August 16, 2026
Living
Like mother, like daughter: A quartet of Manchester City School employees show that a passion for education might just be hereditary.
MATTHEW BURNETTE Staff Writer While apples are often a symbolic gift for educators, a pair of mother-daughter duos in the Manchester City School System are also proving that they don’t…
Henley named one of Becker Hospital Review’s “2026 Community Hospital CEOs to Know”
Staff Report Unity Medical Center CEO and Java Medical Group COO Martha Henley was recently named as one of Becker Hospital Review’s “2026 Community Hospital… Login to continue reading Login…
A cut above: The Barber Academy fosters a learning space to inspire the next generation of barbers
MATTHEW BURNETTE Staff Writer Aden Harris already had over a decade’s worth of experience cutting hair before enrolling in the recently opened Barber Academy at 301 Hillsboro Blvd in Manchester.…
One year down: Hargrove reflects on his first year in Coffee County schools
MATTHEW BURNETTE Staff Writer As his first 12 months on the job wraps up, Coffee County Director of Schools Scott Hargrove is looking back on… Login to continue reading Login…
Teaching pair bid New Union farewell after a combined 80 years
MATTHEW BURNETTE, Staff Writer Members of the New Union Elementary community gathered at the school on May 21 to celebrate the retirement of two long-tenured… Login to continue reading Login…
Coffee County observes 75th Day of Prayer
JOHN COFFELT Editor Attendees from all over Coffee County gathered on the lawn of the Historic courthouse to commemorate the 75th National Day of Prayer… Login to continue reading Login…
SkillsUSA team scores gold
A trio of Coffee County Central High School students scored big recently at this year’s SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference. Miranda Pita, Maggie Brie… Login to continue reading Login…
A guide to fall lawn care for cool-season grasses
Spring is the season most often associated with lawn care, and for good reason. Grass starts growing in spring, and the season is a great time to fertilize many grasses in the hopes lawns can look their best and endure the hotter, dryer weather of summer.
Tips to tend a garden in late summer
As summer winds down, long stretches of sunlight are dwindling and cooler temperatures are on the horizon. Gardening enthusiasts may wonder how they can manage their backyard gardens as the peak growing season comes to a close.
A knead for healthy alternatives
When someone who spends hours a week making sourdough bread gives you a recommendation on where to use said bread in a recipe, you listen.