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Cow Patty Drop returns to Carden Jarrell Field
N Despite a constant rainfall, the annual CCCHS Cheer Cow Patty Drop fundraiser returned to Carden Jarrell Field Saturday, Jan. 7 for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. Christy…
Manchester Kiwanis online auction fundraiser begins Wednesday
N The Manchester Kiwanis Club will host its second annual online auction fundraiser Jan. 11-21. The auction is the first of two major fundraisers the Kiwanis will be hosting in…
Raider Academy to close early Monday
According to a district statement, the Coffee County Raider Academy will close early to students today, Monday, Jan. 9, due to a water main break. This will require that students…
Former Commissioner to challenge daughter, wife for vacant county seat
John Coffelt, Editor UPDATE: Holly Jones appointed to fill late father’s seat. She will serve through 2024. The Coffee County Commission will choose at the January meeting between three applicants…
North Coffee Elementary student to perform on radio, TV programs
N North Coffee Elementary student Alex Davis has been playing the five-string banjo for about three years, and in that time he has continued to hone his skills with appearances…
Vehicle fire threatens station tanks
John Coffelt, Editor Manchester Fire Department responded midday Friday to a vehicle fire at the McMinnville Highway Circle K that was reportedly threating to spread to the fuel pumps. The…
Fire station sees repairs
John Coffelt, Editor Manchester Fire Department Station One saw a series of repairs leading up to the December Safety Committee meeting. Fire Chief George Chambers told the commission that the…
Times citizen of the year to return; nominations needed
John Coffelt, Editor With this new year comes the return of the Manchester Times Citizen of the Year feature. This column will recognize community leaders who have made a substantial…
Holiday travel continues to rebound in 2022
N As the world moves farther away from the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more people are opting to travel for the holidays. AAA reported that an estimated…
Coffee County Probation collecting books
Director Linda Baker has announced a new program by Coffee County Probation to build a library within the office for clients that are on probation. Baker says that one of…
