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VFW to hold Memorial Day observances
Staff Report Your Manchester Veterans of Foreign Wars All-American Post 10904 will host the annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 25, at 11 a.m.… Login to continue reading Login…

Primary election settles several election bids, others carry over to August race
Chad Partin was reelected for another term as Coffee County Sheriff, staving off challenges from Danny Ferrell and Kelly Smith in the Republican Primary. Meanwhile, Kelsie Adams was able to unseat Jenny Anthony for the Circuit Court Clerk’s office, while incumbent County Mayor Dennis Hunt beat Republican challenger Cheryl Swan but will still face opposition from Democrat Khamai M. Rozier and Independent Mark Messick in August.

SkillsUSA team scores gold
Atrio of Coffee County Central High School students scored big recently at this year’s SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference.

City seeks flood control grant for Skinner Flat
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved during the May 5 meeting a resolution authorizing the application of a $2.7 million grant to cover flood control on Skinner Flat Road.

Reduced turnover prompts additional incentives in new budget
Citing reduced employee turnover, Mayor Joey Hobbs presented during the May 5 Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting an initial budget plan that includes additional internal incentives and benefits for city employees.

State redraws Congressional Districts
The General Assembly has adopted revised congressional districts and a special qualifying period for candidates for United States House of Representatives.

Man charged with murder for overdose death
AChattanooga man has been indicted on second-degree murder charges after investigators say he was the drug dealer who sold fentanyl to a man who overdosed.

Bailey Kitts signs with Tennessee Tech for dance
Dancing has long been an important part of Bailey Kitts’s life. As of Wednesday afternoon, it will continue to be with her as she heads off to college later this year.

CFC Recycling acquires Goolsby & Sons Recycling of Gallatin
CFC Recycling has acquired Goolsby & Sons Recycling, a longtime family-owned scrap and recycling institution in Gallatin.

Coffee County observes 75th Day of Prayer
Attendees from all over Coffee County gathered on the lawn of the Historic courthouse to commemorate the 75th National Day of Prayer by praying over various aspects of the community.
