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S Baseball season is here and the Westwood Rockets began their 2024 season with a win over Harris and a loss to Grundy County. On Tuesday night, the Rockets started their season off with a 10-1 win over the Harris…

S On Wednesday night, the Coffee County Lady Raiders again beat the Lincoln County Lady Falcons, this time for the 4A Region 5 Title at Centennial High School. The Lady Raiders came flying out of the gate, outscoring the Lady…

J 9-1-1 dispatcher coordinates rescue of elderly couple trapped in burning home It was a frigid night on Jan. 22 when Coffee County Communication Center dispatcher Angela Cook took a call from an elderly couple trapped on the second floor…

JOHN COFFELTEditor Coffee County installed a new LED backlit sign at the Coffee County Administrative Plaza that will update the aging look of the longstanding marquee located near the roadway on McArthur Street. “I’m happy to commission it,” County Mayor…

Local resident Sherie Petty announced her candidacy for Coffee County School Board. Her announcement follows as summited    Dear Coffee County, Districts 1, 3, & 4, I’m Sherie Petty, and I’m a current candidate for the Coffee County School Board.  The…

Verne Andrew Carlisle, age 84, was carried by Heavenly Angels into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 17, 2024. He was surrounded by his family prior to his flight. He booked his flight in 1970…

Melva Jean Lovell, “Mean Granny” as she was fondly known as by her family and close friends, was born on Nov. 7, 1932, in Manchester, to the late Hoyt William and Gladys Beatrice Swann. She was a member of the…

Mary Ruth Sherrell Ennenga, 95, died surrounded by loved ones in Omaha, Neb., on Jan. 30, 2024. She was blessed with a long life and will be remembered for her brilliant smile, kind heart, love of family, and the enchanting…

Rebecca Dillehay of Manchester, passed away at the age of 69 on Feb. 10, 2024.  Rebecca is loved by her family and will be dearly missed. Becky, as she was known by family and friends, was born in Fort Payne,…

Helen Kirby, age 83, of Manchester, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024 at Unity Medical Center. She was born on May 25, 1940 to parents L.D. and Elora Anderson in Manchester. Helen is preceded in death by her…