Hometown artist inducted to Minnesota Music Hall of Fame
S Bluegrass artist Becky Buller was inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame on April 14. Buller’s was raised in a small town with a small bakery in St. James, Minn., so the award was a true honor. “Being…
Davis throws perfect game vs Franklin County
S Strikes out 13 vs Warren County Kaitlyn Davis proved in her performance vs Franklin County that the easiest path from start to finish is the path of least resistance. Davis would strike out six batters and allow no baserunners…
Library gearing up for Summer Reading Program
N The Manchester Coffee County Public Library is gearing up to launch its annual Summer Reading Program at 3 p.m. May 31. Open to children of all ages, the Summer Reading Program invites children of all ages to set their…
MCCOLLOCH
Mr. James Thomas McColloch, age 92, of Viola, died Thursday, April 20, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born Dec. 30, 1930, in Morrison, was preceded in death by parents Samuel Thomas and Mary Henley McColloch, wife Earline Woodall McColloch,…
MURRAY
Charlie Lewis Murray, “Morkie” as he was fondly known as by his family and friends, was born on July 2, 1978, to Jerry Clint Murray, Sr. and the late Patricia Murray, in Shelbyville. “Morkie” was a Child of God and…
HOLTZCLAW
Mr. James “Jim” Holtzclaw, Sr., age 78, of Hillsboro, passed from this life Thursday, April 20, 2023, in Manchester. Mr. Holtzclaw was born in Chattanooga, and was under the care of his late parents Martin E. Holtzclaw and Mildred Green.…
Obituaries for April 25
CLOUSE Mr. Wayne Thomas Clouse, age 90, of Manchester, passed away Sunday, April 16th, 2023, at Unity Hospital in Manchester. Mr. Clouse was born Feb. 6, 1933, in Coffee County, to the late William Clouse and Lena Snyder. Following high…
County will not provide standing ambulances for Bonnaroo
John Coffelt, Editor Coffee County Ambulance Authority unanimously decided at the April 20 meeting to not enter into a contract with the organization that provides medical services to Bonnaroo to provide ambulances and crews needed for the festival to comply…
Rotary event to benefit Coffee County Humane Society
N The Manchester Rotary Club has partnered with the Coffee County Humane Society for the second installment of its “Even Better” community event which will be Noon until 3 p.m. at Common John Brewing Co. in Manchester. “We are trying…
Comptroller investigation finds major mismanagement at Coffee County Drug Court
S An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has revealed a series of problems related to the Coffee County Drug Court Foundation, a nonprofit organization in Manchester. The foundation provides drug inpatient and outpatient therapy, testing, and other services. The…
