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The Tennessee Department of Education released district-level TCAP average scores for third grade ELA from the spring 2023 TCAP administration. Access the 2023 TCAP ELA average scores for each district here. Impressive progress has been made in third-grade reading scores by Manchester City Schools and Coffee County Schools, demonstrating their dedication to student achievement. Dr. […]

PRESS RELEASE: Now that Memorial Day is behind us and summer lies ahead, many people start thinking about their Independence Day festivities: buying fireworks, planning picnics and cookouts, etc. Between now and then, however, is a holiday that, tragically, is all too often overlooked. June 14th is Flag Day: a holiday set aside for Americans […]

The City of Manchester has released the agenda for the upcoming Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) meeting scheduled for June 6, 2023, at 6:30 P.M. The meeting will take place at the City Hall Board Room, preceded by an Executive Session at 6 P.M. in the Conference Room. Committee and commission reports will be […]

The South Central Human Resource Agency (SCHRA) is organizing a Commodity Food Distribution event to provide assistance to residents of Coffee County. The distribution will take place on July 12, 2023, from 9 AM to 10:30 AM at the Ada Wright Center located at 328 N Woodland St, Manchester, TN 37355. To ensure the safety […]

Beloved Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Remembered for Dedicated Service The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has announced the passing of former deputy Rusty Clark. Rusty dedicated his life to serving the communities of Franklin County, Decherd, Tullahoma, and Winchester as both a law enforcement officer and firefighter. Beginning his career in 1991, Rusty had recently […]

Memorial Day marked the start of summer and the beginning of a dangerous period for young drivers, known as the “100 Deadliest Days,” lasting from Memorial Day to Labor Day. According to AAA, over 30 percent of deaths involving teen drivers occur during this time due to factors such as inexperience, driving with friends, and […]

The City of Manchester is currently looking for a dedicated individual to fill a vacant position on the Duck River Utilities Commission. The commission is seeking a volunteer who will serve a three-year term until July 2026. To be eligible for the appointment, interested candidates must be residents or property owners of the City of […]

Coffee County Schools has recently announced multiple job openings across various departments and schools within the district. Interested candidates can now apply for positions such as: To view the complete list of current job openings and to apply, interested individuals can visit the Coffee County Schools’ hiring portal at https://coffeecounty.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx. The district encourages qualified individuals […]

According to AAA the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Coffee County is $3.14. That price is 4 cents below the state average and 43 cents below the national average, which is $3.57. Tennesseans that took a holiday road trip over the weekend were greeted with pump prices over a dollar […]

The sixth annual Good Friends Music Fest will expand to include a second day this year – kicking off Friday June 2 at Common John Brewing Company and then moving to Rotary Amphitheater on Saturday, June 3. Friday night festivities at Common John Brewing Company (210 Woodbury Highway) will be from 5-10 p.m. Bands include […]