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Sager honored nationally for excellence in propane industry
S Garrett Sager, co-owner and operator of Henley Propane in Manchester, was recently recognized as one of the top five young professionals in the propane industry at the National Propane…
Tense debate yields no results from Planning
MATTHEW BURNETTE, Staff Writer After an hour and a half of heated discussion both from the Commission and the crowd, the Coffee County Planning Commission voted unanimously to push a…
High school sports roundup: Tuesday, April 8
S The Red Raider soccer and Lady Raider softball teams each collected home shutout wins over district opponents on what was a busy Tuesday for CCCHS athletics. CCCHS Baseball @…
Sunshine Heals brings ‘science of life’ to aesthetic practice
John Coffelt, Editor Sunshine Heals, Manchester’s newest aesthetics service provider, offers a blend of millennia-old health wisdom and scientific cosmetic treatment. The expression “beauty from within” encompasses local aesthetician Andrea…
Obituary for April 9
SCOTT Clyde Willard Scott, age 88, a revered veteran and cherished community member of Manchester, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home on April 2, 2025. Born on August 29,…
Water Dept. proposes rate increases
John Coffelt, Editor The Manchester Water and Sewer Department proposed during the April 3 meeting of the Water Commission a series of rate increases that, if passed, will implement a…
Aldermen call for voice in county development debate
John Coffelt, Editor Half of the members of the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen voiced during the April 1 meeting criticism at what some view as an anti-growth stance…
From Max Goof to Dean Martin: Jason Marsden discusses ‘A Goofy Movie’ turning 30, connecting with fans through his work and hosting his own live variety show
MATTHEW BURNETTE, Staff Writer Disney’s A Goofy Movie celebrates its 30th anniversary this month and is credited with adding layers to a character that had up to that point been…
Op-Ed: Proposed restrictions harm current and future Coffee County residents
B Proposed zoning ordinances ineffective in preserving community’s way of life My family has called Coffee County home for six generations. Like so many others, we have attended local churches…
Perfect Harmon-y: Brandon Harmon named next Red Raider football coach
S On Monday, April 7, Coffee County Central High School announced that Marion County assistant coach Brandon Harmon will be the next head football coach of the Red Raiders. “I’m…
