Gas prices across Tennessee stabilized over the last week, with today’s state gas price average the same as one week ago. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.85 which is nearly 18 cents less expensive than one month ago and $1.16 more than one year ago.   The average price in Coffee County has actually dipped significantly below the state average – currently sitting at $3.75 per gallon, according to AAA. That is 10 cents below the state average and 37 cents below the national average of $4.12. The most expensive gas in the nation can still be found out west, coming in at an average...

Two males in their 20s were found deceased inside a home in Decherd Thursday, April 21 – the victims of an apparent heroin and/or fentanyl overdose, according to our news partners with WCDT Radio in Franklin County. According to a report from WCDT, St. Investigator Greg King with the Decherd Police Department entered a residence in Decherd and discovered the two victims, ages 26 and 29. Officers also found a third individual – female – who was alive and exhibited signs of being under the influence of narcotics. She was transported to Southern TN Regional Health System for treatment....

Early voting for the May 3 Coffee County primaries will wind down this week. The final day to cast your ballot in the early voting period is Thursday, April 28. If you miss early voting, election day will be May 3. Registered voters in Coffee county can appear and cast their early voting ballot at one of two locations: Coffee County Election Commission at 1329 McArthur St Suite 6 in Manchester. Early voting hours are between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. CD Stamps Center at 810 South Jackson St....

The Tennessee House chamber passed comprehensive legislation last week that will provide increased transparency and accountability in elections. House Bill 1201, sponsored by House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, and State Rep. Sam Whitson, R-Franklin, will close loopholes which have in the past been exploited by special interest groups attempting to hide their identity or activities days before an election. The law would provide a mechanism to make reporting and disclosing of campaign finances more transparent so that Tennessee voters can truly make more informed decisions. As amended, the bill proposes several reforms to the state’s existing campaign finance laws....

A bill on Gov. Bill Lee’s desk would expand eligibility for certain types of work licenses to Deferred Action for Child Arrivals (DACA) recipients, individuals with Temporary Protected Status, and anyone else authorized to work in the United States. Luis Mata, policy coordinator for the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition Votes, among the bill’s backers, said it will allow individuals who want to work in bars, real estate, salons, medical technology and more, to obtain the credentials needed to do so. “Being able to let Tennessee use the skills and talents that already exist here,” Mata explained. “For...

 Newly released unemployment data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) showed jobless numbers dropped in nearly every county in the state during March. Ninety-two of 95 counties had lower rates for the month, while the rates increased for two counties, and remained the same in one county. The state of Tennessee now has 93 counties with unemployment rates below 5%, compared to 90 counties in February. One two counties in the state have an unemployment rate higher than 5%. In Coffee County, unemployment fell to 2.9 percent – down 0.2 of a percentage point from...

Coffee County Rural Solid Waste and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation will hold a household hazardous waste collection event from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 23. The collection will be at 2180 Murfreesboro Hwy, Manchester, TN 37355. This is your chance to dispose of hazardous household waste for free. You can dispose of leftover household chemicals, lawn and garden products and automotive materials that you’ve never known what to do with. Household waste is defined as corrosive, flammable, toxic or reactive materials used in your home, car or truck, garden and lawn that is unwanted or...

Peyton Henley – Student of the Week Join us at Thunder Radio and Rosalyn Partin of the Manchester H&R Block and congratulate our student of the week – Peyton Henley. Peyton is a 5th grader at Hillsboro Elementary School. She was nominated by her teachers and administrators.  Peyton is the daughter of Ruth and Brandon Henley. Her favorite subject is Math. In her free time she enjoys soccer, football and art. All students of the week are selected for their work ethic and excellent attitudes in and out of the classroom.  Rosalyn Partin, owner of the Manchester H&R Block,...