Primary election settles several election bids, others carry over to August race

Chad Partin was reelected for another term as Coffee County Sheriff, staving off challenges from Danny Ferrell and Kelly Smith in the Republican Primary. Meanwhile, Kelsie Adams was able to unseat Jenny Anthony for the Circuit Court Clerk’s office, while incumbent County Mayor Dennis Hunt beat Republican challenger Cheryl Swan but will still face opposition from Democrat Khamai M. Rozier and Independent Mark Messick in August.
Man charged with murder for overdose death

AChattanooga man has been indicted on second-degree murder charges after investigators say he was the drug dealer who sold fentanyl to a man who overdosed.
State redraws Congressional Districts

The General Assembly has adopted revised congressional districts and a special qualifying period for candidates for United States House of Representatives.
SkillsUSA team scores gold

Atrio of Coffee County Central High School students scored big recently at this year’s SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference.
Maintenance Director: Mold problem highly overstated

Coff ee County Maintenance Director Rick Soucy during the May 7 Capital Outlay Committee Meeting said that mold levels found inside the Coffee County Manchester Library were minimal.
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Reduced turnover prompts additional incentives in new budget

Citing reduced employee turnover, Mayor Joey Hobbs presented during the May 5 Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting an initial budget plan that includes additional internal incentives and benefits for city employees.
CHS baseball falls in extras to Cookeville in district tournament

Coff ee County baseball’s 2026 season came to an end last Saturday afternoon.
Let’s get physical… media

There are probably around 1,000 activities that I can come up with that I would prefer to do besides waiting in line for just about anything.
City seeks flood control grant for Skinner Flat

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved during the May 5 meeting a resolution authorizing the application of a $2.7 million grant to cover flood control on Skinner Flat Road.
