VYTHOULKAS
Danny Vythoulkas, 77, of Bradyville, passed away at his home on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. Born in Zante Zackinthos, Greece, he was the son of the late John and Anastacia Vythoulkas. He is survived by his wife of 50 years,…
Obituaries for Jan. 15
RACKLEY Linda Fay Rackley, age 78, of Manchester went to be with her heavenly father, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. She was born September 23, 1946 in Tennessee to the late Clara Mae (Barnes) West. In addition to her mother, Linda…
Meetings to be held for feedback on School Director criteria
MATTHEW BURNETTE, Staff Writer The Tennessee School Boards Association will be conducting a series of meetings on Jan. 27 to receive input from various groups in the community on the desired criteria for a new Director of Schools for Coffee…
Parks and Rec looking to create new position
MATTHEW BURNETTE, Staff Writer The Manchester Recreation Commission approved a job description for a new Facility Manager position at the Manchester Recreation Center. A Facility Manager would oversee the daily operations of the Recreation Center and would alleviate some of…
Red Raiders beat Cascade, fall to Warren at home
S Coffee County Central wrestling played host to Cascade and Warren County on Tuesday night, beating the Champions 47-34 and falling to the Pioneers 50-24 at Raider Academy. In their dual match against Cascade, Coffee County won eight individual matches;…
Lady Raiders soar past Eaglettes, Raiders fall in OT
S The Lady Raiders began district play with a 75-45 win over the Eaglettes, but the Red Raiders took their fifth straight loss in a 55-48 overtime heartbreaker on Tuesday night in Shelbyville. CCHS Lady Raiders: 75, Shelbyville Golden Eaglettes:…
Jo Dee Messina coming to the Caverns this Summer
S On June 8, 2025, country star Jo Dee Messina will take the underground stage deep within The Caverns, offering fans a rare and electrifying live performance inside the world-renowned subterranean venue. Known for hits like “Heads Carolina, Tails California,”…
Bricken, Bowling discuss a trio of topics at Chamber luncheon
MATTHEW BURNETTE, Staff Writer Tennessee State Senator Janice Bowling and State Representative Rush Bricken fielded questions on a variety of topics at the Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce’s January luncheon. Both legislators were featured speakers at the event and then…
Disaster! Strikes the Stage at the Manchester Arts Center
S Come aboard a luxurious floating casino for Millennium Rep’s Disaster! the Musical. With the campy charm of classic disaster films set to a disco-era soundtrack, featuring songs like “Hot Stuff,” “I Will Survive,” and “Rock the Boat,” this hilarious…
Raider wrestling splits home tri-meet with Rockvale and Shelbyville
S The CCHS wrestling team picked up a 57-18 dual win over Shelbyville, but lost to Rockvale 41-36 on Thursday night at Raider Academy. Against Rockvale, Coffee County won six individual matches by a fall: Aiden Lindsay (126) over Taylor…
