Water Commission recommends sewer plant engineer
J The Manchester Water Commission Approved a recommendation during the Sept. 5 meeting to approve a contract with J.R. Wauford & Company, Consulting Engineers, Inc. for a roughly $15,000 initial report on upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant. The firm…
One-of-a-kind 1990s Kei shows at Coffee County Fair Car Show
J Local woman Holly Binkley’s Kei car, a 1990 Nissan Pao, was with 51 horsepower, by far not the most powerful vehicle to show Monday, Sept. 3 at the Coffee County Fair Open Class Car Show. Yet the car, nestled…
Lady Raiders win against Warren
S On Monday night, the Coffee County Central Lady Raider volleyball team came back from losing the first set to beat Warren County 3-1 and keep their home record perfect at 5-0. Warren County raced out to a 6-1 lead…
Raiders lose in heartbreaker to Shelbyville
S The Coffee County Red Raiders suffered their first loss of the 2024 campaign after a 32-28 battle with Shelbyville Central at Carden-Jarrell Field on Friday night. The Golden Eagles would receive the opening kickoff and provide a big test…
Lady Raiders bounce back with Shelbyville sweep
S After being swept by Columbia on Tuesday, the Lady Raiders responded with a 3-0 win over Shelbyville on Thursday night at Joe Frank Patch Memorial Gymnasium. The Lady Raiders took command in the first set, running out to a…
Raider golf wins three way battle in Lewisburg
S Noah Costello and Jaxon Phillips both led the way for Coffee County against Franklin County and Marshall County in a nine hole match at Saddle Creek Golf Club on Thursday. Costello and Phillips each carded a 37 as Levi…
Obituary for Sept. 4
BROWN Mr. David “Puffer” Brown, Jr., age 52, of Morrison, passed from this life suddenly on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. Mr. Brown was born in Manchester, to his parents David Brown Sr. and Gloria Allen Brown who survive him. He…
County Planning to proof zoning resolutions
JOHN COFFELTEditor The Coffee County Planning Commission during upcoming monthly meetings starting in September will begin to update the county’s zoning resolutions to correct typos and discrepancies that have accumulated over the last few years. Planning Commission Chairman Steve Cunningham…
Committee forwards longevity pay for employees
JOHN COFFELTEditor Coffee County Budget and Finance Committee recommended to the full commission a plan for longevity pay for employees who have over five years tenure. Commissioner Tim Stubblefield said the pay could give employees a small incentive that might…
Retired Teachers to meet Sept. 10
The Coffee County Retired Teachers will meet at 11 a.m. on Sept. 10 at the Manchester Coffee County Conference Center. All retired teachers are invited to attend. The meal will be $15, including tea and a dessert. Following the meal…
