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John Coffelt, Editor Manchester Recreation Department held its annual Independence Day celebration with fireworks and the 80s, 90s and more cover band Rubik’s Groove at the Manchester Rotary Park July 4. John has been with the Manchester Times since May…

John Coffelt, Editor Shelbyville man Edilcer Edilberto Lopez, 37, drown feet from the Normandy Dam boat dock on Tuesday, July 4, according to authorities.  Coffee County Sheriff Department and Rescue Squad responded to the call at about 7:20 p.m.  Coffee…

JOHN COFFELTEditor Area residents cheered on members of the Manchester Police, Coffee County Court Clerk’s Office, Rotary Club members and Advantage Reality Partners as they participated in a community cornhole tournament June 28 at Autumn Oaks assisted living facility. Spectators…

J This article is the sixth installment of a summer series entitled Sports Rewind. This summer, The Manchester Times will take a look back at Coffee County Central High School’s 2022 Graduates that continued to play their sport at a…

J WMS Cheer attended their first away Universal Cheer Association Camp in a number of years. When returning home, they brought back 1st Place Camp Routine, Superior Team Award, 2 Blue Ribbons, 2 Pin-It-Forward Awards, Spirit Sticks and 2 All…

N In spite of soaring temperatures, the Summer Reading Carnival hosted by the Coffee County Manchester Public Library welcomed hundreds of families that participated in the library’s annual Summer Reading program Wednesday, June 28. The event featured carnival games, a…

JOHN COFFELTEditor A proposed Faulk and Foster Tower proposed by Verizon to be located on Noah Road hit a snag during the June 27 Coffee County Planning Commission over what some counties dub fall-zone requirements that restrict how closely a…

N  “A Song and a Prayer” a 31-day devotional A new book written by the late Loretta Lynn titled “A Song & A Prayer” has officially been released more than seven months after the beloved country music icon’s death last…

N Located in Southern Middle Tennessee off the Tims Ford Reservoir, Tims Ford State Park is perhaps best known for its 10,700-acre lake, but that is just the beginning of what the 3,546-acre state park has to offer for visitors.…

Mr. Robert Carl Thomas, age 87, of Manchester, passed from this life on Monday, June 19, 2023, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro. Mr. Thomas was born in Baltimore, MD, to his late parents Carl Thomas and Anna Harker Thomas. He…