Thunder Radio News reported to you Thursday that authorities were searching for Eric Dewayne Hall after he fled from deputies Tuesday afternoon. Friday we can report that Hall was captured in Franklin County.  According to reports from the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department, deputies approached Hall because he was a wanted subject. Hall attempted to leave the area in a black pickup. Deputies struck his vehicle with a patrol vehicle to stop Hall’s truck. However, Hall then ran from the scene. Deputies deployed a taser that caused Hall to stumble. However, he was able to get back up and continue...

The Manchester Rotary Club recognized the Manchester Rotary Farmer of the Year Thursday – presenting the award to cattle farmer Matthew McBride.  McBride and his family farm nearly 500 acres in the Hoodoo community in Beech Grove. The McBride farm features around 250 cattle. You can actually by fresh beef from the McBride’s for better prices than most large chain grocery stores. You can email them at mcbrideangusfarms@gmail.com or call 931-267-0102. They also have a website here. The Manchester Rotary Club has been presenting a farmer of the year for over 40 years...

Coffee County and Manchester City Schools are partnering together to host a Mobile Food Pantry for families in need on Friday, November 15th at First Baptist Church of Manchester. A Mobile Food Pantry is a large scale food distribution in which food items are delivered via Second Harvest Food Bank to a designated location for immediate distribution to those in need.  “We, Coffee County and Manchester City Schools, are excited to offer this opportunity for our families. By working together, this allows us to ensure we are serving every family in need,” said Taylor Rayfield, Coordinator of Family Resource...

UPDATE 8:10 A.M. OCT. 10 — Hall has been captured in Franklin County.   Coffee County authorities are searching for Eric Dewayne Hall after he allegedly fled from deputies Tuesday around 4:30 p.m. According to a report with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department, deputy Scott Steele and other deputies arrived at 3802 Old Manchester Highway in reference to a wanted subject – identified as Hall. Hall attempted to leave the area in a black pickup. Deputies struck his vehicle with a patrol vehicle to stop Hall’s truck. However, Hall then ran from the scene. Deputies deployed a taser that...

UPDATE AT 12:30 P.M. OCT 11, 2019 — Christine has been found safely The Tullahoma Police Department has issued an alert for a missing adult – Christine Michelle Prince. Christine is 45 years old, white, stands 5’4” and weighs approximately 135 pounds. Her last contact was at her residence on Sunday, Oct. 6. A possible vehicle for her is a 2004 Saturn Ion, four-door and gray in color. If you have seen her or are aware of Christine’s whereabouts, you are encouraged to contact the Tullahoma Police Department at...

There will be a 2020 Census job fair Thursday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. There are office positions in Shelbyville paying $16 an hour and up and also work from home and around your neighborhood part-time jobs paying $14 per hour and up, plus 58 cents per mile. This includes paid weekly training. This job fair is at the Manchester Public Library at 1005 Hillsboro...

Seven people were killed in traffic crashes in Tennessee during last year’s Halloween period between Tuesday, October 30 through Thursday, November 1. That’s why the Tennessee Highway Patrol is urging all motorists to drive cautiously, buckle up, never drive distracted and don’t drink and drive this Halloween.   One of the seven vehicular fatalities during last year’s Halloween period involved an unrestrained vehicle occupant. Two motorcyclists were killed. There were zero alcohol-related traffic deaths. Last year, state troopers issued 398 speeding and 83 distracted driving citations and arrested nine individuals on suspicion of drunk driving in Tennessee on October...