Scott signs with Bethel University
S On Wednesday afternoon, CCCHS senior Lilee Scott signed her letter of intent to play college volleyball with the Bethel University Wildcats. “Bethel is a small school that feels like family and the volleyball team is very close,” she said.…
Hitting the Road: Miller’s Grocery
N Located just 30 miles from Manchester, Miller’s Grocery in Christiana has been serving up classic southern fare for nearly 30 years, but this cozy down home restaurant is home to more than a century’s worth of history for this…
C.A.R.S. and Coffee returns for 2024 season
N C.A.R.S. and Coffee has officially returned for the 2024 season, welcoming an array of classic cars and trucks to the Coffee County Administrative Plaza parking lot for its first event Saturday, April 6. Hosted by the Custom Auto and…
Steve Trussler inducted into TSSAA Hall of Fame
S On Monday, Manchester’s own Steve Trussler was inducted into the TSSAA Hall of Fame along with seven other coaches, officials and administrators at the organization’s annual luncheon at Middle Tennessee State University. Steve Trussler’s career with the TSSAA lasted…
Lady Rockets fall to Cascade on the road
S On Monday night, the Westwood Lady Rockets lost a tough game to the Cascade Lady Champions, 4-0. Through the first two innings, the game would go scoreless, then the Lady Champions would get on the board first in the…
Interceptor clog possible source of sewer overflows
JOHN COFFELTEditor Chronic manhole overflows caused by rainwater entering the city sewer system has plagued the department for over 10 years. The city is now in the process of using video drones to find breaks in the system. A section…
Red Raiders drop doubleheader at Spring Hill
S On Monday night, the CCCHS Red Raiders lost both games of a doubleheader at Spring Hill, losing the first game 9-8 in extra innings and falling in the second game, 5-3. CCCHS Red Raiders: 8, Spring Hill Raiders: 9…
City to offer employment contract for Water Department Director
John CoffeltEditor The Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted 4-0 at the April 2 meeting to offer an employment contract for Director of Water and Sewer to Jeffery Perry of Brownsville, Tennessee. Perry, the only finalist for the position…
Hunt sworn in as interim county mayor
John Coffelt Editor Commissioner Pro Tempore Dennis Hunt recites the oath of office with his wife Chris April 8 at the Coffee County Justice Center. Judge Bobby Carter administered the oath. The Aug. 1 county general election will fill the…
Manchester alderman incumbents to face challengers
JOHN COFFELTEditor Vying for the three aldermen seats in the August 1 election are political newcomers Harold “Rocky” Jones, Joe Pat Cope, Shannon Fletcher and John “Bull” Fletcher who with former Alderman Wilma Thomas and veteran candidate James Threet are…
