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Candidates share campaign goals at political forum
J Local candidates vying for city and county positions in the upcoming Aug. 1 election shared their views during the Manchester Times/Rooster Radio Political Forum June 27. There are three…
4-H members attend 4-H Academic Conference at UT
S While yelling, “Go Vols,” is something college students do every day as part of life on the University of Tennessee campus in Knoxville, during a week over the summer…
2024 County budget has 8.5% raises without tax hike
JOHN COFFELTEditor The Coffee County Commission approved 15-2 it 2024-25 Budget at the June 25 meeting which includes an 8.5% raise for employees. The budget calls for approximately $28.8 million…
Locals make Mississippi State president’s list
S Students on the President’s List at Mississippi State achieved a 3.80 or better grade-point average, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester hours of coursework…
Fast Pace celebrates new Manchester facility
N Members of the Manchester Fast Pace Health team were joined by the Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce for a grand re-opening of its newly built facility at 1870 Hillsboro…
New Health Dept. site plan approved
JOHN COFFELTEditor A critical step in the building process for the proposed new Health Department facility was approved by the Coffee County Planning Commission during the June 25 meeting. The…
Realtor opens independent firm
S Local realtor Steve Jernigan recently announced the opening of Steve Jernigan Realty as of June 7 at the location of 2010 McArthur St Manchester, across from Ascend Federal Credit…
Williams tapped as new county attorney
John Coffelt, Editor Coffee County Interim Mayor Dennis Hunt announced July 1 that local Attorney Mark A. Williams will serve as the new Coffee County attorney. “I bring a unique…
Suspects named in Capstar Bank robbery
S Manchester Police Department has announced the recent arrest of two men with alleged connections to the Nov. 22, 2023 robbery of Capstar Bank, located at 1814 Hillsboro Boulevard. According…
Dept. of Homeland Security to accept applications for worship security grant
S The Department of Safety and Homeland Security has announced the opening of the 2024-2025 Houses of Worship Security Grant to fund contract security personnel for eligible 501(c)(3) organizations that…
