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CCMS baseball routs Franklin County
T he Coffee County Middle School baseball team closed out the first week of its season with a dominant road win Friday evening.
CHS softball goes 1-2 at CCS Invitational
T he Coffee County softball team spent the weekend in Chattanooga for two days of tournament play Friday and Saturday.
Raiders fall to Smyrna in home opener

A fter a pair of road games to kick off the 2026 regular season, Coffee County baseball was back on its home turf Friday night.
Commissioners tour schools awaiting improvements

M embers of the County Commission were given a tour of both Hickerson and East Coffee Elementary on Feb. 24 to give a glimpse into what the layout of each school looks like.
Raiders fall to Walker Valley in region quarterfinals

T he 2025-26 season came to an end for Coffee County boys’ basketball Saturday night.
Earth Day highlights importance of environmentally safe vape disposal
M anchester City Schools has joined educators and health partners to highlight the environmental hazards posed by improperly discarded vape devices and the importance of safe, responsible disposal.“Although the environmental damage of vapes has not been as widely publicized over the years, concerns have been frequently raised about the health risks of the devices to children and adults,” said Dr. Joey Vaughn, Director of Manchester City Schools. “This Earth Day, we are proud to work alongside the Westwood Middle School Student Council and the Coffee County Collaborative to address this dual threat. By maintaining 100% tobacco-free campuses and providing safe disposal pathways, we are protecting both our students’ futures and our community’s natural resources.”
The weird key(chains) to life

While putting the office key in the door to start a new workday, the sound of a metal amalgam hitting the ground suddenly rang through the air sparking a moment of reflection.
Drug Coalition provides Narcan, drop boxes at Kingwood Arms

Drug Coalition provides Narcan, drop boxes at Kingwood Arms
Two incumbents, former Water directors pick up papers for aldermen
T wo incumbents and nine other Manchester residents have picked up qualifying petitions for the upcoming Aug. 6 General Election where three aldermen seats are up for grabs.
