Manchester’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) will soon vote on a proposal to take full responsibility for the operating deficit of the Manchester-Coffee County Conference Center. In a special called finance meeting Wednesday (Oct. 28), the Manchester Finance Committee decided to recommend an ordinance to the full BOMA that would include the city being responsible for any operating losses that come with the conference center (located on Hospitality Blvd.). Currently, those operating losses are split evenly between the Coffee County government and taxpayers and the Manchester City government and taxpayers. The proposal will need to pass the full...

Coffee County District Attorney General Craig Northcott has released a statement with clarifications and information regarding the shooting and carjacking incidents that took place in Coffee County on Sunday, Sept. 13. The statement in its entirety is below: “Dear Citizens of Coffee County and Others Concerned: In conducting and concluding my investigation of the horrible events which occurred on September 13, 2020, I met with Aileen Stevens, her family and the family of Jordan Stevens. To a person, they each showed remarkable grace, dignity, strength and faith. I was overwhelmed by their ability to rely on the Lord’s peace...

Many Tennesseans currently receiving unemployment benefits through programs funded by the CARES Act could be nearing the end of their weekly payments. The last day to claim benefits through these federal programs is December 26, 2020. According to federal program rules, many claimants could see their benefits stop before that date if they reach the maximum number of allowable weeks. The state of Tennessee currently provides unemployment benefits through four separate programs, two of which are new federal programs receive created under the CARES Act. * Tennessee Unemployment Compensation (TUC) – This state program provides benefits to eligible claimants...

Story by Susan Campbell, Thunder Radio Many residents of Manchester know Bill Nickels as a city alderman, former vice mayor and business owner. But many may not know that Nickels is also an accomplished painter and sculptor, with shows in area galleries. In November, Nickels’ work will be the centerpiece of a Manchester Arts Center (MAC) fundraiser entitled “Bill Nickels in the Black Box.” The event is set for 7-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, in the lobby of the MAC, located at 104 E. Main St. in downtown Manchester. The wine and cheese event will be the culmination of...

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Coffee County School System has announced that Coffee County Central High School, Raider Academy will stop in-person learning through Nov. 6 due to COVID-19 increase. Those schools will move to a virtual learning only from Oct. 29 through Nov. 6. All other schools will remain on their 4-1 schedule: four days in class and Friday as a virtual day.  “This week the recent increase in community spread of COVID-19 in our community has started to have a more significant impact on our school district. Due to an increase in positive cases among the staff and students at Coffee County...

Completed ballots may be mailed with a first-class stamp in the county you reside at the designated post office before 3 p.m. local time on Election Day, Nov. 3. A representative from the county election commission will pick up ballots directly from the designated post office to ensure they are received by the close of polls on Election Day. Coffee county voters concerned about delays in mail delivery can speed the process up by mailing their completed absentee by-mail ballot at the post office located at 1601 Hillsboro Blvd, Manchester TN 37355, said Andy Farrar, Administrator of Elections “The...

Tennesseans planning to vote early for the Presidential election have until this Thursday, Oct. 29 to cast their ballots. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. “We have seen high turnout numbers during early voting, and I urge Tennesseans to take advantage of these final days of early voting,” said Secretary of State Tre Hargett. During early voting and on Election Day, Tennesseans are encouraged to wear a face covering and maintain a six-foot distance from poll officials and other voters. Voters should expect to see signs with further safety instructions at their polling locations. All poll officials will be...