Barlow finishes fourth at State, Jennings places fifth
S On Saturday, the TSSAA State Wrestling Tournament came to a close with Coffee County’s wrestlers finishing the season out strong. After losing in the semifinals of the 150 pound weight class on Friday, Jacob Barlow continued his tournament on…
Red Raiders lose in Region Quarterfinals, Reed scores 1,000th point
S The 2023-24 Red Raider Basketball Season came to a close on Saturday night as the Red Raiders fell in the first round of the Region 5 Tournament to the Franklin Admirals. Coffee County would lead at the start, outscoring…
Barlow, Jennings fall in State Semifinals
S On Friday at Williamson County Ag Expo Center, Jacob Barlow and Ellysia Jennings made it to the semifinals of their respective weight classes, but all five of Coffee County’s wrestlers will continue the State Tournament in the consolation bracket.…
Lady Raiders soar past Lady Eagles, advance to Region Semis
S On Friday night, the Coffee County Lady Raiders won in dominating fashion over the Independence Lady Eagles in the first round of the TSSAA 4A Region 5 Tournament. The Lady Raiders edged out at the start, outscoring Independence 17-10…
Made in Tennessee: Musgrave Pencil Co.
N Founded by Colonel James Raford Musgrave in Shelbyville, Tennessee in 1916, the Musgrave Pencil Co. continues to produce pencils much in the same way as it did more than 100 years ago. Manufacturing everything from traditional yellow No. 2…
Rotary hears about state VR program
N Vocational Rehabilitation a way back into the workforce for some The Manchester Rotary Club welcomed Kathy Klingelhoets of the Tennessee Department of Human Resources Division of Rehabilitation Services to discuss the options available for individuals with disabilities who are…
Red Raiders fall short in District Title Game
S On Tuesday night, the Coffee County Red Raiders lost to the Columbia Central Lions in the TSSAA 4A District 9 Championship Game after a second half comeback fell short. The Red Raiders pulled ahead at the start, outscoring Columbia…
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New county grant writer seeks millions in unexplored revenues
JOHN COFFELTEditor Coffee County’s new grant writer Dave Capka has already gotten to work in the weeks since being hired in December finding new federal, state and private monies that have been previously left on the table. “We’ve recognized the…
Ad Hoc Committee goes back 15 years to resolve BZA term issues
JOHN COFFELTEditor Currently, Coffee County has been in violation of state law regarding the way in which Board of Zoning Appeals members’ terms expire. Over the course of two meetings, the last one held on Tuesday, Feb. 13, the Ad…
