November 9, 2026
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MPD switches to cloud-based storage for bodycams
The Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved during the Aug. 4 meeting a five-year contract for web-based storage for MPD’s digital evidence storage.
Black bear population on the move
You think you may have seen a bear? You may just be right as the TWRA is reporting that black bears are expanding their reach beyond their traditional borders which means migrations may go beyond the Cumberland Plateau and Smoky Mountain Range into more western parts of the Volunteer State.
Bra-vado – Bra burning Manchester man still in jail
Work is underway to replace Sparta Street’s Dollar General. It was destroyed last year by a man who allegedly set fire to a bra out of anger.
Day of Hope duo scheduled for October
Apair of free community outreach events organized by One Day of Hope Co c ee County are returning to Manchester in October.
BOMA approves commitment to new school
With a carefully worded motion drafted by the city attorney, the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen agreed during the Aug. 4 meeting to begin drafting a contract with the Board of Education that will lay out a major hurdle in the construction of a new Manchester City School: the funding.
When doves fly – TWRA offers money for fields
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is seeking elds to lease for the upcoming 2026 dove hunting season. The rst segment of dove season opens at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 1.
PREP ROUNDUP: Westwood football blanks Eagleville
MATT TYSON Staff Writer The Westwood Middle School football team delivered another strong showing for its home crowd Friday night. Hosting Eagleville for a week 2 matchup, the Rockets once…
PREP ROUNDUP: CHS golf, WMS girls’ soccer, volleyball earn Thursday wins
MATT TYSON Staff Writer The Coffee County golf team made the trip to Pebble Creek Golf Club in Fayetteville for a boys’ and girls’ nine-hole tri-match against Lincoln County and…
CCMS football falls to Jasper in season opener
MATT TYSON Staff Writer The 2026 season officially got under way for Coffee County Middle School football Thursday evening. Hosting Jasper at Carden-Jarrell Field, the Red Raiders were held to…
PREP ROUNDUP: CHS girls’ soccer, WMS volleyball pick up Tuesday wins
MATT TYSON Staff Writer The Coffee County girls’ soccer team kicked off its preseason slate with a scrimmage victory Tuesday evening. Taking on Middle Tennessee Christian, the Lady Raiders returned…