Fellers signs with Bryan College
S On Tuesday afternoon, CCCHS senior Bird Fellers signed his letter of intent to play college baseball with the Bryan College Lions. “I had a few offers, but one of Bryan’s coaches got in touch with me pretty quickly and…
Historical Society hosts Memorial Day exhibit
N The Coffee County Historical Society has officially unveiled its latest in a series of temporary exhibits at the Johanna Lewis Museum of Coffee County History located within the historic Coffee County Courthouse. Museum volunteer Sandra McMullin Bennett said she…
MPD force staffed with 18 officers with minimal experience
JOHN COFFELTEditor According to a report given by Manchester Police Department leadership at the May 13 Safety Committee meeting, 18 of 39 employees have less than one year on the job. Assistant Chief Adam Floied said that the situation is…
Carole Willis recognized by Planning Commission
JOHN COFFELTEditor Coffee County Regional Planning Commission founding member Carole Willis was recognized for years of service at the May 14 Commission Meeting. Planning Commission Chairman Steve Cunningham said at the meeting Willis made “gigantic tracks in Coffee County” as…
Library receives donation
S Joann Hunter and Belinda Tolar present Manchester Coffee County Library Director Pauline Vaughn with a $200 donation from the library’s Book Club. Vaughn said the donation will be utilized for the library’s Summer Reading Program. The Book Club meets…
Common John announces completion of MTSU video project
JOHN COFFELTEditor Common John Brewing Company recently held a release event to showcase a video created by a Middle Tennessee State University program that showcased the community ties the brewery works to maintain. The student-produced video featured interviews with founder…
Coffee County Class of 1974 to host 50th reunion
S The Coffee County Central High School Class of 1974 will host its 50th class reunion at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 29 at The CHURCH @ 117, 117 E. Fort St., Manchester. The evening will include a catered meal and…
McMinnville TCAT recognizes nursing graduates
S The Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) McMinnville recognized its Spring 2024 Practical Nursing graduates with a traditional pinning ceremony at the college’s McMinnville campus. TCAT-McMinnville President Melody Edmonds, addressed the graduates, their families and friends who gathered for…
Potential rural water line expansion hits snags
J A currently proposed joint city and county rural water line expansion project that aims to make city water available at the request of a collection of residents on JE Sartain Road could be a bit more problematic that initially…
Director of Schools contract debated again
N After a lengthy debate, members of the Coffee County Schools Board of Education voted 6-3 to schedule a public meeting to discuss the contract of Director of Schools Dr. Charles Lawson among other topics. The motion was made by…
