In neighboring Shelbyville, on Tuesday (6/7/2022) members of the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office, Shelbyville Police Department, and United States Marshal’s Service apprehended Donald Harris Jr. of Memphis. In addition, another male was arrested. Donald Harris Harris was wanted by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office for first-degree murder and aggravated robbery. Officers attempted to take Harris into custody at a Barksdale Lane apartment, where he was able to jump out of a bedroom window. After a brief foot pursuit, he was taken into custody without incident. Craig Green During a subsequent search of that address, investigators made contact with 43-year...

As Thunder Radio News reported to you yesterday, Warren County Authorities were searching for two fugitives in relation to a robbery and shooting. One of those suspects has been captured. Dale “Sam” Deason, Jr. was taken into custody in a wooded are in Warren County. Deason, age 24, has been charged with aggravated robbery and homicide. He is being held on $600,000 bond. Meanwhile, Christopher “Levi” Lavern Ferguson is still at large. Both suspects were sought after Warren County authorities say they committed a robbery and shot a victim with a shotgun. Authorities originally said they were wanted for...

Coffee County School Board will meet at 4:30 p.m. Monday, June 13 at the board room: 1343 McArthur St. in Manchester. Everyone is welcome to attend. AGENDAI. Call to OrderII. Call for IntentIII. General Consent Items(*If no objections, the following items will be considered passed when the agenda is passed.) Minutes from May 9, 2022, Board MeetingFinal Reading of Policy 1.102, 6.206, 6.306Overnight Field Trip / FFA / July 19– July 21Use of Facilities / GRIT Baseball 11U / CCMS Softball FieldUse of Facilities / GRIT Baseball 7U / CCMS Softball FieldIV. Action ItemsBoard Meeting Dates FY 2022-2023School Fees...

Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival organizers have announced a discounted ticket price for local residents to attend this year’s festival. Local discounted tickets are available for $304.14 after service charges, fees and taxes. Four day GA parking passes are also available for $138.45. A GA car camping / parking pass is available for $81.71. Anyone purchasing tickets before the end of the day Monday, June 6, will have the option to have tickets mailed. Purchasing after Monday will mean your tickets will be at will-call pickup. Will-call box office will be open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday...

Manchester Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Manchester Arts Center and Hoover Paint Store to host a paint-by-number community mural project. The project will be painted using Manchester Arts Center as the canvas. No artistic experience is necessary – everyone is welcome. Just show up and you’ll be shown what to do. The project will be completed between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 11 at the Manchester Arts Center – 128 E. Main St. in...

Manchester Fire and Rescue responded to a call of a structure fire at 1111 Remington Place in Manchester Tuesday, June 7. According to Manchester Fire Chief George Chambers, crews were met by heavy fire conditions on the right side of the home upon arrival. Crews eventually extinguished the fire but the home sustained heavy damage. There were no injuries reported. Manchester police, Coffee County EMS, Coffee County Communication Center, Tullahoma Fire and off-duty Manchester Fire Crews assisted in the fire. Red Cross was contacted to care for the displaced family and Serv Pro secured the home. Cause of the...

Warren County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help locating two fugitives. WCSD states that there are active warrants for the arrest of Dale “Sam” Deason Jr. and Christopher “Levi” Lavern Ferguson for aggravated robbery and attempted criminal homicide in relation to a robbery that allegedly occurred in Warren County on Monday, June 6 where a victim was shot with a shotgun. Both subjects should be considered armed and dangerous. If anyone knows the whereabouts of these two subjects, call local law enforcement and alert immediately. Christopher “Levi” Lavern FergusonDale “Sam” Deason...

Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival organizers have announced a discounted ticket price for local residents to attend this year’s festival. Local discounted tickets are available for $304.14 after service charges, fees and taxes. Four day GA parking passes are also available for $138.45. A GA car camping / parking pass is available for $81.71. Anyone purchasing tickets before the end of the day Monday, June 6, will have the option to have tickets mailed. Purchasing after Monday will mean your tickets will be at will-call pickup. Will-call box office will be open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday...