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N Lady Freight’s Emporium celebrated its grand opening with an official ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday, June 21 at the boutique located at 114 S. Spring St. “Any new business of course is special, but I feel like I have an…

N Fireworks starting at 9 p.m. The City of Manchester will host its annual Fourth of July fireworks at Rotary Park, Tuesday July 4. The annual tradition will kickoff at 6 p.m. with food trucks before Rubiks Groove will begin…

JOHN COFFELTEditor A large black bear has wandered its way into the city of Manchester Saturday, June 24, causing quite a stir in the Royal Court area of town. According to a statement by Manchester Police Department, the bear has…

John Coffelt, Editor  When the smoke settled from the months’ worth of Budget and Finance Committee meetings, a $26 million proposed operating budget emerged that will go before the Full Commission Tuesday, June 27. The budget includes a 4% raise…

JOHN COFFELTEditor The Coffee County Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA), the final authority concerning planning and zoning appeals short of a court ruling, has postponed making a decision concerning a request for a setback variance in on a narrow lot…

JOHN COFFELTEditor The Manchester Board of Education voted unanimously at the June meeting to extend Director of Schools Dr. Joey Vaughn’s employment contract an additional two years. This extension is the most the board is able to legally extend the…

N Members of the Coffee County Schools Board of education have approved a new five-year plan for the school district for 2023-2028 in a 7-1 vote Monday, June 12. Director of Schools Dr. Charles Lawson said during the meeting that…

J Each year local believers follow Jesus’ words to his followers: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” Most often, the gospel…

J The biggest moment in a young Raiderette’s time with the CCCHS dance team is their first Universal Dance Association (UDA) Camp. For one week, dancers gather to compete, learn and perform. This year, the Coffee County Dance Team left…

J For those recovering from addiction a music festival can be a challenging event to attend, yet Bonnaroo’s Soberoo stations can provide support in the moments it’s needed most. Brian Beck, a volunteer for Harmonium Inc., the organization that offers…