Summer is a time for outdoor fun, and this summer in particular, as life begins to return to normal, people are looking to put the past year behind them and enjoy themselves. Safety is an important consideration in any outdoor activity, and as kayakers return to the Duck River, one of the most beautiful and biodiverse rivers in North America, it’s important to know what to do, and what not to do. Bedford County plays host to kayakers from many surrounding counties, and officials say paying attention to river conditions saves lives.  “We welcome visitors, and we’re pleased that...

Join us at Thunder Radio and Rosalyn Partin of the Manchester H&R Block and congratulate our student of the week –Ty Stevens.  Ty is a 5th grader at Hillsboro Elementary School.  He is the son of Alicia Anderson. His favorite subject is math. When he grows up, Ty would like to be a football player. During his free time, he enjoys playing baseball and football.  All students of the week are selected for their work ethic and excellent attitudes in and out of the classroom.  Rosalyn Partin, owner of the Manchester H&R Block, has been inspired to recognize great kids...

Tennessee’s statewide unemployment rate for April 2021 decreased by double digits when compared to data from the previous year. In April 2020, the state’s jobless rate reached a record high during the economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to data released from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Tennessee’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted rate for April is 5%. That’s down 0.1 of a percentage point from March’s revised rate of 5.1%. Unemployment reached an all-time high in April 2020, at the height of business closures due to the pandemic. The revised rate of 15.8% is 10.8 percentage points higher...

Motlow State registration, advisement, and admission specialists will host six days of on-campus assistance between May 26 and June 9. Prospective and current students can RSVP now at Motlow.com/calendar. Prospective and current students who either have or have not applied for the fall 2021 semester are welcome. Prospective students can apply to Motlow at Motlow.com/apply. Participants can choose an appointment at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., or 4 p.m. Event days are May 26 & 27, June 4, and June 7-9. EVENT LOCATIONS Wednesday, May 26 – Sparta Thursday, May 27 – Smyrna Friday, June 4...

Those wishing to receive COVID-19 vaccination in Coffee County will have multiple opportunities to do so this week. Monday Manchester Health Department 1:30-3:30 Tullahoma Health Department 4:30-6:30 Stone Fort Restaurant 7:00-11:00 Tuesday Manchester Health Department 3:30-6:30 Tullahoma Health Department 1:30-3:30 Hillsboro Volunteer Fire Department 3:00-6:00 Wednesday Manchester Health Department 9:00-11:00 Tullahoma Health Department 9:00-11:00 Southern Family Markets 3:00-6:00 Thursday Manchester Health Department 9:00-11:00 Tullahoma Health Department 1:30-3:30 Southern Family Markets 11:00-2:00 Mid Tenn Turf 2:00-4:00 Friday Manchester Health Department 7:00-9:00 Tullahoma Health Department 7:00-9:00 *Marcrom’s Pharmacy has appointments and walk-ins available every Monday and...

The Tennessee Department of Correction has announced that it will soon implement pay raises for probation and parole officers after the salary increases were delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  The agency announced Wednesday that the 7.5% pay bump will become effective July 1. Governor Bill Lee and the General Assembly approved the raises in 2019, but the virus outbreak caused significant delays to the approval and implementation. “Our probation/parole staff supervise more than 70,000 people in our communities,” said Commissioner Tony Parker in a staff memo. “Each day, they carry out our mission of effective community supervision by...

Those wishing to receive COVID-19 vaccination in Coffee County will have multiple opportunities to do so over the coming weeks. Friday Manchester Health Department 7:00-9:00 Tullahoma Health Department 7:00-9:00 Monday Manchester Health Department 1:30-3:30 Tullahoma Health Department 4:30-6:30 Stone Fort Restaurant 7:00-11:00 Tuesday Manchester Health Department 3:30-6:30 Tullahoma Health Department 1:30-3:30 Hillsboro Volunteer Fire Department 3:00-6:00 *Marcrom’s Pharmacy has appointments and walk-ins available every Monday and...