We know that it is not even mid-July, but believe it or not school will be starting back soon. Sorry kids.
Director Dr. LaDonna McFall says Coffee County schools will start as planned with the first day set for July 29 for registration with students released at 10am and the first full day will be on July 31. The Coffee County system is very excited as the new middle school on the Woodbury Hwy and the 9th grade Raider Academy are set to open on time.
In Tullahoma, city schools will begin on July 29 with students dismissed at 1pm and the first full day on July 30.
In the Manchester city school system students return on August 1 with dismissal at 9am and the first full day of class on August 4.
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School Starting Back Soon
Sales Tax Holiday Is Coming
The Tennessee Department of Revenue is reminding Tennesseans that the eighth annual Sales Tax Holiday is scheduled for Friday, August 1st at 12:01am, through Sunday, August 3rd at 11:59pm.
During those three days, Tennessee shoppers can save nearly 10 percent on tax-free clothing, School and art supplies, and computer purchases.
During that time, consumers will not have to pay state or local sales tax on clothing items costing $100 or less, school and art supplies costing $100 or less, and computers costing $1,500 or less.
Highway Patrol Report From 4th of July Weekend
Tennessee Highway Patrol officials say preliminary figures show a decline in traffic fatalities during this year’s Fourth of July holiday period.
Early estimates indicate seven people were killed in traffic crashes across the state during the 96-hour holiday, a decrease from the 19 vehicular deaths during last year’s holiday period.
State troopers arrested 119 individuals on suspicion of DUI and issued 1,414 seat belt citations during this year’s holiday period.
Officials say if the preliminary figures stand, it would rank among the lowest number of traffic deaths during the Fourth of July holiday period on record.
STEM Program Takes To The Air
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One of the students about to enjoy the flying experiment.
STEM an acronym which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics is an educational outreach program sponsored by the United States Air Force. STEM offers not only Aviation Programs, but also provides K-12 programs within our community such as Lego League, the Team America Rocketry Challenge, MathCounts, Story Time from Space, and much more. To learn more about STEM or to see these students take flight, watch our all new Thunder TV News Video online at www.WMSRradio.com.
Five People Transported By Emergency Medical Services After Monday Crash
We now have information on an accident that occurred on Monday morning. Preliminary information indicates that the incident took place at approximately 5:30 am on Monday morning on Hwy 53 at Hwy 280 in Coffee County.
A 1987 Chevrolet S10 pickup, driven by Shane Smith (age & residence unknown), was traveling eastbound on Hwy 280. Smith failed to stop at a stop sign and was struck in a T-bone manner by a 1999 Nissan Frontier, driven by Aaron Hollis, who was traveling southbound on Hwy 53.
Smith, who was wearing a seat belt, was injured and transported by Coffee County EMS to Medical Center of Manchester. He had two occupants in his vehicle, including Geneva Smith, who was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected, and juvenile Thomas Smith, who was not properly restrained. Geneva Smith was airlifted to Vanderbilt Medical Center, while Thomas Smith was taken to Medical Center of Manchester for precautionary reasons.
Hollis, the driver the Nissan, was injured and transported to Medical Center of Manchester. He was wearing a seat belt. His passenger, Michael Hollis, was also injured and transported to the same hospital. Michael was also wearing a seat belt.
Shane Smith was cited with running a stop sign, child restraint device and no insurance.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol was in charge of the scene.
Coffee County High School Receives Donation For CTE Department
CNC mill being unloaded at Coffee County High School
Most CNC milling machines (also called machining centers) are computer controlled vertical mills with the ability to move the spindle vertically along the Z-axis. This extra degree of freedom permits their use in diesinking, engraving applications, and 2.5D surfaces such as relief sculptures.
All Things Guys Show Is This Saturday
Get ready for the very 1st “ALL THINGS GUYS SHOW” brought to you by Al White Motors this Saturday in Tullahoma. Cruise in your cars, trucks, bikes, off-road vehicles, and anything else with wheels! Trophies and prizes to be awarded all day!!!Ride for a cause in the Thunder on Jackson Poker Run!!! Live music, food, beverages, and shopping vendors!!!! There will be fun for the whole family! WIN BRAVES TICKETS, BEER COOLERS, BEECH BEND PASSES, AND TONS OF OTHER PRIZES FROM SURROUNDING BUSINESSES!!!! The “ALL THINGS GUYS SHOW” THIS SATURDAY AT NORTHGATE MALL FROM 3PM-9PM!!!
UPDATE–Your Help Is Needed To Catch a Thief
Truck and trailer allegedly used in the theft and break-in.
We have a follow-up to a story we brought you last week.
The Coffee County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the theft and break in Friday, July 3, from a building on Dean Shop Road in Hillsboro at the residence of Dennis Lynn Weaver. (Not the Dennis Weaver that works at Thunder Radio).
The white male with a goatee and wearing glasses was last seen July 3 driving a short bed Ford pickup pulling a black trailer entered a building and took a 4-wheeler, tools and a tree stand.
Weaver checked his security camera and found a picture of the man. The man is described as being white male around 5 feet 11 inches and 200 lbs.
According to a report by Deputy Horace Ricco, items taken include a Stihl Weedeater, air compressor, Honda Fourtrax 300, a tree stand, Stihl chainsaw, Honda generator, tool chest, Hoyett compound bow, boat batteries, fishing poles, tackle boxes, Hummingbird depth finder, Ryobi cordless drill and set of micrometers tools.
Anyone with information about who the thief is or how to find him, you are asked to contact Investigator Chad Partin at 723-3036. See 2 more pictures below.
Suspect
Another view of the suspect
Last Day To Register To Vote In August Election
Tuesday (July 8) is the deadline to register to vote in the August 7th state and federal primaries, as well as the Coffee County General election and the Tullahoma and Manchester city elections. Locally, Manchester voters will elect 3 aldermen from 8 choices. Tullahoma voters will be weighing in on a mayor, two aldermen seats, and two school board seats. In the county elections, County Mayor, Trustee, Road Superintendent, Register of Deeds, Judge Part 2 and District Attorney are all contested races. Several county commission and constable seats are also up for grabs. State contested races include U.S. Senate, Governor and 6th District Congress.
You may register in person at these locations:
• The Coffee County Election Commission Office in Manchester
• Motor vehicle office when applying for a driver’s license in Tullahoma
• Department of Human Services
• Manchester, Tullahoma Department of Health
• Tennessee Rehabilitation and Vocational Center
• Department of Veteran’s Affairs
• Manchester, Tullahoma Libraries
Early voting starts July 18.
Gas Prices Falling
The United States surpassed Saudi Arabia and Russia to become the world’s biggest oil producer this year. According to a report from the Bank of America Corp., the U.S. is projected to remain the top producer of 2014 because domestic output is forecast to increase and production growth outside the U.S. has been lower than anticipated. “The shale boom in Texas and North Dakota continues to spur domestic production growth,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Not only does supply growth have a positive effect on the economy, but can help reduce the price at the pump. Increasing domestic production puts a cap on oil prices which keeps gas prices affordable.
The price for a barrel of oil slipped $1.68 last week, closing at $104.06 on the NYMEX on Friday. The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is 2 cents cheaper than last week. The average price is 3 cents cheaper in Tennessee compared to last week, which is $3.43 per gallon. The low price in Manchester is $3.27 per gallon and in Tullahoma the low price now stands at $3.25.
