Sheriff’s Department responds to possible threat at CCCHS
S According to a statement by the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department, a call was received of a possible threat at Coffee County Central High School at approximately 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 20. “The preliminarily investigation has revealed that there was…
Lady Raiders swept by Wildcats
S On Thursday, the Lady Raider volleyball team suffered their first home loss of the season in a 3-0 loss to Lawrence County. Lawrence County won the first set 25-20 then completed the sweep with identical 25-19 scores in the…
Rockets edge Cannon in OT
S On Thursday night, the Westwood Rockets beat the Cannon County Lions 20-14 in overtime, punching their ticket to the DRVC Championship Game. Westwood compiled a 14-0 lead before the fourth quarter, but the Lions bounced back to tie the…
Lady Raiders beat Westwood on Eighth Grade Night
S The Coffee Middle Lady Raiders and Westwood Lady Rockets each concluded their regular season schedule after meeting each other on Thursday night with Coffee County winning 2-0. Before the game, Lady Raiders Harper Crosslin, Taley Hardin, Briley Jernigan, Brylyn…
Henley honored with leadership award
John Coffelt, Editor The Tennessee Hospital Association recently recognized Unity Medical Center CEO Martha Henley with the 2024 Small and Rural Hospital Leadership Award. This honor is presented in recognition of significant contributions to rural healthcare in Tennessee. Henley said…
Lady Raiders win at Harris
S The Coffee Middle Lady Raiders picked up a 2-0 win in their final road game of the regular season at Harris on Wednesday evening. The varsity team won the first set 25-20 then finished off the sweep with a…
VIAM Manufacturing commemorates Patriots Day
N VIAM Manufacturing continued its longtime support of local first responders with its annual fundraising campaign and Patriots Day event at the facility located at 87 Park Tower Drive in the Manchester Industrial Park. Company CEO Keith Hayes said it…
A decade’s long journey
JOHN COFFELTEditor Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival celebrates first decade Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival is celebrating ten years this September in Franklin. Co-founder Brandt Wood called the two-day event more than just a festival. To the organizers Pilgrimage is…
Conference Center employee recognized by Tennessee Guard
JOHN COFFELTEditor The 1st Tennessee Regiment Chaplain Corp. of the Tennessee State Guard recognized Manchester Coffee County Conference Center event planner Sheila Carter on Friday, Sept. 13 for help making their event come together. Lt. Col. Glen Jones said the…
Hundreds enjoy Common John Beer Fest
N Overcast skies and a few raindrops could not dampen the spirit of the third annual Common John Beer Fest hosted at the Manchester brewery Saturday, Sept. 14. The event welcomed 40 commercial breweries and 21 home brewers to share…
