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Blackburn tours Unity ahead of Election Day
MATTHEW BURNETTE Staff Writer U.S. Senator and Gubernatorial Candidate Marsha Blackburn took a tour of Unity Medical Center on Oct. 30 to see some of the advancements and improvements the…

EMS director to retire
Coffee County Emergency Medical Service Chief Michael Bonner announced during the June 18 Ambulance Authority Meeting that he will retire at the end of July.
Industrial Board converts extra cash to CDs
The Coffee County Industrial Board approved a recommendation by its finance committee to convert monies over $1 million into two $200,000 CDs.

Local lakes host Major League Fishing tournament
MATT TYSON Staff Writer This past week, some of the world’s top bass fishermen made their way to various waterways in and around Coffee County. The area hosted the Toyota…

The College Street Gorilla
MATTHEW BURNETTE Staff Writer Trick or treating growing up was always a mixed bag of emotions for me. Obviously, as any kid does, I enjoyed collecting various candies and goodies…

CCMS basketball splits season opener
MATT TYSON Staff Writer Coffee County Middle School basketball opened up its season with a home doubleheader Monday evening. Hosting East Tullahoma, the home teams split the results, with the…

Raptors break off in second quarter to defeat Red Raiders
MATT TYSON Staff Writer Coffee County football was back in action for its second-to-last game of the 2026 regular season Friday night. Hosting Ravenwood for a Class 6A Region 6…

Westwood hoops splits season opener
MATT TYSON Staff Writer Westwood Middle School tipped off its 2026-27 basketball season Thursday evening. Hosting Forrest, the Lady Rockets opened up the doubleheader with a come-from-behind 36-35 victory. The…

A grand ol’ visit to the Opry
MATTHEW BURNETTE Staff Writer Somehow, despite being a lifelong, 33-year Middle Tennessean, I’ve only just recently made my first trip to see a Grand Ole Opry show. I had been…

Red Raiders fall to Summit in homecoming game
Braeden Vandygriff Contributor The Coffee County Red Raiders welcomed the Summit Spartans to town Friday night for their homecoming game, with both teams entering the matchup at 2-5 and looking…
