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Melissa Ann Luttrell, age 63 of Manchester, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Erlanger Health Systems in Chattanooga. Melissa was born on June 9, 1962, in Muncie, Indiana,…
Finance advances revised, no increase tax budget
John Coffelt, Editor The Coffee County Budget and Finance Committee approved a budget proposal that will go before the full commission on June 24 that includes a $1.9 million deficit,…
What to Do During Times of Economic Uncertainty
(StatePoint) From layoffs in the federal government to a growing number of companies handing tasks off to artificial intelligence, today’s rapidly shifting job market is rightfully stoking concerns for many…
Fire hydrant repainting to begin
John Coffelt, Editor One hundred of Manchester’s fire hydrants will soon be bright, shiny and bearing the correct color code through a project that will refinish about one-tenth of the…
My friend Jim
Matthew Burnette, Staff Writer “Oreo doesn’t actually put more crème on a Double Stuf cookie. They just spread it less evenly so it looks like there is more on one…
County seizes Bonnaroo drugs, cash
John Coffelt, Editor Coffee County Sheriff’s Department seized approximately $4,685 in cash as well as cocaine, LSD and other drugs during the abbreviated Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. Sheriff Chad…
Make Fire Safety A Priority This National Homeowners Month
(StatePoint) Home fires today are burning hotter and faster and causing more damage than ever before, according to National Fire Protection Association data. This is why every second counts when…
Guest Editorial: Conference, Rec. centers worth their investment
B It’s budget season in Manchester (and Coffee County) and the Manchester TN Forum is buzzing with people fussing about everything from growth to all the things this town doesn’t…
Raider Retrospective Countdown No. 3: Lady Raiders reclaim district crown
S The Raider Retrospective top five stories of 2024-25 countdown continues with the No. 3 spot. Last week, we took a look at the No. 4 entry, where the Red…
Weather closes Bonnaroo early
John Coffelt, Editor The forecast for continuing rain caused Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival organizers to cancel the event on Friday June 13. According to a statement by organizers, the…
