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Former music teacher passes
BAIRD Thomas Evans Baird, age 85, teacher and church musician, died Tuesday, March 11, 2025 in his home following declining health after a fall resulting in a broken hip. He…
Lady Raiders cruise to three dominant wins
S The Coffee County Lady Raider softball team extended their winning streak to four games last week after three thorough victories over Siegel, Spring Hill and Gordonsville. March 11 Vs…
Goliath Vs Goliath: Coffee falls short to Bradley in State Quarterfinals
S Another historic season for the No. 2 Coffee County Lady Raiders ended on Thursday night with a 53-44 loss to No. 1 Bradley Central in the Girls 4A State…
Mayor to request I-24 industrial Site rezoning
S Coffee County Mayor Dennis Hunt announced he will present a proposal to rezone 1,822 acres of the I-24 Industrial Development from A-1 Agricultural to M-1 General Industrial District during…
Official say sewer pumping station needs upgrade
John Coffelt, Editor Manchester Water and Sewer Director Jeffery Perry told the Water Commission during the March 6 meeting that three of the city’s wastewater collection pumping stations will need…
Red Raiders hammer out two wins
S After starting 1-3 in their first four games, the Red Raider baseball team rattled off two close victories in Manchester to improve to 3-3. March 10 Vs Stewarts Creek…
CCHS senior named a ‘Star’ by FFA: Anderson excels in Ag business of a different breed
MATTHEW BURNETTE, Staff Writer Coffee County Central High School senior Elizabeth Anderson recently received the honor of being named the 2025 Future Farmers of America Middle Tennessee Star in Agribusiness,…
Woman wanted for infant death leads officers on high-speed chase
S Local mother Julianna Leasure is facing charges including reckless endangerment and evading arrest after she allegedly led officers on a high-speed chase March 11 when they attempted to serve…
Capital Outlay approves construction bids, squashing rumors of foot-dragging
John Coffelt, Editor The Capital Outlay Committee approved construction bids for the Coffee County Animal Shelter and the Health Department during the March 4 meeting in a move that calls…
Obituaries for March 12
COLLINS Rosalie Marie Sanders Collins passed from this life on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at her residence in Manchester surrounded by her loving family at the age of 86 years.…
