Bonnaroo announced that U2 will be headlining the 2017 music festival in Manchester earlier this week and Wednesday more performers were announced. This will be the U2’s first performance at a music festival this year in the United States. Other performers include the Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Weeknd, Chance the Rapper and more. Tickets are on sale for $299.50 plus a $39.50 fee. After the first tier of tickets is sold out, prices will go up. The festival will be June 8-11. For a full list of performers or ticket information, visit Bonnaroo’s website,...

A state lawmaker wants all Tennessee license plates to include the phrase “In God We Trust.” A bill sponsored by Rep. Bill Sanderson of Kenton would require the state Revenue Department to redesign license plates to include the language starting on July 1. Gov. Bill Haslam last year vetoed a bill passed by both chambers that would have made Tennessee the first state in the county to declare the Bible as its official book. A former state senator in 2014 sought to pass legislation requiring “In God We Trust” to be painted behind the speaker’s podiums in the House...

Two men were arrested Monday (Jan. 9) after a young girl reported that she heard a loud noise at the back door at her home in Hillsboro. According to a report by Coffee County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeremy David, the girl saw her brother, Theodore James Judkins, 21 of Little Mountain Road, Hillsboro trying to pry the door open. She told him that he was not supposed to be at the residence. She told the officer that Judkins then went to a sliding glass door and while at the door she says she saw another individual, who was later identified...

Manchester Fire & Rescue wants to remind residents that January is the deadliest month for fires because 15% of all fire deaths occur in January. The second week of the month is the deadliest. Manchester Fire Chief George Chambers says that heating is the leading cause of fatal fire. In Tennessee there are 23 home fires every day in January. 23% of fire deaths in the month take place in mobile or manufactured homes compared to other months. Contact your local fire department for more...

This week Westwood Elementary School in Manchester became an official Energy Bus School. Based on the popularity and demand for resources and training based on The Energy Bus and others, Jon Gordon created PositiveSchool.com as a central place where educators and administrators could find the tools, training and strategies they need to empower teachers and students. As a former teacher with a Master’s in Teaching and now an international bestselling author, speaker and consultant to schools, businesses and professional sports teams, Jon is passionate about making a difference in the lives of educators and students. After all, positive schools...

Motlow State Community College is offering the ACCUPLACER assessment test at all Motlow campuses multiple times through the 2017 calendar year. The ACCUPLACER assessment test replaced the COMPASS test. Students planning to enroll at Motlow for the spring semester who need to take the ACCUPLACER, which is used to assess a student’s readiness for college-level work, should do so as soon as possible. Before taking the test, students must have the following on file in Motlow’s admissions office: a completed admission application, official high school and/or college transcripts, and if applicable, official test scores. Special test accommodations are available...

A Chili Cook-off is planned for January 21 at the American Legion Post 78 building located at 130 Shelton Road in Manchester. The American Legion Riders are hosting the event from 6pm-8pm. Admission is $5 and to enter the Chili Cook-off, the cost is only $3. For further information please call Bonnie Edwards, Committee Chair, at 931-728-1533. Prize money will be awarded to the winner of the competition. Come on out and try some great...

On Saturday Destiney Doris Gibson age 19 of Alice Boyton Rd Manchester was allegedly involved in a two vehicle accident at the Matt’s Hollow Rd and Boyton Valley intersection. The woman apparently left the scene after striking another vehicle. The vehicle belonged to her brother and she returned to his home later in the evening and according to the arrest warrant, stated she had wrecked his vehicle. Gibson then left her brothers home after her brother called police and he stated she was walking along the road. Upon arrival Deputy Timothy Cooper located Gibson and she allegedly had a...