WeCare needs backpack donations
John Coffelt, Editor Manchester City Schools is asking for additional help with providing free backpack and school supplies during the back to school WeCare event. Family Resource Center Coordinator BJ Sylvia and social work intern Steven Granados Lopez said that…
Homeschoolers invited to attend Starry Night prom at Arts Center
John Coffelt, Editor The Manchester Arts Center is offering homeschool students in grades ninth through 12th the opportunity for a night of music and dancing at the first locally offered homeschool prom. One of the minds behind the event, local…
Area businesses support CHS prom fashion show
John Coffelt, Editor Coffee County Central High School held the first Prom Fashion Show in over five years on Monday, March 6, sponsored by Decherd’s Belles and Beaus. The show was a fundraiser for the school’s English department. Bells and…
Water cut-offs to come after 45 days of non-payment
John Coffelt, Editor The Board of Mayor and Alderman approved a first reading of an ordinance amending the water department policy regarding cut-offs. The policy increases the time to 45 days. The current setup is 10 days after the 15-day…
All city employees to receive bi-weekly pay
John Coffelt, Editor After a brief fight on how the plan will be implemented, the Board of Mayor and Alderman passed the first reading of a resolution that will end the weekly pay cycles for two remaining departments in the…
BOMA approves new sewer connection fees
John Coffelt, Editor The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved at the March 7 meeting the Water and Sewer Commission’s recommended increases to water and sewer fees. At their February meeting, the water commission recommended the increases to connections to…
Franklin County man charged with defrauding TennCare out of $57K
An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division has resulted in the arrest of a Winchester man, charged with theft and TennCare fraud. In July 2022, at the referral of the Tennessee Office…
Young Farmers and Ranchers to host Agribee
S The Coffee County Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers will host its Agribee contest April 16 at the Coffee County Central High School theater. The event is open to fourth and fifth grade students attending Coffee County, Manchester City…
John Conlee bringing “Rose Colored Glasses” to Park Theater
N Legendary country singer John Conlee is all set to bring his chart topping hits like “Rose Colored Glasses” and “Common Man” to McMinnville for an evening of live music at The Park Theater Thursday, April 6 presented by On…
Young Farmers and Ranchers to host Agribee
S The Coffee County Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers will host its Agribee contest April 16 at the Coffee County Central High School theater. The event is open to fourth and fifth grade students attending Coffee County, Manchester City…
