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Parks and Rec. Department Assistant Director Becki Johnson issued the following statement clarifying a recent Thunder Radio article.
S “On Monday, Nov. 6, 2023 an article was posted on thunder1320.com. The article has several quotes from myself, Becki Johnson. The official quote given by me was about the…
Hopes melt on proposed 2023 ice rink
JOHN COFFELTEditor The Recreation Department will not get the synthetic ice rink that was planned for the 2023 holiday season, according to Parks and Rec. Assistant Director Becki Johnson. Johnson…
Manchester celebrates Veterans Day
N Fifth annual parade and ceremony honor area veterans Community residents gathered around the historic Manchester town square, some waving small American flags and others wearing veterans ball caps and…
CCMS Red Raiders beat Whitwell, lose to Soddy Daisy and Warren
S On Tuesday night, the Coffee Middle Wrestling Team picked up a win over the Whitwell Tigers, but couldn’t overcome the Soddy Daisy Twins or Warren County Pioneers. Against the…
Commissioner Morse passes
J Coffee County Commissioner and Vietnam veteran Claude Morse, District 2, passed away Sunday night. “Claude meant the world to me personally and professionally,” said County Mayor Judd Matheny. “He…
Coffee splits opener with Cane Ridge
S The Lady Raiders started the season 1-0 with a dominating win while the Red Raiders dropped a close one to Cane Ridge on Tuesday night at Joe Frank Patch…
Community packs Old Stone Fort bridge project meeting
JOHN COFFELTEditor The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, the agency that oversees Tennessee State Parks held a public meeting on Nov. 6 at the Coffee County Administrative Plaza concerning…
Fast Pitch Association looks to grow program
N More access to city sports fields sought Representatives of the Coffee County Fast Pitch Association told members of the Manchester Parks and Recreation Board that they are hoping to…
City hosts façade improvement grant meeting
N Applications open until Jan. 5 From replacing an old worn out awning to returning a historic building’s façade back to its original appearance, building owners and tenets located within…
City leaning toward chief of staff
JOHN COFFELTEditor In the latest in a discussion concerning a possible city manager hire that dates back in to the last administration, the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen have…
