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James “Jim” Ralph Long, 74, passed peacefully in his favorite chair surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, January 13, 2024 in Manchester, TN. Jim was born July 24, 1949 in…
Obituaries for Jan. 24
CHEEK Vivian Lee Cheek of Manchester passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024 at her home, at the age of 61. Vivian was born in Nashville to the late Gerald…
Red Raiders fall short to Rockets
S On Tuesday, the Red Raider Wrestling team boys fell just shy of victory at Rockvale, while the girls picked up a dual win. For the Red Raiders, Zachary Warrick,…
KAMI Sushi and Asian Kitchen serving up authentic cuisine
N Located on the historic Manchester town square at 108 W. McLean St., KAMI Sushi and Asian Kitchen is bringing an Asian fusion concept to the city’s restaurant selections. Officially…
Jail maintenance concerns sheriff
JOHN COFFELTEditor A bullet list of maintenance needs at the Coffee County Jail was listed during a Jan. 11 Law Enforcement Committee Meeting. Sheriff Chad Partin told commissioners that the…
Red Raiders hold off late comeback by Harris
S On Tuesday night, the Coffee Middle Red Raiders held off a late charge by the Harris Eagles to advance to the semifinals of the AAA Area 6 Tournament. After…
Ryan Green is the Fairest of them all
JOHN COFFELTEditor Manchester native tops 45 top contestants to bring home title of Fairest of the Fairs Coffee County’s Fairest of the Fair Ryan Green has won the 2024 Tennessee…
Blood supply running low due to weather
S Blood Assurance is recommending to more than 70 hospitals around the region to hold off on elective surgeries until at least Wednesday, January 24 due to a combination of…
Winter weather impacts Coffee County
N Jack Frost finally made a visit to Manchester and Coffee County last week, bringing with him freezing temperatures and several inches of snowfall that lasted throughout the week. Meteorologist…
A history of education
N Gamble presents local schools history to Historical Society The Coffee County Historical Society met for its regular meeting earlier this month at the historic Coffee County Courthouse. Bonnie Gamble,…
