June 19, 2026
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Insurance benefits are a sore spot in the city
John Coffelt, Editor In April of 2022, the City of Manchester decided to forgo its employee insurance plan through the State of Tennessee in favor of a plan through Blue Cross/Blue Shields & Gerber Life Insurance Company. The new plan…
Coffee County Schools approve purchase of new STEM, CTE equipment
N The Coffee County Board of Education has approved the purchase of STEM and Career Exploration education equipment as well as new classroom and office furniture during its regular meeting Feb. 13. Board members voted 8-0 to approve the purchase…
Governor’s preliminary budget includes purchase of Coffee County megasite
John Coffelt, Editor During the Feb. 15 Coffee County Industrial Board Meeting, Director Stephen Crook succinctly briefed the group on Governor Bill Lee’s upcoming preliminary budget includes the purchase of the Coffee County Megasite. The Tennessee Department of Economic and…
CHS fine arts night is Thursday
Coffee County Central High School’s Fine Arts Night will be Thursday, Feb. 23 from 5-8 at the school. Enjoy choir, theatre and instrumental performances, while viewing displayed student artwork, and also watch students paint, draw, and spin on the…
Manchester Rotary hosting new “Even Better” community event
N Manchester Rotary Club is moving out into the community with a new event series designed to celebrate community and make a difference. The club will host its first “Even Better” event from 5-7 p.m. Feb. 23 at Common John…
MPD asks for help in finding missing girl
UPDATE: female located The Manchester Police Department has asked for help fining a missing female juvenile, last seen leaving the Manchester Recreation Center at approximately 10:05 a.m., Feb 17. Additionally, she was seen around the same time running up…
City seeks $1.25 million sewer grant
John Coffelt, Editor The Manchester Board Of Mayor and Aldermen officially approved the application for a $1 million grant to improve the city sewer system during its regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 7. The grant is available under the Economic Development…
Water and sewer taps cost could double
A move by the Water and Sewer Commission to recommend a substantial hike in connection costs for new construction will offset some of the costs to the department. If the proposed capacity fees are approved by the Manchester Board of…
Teen Actors Guild to perform “Nightfall with Edgar Allan Poe”
N The Teen Actors Guild of the Millennium Repertory Company will present “Nightfall with Edgar Allan Poe” Feb. 10-19 at the Manchester Arts Center, 128 E. Main St. Director Kinda Baxter said the show will feature four of author Edgar…
Rec Center to host “Amazing Family Night”
N The Manchester Recreation Center will host the next installment of its “Amazing Family Night” open house 7-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24. Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Becki Johnson said the free event is hosted by the Manchester Lions Club…