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Jesse Lee Tuck, age 83 of Hillsboro, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Hillsboro on September 5, 1939, to the late Horace and Katie (Johnson) Tuck. Mr. Tuck…

John Coffelt, Editor A lot of things have come and gone in 103 years. Local mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Helen Martin can attest to that. But what has remained throughout is the love and care that she’s received from family…

John Coffelt, Editor The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved at the March 7 meeting a first responder metal health plan that is aimed to combat suicide post-traumatic stress. The program is offered through the faith-based Family Counseling Center for…

John Coffelt, Editor Summitville Volunteer Fire Department recently purchased a collection of much needed equipment through a county incentive plan for installing free smoke detectors. SVFD Assistant Chief Michael Hopkins said these purchases will help keep firefighters safer. The funding…

John Coffelt, Editor One man was killed and another hospitalized after the pair were struck by a semi near Just One More Bar & Grill on Hillsboro Highway on Monday at about 9:24 p.m. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol…

N With its red brick walls lined with Sun Drop memorabilia, classic tin ceiling and classic lunch counter menu items, a meal at The Sundrop Shoppe & Luncheonette in Tullahoma is akin to taking a step back to a simpler…

JOHN COFFELTEditor MDS Foods, located at the Joint Industrial Park, has begun the first phase of an expansion project that will add a cooler and warehouse distribution facility to attach to the current manufacturing center. MDS Foods owner and President…

N Manchester Police Chief Bill Sipe spoke to members of the Manchester Rotary Club about peace and conflict resolution during its regular meeting February 28 at The Mercantile in Manchester. Sherry Douglas, club president, said Rotary International features a monthly…

John Coffelt, Editor Second-grade student Hickerson Elementary Jayda Cowan petitioned County Mayor soliciting a four day school week. Matheny visited the school to meet with the concerned citizen. During this meeting, Cowan presented her letter and made her case concerning…

The Coffee County Historical Society General Membership Meeting will be 1 p.m. Saturday, March 11 at the Coffee County Courthouse located on the Manchester public square. Featured speakers will be Maurice Pittman and David Harrison, representing the Manchester Lions Club.…