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Decherd Board takes heat over firemen cuts

B The Decherd Board of Mayor and Aldermen came under fire Monday, Sept. 8, stemming from a controversy on social media about a reduced number of firefighters per shift, but Fire Chief Chuck Williams assured an audience of about 25…

Lendley announces retirement from EMA

S Long-time Emergency Services Director Allen Lendley has announced his retirement from the role after four decades of service to Coffee County. His retirement announcement reads in full: “It is with a profound mixture of gratitude, humility, and nostalgia that…

Common John to hold Last Beerfest

JOHN COFFELTContributor Common John Brewing Company will hold its Last Beerfest on Earth from 12-5 p.m. Sept. 20 at the brewery, located at 210 Woodbury Highway in Manchester. Billed as not just another beer festival, this is a celebration of…

Hazardous waste drop off Saturday

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Coffee, Dickson, Hawkins, and Maury counties on Saturday, Sept. 20. Tennesseans are encouraged to bring household hazardous waste – including cleaning fluids, pesticides,…

DRWS opposes a dam on Duck River

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Duck River Watershed Society (DRWS), I am writing to you to express our strong opposition to the proposed construction of a dam on the Duck River. As everyone is well aware,…

Trigger lead sales outlawed

The Tennessee Bankers Association (TBA) applauded President Trump for signing the bipartisan Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act into law, a measure that strengthens protections for consumers’ financial privacy. The legislation—H.R. 2808, the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act—was introduced in Congress by Rep.…