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Making Manchester Beautiful
Local makeup artist brings skill and experience for weddings, pageants or just a night out Cosmetology covers hair, skin and nails, but it’s makeup that really brings a glow to…
Obituaries for May 7
DRIVER Michael Cody Driver, age 34, of Manchester, passed away on April 24, 2025. Born in Athens, Alabama, on April 1, 1991, Michael was the beloved son of Benita Alford…
4,000 Reasons to Love Bees
(StatePoint) May 20 is World Bee Day, an opportunity to celebrate not only the beloved honey bee, but North America’s 4,000 species of native bees, many of which are busy…
Sellars
Sidney Ray Sellars, 73, of Dunwoody, Georgia, passed away on April 30, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on Jan. 7, 1952, in McMinnville, he is survived by his loving…
WILLOUGHBY
Carl Eugene Willoughby, age 72 of Hillsboro, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. Funeral Services were held at 1 p.m. on Monday, May…
Coffee County National Day of Prayer held May 1
John Coffelt, Editor Coffee County’s National Day of Prayer ceremony was held at the Courthouse on May 1 with participation by 17 community leaders. Manchester First Methodist Pastor Stephen Lee,…
SARA announces new literacy camps for this summer
MATTHEW BURNETTE, Staff Writer Registration is now open for a new, free summer literacy camp that offers a week of fun and learning at three local libraries. The camp is…
20 seniors sign with TCAT
Twenty Coffee County Central High School seniors officially signed a letter of intent with Tennessee College of Apply Technology (TCAT) McMinnville during the National Career and Technical Education signing day…
Wee Actors present ‘Shrek’
The Wee Actors Guild will present “Shrek the Musical Jr.” at the Manchester Arts Center on May 9, 10, 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m. and May 11 and 18…
Jefferson’s announces 2025 Manchester Teacher of the Year
Staff Report Congratulations to Cindy Fletcher, our 2025 Jefferson’s Manchester Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Fletcher teaches Kindergarten at North Coffee Elementary School. We can’t think of a better way…
