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Drug Coalition provides Narcan, drop boxes at Kingwood Arms
Drug Coalition provides Narcan, drop boxes at Kingwood Arms

Inaugural Innovation grant recipients announced
T he first batch of recipients for the Coffee County School System’s new Innovation Grants were announced at the Feb. 9 school board meeting.
City to offer town hall concerning Water and Sewer
M anchester City officials will hold a town Hall from 5-6:30 p.m. on March 11 at City Hall to answer questions concerning Manchester Water and Sewer.
Election 2026
County party primary – Tuesday, May 5 Voter Registration Deadline – Monday, April 6, Early Voting Period -- Wednesday, April 15 – Thursday, April 30 Absentee Ballot Request Deadline – Saturday, April 25 General Election -- Thursday, August 6, 2026 Qualifying Deadline – Tuesday, March 10 at noon Voter Registration Deadline – Tuesday, July 7 Early Voting Friday, July 17 – Saturday, August 1 Absentee Ballot Request Deadline – Monday, July 27
Two incumbents, former Water directors pick up papers for aldermen
T wo incumbents and nine other Manchester residents have picked up qualifying petitions for the upcoming Aug. 6 General Election where three aldermen seats are up for grabs.

Rozier announces run for County Mayor
M anchester resident Khamai Rozier has announced his intention to run for County Mayor.
Bowling champions school bus driver bill
S tate Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, and State Sen. Janice Bowling, R-Tullahoma, have proposed legislation to address the bus driver shortage in school districts across Tennessee.

Manchester home damaged by fire
M anchester Fire and Rescue responded to a structural fire Monday, Feb. 23 at 301 Rose St. after reports of an attic fire with all occupants out of the home.

TDEC to hold public hearing regarding Waterson Lake project
T he Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation will hold a public hearing March 24 at the Coffee County Administrative Plaza concerning the NPDES permit for Waterson Farm Lakes project in Beech Grove.
