If you are not registered to vote, Coffee County Election Administrator Vernita Davis reminds residents that next Tuesday, October 11th, is the deadline for registering to vote in the November 8th presidential election. People without a driver’s license will also need more time to obtain a voter ID card. More information is available at the Coffee County Election Commission in the Coffee County Administrative Plaza on McArthur Dr in Manchester between the hours of 8am-4:30pm M-F or call 931-723-5103. In Manchester, residents can vote early beginning Oct 19 at the Coffee County Administrative Plaza, which is located at 1329...

There are efforts in many states to seize control of federal public land to sell it or lease it to private interests. U.S. Rep. Diane Black of Tennessee is on a committee in Congress working on a potential framework to transfer public lands to local control. But a group of attorneys general in Western states has studied the legal merits of the idea – and says it won’t work. Many people in Carter County in the northeast Tennessee might agree. They experience the benefits of public land daily, through their economy and quality of life. County tourism director Kayla...

A memorial cancer walk will be held on the Moore County campus of Motlow State Community College on Thursday, Oct. 13, beginning at 1:45 p.m. at the Crouch Center. This year’s event, The Greer Alsup Memorial Cancer Walk, honors the memory of Greer Alsup, a Motlow employee of 24 years who lost her battle to cancer in June. The walk will consist of one lap around the loop road and will be culminated with a reception in the Crouch Center. To recognize Alsup’s service and dedication to Motlow State, a ceremony will precede the walk. A tree will be...

Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, working with investigators from the Whitwell Police Department and Marion County Sheriff’s Office, have obtained indictments for a woman accused of robbing a pawn shop, killing its owner, and setting fire to the business in an effort to cover up the crime. At the request of 12th District Attorney General J. Michael Taylor, TBI Special Agents joined the investigation into a fire at Valley Pawn Brokers on Highway 28 in Whitwell on May 17th, shortly after authorities discovered the body of a man later identified as 72-year-old Jerry Don Ridge, who...

Does your home have a smoke alarm? According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the answer is likely yes: NFPA research shows that most American homes have at least one. But do you know how old your smoke alarms are? If you’re like most people, you’re probably not so sure. A recent survey conducted by NFPA revealed that only a small percentage of people know how old their smoke alarms are, or how often they need to be replaced. That lack of awareness is a concern for Manchester Fire-Rescue and NFPA, along with fire departments throughout the country,...

October 21st is going to be the 6th Annual Team Up to Tackle Breast Cancer event at the Coffee County home football game versus Blackman at 7 p.m. Farm Bureau Insurance is sponsoring the event that night by purchasing pink jerseys for the football team to wear during the game. All other participants of the night such as the cheerleaders, dance team members, and band members will also be sporting pink for the night. Fans are encouraged to participate by purchasing the t-shirt designed for the event. Anyone wishing to purchase a shirt can contact any Coffee County CHS...

Old Timers Day begins Friday night in Manchester and will run throughout the day on Saturday. The theme of this year’s event is “Honoring Our Hometown Heroes”. Being honored this year will be Manchester Police Department Captain Dwight Vandergriff, Manchester Fire Department, Emmett “Casey” Wright, Coffee County Sheriff’s Department Pam Freeman, 911 Communication Center director Dianne Argraves, Coffee County Rescue Squad’s Neal Simmons, Coffee County Ambulance Service’s Tommy Grey, New Union Volunteer Fire Department’s Jeff Tomes, Hickerson Station Volunteer Fire Department’s Gene Nickles, Hillsboro Volunteer Fire Department’s Keith James, a member of Summitville Volunteer Fire Department and North Coffee...

Connie Sanders King who is indicted for the murder of her fiancé, Thomas Colucci has had her trial delayed again. The murder occurred nearly four years ago (November 2012). This after Circuit Court Judge Vanessa Jackson ruled Tuesday to allow prosecutors to appeal a question to the State Court of Criminal Appeals. Assistant District Attorney Jason Ponder argued that the testimony of mental health expert Dr. Stephen Montgomery could “confuse the jury.” The reason he argued is that the doctor has consulted her on the lesser charges and that his testimony about those two charges could confuse the jury...