Most experts say we have reached our peak in gas prices and we should see prices come down soon. The national average price at the gas pump is $3.67 per gallon. Here in Coffee County prices remain about stable compared to last week. In Manchester the low price is $3.43 for regular gas. In Tullahoma the low price also stands at $3.43. The Tennessee average price this week is $3.48 per gallon.
Coffee County’s prices are down 4-cents from last week and Tennessee’s average price also dropped 4-cents this week.

Picture is that of a previous tornado not the one that occurred in Lincoln County

People in Coffee County are reporting they have found debris from last week’s tornadoes in Lincoln County.
Two women discovered debris while walking a golf course trail at Old Stone State Park in Manchester, some 50 miles away from where the deadly tornado occurred.
Many other photos and documents have been found scattered across southern middle Tennessee. The Coffee County Emergency Management Agency is compiling a list of debris that have been turned in.

Pictured L to R: Howard Moorehead, Deputy Chief Phil Duncan and Alderman Sandy Lindeman

Three days was all that was needed for local people to answer the request for relief supplies for Lincoln County. Monday, Tullahoma Alderman Sandy Lindeman accompanied Deputy Chief Phil Duncan to the designated Lincoln County Relief Center to donate the supplies that were collected in Tullahoma.
“They were grateful to receive the supplies,” said Sandy Lindeman. We learned that 150-200 homes were damaged, and approximately fifty were completely destroyed.”

Pictured L to R: Deputy Chief Phil Duncan, Alderman Sandy Lindeman, Assistant EMA Director Kathy Hovis and EMA Director Mike Hall

“One of the current needs is for basic first aid items and basic medication. Items such as ibuprofen, band aids, alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, sunscreen and bug spray,” said Lincoln County Director of EMA, Mike Hall. Additional items include wheel barrows, gloves and rakes.
If residents want to donate supplies, they are being received at the Temporary Lincoln County Relief Center located at 2626 Huntsville Highway, Fayetteville, TN 37334.

LightTUBe, a telecommunications division of Tullahoma Utilities Board (TUB), will host its 2nd annual LightTUBe Customer Appreciation Event on Friday, May 30st at Frazier-McEwen Park. The event will consist of a public showing of the family-friendly and recently released film, ‘Frozen’ and free pizza, popcorn, and drinks while they last!
The movie will be shown on a large, 12-foot diagonal blow-up screen and will be shown at approximately 8 p.m. However, guests are encouraged to arrive around 7:30 p.m. to enjoy free pizza and drinks. The event is FREE and is being put on as a ‘thank you’ to LightTUBe customers.
The staff of LightTUBe, as well as the TUB board members, is excited to host this unique event to thank its customer base.
In the case of inclement weather, the event will take place at Frazier-McEwen Park on Saturday, May 31st. Even those who have not yet upgraded to LightTUBe are encouraged to attend to meet employees and to learn more about LightTUBe’s ultra-high speed Internet, crystal clear telephone, and high quality television services.
Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets, and any snacks they might want other than the provided free pizza and drinks. For more information on the event, call Chelsea Adams at 571-7186, or email her at cadams@tub.net.

Election Day is Tuesday (Today, May 6) in Coffee County. Being voted on are races for County Mayor, Trustee, Register of Deeds, General Sessions Judge Part II, Road Superintendent, various County Commission seats, Road Commissioners and constables. Some candidates are running unopposed in certain races.
2,840 people voted during early voting, about 10% of those who are registered. Less than 50 voted by mail that are not included in the early vote numbers.
Polls will be open 8am and close at 7pm. Live election returns start at 7pm on Thunder Radio.