Motlow State Community College has announced that face masks are required on campus this fall. Motlow State requires all persons who enter a Motlow building to wear a face mask. “This effort is in compliance with CDC guidance.“Our priority continues to be the health, safety, and well-being of all of our students, faculty, staff, and at-large community,” said Dr. Michael Torrence, Motlow...

On Friday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced key appointments to the Board ofParole and judicial positions across the state – including appointment of Will Lockhart to an open judge position in Coffee County. “It’s an honor to announce the appointment of eight qualified Tennesseans who will each bring valuableexperience to their respective roles,” said Gov. Lee. “I am grateful for their commitment to our state andconfident they will serve with integrity.” The following individuals have been appointed:Judicial Appointments• Robert Bateman – 19th Judicial District Circuit Court• Sean Day – 29th Judicial District Public Defender• Adrienne Fry – 19th Judicial...

Earlier this month, Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a resolution to pursue a major sidewalk project. The project will prioritize sidewalks on many city streets and areas that have been the center of complaints for a while. This includes Hills Chapel Rd., Oak Drive from 55 to Hills Chapel, Coffee Street , and extended on Oakdale St.. The project will come with a  hefty price tag – between $1.5-3 million depending on bids and work done by the city directly....

The Spring 2021 TCAP results were released earlier this summer, and proficiency for the 2020-2021 school year declined in all subjects in and all grade levels. However, Manchester City Schools released a statement stating that the system had several grades place higher than the state average in Math and ELA (English Language Arts). Third grade scored higher in both Math and ELA. Sixth and eighth grade scored higher in ELA. As well as fourth, fifth, and seventh grade scoring higher in Math.  Dr. Joey Vaughn, the Director of Schools for Manchester City Schools made a statement regarding the high...

The Winchester Police Department needs the public’s help to identify a subject wanted in a report of an armed robbery. The robbery happened on August 8th at Speedway Market in Winchester. The Subject was described as a slender white male possibly in his 20’s-30’s. He was seen wearing grey pants, a black “Realtree” hooded sweatshirt, a mask, and black gloves. You can view an image of the suspect and the vehicle the suspect was in at the time of the incident below. If you or anyone you know has information regarding this situation, you are asked to contact Detective Brian...

Can you imagine the thoughts and questions going through the mind of a child being sexually abused? Can you imagine the dread, horror and confusion? As difficult it is for us to even think about it, it is much harder for children who experience child sexual abuse.   One of the services we provide at the Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center is medical exams for children when there’s concern of child sexual abuse.  Through a partnership with Our Kids Clinic, the Coffee County CAC serves as a satellite clinic of Our Kids, offering services for children in Coffee County and surrounding areas. The...

Judd Matheny Just under a year away from next year’s Coffee County General Election and one candidate is officially announcing a bid for Coffee County Mayor. Former, longtime Tennessee State Representative and lifelong Coffee County resident, Judd Matheny, is officially announcing his campaign for Coffee County Mayor. Election will be held in August, 2022. Current Coffee County Mayor Gary Cordell, who is serving his second term, told Thunder Radio News that he does not plan to run for a third term. County Mayor is just one of many seats that will be up for election next year: an election...

There was a small plane crash on Wednesday morning at a nursery in McMinnville. Around 9:30 a.m., a single-engine crashed near Spencer Road. Two people were on board, but there were no reports of injuries, according to investigators.  The Federal Aviation Administration will investigate to determine the cause of the...