“O’ Christmas Tree, O’ Christmas Tree!”

“O’ Christmas Tree, O’ Christmas Tree!”

THE CHRISTMAS Tree. It is one of the most popular and recognizable decorations of the holiday season. They come in all sorts of colors, materials, and sizes. They are adorned with everything from expensive glass ornaments, fancy silk ribbon, popsicle sticks, and...
A night out for creative souls

A night out for creative souls

THE CREATIVE souls of Manchester regularly enjoy wonderful, relaxing evenings at Manchester’s Board & Brush Creative Studio learning how to create signs as well as many other things from etched glass to charcuterie. The studio opened in February 2020, and while...
We’re all standing on somebody’s shoulders.

We’re all standing on somebody’s shoulders.

EVERY CITY has its history, and Coffee County has more than most with its historical sites and festivals. What people may not think about, however, is the history behind its athletics. Head football coach Doug Greene, and Josh Peterson of Thunder Radio are among those...
We’ve got the sauce

We’ve got the sauce

IT STARTED with the sauce. Take crushed tomatoes, add a splash of red wine, a whole lot of basil, and a few secret ingredients, and you get a hearty and authentic Italian red sauce that’s not too sweet, not too savory, and exactly what the families in Manchester were...
A labor of love

A labor of love

IF YOU’RE looking for classic comfort food or freshly baked goods, The Mercantile Cafe in downtown Manchester is the perfect spot. Their wide variety of easy-to-grab selections for lunch and dinner have made the cafe one of the staples of the historic downtown square....
When reruns are Home Runs

When reruns are Home Runs

NECESSITY MAY be the mother of invention, but the pandemic birthed many new creative ventures – directly and indirectly. Lona Bailey’s is the indirect variety. Many of us rediscovered old television series’ after being forced into hiding by an invisible enemy. The...