August 11, 2026
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Raiders split with Lincoln County
One day after a home win over Lincoln County, Coffee County baseball ran into some trouble in last Tuesday’s rematch.
Lady Raiders get on the board late, beat Warren
Coffee County softball won its regular-season district finale in dramatic fashion Thursday night. Hosting Warren County, the Lady Raiders broke a scoreless tie in the bottom of the fifth and then did just enough to preserve a 2-1 victory over the Lady Pioneers.
Government employee charged with theft
A judicial commissioner has been bound over to the grand jury on theft charges for allegedly lying on her time card.
Different but never better
By complete accident, yet a pleasant surprise, I was recently able to spend a few minutes catching up with an old friend who I hadn’t seen in at least a decade but more than likely even longer.
Jones named 2026 Manchester Good Scout Award recipient
Coffee County resident Denton Jones was named 2026 Manchester Good Scout Award during the Good Scout Event on April 9 at The Church@117.
Hugh Doak loved Manchester and its community
He never held public office, yet he served the people of Coffee County for over 50 years. He never had children of his own, but those who knew him when they were children remember his kindness and generosity. He was never formally a preacher, yet he established a church that thrives to this day. He was Hugh Doak.
Former Southern Inn office rebuild in the works
What was the Southern Inn office will soon be a 6,000 square foot retail space according to a site plan presented during the April 20 Manchester Planning Commission meeting.
Law Enforcement abandons plans for Judicial Commissioner supervisor
An ongoing move by the Coffee County Law Enforcement Commission to create a Judicial Commissioner Supervisor position was derailed when the board was informed that state law would prevent it.
Local realtor warns of recent property scam attempt
Local realtor Jimmy Jernigan warns the public that he was recently approached by emails from a person attempting to fraudulently list property the person did not own.
Chord Collective hopes to create a love for music
When Kevin Auwarter decided to launch The Chord Collective, an after-school rock band program for kids ages 8-18, he had a simple goal: make music fun from day one. What he didn’t expect was how quickly his community would embrace the vision— or that his 12-year-old daughter would become the marketing force behind it.