BY LAMAR WILKIE Now that Memorial Day is behind us and summer lay ahead, many people startthinking about their Independence Day festivities: buying fireworks,planning cookouts, etc. Between now and then, however, is a holiday that,tragically, is all too often overlooked. American Legion’s annual Flag Retirement Ceremony is currently scheduled forSaturday, June 11th at 5 PM, at the Coffee County Veterans Building: 130Shelton Road in Manchester. All members of the public, especially school agechildren, are encouraged to attend to learn more about our American Flag;and why old flags are ceremonially destroyed, with dignity and honor,according to prescribed ritual. This ceremony...

PRESS RELEASE Your Coffee County Veterans Association (CCVA) will again proudly host itsannual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 30th, 2022 on Manchester Square.The ceremony will commence at 11 AM. The public, especially school-age children, are encouraged to attend andlearn that freedom is not free; that a dear price has been paid; and thatthe liberties we enjoy should never be taken for granted. Attendees are asked to bring a folding chair, as limited seating will beavailable. There is no cost for attendance, and CCVA never solicitsdonations at its events. Additional details will be published once confirmed. Updated information canalso...

Coffee County Central High School Class of 2022 commencement exercises will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, May 27, 2022 at Carden-Jarrell Field in Manchester. With a crowd well into the thousands expected to attend, traffic is expected to be congested around the school from 6 p.m. until about 9 p.m. Travelers should seek alternate routes when possible. In the case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to the CHS gymnasium. Below is the top 10 percent of the class of 2022: Luke Beachboard  – ValedictorianLandon G. Meadows  – SalutatorianJason A. AbeytaCaroline E. BallardElizabeth C. BrownAnnmarie N....

Manchester Police Department is seeking information on an alleged break-in at Johnson Flea Market that occurred on May 20, 2022. According to MPD, an unknown male broke into numerous units at the flea market between 8 and 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 20. Approximately $30,000 in items were stolen. If you observed any suspicious activity or vehicles in this area during that time window, please contact Manchester Police Department at 931-728-2099. It is believed the suspect parked on Old Tullahoma Highway behind the flea market near the railroad...

Manchester Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Manchester Arts Center and Hoover Paint Store to host a paint-by-number community mural project. The project will be painted using Manchester Arts Center as the canvas. No artistic experience is necessary – everyone is welcome. Just show up and you’ll be shown what to do. The project will be completed between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 11 at the Manchester Arts Center – 128 E. Main St. in...

PRESS RELEASE Your Coffee County Veterans Association (CCVA) will again proudly host itsannual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 30th, 2022 on Manchester Square.The ceremony will commence at 11 AM. The public, especially school-age children, are encouraged to attend andlearn that freedom is not free; that a dear price has been paid; and thatthe liberties we enjoy should never be taken for granted. Attendees are asked to bring a folding chair, as limited seating will beavailable. There is no cost for attendance, and CCVA never solicitsdonations at its events. Additional details will be published once confirmed. Updated information canalso...

On the heels of school shootings in other states in recent weeks, leaders in Tennessee are reminding parents and students to download and use the SafeTN Smartphone app to report problems. SafeTN is a secure, open door communications platform where you can send in tips and access useful resources to help keep your school and community safe.  FROM TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY: How Does It Work? With our anonymous reporting system, students, faculty, parents, and the public can easily and confidentially report their concerns to help prevent violence in our schools and our communities. Tips can be submitted 24/7...

The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) plans to increase patrols and utilize a variety of traffic safety enforcement tools to reduce the number of crashes across the state during this year’s Memorial Day holiday period.  The THP will conduct saturation patrols, seat belt, and sobriety checkpoints, as well as increased visibility on high-crash corridors throughout the summer to reduce serious injury and fatal crashes.  The 2022 Memorial Day holiday period will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 27, and concludes at 5:59 a.m. on Tuesday, May 31. “We are committed to saving lives and preventing injuries on Tennessee roads....