The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) has completed the testing phase of Jobs4TN.gov and determined the system is operational and ready to resume service. The state’s vendor, Geographic Solutions, Inc. (GSI), completed the restoration of the state’s unemployment and workforce development computer system on Sunday, July 3. GSI experienced what it has called anomalous activity at its network operation centers on Sunday, June 26, 2022. The anomalous activity forced the company to take Jobs4TN.gov, and systems for approximately three dozen other states, offline.Both the unemployment and workforce development functions of Jobs4TN.gov are once again operating.Individuals who...

Gas prices across Tennessee are continuing to inch lower as this week marks the third straight week of declines in the state. Gas prices fell nearly nine cents over the course of last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $4.41 which is nearly eight cents less expensive than one month ago and $1.53 more than one year ago.   In Coffee County, the average price for gasoline is $4.40, a penny below the state average and 40 cents below the national average, which sits at $4.80. “Even though gas prices were at record highs for the Independence Day holiday, Tennessee travelers were able to reap the benefits of...

Shelbyville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance to help locate a missing person. At approximately 10 a.m. on Monday, July 4, Dustin Meeker left his residence on foot and did not take his cell phone or car keys. He was last seen wearing a green “lucky” t-shirt, lightly faded jeans and a ball cap. He is 5’10” and weighs approximately 140 pounds. He has a tribal tattoo on his right forearm and one on the left side of his neck. Any person with knowledge of his location should contact detective Cody Swift with the Shelbyville Police Department...

PRESS RELEASE | DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY On Saturday, July 3 in Grundy County, Tennessee at approximately 11:30 p.m., Trooper Sam Johnson of the Tennessee Highway Patrol’s (THP) Chattanooga district initiated a traffic stop on a white male operating an all-terrain vehicle (ATV). The suspect struck Trooper Johnson’s patrol vehicle with the ATV. As Trooper Johnson attempted to apprehend the suspect, the male suspect struck Trooper Johnson. A lengthy struggle ensued from which the suspect was able to get back on the ATV and flee from the immediate area. Trooper Johnson was treated and released from Emerald Hodgson Hospital with...

Grundy County and Tennessee Highway Patrol authorities are seeking the public’s help to find a suspect who allegedly assaulted a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper late Sunday night (July 3, 2022). According to Grundy County Sheriff’s Department authorities, a trooper attempted to conduct a traffic stop at the intersection of Flat Branch Rd. and Hobbs Hill Rd. in Tracy City at 11:40 p.m. Sunday night. The suspect was on a yellow ATV. The suspect fled before losing control in the ditch line. The Trooper approached the rider and was “violently attacked,” reports say. During the attack, the suspect allegedly attempted...

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...

Tennesseans who want to cast a ballot in the Aug. 4 State and Federal Primary & State and County General Election must register or update their voter registration before the voter registration deadline on Tuesday, July 5.  “With our convenient online voter registration system, it’s never been easier or safer for Tennesseans to register to vote or update their registration.” said Secretary of State Tre Hargett. Registering to vote, updating your address or checking your registration status is fast, easy and secure with the Secretary of State’s online voter registration system. Any U.S. citizen with a driver’s license or...

Manchester Parks and Recreation Department has announced its annual Independence Day celebration will be held on July 4th at Rotary Park. Provided for free will be live music and a spectacular fireworks show. Thunder Radio (107.9 FM, 1320 AM) will broadcast patriotic music to go along with fireworks at 9 p.m. The live music starts at 7 p.m. with The Spazmatics performing at Rotary Amphitheatre. There will be food trucks on site at Rotary Park to purchase meals, including Jefferson’s, Mercantile, El Oro Verde, Crazy Daisies, Common John Brewing Company, SnoBros, Ms. Pokey’s Lemonade and Bad Boys Bbq. The...