August 16, 2026
Sports
Titans agree to terms with former CHS standout Alontae Taylor
Alontae Taylor is coming home to Tennessee. The former New Orleans Saints cornerback and Coffee County Central High School alumnus agreed to terms with the Tennessee Titans last Monday, signing a 3-year deal worth $60 million.
Raiders top White County for first win of the season
Coffee County baseball opened its week with a home victory last Monday evening.
New lighting system unveiled at CHS football field
This fall, Friday night lights will take on a whole new meaning for Coffee County football players and fans at Carden-Jarrell Field. The stadium’s brand-new lighting system recently became operational, with all-new features including multiple colors and dancing lights.
Lady Raiders fall to Bradley in region semifinals
F or the third straight year, Coffee County girls’ basketball’s season came to an end at the hands of Bradley Central.
CCMS baseball routs Franklin County
T he Coffee County Middle School baseball team closed out the first week of its season with a dominant road win Friday evening.
CHS softball goes 1-2 at CCS Invitational
T he Coffee County softball team spent the weekend in Chattanooga for two days of tournament play Friday and Saturday.
Raiders fall to Smyrna in home opener
A fter a pair of road games to kick off the 2026 regular season, Coffee County baseball was back on its home turf Friday night.
Raiders fall to Walker Valley in region quarterfinals
T he 2025-26 season came to an end for Coffee County boys’ basketball Saturday night.
Lady Raiders stay alive, beat Ooltewah in region quarterfinals
EDITOR’S NOTE: Coverage of Monday’s Class 4A Region 3 semifinal game against Bradley Central can be found online on the Manchester Times website, as well as in the March 11 print edition of The Manchester Times.