Two suspects are in custody and face a litany of charges after running from Coffee County authorities Tuesday morning. A third suspect remains at large. According to Coffee County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Frank Watkins, a patrol deputy was behind subjects on Interstate 24 westbound at approximately 4:30 a.m. Tuesday (April 26) when they began “driving recklessly.” When the deputy attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver allegedly began passing vehicles on the shoulder of the road at a high rate of speed. Subjects then turned around and came into Coffee County. According to Watkins, someone threw a gun...

The Tennessee legislature fiscal budget for July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 waves the state portion for license plate renewals. The state fee is $23.75 when renewing tags for a Class B vehicle and $16.75 to renew class A (motorcycles). Coffee County Clerk Teresa McFadden told Thunder Radio News that she has yet to be notified of the change. Even though the state fee will be waved, you will still need to renew tags and pay the county portion of the renewal. In Coffee County, the clerk fee is $3.50. Other counties with wheel taxes will still collect...

 Manchester will be the second community in Tennessee to play host to a global youth entrepreneurship program that teaches leadership and business skills by encouraging children to launch a lemonade business – the program is simply called “Lemonade Day.” The Manchester Chamber of Commerce is working in partnership with Manchester City Schools to provide curriculum and training materials to all fourth-grade students at College Street and Westwood Elementary Schools and one group of students at Westwood Middle School. Participants will learn how to create a business plan, market a product, and determine how much to charge per cup of...

Manchester native Don Aaron, a 1977 graduate of Manchester Central High School, was inducted to the MTSU Media Wall of Fame last Friday. Aaron currently works with the Metro Nashville Police Department as the public affairs director and has for 30 years. He can often be seen on television as the primary spokesperson for the department. Aaron got his start in media working for WMSR-AM in Manchester at 16-years old where he worked on and off until graduating from MTSU. Aaron holds a bachelor’s degree in telecommunications with minors in English and Management. Don...

Investigators with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department announced they have recovered approximately $210,000 worth of stolen property. Lt. George Dyer and Inv. Chuck Stines say that a boat, as well as a truck that were purchased through fraudulent practices were recovered. The case has been turned over to authorities in nearby Shelbyville, as well as Osage Beach, Missouri and the United States Secret Service. Authorities claim this boat was one piece of stolen property recovered by Franklin County...

STORY FROM NEWS PARTNER WGNS RADIO: The state veterinarian confirms that a horse in nearby Smith County has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). The 22-year-old horse has been euthanized. Smith County is about 70 miles north of Manchester. Mosquitoes transmit WNV and although humans can contract the virus, horses do not transmit the disease to humans or horses. Symptoms in horses may include fever, weakness, loss of appetite, or convulsions. There is no cure for WNV, and the illness can cause lasting effects and can be fatal. “There are actions horse owners can take to prevent WNV,”...

The deadline to file and pay federal income taxes has passed for most people. If you haven’t filed, and you didn’t file an extension, you should act fast to get your 2021 return filed. If you are due a refund, there is no penalty for filing late. However, if you owe and you missed the deadline without requesting an extension, you should file quickly to limit your penalties and interest. The H&R Block office in Manchester is open year-round to serve you with filing your 2021 tax return, tax planning for your 2022 return, responding to IRS inquiries and...