Coffee Middle splits Rockvale
S On Tuesday night, the Coffee Middle Lady Raiders rolled to another win while the Red Raiders lost a close one to Rockvale. The Lady Raiders had yet another fantastic performance, this time against the Rockvale Lady Ravens. Coffee won…
Westwood follows Thanksgiving break with split of Community
S On Monday night, Westwood basketball returned to action after a long Thanksgiving break as the Rockets won again and the Lady Rockets fell to Community. The Westwood Lady Rockets came out fighting against the Community Viqueens, but ultimately couldn’t…
Trees of Christmas a Manchester tradition
N While Manchester’s Trees of Christmas is a seemingly simple annual event that each year tasks both businesses and individuals with decorating a themed Christmas tree for the community to enjoy, it is an event that embodies both community spirit…
Longstanding health-fair organizer Irene Ison passes
JOHN COFFELTEditor Before her recent death, volunteer Irene Ison made her rounds for years local to secure vendors for Potter’s Clay Health Fair, a St. Mark’s Catholic Church outreach program offered free to the public. Even as Ison’s health declined…
Square irrigation project withering with lack of bids
JOHN COFFELTEditor A recently awarded ARC Downtown Grant that will in part help fund irrigation for the landscaping on the square has hit a snag when the second call for bids has gone unanswered. According to Manchester Finance Director Lisa…
Pay raise sought for county paramedics
J Citing a lack of much needed paramedics, the Coffee County Ambulance Authority is seeking a $4 hourly increase to for individuals employed by the Coffee County Emergency Medical Service. The recommendation was brought up during the Nov. 16 Ambulance…
Community Volunteer Spotlight: Amanda Fuller
N Seeing a need in the Manchester and Coffee County community, Amanda Fuller and her husband Ron Fuller approached Unity Medical Center about launching a meal program for those who are at risk due to medical reasons. Officially launched in…
Being Thankful
N Volunteers help with Storehouse Food Pantry Thanksgiving distribution The Storehouse Food Pantry in Manchester was joined by 25 members of the Coffee County Central High School Baseball Team Tuesday, Nov. 21 to help distribute food to community members in…
Coffee Middle sweeps East Panthers
S On Monday night, the Coffee Middle Lady Raiders and Red Raiders both won over East Tullahoma after a long Thanksgiving break. The Lady Raiders didn’t show any signs of rust in their win over East Tullahoma. In the first…
Roger Haynes appointed as Red Raider Football Coach
S On Monday, Nov. 27, it was announced that Roger Haynes, defensive coordinator for the last two years and for three of the last four years, will be the new Head Football Coach of the Coffee Central Red Raiders. Haynes…
