Man charged with attempted first degree murder
S A Lakewood Park man is charged with attempted first degree murder following a shooting Saturday, Oct. 21 at Lakewood Park involving an alleged dispute over a dog. Larry Gene Hurley, 62, is being held with no bond on an…
Bridge Float finds home at CCAP ahead of state meeting
JOHN COFFELTEditor The Save Our Stone Fort Bridge award winning float was recently moved into the foyer at the Coffee County Administrative Plaza where it will stay until the Manchester Christmas Parade, Nov. 24. Coffee County Mayor Judd Matheny said…
Halloween events around town
S Rescue squad to hold annual Halloween party The Coffee County Rescue Squad will hold its annual Halloween part from 5 p.m.-8 p.m., Oct. 31 at the squad headquarters, 2270 Murfreesboro Highway. Hotdogs and candy will be free to guests.…
Bench, tree honor late Mayor Lonnie Norman
S Family and friends of Manchester Mayor Lonnie Norman took part in a ceremony held by the Coffee County Democratic Party on Saturday, October 14th, to dedicate a tree and park bench which the party donated in Mayor Norman’s honor.…
Miriam House seeks to expand services
JOHN COFFELTEditor Fundraiser to help with costs of new facility that expand services Coffee County-based Miriam House is working to expand its service to the women in the community through its Residential Faith Based Rehab and Discipleship Program. Named for…
Tabor wins country vocalist of the year
S Local artist and Old Timers Day parade grand marshal Macy Tabor won the Female Country Vocalist of the Year Award at the 2023 Josie Music Awards for Independent Artist that was held on Sunday, October 22 at the Grand…
Coffee and Westwood split games
S Coffee County Middle School and Westwood Middle School split Monday nights matchup as the Lady Raiders win over the Lady Rockets, and the Rockets get the win over the Red Raiders. The girls game was a close one to…
Coffeee County losing streak over with 42-12 win
S Red Raiders end seven game skid with 42-12 win over Ooltewah The Coffee County Red Raiders ended Senior Night with a bang, dominating the Ooltewah Owls, 42-12. The Red Raiders began the night by honoring seniors Jaiden Foster, Xavier…
Community Volunteer Spotlight: Alison Smith
N Like many communities both small and large throughout the United States, Manchester and Coffee County depends on a network of dedicated community volunteers to do everything from meal deliveries to animal rescues and senior citizen outreach. This new monthly…
Health Department parking expansion begins
K Construction has begun at the temporary consolidated health department at 615 Wilson Ave. in Tullahoma as it begins to expand its parking lot. According to Coffee County Mayor Judd Matheny, the purpose of the construction of the quasi-permanent parking…
