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S Baseball season is here and the Westwood Rockets began their 2024 season with a win over Harris and a loss to Grundy County. On Tuesday night, the Rockets started…

S On Wednesday night, the Coffee County Lady Raiders again beat the Lincoln County Lady Falcons, this time for the 4A Region 5 Title at Centennial High School. The Lady…

J 9-1-1 dispatcher coordinates rescue of elderly couple trapped in burning home It was a frigid night on Jan. 22 when Coffee County Communication Center dispatcher Angela Cook took a…

JOHN COFFELTEditor Coffee County installed a new LED backlit sign at the Coffee County Administrative Plaza that will update the aging look of the longstanding marquee located near the roadway…

Local resident Sherie Petty announced her candidacy for Coffee County School Board. Her announcement follows as summited    Dear Coffee County, Districts 1, 3, & 4, I’m Sherie Petty, and I’m…

Verne Andrew Carlisle, age 84, was carried by Heavenly Angels into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 17, 2024. He was surrounded by his family…

Melva Jean Lovell, “Mean Granny” as she was fondly known as by her family and close friends, was born on Nov. 7, 1932, in Manchester, to the late Hoyt William…

Mary Ruth Sherrell Ennenga, 95, died surrounded by loved ones in Omaha, Neb., on Jan. 30, 2024. She was blessed with a long life and will be remembered for her…

Rebecca Dillehay of Manchester, passed away at the age of 69 on Feb. 10, 2024.  Rebecca is loved by her family and will be dearly missed. Becky, as she was…

Helen Kirby, age 83, of Manchester, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024 at Unity Medical Center. She was born on May 25, 1940 to parents L.D. and Elora…