After nearly 25 years as director of the Manchester Water and Sewer Department, Bryan Pennington is moving on.
Pennington announced that his last day with the department will be July 8 of this year. He has accepted a position at Arnold Air Force Base.
“The decision to leave was not an easy one,” Pennington wrote in an email. “There have been many sleepless nights and a lot of prayers, but I feel the best decision for my family and myself will be to begin this exciting new career.”
Pennington’s tenure as Water and Sewer Director is marked as the longest one in the city’s history. He was hired as director in 1997. The position will now be posted to be filled, according to Manchester Mayor Marilyn Howard.
“We will go through MTAS (Municipal Technical Advisory Service) and advertise that position and look for the most qualified person,” explained Howard. “I don’t think Bryan will be easily replaced. He has served us well for many years. I know he really labored over this decision and decided this is what is best for his family. We will certainly miss him.”
Bonnaroo begins next week; local ticket discount available here
Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival organizers have announced a discounted ticket price for local residents to attend this year’s festival.
Local discounted tickets are available for $304.14 after service charges, fees and taxes. Four day GA parking passes are also available for $138.45. A GA car camping / parking pass is available for $81.71.
Anyone purchasing tickets before the end of the day Monday, June 6, will have the option to have tickets mailed. Purchasing after Monday will mean your tickets will be at will-call pickup. Will-call box office will be open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday (June 14) through Thursday (June 16) at Coffee County Central High School.
Different from past years, anyone wishing to purchase tickets through the local discount can do so from their own devices. There is no need to come to the Thunder Radio studio. In fact, there are no tickets available at the actual station.
To purchase your ticket, visit this Bonnaroo ticketing website by clicking here. Once on that local ticket website, use the promo code ROOLOCAL756 to get the local discount. If you have questions, email josh.peterson.wmsr@gmail.com. In order to receive the discounted price, purchaser must have a zip code within Coffee County. Anyone attempting to purchase outside the county will have their purchase cancelled. Limit 4 GA admission tickets per purchase.
The festival is set to be held Thursday, June 16, through Sunday, June 19.
Headliners this year include Tool, J. Cole and Stevie Nicks.
Everyone invited to ‘Paint the Town’ community mural
Manchester Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Manchester Arts Center and Hoover Paint Store to host a paint-by-number community mural project.
The project will be painted using Manchester Arts Center as the canvas.
No artistic experience is necessary – everyone is welcome. Just show up and you’ll be shown what to do. The project will be completed between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 11 at the Manchester Arts Center – 128 E. Main St. in Manchester.
Manchester police need help identifying person of interest
Manchester Police Department needs the public’s help to identify a person of interest allegedly involved in a theft from Manchester Walmart.
See the surveillance photo below.
If you can help identify this person, contact investigator Jamie Norris at 931-728-2099 ext. 1503.
US Marshals make arrests in Shelbyville
In neighboring Shelbyville, on Tuesday (6/7/2022) members of the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office, Shelbyville Police Department, and United States Marshal’s Service apprehended Donald Harris Jr. of Memphis. In addition, another male was arrested.
Donald Harris
Harris was wanted by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office for first-degree murder and aggravated robbery.
Officers attempted to take Harris into custody at a Barksdale Lane apartment, where he was able to jump out of a bedroom window. After a brief foot pursuit, he was taken into custody without incident.
Craig Green
During a subsequent search of that address, investigators made contact with 43-year old Craig Green of Shelbyville. Officials say that in his bedroom they located approximately 4 grams of crack cocaine, crystal “ice” methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, along with a 12 gauge shotgun. Green was taken into custody and charged with possession of a schedule II drug with intent to resale, possession of schedule II drug, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony.
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1 Warren County fugitive caught, other still at large
As Thunder Radio News reported to you yesterday, Warren County Authorities were searching for two fugitives in relation to a robbery and shooting.
One of those suspects has been captured.
Dale “Sam” Deason, Jr. was taken into custody in a wooded are in Warren County. Deason, age 24, has been charged with aggravated robbery and homicide. He is being held on $600,000 bond.
Meanwhile, Christopher “Levi” Lavern Ferguson is still at large. Both suspects were sought after Warren County authorities say they committed a robbery and shot a victim with a shotgun. Authorities originally said they were wanted for “attempted criminal homicide,” but charges against Deason indicate homicide.
Ferguson should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone knowing of his whereabouts should contact local law enforcement immediately.
Christopher “Levi” Lavern Ferguson 
Dale “Sam” Deason Jr.
Coffee County School Board Meeting Agenda for Monday, June 13th
Coffee County School Board will meet at 4:30 p.m. Monday, June 13 at the board room: 1343 McArthur St. in Manchester. Everyone is welcome to attend.
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Call for Intent
III. General Consent Items
(*If no objections, the following items will be considered passed when the agenda is passed.)
- Minutes from May 9, 2022, Board Meeting
- Final Reading of Policy 1.102, 6.206, 6.306
- Overnight Field Trip / FFA / July 19– July 21
- Use of Facilities / GRIT Baseball 11U / CCMS Softball Field
- Use of Facilities / GRIT Baseball 7U / CCMS Softball Field
IV. Action Items - Board Meeting Dates FY 2022-2023
- School Fees FY 2022-2023
- Differentiated Pay Plan
- HVAC Bid / Carden-Jarrell / Home Side Locker Rooms
- Budget Update
V. Items for Discussion
VI. Committee Reports
VII. Student Ambassador Report
VIII. Director’s Report - ESSER Update
Promo code available to purchase Bonnaroo tickets at discount for local residents. Get your code here
Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival organizers have announced a discounted ticket price for local residents to attend this year’s festival.
Local discounted tickets are available for $304.14 after service charges, fees and taxes. Four day GA parking passes are also available for $138.45. A GA car camping / parking pass is available for $81.71.
Anyone purchasing tickets before the end of the day Monday, June 6, will have the option to have tickets mailed. Purchasing after Monday will mean your tickets will be at will-call pickup. Will-call box office will be open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday (June 14) through Thursday (June 16) at Coffee County Central High School.
Different from past years, anyone wishing to purchase tickets through the local discount can do so from their own devices. There is no need to come to the Thunder Radio studio. In fact, there are no tickets available at the actual station.
To purchase your ticket, visit this Bonnaroo ticketing website by clicking here. Once on that local ticket website, use the promo code ROOLOCAL756 to get the local discount. If you have questions, email josh.peterson.wmsr@gmail.com. In order to receive the discounted price, purchaser must have a zip code within Coffee County. Anyone attempting to purchase outside the county will have their purchase cancelled. Limit 4 GA admission tickets per purchase.
The festival is set to be held Thursday, June 16, through Sunday, June 19.
Headliners this year include Tool, J. Cole and Stevie Nicks.
Everyone invited to ‘Paint the Town’ community mural
Manchester Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Manchester Arts Center and Hoover Paint Store to host a paint-by-number community mural project.
The project will be painted using Manchester Arts Center as the canvas.
No artistic experience is necessary – everyone is welcome. Just show up and you’ll be shown what to do. The project will be completed between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 11 at the Manchester Arts Center – 128 E. Main St. in Manchester.
Tuesday fire destroys Manchester home
Manchester Fire and Rescue responded to a call of a structure fire at 1111 Remington Place in Manchester Tuesday, June 7.
According to Manchester Fire Chief George Chambers, crews were met by heavy fire conditions on the right side of the home upon arrival.
Crews eventually extinguished the fire but the home sustained heavy damage.
There were no injuries reported. Manchester police, Coffee County EMS, Coffee County Communication Center, Tullahoma Fire and off-duty Manchester Fire Crews assisted in the fire.
Red Cross was contacted to care for the displaced family and Serv Pro secured the home. Cause of the fire is under investigation.
