Raiders open season with dual win at Antioch
S The CCHS wrestling team opened their regular season slate with a 54-18 victory over Antioch on Wednesday night. Aiden Lindsay (138 pounds), Eli Mclean (150 pounds), William Barlow (157 pounds), Andrew Miller (165 pounds), Zachary Warrick (175 pounds) and…
Lego League offers children fun and a sense of community
Matthew Burnette, Staff Writer Young brick builders and Lego aficionados gathered around the tables in the children’s section of the Coffee County Manchester Public Library on Nov. 26 for the monthly gathering of the library’s Lego League. Each month, participants…
Hillsboro teen reins in high profile wins in national horseback competitions
John Coffelt, Editor Hillsboro teen Addie Rose Brown, 13, the daughter of Daniel and Christy Brown, has a passion for horses that is a legacy passed down from her grandfather, the late Randy G. Rogers. She and her quarter horse…
Lady Raiders stay perfect, Raiders return to win column
S On Tuesday night, CCHS basketball completed a sweep of Franklin County as the Lady Raiders won 53-42 in a close battle and the Red Raiders turned in a superb performance on defense with a 49-25 victory in Manchester. CCHS…
Photos with Santa at Southland Pharmacy
S Southland Pharmacy on Interstate Drive will host Santa from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7. The third annual event will feature a festive day completely free. There will be free digital photos with Santa, holiday fun for the whole…
New store breathes new life into unique décor and furniture
Matthew Burnette, Staff Writer Some interesting items have been filling the window of the storefront just passed the corner of S. Spring Street and Hillsboro Blvd thanks to Sherry Callahan, the owner of All the T in China. The store,…
CRIC attributes place in the community to late mayor
John Coffelt, Editor The Community Resource and Information Center (CRIC) held an anniversary ribbon cutting with the Manchester Chamber of Commerce on Friday Nov. 22. The business that provides essential services like translations, entrepreneurial and tax preparation guidance, notary, translation…
Tractor trailer crash forces closure of I-24
D One person was injured and another cited after a pre-dawn crash of tractor trailers on Interstate 24 left the interstate closed for a period Tuesday morning. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the wreck happened around 3:22 a.m. Tuesday…
Peoples Bank to hold third annual Festival of Lights
John Coffelt, Editor Peoples Bank and Trust will hold its third annual Festival of Lights from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 1203 Hillsboro Boulevard. Peoples’ President/CEO Philip Calahan said that the event is a way to give back…
Local businessman passes
M 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 November 30, 2024. A man of unwavering…
