By Rosalyn Partin, Manchester H&R Block As we approach the end of 2021, there are some year-end tax moves that may help you save on your tax return. This article highlights some of the strategies you may want to consider. Individuals who make qualifying charitable contributions before the end of 2021 will be able to deduct $300 ($600 for the Married Filing Jointly filing status) on their tax return. This deduction can be taken even if you use the standard deduction. Bunching personal expenses that qualify as itemized deductions can also be a good strategy. Since individuals deduct expenses...

Crude oil prices initially tumbled more than $10 to $68 a barrel on Friday after news of the Omicron COVID-19 variant broke. Meanwhile, consumers caught a little break as the national average price for a gallon of gas dropped to $3.39, down a penny since last week. “It’s too soon to tell if fears of a global economic slowdown caused by the Omicron variant will push oil prices lower for the long term,” said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson. “But for now, the upward pricing pressure due to tightened supply and high demand seems to have abated, and that will...

Manchester Parks and Recreation Department presents 2021 Trees of Christmas – themed “Christmas Through the Years.”  This event will return this year for its 45th Anniversary. The display will run Monday, November 29 – Sunday, December 5. The display will be open Monday from 12-6pm, Tuesday through Friday from 9am-1pm and 3-6pm, Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon – 5pm.The Christmas Tree is one of the world’s most beautiful and expressive holiday themes.  View decorated trees at this delightful holiday event. The theme “Christmas Through the Years” lends itself for one to imagine how Christmas was (or will be)...

Sign ups and drop offs for the Gene Taylor – Steve Graves Christmas Foundation continue – with three dates remaining. If you need Christmas assistance, you can sign up between 1-4 p.m. on Dec. 4, 1-4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10 or 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11. Sign ups at the Coffee County Rescue Squad at 2270 Murfreesboro Highway. In order to sign up, you will need to have proof of residence in Coffee County (such as a driver’s license) and birth certificate of the child / children (or custodial papers). No phone calls. If you wish to contribute items...

(This story contains language that may be considered by some to be racially sensitive. Discretion is advised). Tullahoma Alderman Jenna Amacher has filed a lawsuit in the United States Eastern District Court, listing the city of Manchester, Manchester Police Department Investigator Trey Adcock and Coffee County assistant district attorney Jennifer Craighead as defendants. Amacher is seeking $1.5 million dollars in damages for what she claims in the lawsuit to be “emotional distress” and “defamation,” among other things. Amacher claims this is a case of abuse of power, official misconduct and misuse of government resources and power. The lawsuit is...

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10904 has named its Teachers of the year. These recipients will be recognized at an awards night held at 6 p.m. Feb. 14. HIGH SCHOOL – Trudy Nash, Temple Baptist Christian School MIDDLE SCHOOL – Will Pannell, Westwood Middle School ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – Kelli Cunningham, Cowan Elementary...

Manchester Parks and Recreation Department presents 2021 Trees of Christmas – themed “Christmas Through the Years.”  This event will return this year for its 45th Anniversary. The display will run Monday, November 29 – Sunday, December 5. The display will be open Monday from 12-6pm, Tuesday through Friday from 9am-1pm and 3-6pm, Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon – 5pm.The Christmas Tree is one of the world’s most beautiful and expressive holiday themes.  View decorated trees at this delightful holiday event. The theme “Christmas Through the Years” lends itself for one to imagine how Christmas was (or will be)...

Manchester’s annual Christmas Parade was a big hit Saturday night (Nov. 27). There were 97 entries and an estimated crowd well into the thousands lining the streets to gather up some candy, look the the beautiful floats and catch a glimpse of Santa Clause. There was a float contest. This year’s winners were: REGULAR FLOAT, 1ST PLACE – Coffee County Central High School Cheerleaders REGULAR FLOAT, 2ND PLACE – MnM Homes Team, Brokered by EXP Realty REGULAR FLOAT, 3RD PLACE – McArthur Manor Assisted Living LARGE FLOAT, 1ST PLACE – Sain Construction LARGE FLOAT, 2ND PLACE – Kasai North...