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Breaking: Manchester Mayor Lonnie Norman has Died.

News October 12, 2020

Tragic news comes this morning with the passing of longtime Mayor of the City of Manchester, Lonnie Norman. Norman was diagnosed with COVID-19 on October 1st and then subsequently hospitalized. The City of Manchester officials state, “With a deep sense of sadness and loss, we announce the passing of... Read more

Don’t Destroy Your Large Trees by Topping

Local October 9, 2020

By: Stephen S. Harris, County Extension Director It bothers me to drive through Coffee County and see many trees that have been topped. The process known as topping is the indiscriminate removal of a tree’s crown, cutting off large branches and the main stem of the tree, leaving large... Read more

Manchester Mayor Hospitalized with COVID-19

News October 9, 2020

Manchester City Mayor Lonnie Norman, was diagnosed with COVID-19 on October 1st. According to officials, Norman has been hospitalized due to the virus. City officials wished him well in Tuesday’s board meeting. Vice Mayor Marilyn Howard has been in communication with city staff and officials to both update the... Read more

Judge Sees Disciplinary Action due to ‘Grand Wizard’ Comment.

News October 7, 2020

According to the Tennessee Board of Judicial Conduct, Judge Jere Ledsinger of Manchester has received an ‘ethics complaint’ following a comment he made to a courtroom audience in July. According to the Board, Ledsinger “made an inappropriate comment to a courtroom audience consisting of criminal defendants, some of whom... Read more

Tennessee’s Economic Recovery Group Issues Updated Guidance for Businesses Under Tennessee Pledge

Business October 3, 2020

Nashville, Tenn. – In accordance with the current scientific understanding of COVID-19, Tennessee’s Economic Recovery Group issued updated guidance today for businesses and other activities under the Tennessee Pledge. The updates follow guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and maintain emphasis on key preventative measures such as mask... Read more

Coffee County Youth to Celebrate National 4-H Week: October 4-10

Local October 3, 2020

Manchester, TN (October 4, 2020) — Every year, National 4-H Week sees millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni come together to celebrate the many positive youth development opportunities offered by 4-H. The theme for this year’s National 4-H Week, Opportunity4All, and in Tennessee, we are focusing on opportunities... Read more

Wreck on Murfreesboro Hwy Leaves One Injured: Victim will be Air Lifted from Unity

News October 2, 2020

A vehicle incident has occurred in Manchester this afternoon at the intersection of Murfreesboro Highway and Sixteenth Model Rd between two vehicles. Officials are currently on the scene working to clear the area. Sources on the scene tell Coffee County News that one female driver involved in the incident... Read more

Coffee Co. Schools to Continue Virtual Learning Fridays After Fall Break

News September 29, 2020

Coffee County Director of Schools, Dr. Charles Lawson announces: “Coffee County Schools will continue to utilize a 4-1 schedule after fall break. This is the same schedule that was utilized between Labor Day and fall break in which students were in the buildings on Monday through Thursday and had... Read more

State of Emergency Remains Through October

News September 29, 2020

Some Restrictions Amended, Mask Authority Continues NASHVILLE, Tenn. – As a National State of Emergency remains in place, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced today the State of Emergency in Tennessee will continue through October with adjustments made to previous executive orders. “Tennessee’s response continues to be one of the most targeted in... Read more

Storehouse Food Pantry to Hold “Appreciation Day.”

News September 29, 2020

The Storehouse Food Pantry, located in Manchester, is hosting an “appreciation day” for the community. The Storehouse has served hundreds of people in Manchester and surrounding areas with free food boxes every Thursday from 10-12 and throughout the week agencies refer clients that are in emergency situations that require immediate... Read more