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MATTHEW BURNETTE, Staff Writer Coffee County Central High School Raiderettes are holding a dance clinic on January 11 as a fundraiser for the dance team. The Dance Eras Tour will feature songs from Taylor Swift and Eras Tour openers Sabrina…

S On Saturday, Jan. 4, the CCHS wrestling team competed in the Red Hawk Rampage at Stewarts Creek High School with Eli McLean, Jasmine Norris and Ellysia Jennings all placing first in their respective weight classes. In the boys’ tournament,…

S On Saturday afternoon, the CCHS Lady Raiders improved to 16-0 with a 58-53 victory over Bartlett in the Granges Crossover Hoopfest at Bethel University. Coming off of their championship victory in the Gulf Shores Christmas Bash at the Beach,…

John Coffelt, Editor The Manchester Planning Commission amended the city’s subdivision regulations during the Dec. 16 meeting to address placement of sidewalks in new subdivisions. The matter came before the board after local developer Allan Howard approached the commission with…

S Common John Brewing Company won eight medals at 2024 Tennessee Championship of Beers, including a prestigious 2nd Place Best of Show for The Darkness Callin’ – Black IPA. “These awards are a testament to the hard work, creativity, and…

John Coffelt, Editor Manchester City Engineer Scot St. John is stepping aside to allow his associate Adam Carter to assume the role. St. John made the announcement during the Dec. 16 Manchester Planning Commission meeting. “I’ve served with this commission…

During the 103rd annual meeting of the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation, Coffee County Farm Bureau was recognized for its accomplishments and successes from the past year. Coffee County Farm Bureau President AJ Teal was recognized onstage for the county’s exemplary…

John Coffelt, Editor Following two public hearings during the Dec. 16 meeting, the Manchester Planning Commission unanimously voted to reaffirm its prior recommendation to recommend annexes that will go before the Board of Mayor and Aldermen in January. The annexes…

ADAMS Mrs. Margaret Daphyne “Dee” Yates Adams, age 93, of Manchester, passed from this life Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Manchester. Mrs. Adams was born in Asbury, Tenn., to her late parents Johnnie Yates and Annette Dick Yates. She worked…

John Coffelt, Editor A newly installed Coffee County 911 Communications Center computer aided dispatch (CAD) system will not offer all the bells and whistles promised until each municipality pays an annual user license fee of $1,000 per laptop. The new…