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After Tip from an AEDC Contractor, Tennessee Engineer’s Home Raided; Accused of Theft

All Stories, Coffee, Crimes, Franklin, Government, Local, Military, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

A Tennessee-based engineer is accused of stealing $90,000 worth of government radio technology, creating a “critical compromise” of communications systems impacting 17 Air Force facilities, according to a search warrant. The breach could also impact FBI communications, according to the warrant, which was obtained by Forbes. The government was tipped off by a contractor working with …

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All-American Victory Celebration set for Manchester VFW at Westwood Middle School Sept. 2

All Stories, Coffee, Entertainment, Lifestyles, Local, Military, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

Since the Veterans of Foreign Wars was established in Tennessee in 1930, no other Tennessee Post has earned the coveted All-American Post designation more than three years in a row. Last year, Manchester’s Old Stone Fort Memorial VFW Post 10904 received its fourth consecutive award. Now, Manchester’s VFW has received its fifth consecutive All-American Post …

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Food City and Richard Petty Kick Off In-Store Donation Drive for Paralyzed Veterans of America

All Stories, Business, Franklin, Local, Military, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

Press Release: Paralyzed Veterans of America, the nation’s only nonprofit Veteran Service Organization dedicated solely to supporting Veterans with spinal cord injuries and diseases, like MS and ALS, kicked off its annual in-store checkout campaign with long-time partner Food City and seven-time NASCAR champion Richard Petty. Designed to help PVA ensure disabled Veterans receive the …

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Great Tennessee Air Show is this Weekend in Smyrna

All Stories, Entertainment, Local, Military, News, Rutherford, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

The Great Tennessee Air Show is this weekend at the Smyrna airport. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will take to the sky for their jaw-dropping maneuvers in the sky, among many other performers. While the event runs from June 10 to June 11, travelers in Smyrna will see some road closures as early as Thursday, …

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Flag Retirement set for June 14, Flag Day in Manchester

All Stories, Coffee, Local, Military, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

Now that Memorial Day is behind us and summer lies ahead, many people start thinking about their Independence Day festivities: buying fireworks, planning picnics and cookouts, etc. Between now and then, however, is a holiday that, tragically, is all too often overlooked. June 14th is Flag Day: a holiday set aside for Americans to celebrate our …

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Remembering the Fallen on Memorial Day

All Stories, Coffee, Franklin, Government, Lifestyles, Local, Military, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for mourning the U.S. military personnel who have died while serving in the United States armed forces. It was observed on Monday at national and local cemeteries by placing flowers and American flags on the graves of military personnel. Over 1.1 million men and women …

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Veterans to Host Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday May 29

All Stories, Coffee, Lifestyles, Local, Military, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

Your Coffee County Veterans Association (CCVA) is privileged to again host its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29th, 2023, on Manchester Square. The ceremony will commence at 11 AM. Retired Navy Master Chief Fred Kasper will serve as Master of Ceremonies. The public, especially students, are encouraged to attend and learn that freedom …

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Volunteers Clean Monuments in Downtown Manchester

All Stories, Coffee, Lifestyles, Local, Military, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

Members of Manchester’s American Legion Gold Star Post 78 conducted a much-needed spring cleanup of the area around the monuments on the Courthouse Square. Volunteers picked up trash, cleaned posts, and installed new chains in respect of all our veterans. Remember, there will be a Memorial Day ceremony on the square in Manchester. We will …

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All-American Post 10904 takes First Place Second Straight Year for Community Service

All Stories, Coffee, Lifestyles, Local, Military, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

For the second consecutive year, Manchester’s Old Stone Fort Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars, All-American Post 10904 has taken First Place in the State of Tennessee for Community Service. Because the 84 VFW Posts in Tennessee are not categorized by size, smaller posts must compete against larger Posts with hundreds of members. Nevertheless, the 195 …

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Manchester’s Oldest WW II Veteran Passes

All Stories, Coffee, Local, Military, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

Ed Reader, Sr. passed away over the weekend, according to his son. Ed was Manchester’s oldest VFW member at 99 years of age. He would have turned 100 in October. He was a World War II veteran and prisoner of war and became a VFW member when he left the service in 1945, 78 years …

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After Tip from an AEDC Contractor, Tennessee Engineer’s Home Raided; Accused of Theft

All-American Victory Celebration set for Manchester VFW at Westwood Middle School Sept. 2

Food City and Richard Petty Kick Off In-Store Donation Drive for Paralyzed Veterans of America

Great Tennessee Air Show is this Weekend in Smyrna

Flag Retirement set for June 14, Flag Day in Manchester

Remembering the Fallen on Memorial Day

Veterans to Host Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday May 29

Volunteers Clean Monuments in Downtown Manchester

All-American Post 10904 takes First Place Second Straight Year for Community Service

Manchester’s Oldest WW II Veteran Passes

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