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County asks city to pick up JE Sartain water pipe funding shortage
Members of the Coffee County Commission approached the Manchester Water and Sewer Commission recently to ask the city to either run smaller, non-fire flow capable pipe, or to pick up the cost for running six-inch lines that would provide potable water to JE Sartain Road.

No apology from County Commission
During the April 14 meeting, the Coffee County Commission walked back on a move to provide the local VFW post a formal letter of apology in response to statements made by one commissioner during the March 10 meeting.

Property Assessor to complete reappraisal
Coffee County’s Property Assessor’s Office will complete the next four-year reappraisal cycle this year as required by the state.
Mayor suggests shifting water billing to finance dept.
D uring the budget discussion for the Manchester Water and Sewer Department at the April 10 Water Commission meeting, Mayor Joey Hobbs discussed a plan to move billing into the city Finance Department.

Bridge begins move to new home
Bridge begins move to new home
County Schools approve 2% employee pay raises
All Coffee County School employees will receive a 2% raise in pay for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year as approved by the Coffee County School Board at their April 13 meeting.

Kelsie Parks Adams announces run for Coffee County Circuit Court Clerk
Kelsie Parks Adams announced her run for Coffee County Circuit Court Clerk. Her announcement follows as submitted: As the May 5th Republican Primary approaches, Kelsie Parks Adams continues her campaign for Circuit Court Clerk, centering her message on the core values of Accuracy, Accountability, and Approachable leadership.

Jenny Anthony announces re-election for Circuit Court Clerk
Jenny Anthony has announced her reelection campaign for Coffee County Circuit Court Clerk. Her announcement reads as submitted: Dear Citizens of Coffee County,

Dairy Queen returning to Manchester
T he Manchester Planning Commission approved during the April 6 meeting a site plan for the construction of a Dairy Queen on Woodbury Highway.

County Attorney memo dismisses ouster proceedings
C ounty Attorney Mark Williams sent a memorandum dated April 8 at the request of County Mayor Dennis Hunt to update the County Commission on the results of his investigation into alleged misconduct by Commissioner Joe Mike Hodge that potentially could have led to ouster proceedings.
