June 21, 2026
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Freddie Gene Barnes, Sr. Obituary
Freddie Gene Barnes, Sr., left this world early this morning of Saturday, June 10, 2023. He was born in Fudgeround on July 17, 1948. He would have been 75 years old. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mattie…
Bonnaroo nears sell out ahead of festival weekend
KYLE MURPHYStaff Writer The 2023 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is close to selling out as “the most positive place on this planet” is set to take place this week, starting from Thursday, June 15, to Sunday, June 18, at…
Manchester police first line in Bonnaroo enforcement
N Area law enforcement will be joined by additional agencies to ensure a safe Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival for concertgoers. While between 70,000 and 75,000 people are expected to attend the event at the Great Stage Park in Manchester…
TDOT warns of additional traffic for Bonnaroo
S The area in and around Manchester always sees increased traffic volumes during Bonnaroo Arts and Music Festival. The Tennessee Department of Transportation is gearing up for the extra traffic. TDOT works closely with the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), Manchester…
AEDC confers quarterly honors
Arnold Engineering Development Complex leadership recently recognized the quarterly award winners for the first quarter of 2023 during a Commander’s Call at Arnold Air Force Base, headquarters of AEDC. The individuals and teams recognized for their performance are listed below. …
Burnett, Daggett graduate Harding
More than 600 students received diplomas and were recognized as Harding University graduates for Spring 2023 during a commencement ceremony on May 6, 2023. Graduates include students from the College of Allied Health, College of Arts and Humanities, College of…
Habitat to radiate compassion at Bonnaroo
KYLE MURPHYStaff Writer Third time is the charm for Highland Rim Habitat for Humanity (HRHfH) as it will be once again participating at Planet Roo for the 2023 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. Planet Roo focuses on sustainability and global…
County Committee commits to funding conference center repairs
J The Coffee County committee that oversees the upkeep and maintenance of all its municipal buildings has pledged the county to take on its share of the Manchester Coffee County Conference Center’s capital projects. Conference Center General Manager Rebecca French…
Boy Scout project benefits Mt. Garner Cemetery
Decherd’s Mt. Garner Cemetery has recently been the recipient of a special project by Boy Scout Matthew Coffelt to place small flags on veterans graves to pay tribute to them for their service to their country. Coffelt, who did the…
Curtis earns L.E.A.D. Award
A local woman has been given special recognition in her work to teach students the dangers of drug and violence. L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence), a nationwide nonprofit that works with communities to help students understand the dangers…