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John Coffelt, Editor A technical error by a salesman at Ford of Murfreesboro could cost the city about $2,000 more than allotted for the purchase of a new 350 Ford Transit Van for the Parks and Recreation Department. In October…

S The Lady Raiders collected another win in a 69-22 thumping of the Lady Cats, but the Red Raiders suffered their third loss in a row with a 54-45 defeat at Tullahoma on Tuesday night. CCHS Lady Raiders: 69, Tullahoma…

John Edward Gilmer, age 87, of Hillsboro, peacefully passed from this life on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Gilmer was preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Lucille Gilmer; his sister,…

Sarah Claire Bryan, born September 18, 1936, to the late Paul and Sue Mary Burger of Manchester; Sarah passed away on Jan. 2, 2025, at her residence in Fayetteville TN.  Survivors include her children, Steve Bryan (Dianne) of Franklin, Diane…

Ms. Bonnie Jean Owen, age 78, of Nashville, passed from this life Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Fayetteville. Ms. Owen was born in Clarksville, Tenn.  to her late parents David Shurdon Owen and Ruth Dabney Meriwether Owen of Hillsboro, TN.…

Mrs. Jo Ann Horton, 79, of Estill Springs, passed from this life to her heavenly home on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Unity Medical Center in Manchester. She was a devoted member of the Tullahoma First Assembly of God Church…

Waymon Simmons, age 87, passed this life on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024.  He was born in Hillsboro to the late Mance and Dora Boyd Simmons. Waymon worked at the Manchester Police Department and Coffee County Sheriff’s Department. Waymon also worked…

McMinnville resident and Washington County, Ky. native Mary Patricia Hall, age 84, was born Oct. 13, 1940 and died Dec. 25, 2024 at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation in McMinnville following an extended illness. A retired lab technician for Dr.…

Ernest Edward Henley, lovingly known as Ed to the community and cherished as “Doc Doc” by family and close friends, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by those he loved, on Nov. 30, 2024. A man of unwavering faith,…

S The Duck River Watershed Society (DRWS) recently announced its fourth annual Spring Clean-up event, scheduled for Saturday, March 1.  “We’re calling on community members and groups to join us in making a difference. Whether you’re an individual, a family,…