Ricky Dale George

What started as a routine traffic stop in Manchester ended up in a chase that ended in Bedford County.
According to Manchester Assistant Chief Adam Floied, around 11 a.m. Thursday morning Manchester Officer Ernie Colvin spotted a Chevrolet pickup truck around the Wiley Street and Spring Street area being operated by an individual whom the officer knew did not have a license. The officer also noticed that the driver had a Sea Doo on the truck that was not tied down in a safe manner. “When Officer Colvin attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver took off,” according to the assistant chief. The driver then drove around several streets in Manchester and eventually ending up in the Normandy area. According to Floied, as the driver continued to run from the officers, the Sea Doo continued to move around. “It eventually fell off near Normandy Dam,” Floied said.
Capt. Frank Watkins and Sgt. Danny Ferrell with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department were able to get the driver to stop. When they did a sheriff’s department vehicle suffered some minor damage. Also a door on the pickup came open and then shut, pinning the driver in.
Floied identified the driver as Ricky “Bo Duke” George of Manchester. He was treated at Harton Regional Medical Center for some cuts.
George is facing charges including driving on revoked license, reckless endangerment, evading arrest and aggravated assault, as well as other possible charges pending.
A passenger in the truck was not injured and was not charged.

Manchester Fire & Rescue hands over check to Holly Carroll of MDA.

Firefighters from Manchester Fire & Rescue raised over $6,500 during the annual “Fill the Boot” drive on the weekend of August 15, 16, 17 to benefit children and adults affected by muscle disease throughout the local area.
“For six decades, fire fighters have fueled MDA’s mission to find treatments and cures for life-threatening muscle diseases, and this year’s Manchester “Fill the Boot” results is a perfect example of the true dedication Manchester Fire & Rescue has towards supporting the families they serve,” said the MDA Area Director; Holly Carroll. “We’re grateful for the support of these inspiring, selfless individuals who provide life-saving help that will fund research, advocate for children and adults affected by muscle disease, and rally our community to fight back.” Funds raised through 2014 Manchester “Fill the Boot” event will help support MDA’s programs of worldwide research, specialized health care services, and day-to-day support – which includes sending children affected by muscular dystrophy and related muscle diseases to a week long, barrier-free MDA summer camp. About MDA The Muscular Dystrophy Association is the world’s leading nonprofit health agency dedicated to finding treatments and cures for muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neuromuscular diseases. It does so by funding worldwide research; by providing comprehensive health care services and support to MDA families nationwide; and by rallying communities to fight back through advocacy, fundraising and local engagement. Follow them online: mda.org • @MDAnashville • facebook.com/NashvilleMDA 

A great crowd attended the spring show in Tullahoma. Don’t miss the fall show in Manchester… Photo by Samantha Watters

Are you engaged or do you know a Bride-to-Be? At Thunder Radio, we know that the marriage proposal is a dream come true. However, it’s the wedding planning process that comes after the proposal which can be a little scary. That’s why THE Bridal Show is held twice a year in Coffee County in order to help Brides and their families plan the perfect wedding without the hassle. From Cakes and Honeymoon Travel Arrangements, to Tuxedos, Wedding Dresses, and more, there is a lot to think of when planning a wedding and you can find it all under one roof at THE Bridal Show this Sunday, September 7th at the Manchester-Coffee County Conference Center from 1-4pm. Admission is FREE and all Brides-to-Be who pre-register at WMSRRadio.com will be entered for a chance to win EXTRA Prizes! To find out more about THE Bridal Show, watch our all new Thunder TV News Video online at WMSRRadio.com.

Friday September 5^th 2014 – Today marks a historic day in Coffee County broadcasting history as tonight Thunder Radio’s own Lucky Knott will deliver his 3000^th sports broadcast as the Coffee County Red Raiders take on Columbia.

Lucky began his sports broadcasting career in 1983 when he took to the airwaves in Nashville to deliver an account of a state championship basketball tournament on WEPG for the folks back home in South Pittsburg.

In addition to football Knott has provided radio and television play by play action for baseball, softball, basketball, track, wrestling, volleyball and soccer games from little league to the college level. He even did a live broadcast of a lawn mower race just to round out his repertoire.

Knott graduated from the Professional Academy of Broadcasting in Knoxville and was guided by the legendary sports broadcaster John Ward who told him many years ago “Your mouth is a paintbrush, paint the picture on the radio for your listeners” This has been a key bit of knowledge Lucky admits he has never forgotten.

We at Thunder Radio want to give a big giant congratulations to Lucky Knott on his historic achievement! Lucky, we are proud of you and are so blessed to have you on our team at Thunder Radio!!

Lucky can also be heard daily on Thunder Radios local news coverage, his own program “Straight Talk” , he is the voice of the Coffee County Red Raider football, softball and baseball teams and the Motlow College basketball broadcasts.