The United Way of Highway 55 believes that all our neighbors deserve a chance to succeed and live a vibrant life here at home. We support these areas that build a good quality of life and a strong community – Education, Income, Health, and Basic Essentials. United Way prides itself on being a safe, effective outlet for donors to make a difference in their community. We raise funds from a variety of individuals and businesses, pooling donated resources, and organize fundraisers so we can make significant grants to nonprofit agencies in Coffee, Moore, and Warren Counties. We distribute funds...

A former Winchester Police Department officer who was fired last week after an arrest in Manchester on charge of domestic violence has been arrested again. Tristan Delacruz was originally arrested in Manchester on Oct. 20 for domestic assault. He posted $2,000 bond. On Monday, Oct. 26, Delacruz is reported to have been arrested again – this time booked into the Franklin County Jail. This time Delacruz faces charges of domestic assault, two counts of interfering with an emergency call, two counts of vandalism, theft of property, false imprisonment and harassment. He was released on $50,000 bond.   Win $150...

Police quickly apprehended an escapee Tuesday after he escaped from transport officers at the Coffee County Justice Center on Hillsboro Blvd. Terrance Moore was sentenced to the Coffee County Jail Tuesday for non-violent offenses. Just before Moore was loaded into the transport vehicle at the Coffee County Justice Center, authorities say he took off while in handcuffs. A joint effort between the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department and Manchester Police Department led to Moore being taken back into custody near Ramsey Street and the nearby railroad tracks within about 20 minutes. According to Frank Watkins with the Coffee County Sheriff’s...

In a letter to its members, Sportsmen and Businessmen’s Charitable Organization announced what many already assumed – that there will not be an annual fundraising event this year for the first time in decades due to COVID-19 pandemic. However, the organization remains committed to serving the community and is asking for donations to continue to help aid in that mission. “SBCO is still committed to helping those in our community by providing financial assistance to those in need,” SBCO president Carter Sain said in the letter. “It feels very unnatural for our volunteers to enter this fall without planning...

Manchester’s annual Christmas Parade will take place on schedule this year. City officials told Thunder Radio news on Monday that the parade will continue with only minor adjustments to festivities. Residents will be able to cap off their Thanksgiving weekend with this year’s parade – which will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28 – the Saturday following Thanksgiving. This year’s theme is “Childhood Dreams of Christmas .” The parade will go along its normal route – lining up on Highway 55 near Raider Academy, turning north on US Highway 41 and then making its way onto 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...

Tennessee gas prices fell, on average, by two cents over the last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $1.91 which is nearly 2 cents less than one month ago and 40 cents less than one year ago. The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded in Coffee County is three cents below the state average at $1.88. “The U.S. has a very healthy level of gasoline stocks due to lower demand and that is keeping gas prices low,” said Megan Cooper, spokesperson, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Tennessee’s state gas price average has declined the...