Thunder Radio political forum for the upcoming August General Election will be held on Thursday, July 14th. In a format similar to past years, Thunder Radio will welcome candidates involved in contested races. Some races will include a debate-style format, while others will include candidate speeches. The schedule for the evening is as follows: 6:00-6:08 p.m. – Candidates for Road Superintendent 6:12 – 6:37 – Candidates for Coffee County Mayor* 6:45-6:53 – Candidates for County Clerk 6:57 – 7:33 – Candidates for Coffee County Sheriff* 7:37 – 8:10 – Candidates for Manchester Alderman (*Indicates debate-style format. Questions welcome to...

Scammers continue to hit the Manchester area and they are recycling an often-used phone scam. According to Manchester Police Department, they have received complaints that residents are receiving phone calls from individuals that identify themselves as an employee of the Manchester Police Department. The person calling advises the intended target that they either have a warrant for their arrest or unpaid fines. The caller then requests the intended victim to send money to settle the issue or be arrested. This is a scam. The Manchester Police Department, or any other local law enforcement agencies, will never request or accept...

Thunder Radio political forum for the upcoming August General Election will be held on Thursday, July 14th. In a format similar to past years, Thunder Radio will welcome candidates involved in contested races. Some races will include a debate-style format, while others will include candidate speeches. The schedule for the evening is as follows: 6:00-6:08 p.m. – Candidates for Road Superintendent 6:12 – 6:37 – Candidates for Coffee County Mayor* 6:45-6:53 – Candidates for County Clerk 6:57 – 7:33 – Candidates for Coffee County Sheriff* 7:37 – 8:10 – Candidates for Manchester Alderman (*Indicates debate-style format. Questions welcome to...

The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is announcing new actions to support child care providers and parents. On July 1, 2022, TDHS increased child care payment assistance reimbursement rates by 20% across all categories of care in the Child Care Certificate Program. Beginning August 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022, TDHS also will waive co-pay costs for families currently participating in the State’s child care payment assistance programs. The Department initiated these changes in direct response to rising costs faced by families and child care providers. “Our Child Care Services team works hard to maintain an understanding of the needs...

For the fourth week in a row, Tennessee saw a decline in its state gas price average. Since last Monday gas prices fell, on average, 13 cents across the state. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $4.28 which is 35 cents less expensive than one month ago and $1.40 more than one year ago.   Gas prices in Coffee County remain slightly above the state average, coming in at $4.30 per gallon. The cheapest gas nearby can be found in Bedford and Moore counties at an average of $4.02. “We are now headed into the fourth straight week of declines for gas prices in Tennessee, which is providing...

In an effort to improve quality of water in the distribution system, the Manchester Water and Sewer Department has announced it will be performing its semi-annual cannon flushing of fire hydrants. System-wide flushing will take place Monday through Friday during the weeks of July 11 and July 18 during the hours of midnight to 5:30 a.m. During this event, water customers may experience low pressure and discoloration of water. Water customers are advised not to wash clothes during this period of time. The Manchester Water Department regrets any inconvenience that may result from the flushing procedure. This effort is...

Thunder Radio political forum for the upcoming August General Election will be held on Thursday, July 14th. In a format similar to past years, Thunder Radio will welcome candidates involved in contested races. Some races will include a debate-style format, while others will include candidate speeches. The schedule for the evening is as follows: 6:00-6:08 p.m. – Candidates for Road Superintendent 6:12 – 6:37 – Candidates for Coffee County Mayor* 6:45-6:53 – Candidates for County Clerk 6:57 – 7:33 – Candidates for Coffee County Sheriff* 7:37 – 8:10 – Candidates for Manchester Alderman (*Indicates debate-style format. Questions welcome to...