The Manchester Parks and Recreation Center will begin a children’s after school program for this upcoming school year. The program will begin August 2nd and students will be transported to the Rec Center after school every day for the month of August, every Friday from September through May, and days when school dismisses early.  This program is for Kindergarten through 5th grade and is from 3:15 p.m.-6 p.m. The fee is $40 for afternoons and an additional $5 per day for early dismissal and full days. Students must pre-register and spots are limited. You can register at the Rec Center. The...

Nothing can make your blood pressure rise more than getting a letter from the IRS. But remember, getting a letter from the IRS isn’t always a bad thing. In fact, some notices are for your benefit. No matter the reason for the letter, it is very important to read it and, if necessary, act on it as soon as possible. Many people incorrectly believe that their tax professional will also receive a copy of their letter from the IRS. However, the IRS only sends letters to the taxpayer and spouse unless they have previously signed and executed an IRS...

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break in that occurred at 4070 Keith Springs Mountain Road. The compliant stated that between 7/8/21 and 7/23/21 unknown people gained entry to his cabin and removed several items including chainsaws, winches and other various hardware tools valued at well over $1,000.00. If anyone has any information relating to this incident, they are asked to contact Investigator Todd Hindman or Investigator Chuck Stines at...

Coffee County 911 Communications Center officially has a new director. Scott LeDuc, who was serving as interim director, has now been named the full-time center director. He takes over for Diane Argraves, who was terminated by the Coffee County Consolidated Communications Committee earlier this year.  Four people were interviewed for the...

Coffee County Sheriff’s Department has received calls advising that citizens have received calls from individuals posing as members of the Sheriff’s Department. Citizens are being advised that they have missed court and are going to be arrested and that a fine could be paid with green dot cards. This is another version of a scam that has hit this and other areas before. Coffee County Sheriff’s Department does not call individuals and notify them of criminal warrant. They also do not ask for money through Green Dot cards. If you receive a call from individuals identifying themselves as members...

Resource MFG is having a Job Fair on Wednesday, July 28 and Thunder Radio will be on site! Come join us at 1802 N. Jackson St. in Tullahoma from 1-3 p.m. and register to win Lake Winnie Tickets, Beech Bend Park Tickets, Thunder Radio swag and Two Bonnaroo Tickets will be up for grabs! And you might even get a...

The Arnold Air Force Base experienced a gas leak on Friday. Some of the powdered bromine compound mixed with the humid air had gasified. As a precaution, emergency personnel closed Wattendorf Memorial Highway and redirected traffic around the area.  According to the Centers for Disease Control, “breathing bromine gas could cause you to cough, have trouble breathing, get a headache, have irritation of your mucous membranes (inside your mouth, nose, etc.), be dizzy, or have watery eyes.” At approximately 10:30pm Friday, the area re-opened and Utility operators returned to their work stations. As of approxametly 7 p.m. Saturday night, the air quality in...

Reports of dead birds have been increasing in Tennessee due to the recent news coverage of a disease affecting birds in several eastern and midwestern states. The disease is reportedly causing eye swelling and crusty discharge from the eyes of birds and may also be associated with neurological symptoms.  A significant number of reports have come from Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana. Most birds reported exhibiting this condition are young and have included common grackles, European starlings, blue jays, and American robins along with other species of songbirds. There are no confirmed cases of the disease in Tennessee...