Unity approaches county for help with critical care transfers
JOHN COFFELTEditor Several of the top healthcare providers at Unity Medical Center approached the Coffee County Ambulance Authority during the Aug. 15 meeting to brainstorm solutions to the hospital’s difficulty finding out of county critical care transfers. Unity Chief Clinical…
CC School Board members conclude terms
N Three members of the Coffee County Schools Board of Education concluded their terms as board members following a regular meeting Monday, Aug. 12. These include Dr. Gary Nester, who served on the board since January 2012, Larry Crabtree, who…
Republican party to hold caucus for vacant commission seats
S The Coffee County Republican Party will conduct a caucus at 5 p.m. on Sept. 5, 2024 at the Coffee County Administrative Plaza Community Room to select candidates for Coffee County Commission Districts 2 and 6 for the Nov. 5…
Toliver’s Pawn Shop celebrates 50 years
N Toliver’s Pawn and Jewelry located on Manchester’s historic downtown square recently celebrated its 50th anniversary earlier this month. Owner Mike Bass said the longtime business was founded by Lyndon Toliver in 1974. “He liked buying, selling and trading,” Bass…
CC Schools to fund Afterschool program for 2024-2025
N Members of the Coffee County Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to fund its afterschool program for elementary and middle school students after grant funding failed to come through at the last minute. During the regular board meeting Aug.…
United Way of Highway 55 donates $60K to area nonprofits
J United Way of Highway 55 awarded 16 area nonprofits a total of $60,000 during an awards ceremony held Aug. 16 at Common John Brewing Company. Donations this year were up from $40,000 last year and go to nonprofits from…
High School Sports: Tuesday, Aug. 20
S On Tuesday night, the Lady Raider volleyball team beat Tullahoma in their home opener while the Lady Raider soccer team suffered a tough home loss to Lincoln County. CCCHS Volleyball The Coffee County Lady Raiders played host to local…
Red Raiders beat Pioneers for first win of the season
S The Coffee County Middle Red Raiders beat the Warren County Pioneers 29-12 at Carden-Jarrell Field on Tuesday night for their first win of 2024. The Red Raiders would waste no time on the game’s first possession, as Joe Jordan picked…
Lady Raiders open season with thrilling win over Grundy
S The CCCHS Lady Raider volleyball team began their season with a close win at Grundy County on Monday night, beating the Lady Jackets in a five set match. Coffee County would get off to a good start in the…
Costello leads Red Raiders in three team battle
S On Monday afternoon, the CCCHS Red Raider golf team picked up another win at WillowBrook Golf Club in a nine hole match against Franklin County and Lincoln County. This time, Coffee County was led by Noah Costello, who turned…
