coffman Lady Panthers 16-4 to claim the Area 6 crown. Before the Championship Game The CCMS…

John Coffelt, Editor Air Evac 44 Lifeteam celebrated its 20th Anniversary with a celebration and ribbon cutting April 25 at the station on Volunteer Parkway. Manchester Chamber Executive Director Katy Riddle said her organization embraces celebrating businesses, especially those that…

MATTHEW BURNETTE, Staff Writer An increase in school meals was approved by the Coffee County School Board at their most recent meeting after Director of School Nutrition Carlan Cotten presented a plan to the Board that would increase meals by…

John Coffelt, Editor A ballpark estimate for a new Manchester Fire Department fire engine falls anywhere from $875,000 to $950,000 depending on whether federal tariffs will be added to the price. Fire Chief George Chambers told the Finance Committee during…

John Coffelt, Editor Tullahoma Utility Authority President/CEO Allen Potter provided to the Manchester Times a clarification on a comparison of the water rates between Tullahoma and Manchester.     “I want to provide the facts so residents and readers can make…

M The Manchester Water and Sewer Commission recently voted unanimously to recommend rate increases to the Board of Mayor and Alderman.  These rates will still be lower than Tullahoma, Murfreesboro, and West Warren. These rate increases are needed to repair…

Norman Dee Sissom Jr. (also known as N.D.) of Manchester, age 74, passed away witnessed by his wife and sons after a sudden decline in health on April 11, 2025 at Harton Hospital in Tullahoma. He was born on July…

Duke Dr. Donald Edward Duke, 94, of Tampa, Florida, slipped out of this life and into eternal rest on April 14, 2025 while taking a break from eating his breakfast at home with his son. His peaceful passing is akin…