Principal: Grad reqs applied evenly

chip ramsey news@tsinews.com Social media in Manchester popped with indignation this week after word spread that two Coffee County Senior High School foreign exchange students would not be allowed to graduate.

Fire guts Manchester home

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The home of Brandon and Angie Tomberlin on Shining Star Lane was fully engulfed just after 8 p.m. Friday. No one was home at the time and the cause was undetermined at press time. The Coffee County Sheriff’s Department will investigate. The home was a total loss. tsi photo / barry west

CCMS 8th grade night

The CCMS softball team held eighth grade night this week.

The CCMS softball team held eighth grade night this week.

Golfers invited to play in Willowbrook Fore Man Scramble

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willowbrook Area golfers are invited to play in the second annual Fore Man Scramble golf tourney on Saturday, June 22 at the Willowbrook Golf Course.  All proceeds go to the Manchester Kiwanis Club and the Manchester Old Timers Day.

Motlow softball signs Cornersville’s Campbell

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Cornersville High School senior Makayla Campbell has committed to continue her education and softball career at Motlow College. Joining Makayla for the ceremony, seated from left: mother Michelle Campbell, Makayla, and father Kenny Campbell. Standing: Cornersville assistant coach Mike Wortham, Motlow head coach Tori Raby-Gentry, and Cornersivlle head coach Eric Crabtree.

Home Sweet Home: by Micah Williams

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Welcome everyone to the first edition of “Home Sweet Home” I decided to change the title of the article because I am no longer in or playing for the Sheffield Sharks in the UK at the moment.

Lady Cats advance in District 8-3A tournament

C. Scott Shasteen Tullahoma Sports Network The Tullahoma Lady Cats rallied for two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to beat Lawrence County 5-4 and advance to the elimination bracket finals of the District 8-AAA softball tournament at Lady Cats Field Thursday night.

Dever named All-Sun Belt Second Team

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goblueraiders.com Softball junior Nina Dever has been named to the 2013 All-Sun Belt Conference Second Team, as announced by the conference office Tuesday.

CCHS athletes honored by 6-3A

Derek Harryman Sports Editor, sports@tsinews.com The coaches in District 6-3A recognized several CCHS student athletes this week. Leading the way were Ricky Ramirez (soccer MVP) and Ginny Clayborne (softball offensive MVP).

Baseball falls to Cavs in title game

Justen Cooper slings a pitch in the title game. TSI Photo / Derek Harryman

Derek Harryman Sports Editor, sports@tsinews.com The Coffee County baseball team overcame a disappointing start to the season and won eighth straight district games to reach the championship game Thursday night in Cookeville but the senior laden Cavaliers proved too much for the young Raiders.