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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.
