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Tuesday is deadline to apply for THP Cadet Class
The deadline to apply to be part of the Tennessee Highway Patrol Caden Class 1021 is 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2. The trooper cadet class starts June 27. During the 16-week academy, the training division will challenge and prepare you for the real-life scenarios you will experience as a trooper. Depending on the amount of interest shown during the application process, a lateral class will be offered at the same time. Applicants who are currently employed in a full-time law enforcement position and Tennessee POST certified could qualify for a potential lateral class. This is dependent on the number...
AEDC fellows committee now accepting nominations
The Arnold Community Council (ACC) AEDC Fellows Committee is now accepting nominations for the 2021 Fellows Program with submissions due no later than March 30, 2021. Established in 1989, the AEDC Fellows program recognizes Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) personnel who have made substantial and exceptionally distinguished contributions to the nation’s aerospace capabilities. AEDC includes all ground test facilities at Arnold AFB and all AEDC remote operating locations. Since the inception of the Fellows program, more than 100 individuals (Technical Fellows, Craft Fellows, Lifetime Achievement Fellows and Honorary Fellows) have been inducted as AEDC Fellows. Due to changed government...
Gas prices creep up by 4 cents in past week
Tennessee gas prices rose four cents, on average, over last week, marking the fourth straight week of increases at the pump. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $2.23 which is 19 cents more than one month ago and a penny less than one year ago. Prices in Coffee County are higher than the state average by 3 cents, at $2.26 per gallon. The national gas price average is $2.42. Tennessee drivers found the lowest gas prices for the month of January since 2019. The monthly average for January was $2.15 per gallon, the most expensive month at the...
Thunder Radio program changes coming this week
Programming changes are coming to Thunder Radio WMSR beginning this week. The station is announcing a brand new afternoon live and local drivetime show – the “After Class Music Blast” hosted by Michael T Hansen. The show will air from 3-5 p.m with Hansen hosting the drive home. Music requests are welcome. “We want to continue to set Thunder Radio apart from corporate radio by being live and local as often as possible, and providing engaging and entertaining content,” said Josh Peterson, Thunder Radio co-owner. “Our live and local morning show is our most popular show and we want...
SCHOOL PATROL: FEBRUARY 1, 2021
Thunder Radio School patrol for Monday, February 1, 2021. Brought to you by the bread and milk experts at Spring Street Market in Manchester – 801 S. Spring St. Coffee County Schools – CLOSED, no ESP Manchester City Schools – CLOSED, no ESP Cannon County Schools – CLOSED. Grundy County Schools – CLOSED Warren County School –...
Schools to receive CARES funding
Area school systems are in line to receive a large chunk of funds from the US Department of Education for the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund disbursement. This was set aside as part of the CARES act. Coffee County Schools are in line to receive 3,727,222. Meanwhile, Manchester City Schools are set to receive 1,347,321 and Tullahoma Schools 3,151,299. Funding is designed to address learning loss and challenges presented by the COVID-19...
TDH adds vaccine sites across the state; no new locations in Coffee County
The Tennessee Department of Health is expanding access to COVID-19 vaccination with a particular focus on rural and underserved areas. TDH is partnering with pharmacies and community health clinics to add more than 100 new vaccination sites across the state. Tennessee’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan remains focused on equity to ensure those with limited access to health care resources will be able to receive vaccinations when they meet eligibility criteria outlined in the plan. Find lists of these new locations at http://bit.ly/3oq6bMT. There are no new vaccine locations listed in Coffee County. However, neighboring Warren County has four new locations:...
COVID-19 vaccine information
In Tennessee, there are 181,260 people who have received the required two doses of COVID-19 vaccine, this according to Tennessee Department of Health. There are 280,298 people who have received one dose of the vaccine. In Coffee County, 4.65 percent of residents have received their first dose of the vaccine, while 1.18 percent of residents have received two doses. If you would like to sign up to be on the waiting list to receive the vaccine in Coffee County, click...
