Lady Rockets Fall in Opener
S Though the night at Joel Vinson Gymnasium ended in spectacular fashion, it didn’t start out too well for Westwood, as the Lady Rockets lost to the Lady Lions of Cannon County Thursday, October 12. The Lady Rockets fought hard…
Patriots defeat Raiders 42-0
S Coffee County’s losing streak reaches seven games Friday the 13th proved to be scary for the Red Raiders as they racked up another loss in Murfreesboro to the monster that is the Oakland Patriots. The Red Raiders dug themselves…
Globetrotter Great Visits Manchester
S Friday, Oct. 13, Harlem Globetrotters legend Michael Douglas made his way through Manchester, visiting Coffee County Middle School and Coffee County Central High school. His appearance was in part to promote an upcoming game to be played by his…
Foothills Crafts to host Holiday Open House
N Event scheduled for Nov. 11 The Foothills Crafts and Gift Shop Holiday Open House will return for its third year between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov 11. “We will offer refreshments and we are going to have…
Local couple creates Halloween yard display
N From giant skeletons to witches brewing a cauldron and just about everything in-between, Avery and Jennifer Ferrell of 786 New Bushy Branch Road in Manchester have created a colorful Halloween display for community members to enjoy. Jennifer Ferrell said…
County considering animal shelter site environmental study
JOHN COFFELTEditor The county is eyeing a phase one environmental site assessment at the future animal control site to address any possible environmental concerns with the property located on Highway 41 near the Coffee County Jail. The county is set…
Manchester man charged with 11 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor
S Daniel Odell Gregory, 48, of Manchester was recently charged with 11 counts of Aggravated Sexual Exploitation of a Minor. According to the warrant from the Coffee County Courthouse, investigators obtained records through subpoenas that identified the IP address to…
Old Timers Day brings community together
John CoffeltEditor Old Timers Day 2023, held on the square Oct. 6-7 was about as perfect an event as any of its organizers could have hoped for. According to organizer Roger Steele, the day had great weather, great crowds and…
Manchester Kiwanis appoint new officers, board members
N Members of the Kiwanis Club of Manchester celebrated the installation of its new officers for the upcoming year during a meeting and dinner at The Oak Restaurant in Manchester Thursday Oct. 5. Outgoing club president David Creek was succeeded…
County bill aims to alleviate HOA burden
JOHN COFFELTEditor The Coffee County government is currently seeking to reintroduce to the state for approval a resolution that if approved, would limit it’s liability in homeowner association fees on unused property in the county. A similar bill was previously…
