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Active COVID-19 cases remain steady in Coffee County
The number of active cases of COVID-19 in Coffee County remain at 20 – the same as the prior day. Since testing for the virus began in March, there have been 102 confirmed cases of the virus in Coffee County. With 82 people classified as recovered, this leaves approximately 20 active cases. Meanwhile, across the state there are approximately 12,276 active cases. Since testing began there have been 36,969 confirmed cases of the virus across the state. Paired with 24,693 recoveries, that leaves a little over 12,000 active cases. There have been 535 confirmed deaths and 2,386 hospitalizations. All...

More details released in Monday capture of murder suspect in Manchester
We have more details regarding the capture of Steven Andrew Lokey in Manchester early Monday morning. Lokey, who was wanted for first degree murder in Shelbyville, was captured early Monday morning in Manchester. According to a report obtained by Thunder Radio News, at approximately 10:30 p.m. Sunday night, a female on Magnolia Glen Circle called police to report a suspicious person. The victim stated that she noticed a light on in her garage, and noticed a white male standing by her car with the door open. When she confronted the man, he got into a white 4-door car and...

Now 20 active COVID-19 cases in Coffee County; 3 deaths in Franklin Co.
There are now 20 active cases of COVID-19 in Coffee County, according to numbers provided by the Tennessee Department of Health on Tuesday. This is three fewer than the prior day and five fewer than two days ago. Since testing began in March, there have been 99 total positive tests in Coffee County. With 79 cases classified as recovered, that leaves 20 active cases. Statewide, there are 11,980 confirmed active cases. Since testing began in March, there have been 36,048 cases in the state, with 24,068 recoveries. There have been 561 confirmed deaths and 2,336 hospitalizations. Meanwhile, in nearby...

Deadline to apply for extra food benefits is Monday
Manchester City Schools want parents to know that if their family is receiving free and reduced lunches, you can apply for extra food benefits. These food benefits are called Pandemic EBT or P-EBT benefits. Parents who already receive SNAP or TANF benefits do not have to apply, and the funds should have already been added to your EBT cards. If you need to apply, click here. Enter to win 2 tix to Beech Bend Park!Enter here to win a pair of tickets to Beech Bend Park from your friends at Thunder Radio! Be sure to listen for our daily...

Franklin County officials searching for stolen boat
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the alleged theft of a boat from 4451 Old Tullahoma Highway. This particular boat carries an estimated value of $50,000. You can see a photo below. Anyone with information should call Sgt. Todd Hindman at 931-968-6050....

Murder suspect captured in Manchester early Monday
Thunder Radio news reported to you Sunday afternoon and Monday morning that Shelbyville Police Department was searching for Steven Andrew Lokey, who was wanted for first degree murder. After allegedly carjacking a vehicle in Decherd late Sunday, Lokey was apprehended in Coffee County in a joint effort between the Manchester Police Department and the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department, according to local law enforcement officials. Lokey was taken to the Coffee County Jail, where he was quickly transported to the Bedford County Jail. Lokey, age 29, had bond set at one million and is charged with first degree murder. He...

Active COVID-19 cases drop by 2 in Coffee County
The number of COVID-19 cases in Coffee County continue to hover in the low to mid 20s. As of 2 p.m. Monday, there are 23 confirmed active cases of the virus, according to Tennessee Department of Health. Since testing began in March, there have been 99 confirmed cases of the virus in Coffee County. With now 76 recoveries, that leaves 23 active cases. Meanwhile, there are 11,735 confirmed active cases in the state of Tennessee. Since testing began, there have been 35,302 confirmed cases in the state, with 23,567 recoveries. There have been 510 confirmed deaths and 2,301 hospitalizations....

Tullahoma PD warns of continued danger of Fentanyl
The Tullahoma Police Department (TPD) is warning about the dangers of fentanyl being used as an additive in illicit drugs. The use of fentanyl is not new to our community, and the danger continues to be a serious concern for law enforcement. “To see this drug used with near-fatal and fatal consequences, is extremely concerning. We want to remind people of the danger of using opioids, and other hard drugs that could be mixed with opioids,” said Police Chief Jason Williams. Signs of fentanyl overdose include slow, irregular, shallow breathing, clammy skin, pinpoint pupils, and loss of consciousness. Nalxone,...