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Don’t hold private meetings
JOHN COFFELTEditor On Oct. 15, Chairman of the Ambulance Authority Tim Stubblfield, Dr. Jay Trussler, Dr. Jeff Keele, Missy DeFord and Frank Watkins held a private meeting after the public…

One Day of Hope will be Oct. 17 at the Coffee County Fairgrounds
Acollaborative ministry event One Day of Hope will be Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Coffee County Fairgrounds, following the Oct. 10 Grocery Day at Canvas Community Church.

Back from the Past: Pennington promises to preserve the past for those who were there to see it
MATTHEW BURNETTE Staff Writer While David Pennington’s recently acquired 1983 DeLorean may not be equipped with the flux capacitor necessary to travel through time (film buffs know that was the…

Manchester Parks and Recreation to host tennis tournament
MATT TYSON Staff Writer The Manchester Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a tennis tournament this weekend. The department will be hosting the Manchester FAST4 Fall Classic, which will…

Gone too soon
MATTHEW BURNETTE Staff Writer Christmas morning came and my brother and I were excited to see our presents with one in particular we were anticipating. We had been taken by…

Wawa holds grand opening
Wawa celebrated the opening of the Manchester location with a grand opening celebration Wednesday, Oct. 14 with guest state and local officials, brand leadership and a Hoagies for Heroes competition…

Lady Raiders fall to Franklin at region tournament
MATT TYSON Staff Writer Coffee County volleyball’s 2026 season came to an end Tuesday evening. Traveling to Franklin High School to open region tournament play against the Class 3A District…

Lady Raiders finish as district tournament runners-up
MATT TYSON Staff Writer Coffee County volleyball’s deep run for a chance at a Class 3A District 9 tournament title ended just a little short Thursday night. After taking down…

Press Release: Ramp Closure Prompts Traffic Shift on I‑24 at Exit 117 in Coffee County
Drivers traveling near the Exit 117 interchange on I‑24 in Coffee County should be aware of upcoming construction activities that will impact traffic. As crews prepare to transition the project…

Press Release: TDOT announces bridge closure and detour for SR 127
Drivers traveling on SR 127 in Coffee County should be aware of upcoming roadway activities that will impact traffic. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will close the bridge on…
