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J On Thursday, Sept. 28, Coffee County attended the Sequatchie County meet. Coffee had some top finishers. Kailee Rossman placed first for the girls with 20:20.58. Chloe Hensiek finished with a time of 22:44.85 as the next best for Coffee…

N Manchester Old Timer’s Day will return to the historic town square for a celebration of days gone by, complete with live music, a parade and 130 vendors Saturday Oct. 7. “Our festival is about the old traditions of the…

N Duck River Electric Membership Corporation will be hosting free upcoming home energy workshops in Manchester and surrounding areas during the month of October to help homeowners learn some simple and easy ways to cut down on their home energy…

JOHN COFFELTEditor October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month When retired hair stylist and breast cancer survivor Monie Lundquist was diagnosed with breast cancer in early April of 2013, it was the support of those around her that got her through…

S As International Plasma Awareness Week kicks off, Blood Assurance is urging donors to roll up a sleeve and donate. The community nonprofit is in critical need of those with type A and AB blood to donate plasma. On Monday…

S Hillsboro man Gary Edward Teague, 44, was killed Friday, Sept. 29 at the Ambassador Inn, after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds, according to a statement issued by the District Attorney’s office.  According to 14th Judicial District Attorney General Craig Northcott’s…

JOHN COFFELTEditor A perceived lack of commitment by the Coffee County Commission regarding animal control just might have cost the county $500,000. County Mayor Judd Matheny said during a recent Health, Welfare and Recreation Committee meeting that the anonymous individual…

JOHN COFFELTEditor There are few better ways to have your business associated with feelings of the warmth of the holiday season than to have it prominently featured on a holiday display to be seen by nearly 2,000 people. To that…

S A shooting at the Ambassador Inn Friday, Sept. 29 has left one individual dead and another in police custody. Tauris Maymi, 30, has been charged with first degree murder, as of 6 p.m. Friday.  Manchester Police Assistant Chief Adam…

J A single-vehicle accident involving a Coffee County Schools bus Sept. 26 resulted in one student being transported to the hospital.    Director of Schools Dr. Charles Lawson said Wednesday that the bus transporting students from Coffee County Middle School…