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N Despite a constant rainfall, the annual CCCHS Cheer Cow Patty Drop fundraiser returned to Carden Jarrell Field Saturday, Jan. 7 for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. Christy Clouse, Coffee County Central High School cheer coach, said the…

N The Manchester Kiwanis Club will host its second annual online auction fundraiser Jan. 11-21. The auction is the first of two major fundraisers the Kiwanis will be hosting in 2023. “We are down to two fundraisers…one of them is…

According to a district statement, the Coffee County Raider Academy will close early to students today, Monday, Jan. 9, due to a water main break. This will require that students that have a ride and be picked up as soon…

John Coffelt, Editor UPDATE: Holly Jones appointed to fill late father’s seat. She will serve through 2024.   The Coffee County Commission will choose at the January meeting between three applicants who will fill the seat left vacant for District 1…

N North Coffee Elementary student Alex Davis has been playing the five-string banjo for about three years, and in that time he has continued to hone his skills with appearances at music festivals and on TV. The 10-year-old banjo player…

John Coffelt, Editor Manchester Fire Department responded midday Friday to a vehicle fire at the McMinnville Highway Circle K that was reportedly threating to spread to the fuel pumps.  The vehicle was burning at the far end of the parking…

John Coffelt, Editor Manchester Fire Department Station One saw a series of repairs leading up to the December Safety Committee meeting. Fire Chief George Chambers told the commission that the air ducts were replaced in the living area of Station…

John Coffelt, Editor With this new year comes the return of the Manchester Times Citizen of the Year feature. This column will recognize community leaders who have made a substantial impact on the lives of Coffee County residents in 2022.…

N As the world moves farther away from the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more people are opting to travel for the holidays. AAA reported that an estimated 112.7 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from…

Director Linda Baker has announced a new program by Coffee County Probation to build a library within the office for clients that are on probation. Baker says that one of the questions on the intake for new clients is, “What…