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With vaccines arriving in Tennessee this week, here is who can receive them first
The Tennessee Department of Health has received its first shipment of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine ahead of statewide shipment on Thursday, as announced by Thunder Radio News on Monday. The state obtained an early shipment of 975 doses to hold as an emergency backup supply with anticipated receipt of 56,550 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine this week. The first and second Pfizer vaccine shipments will be used to provide first and second vaccine doses to individuals qualifying for Phase 1a1, as detailed in the COVID-19 Vaccination Plan for Tennessee. Phase 1a1 patients include the following: *Hospital / free-standing...
City of Tullahoma alters operations due to high COVID-19 count
The City of Tullahoma announced Tuesday that city operations will move to Phase 3 COVID-19 Operations. The City COVID-19 Operation Plan is a three-phased strategy for operations, and when Coffee County case count goes over 500 cases, the City modifies operations for the safety of employees and the public during the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning Wednesday, December 16 and continuing until further notice, the following changes in city operations will be in effect. Operations at Tullahoma’s D.W. Wilson and C.D. Stamps community centers will remain open but have limited activities. The centers are suspending programming, classes, and direct contact sports,...
Tennessee now 7th least expensive market for gasoline
The Tennessee gas price average remains relatively steady, up nearly two cents from last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $1.92 which is four cents more than one month ago and 38 cents less than one year ago. However, Tennessee has dropped to the 7th least expensive market to purchase gas in the entire nation. “Gasoline demand is down 14% year-over-year. The numbers we are seeing as of late are very similar to readings from May when many states were locked down and demand was very low,” said Megan Cooper, spokeswoman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “The fact is, Americans are filling-up less as...
SANTA DELIVERS EARLY: Gifts under Manchester tree for those in need
The Manchester Police Department has “coordinated with Santa Claus” and placed toys under the Christmas tree on the square in downtown Manchester. The toys were placed there Tuesday morning, Dec. 15, and are available for families in need this Christmas season. “Santa would like for families in need to come get what you need for your children,” MPD said. “And be respectful of how much you get. Let’s all share and we will hopefully have enough for all that need help.” Thunder Radio news has multiple sources that have confirmed that once Tuesday’s toys are gone, Santa will be...
North Lake principal passes away
North Lake Elementary School principal George Butler has passed away. Butler passed away at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14 from reported COVID-19 related complications. North Lake Elementary School is part of the Franklin County School...
Coffee County man killed in single-vehicle crash
A Manchester man has passed away after a fatal single-vehicle crash Saturday morning. According to a preliminary report obtained from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, deceased is Phil Baugh, age 49, of Manchester. According to THP, Baugh was traveling south on Walden Ridge Rd. in a Ford F450 when his vehicle went off the roadway to the left, continued off the roadway and struck a tree head on. The vehicle came to a final rest against the tree. The crash occurred at approximately 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Baugh was wearing his seat belt. Southland Pharmacy - Manchester's Best Kept SecretSouthland Pharmacy...
Three face second degree murder charges in fentanyl-related deaths; DA issues statement
Coffee County District Attorney General Craig Northcott on Monday released a lengthy statement addressing recent drug overdose deaths in the area. Currently facing charges are Paul Wayne Fletcher, Jr., who was indicted in September for multiple offenses, one of which includes second degree murder for a fentanyl related death in June. He is being held on $250,000 bond. Mark Luttrell, Sr., has also been indicted on charges that include second degree murder for a fentanyl related death in June. As Thunder Radio reported Monday, he is being held on $175,000 bond. And Hunter Gremillion has been indicted for second...
First shipment of COVID-19 vaccine has arrived in Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Health Monday announced the state has received its first shipment of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine ahead of statewide shipment on Thursday. The state obtained an early shipment of 975 doses to hold as an emergency backup supply should any receiving hospital’s supply be damaged. With the Emergency Use Authorization issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and recommendations released by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices or ACIP, Tennessee anticipates receipt of 56,550 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine this week. Vaccines should be shipped on Wednesday for delivery to 28 sites covering 74...
