Cora Reed: Open hearts, open doors

Cora Reed: Open hearts, open doors

This article is dedicated to the precious Mrs. Cora Reed, who went to be with her husband, Herbert, in heaven a week after this interview, on Sept. 2, 2025. She was able to hear her article read to her in the hours before she passed, and it brought her joy. She was a...
The Coffee Pot: A century-old tradition

The Coffee Pot: A century-old tradition

THE RED Raiders stadium was packed as thousands of football fans gathered to witness Coffee County history: The 100th Coffee Pot. The Coffee Pot is the annual football game between Coffee County Central High School (CCCHS) and Tullahoma High School (THS), starting in...
Matt Vinson: Basketball in his blood

Matt Vinson: Basketball in his blood

ASSISTANT COACH Matt Vinson steps onto the basketball court where Coffee County Central High School’s Lady Raiders are running drills. He hears the familiar squeak of shoes pivoting, basketballs thumping rhythmically, and voices calling out. It’s a symphony of sounds...
Richard Claing: Just keep going

Richard Claing: Just keep going

MARINE STAFF Sgt. Richard Claing humbly steps to the front of the crowd as Master of Ceremonies to honor all the fallen heroes for the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ (VFW) Memorial Day service. Claing, a veteran of the Vietnam War, knows the sacrifice and honor of serving...
Danelle Afflerbaugh: A step in the right direction

Danelle Afflerbaugh: A step in the right direction

TAP SHOES and ballet flats were in regular rotation for Danelle Afflerbaugh throughout her childhood, as dance has always been her passion. The California native performed and coached dance and cheerleading on the West Coast, and her daughter also dances. When her mom...