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5 Sugar Intake Tips to Prevent Cavities in 2026
(StatePoint) Holiday celebrations often feature lots of great food and drinks, including sweet treats to indulge in. But too much sugar in your diet can weaken your teeth, leaving your…
Raiders beat Siegel, win Santa Shootout tournament
B Christmas came three days early for Coffee County boys’ basketball this year. Facing off against Siegel in the Santa Shootout championship game Monday evening, the Red Raiders held on…
Hill Top Angus donates two tons of beef
Matthew Burnette, Staff Writer Volunteers at Storehouse Food Pantry were taken by surprise when they were informed that Lincoln County-based farm Hill Top Angus wanted to donate over 4,000 pounds…
HWR reverses course on JE Sartain water line purchase
John Coffelt, Editor The Coffee County Health, Welfare and Recreation Committee voted to repeal its recommendation for the county to purchase four-inch water lines for the residents of JE Sartain…
CHS basketball picks up Saturday wins at Santa Shootout
B The Coffee County boys’ and girls’ basketball teams were back in action Saturday, hosting day two of the Santa Shootout at Joe Frank Patch Gymnasium. Both teams picked up…
Lawmaker aims to protect foster children
N Harrisburg, Pa. — A state lawmaker says he will introduce legislation that protects government benefits for foster children. Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-109) plans to introduce the ‘Foster Youth Earned…
Raiders battle back, defeat Lakeland Prep at Santa Shootout
B It was no cakewalk, but Coffee County basketball picked up its fifth straight win Friday evening. Trailing Lakeland Prep at the start of the fourth quarter, the host Red…
What Moms Want in 2026: Child Care Investments and Safety for Kids
(StatePoint) For years, young families have struggled to find quality affordable child care—a problem created by long-term lack of government investments and exacerbated by the pandemic and inflation. Former U.S.…
Lady Raiders beat Clarkrange at Santa Shootout, Barnes surpasses 1,500 points
B Coffee County girls’ basketball cruised to a win to open its home tournament slate Friday afternoon. Welcoming Clarkrange to Joe Frank Patch Gymnasium, the Lady Raiders went up early…
Manchester safety eyes hyperbaric chamber permits
John Coffelt, Editor Manchester Safety Committee postponed until January an ordinance that would create a permitting process during the Dec. 8 meeting. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is a medical treatment involving…
