November 9, 2026
Free
Honoring those who served
8th Annual Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony The Coffee County Veterans Association hosted the eighth annual Veterans Day parade and ceremony on Nov. 7 on the square. The ceremony featured…
Johnson competes at state cross country meet
MATT TYSON Staff Writer Coffee County’s cross country season came to an end at the state championship level Thursday. Racing in the TSSAA Cross Country State Championship Meet at Shelby…
Westwood basketball falls to Siegel
MATT TYSON Staff Writer Westwood’s boys’ and girls’ basketball teams were back in action Wednesday evening. Hosting Siegel for a Pink Out doubleheader, the Lady Rockets came up short 38-25…
CCMS basketball splits with Rockvale
MATT TYSON Staff Writer Coffee County Middle School basketball opened the week with a home doubleheader against Rockvale Tuesday evening. The Lady Raiders got things going with a 42-31 victory…
A journey up and a journey down
MATTHEW BURNETTE Staff Writer Out of breath and slightly sweaty, I began questioning my decision to join some of my family on a hike up to Kuwohi, formerly known as…
Blackburn wins governor race, Broderick takes House seat
After what turned out to be a close race, Tennessee’s next governor will be Marsha Blackburn. However, Victoria Broderick edged out the win against Scott DesJarlais, taking his seat in the House of Representatives.
Foothills holiday open house this Saturday
MATTHEW BURNETTE Staff Writer Foothills Crafts and Gift shop is inviting all to come and share a little Christmas magic at the store from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on…
Mayors butt heads over conference center
JOHN COFFELT, Editor Coffee County Mayor Dennis Hunt and Manchester Mayor Joey Hobbs disagree on the benefit of the conference center, now renamed the Manchester Events and Welcome Center. Hunt…
MCS to hold school safety drills
Staff Report Manchester City Schools announced that during the week of Nov. 2-6 each of its schools will hold five different school safety drills as part of America’s School Safety…
Raiders beat Shelbyville on senior night
MATT TYSON Staff Writer Coffee County football closed out its regular season with a victory Friday night. Hosting Shelbyville Central for Class 6A Region 6 matchup, the Red Raiders came…