Naomi Abiose Join us at Thunder Radio and Rosalyn Partin of the Manchester H&R Block and congratulate our student of the week – Naomi Abiose. Naomi is a 6th grader at Coffee Middle School. She was nominated by her teachers and administrators.  Naomi is the daughter of Nichole Hershman. Her favorite subject is Math. In her free time she enjoys art and playing soccer. 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, has been inspired to recognize great kids...

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Dot Foods, Inc. officials announced Tuesday (April 5, 2022) the company will expand its Tennessee operations by establishing a new distribution facility at the Manchester Industrial Park, a Select Tennessee Certified Site. Dot Foods will invest $50.5 million and create 171 new jobs as the company constructs a 177,000-square-foot plant in Coffee County, which will be Dot Foods’ second distribution center in Tennessee. “Tennessee’s strong business climate and highly skilled workforce continue to attract businesses to our state. I thank Dot Foods for investing in Coffee...

In an effort to better inform our listeners and the electorate at large, Thunder Radio WMSR will host a political forum on April 7 – just before early voting begins for the May 3 Coffee County primary. This continues an election-year tradition for Thunder Radio WMSR that dates back to 2012. The forum will run from 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7. The public is welcome to attend the event, which will be held at The Church at 117 (117 E. Fort St.) just off the square in downtown Manchester. For those who are unable to attend, the forum will...

Peoples Bank & Trust officials on Wednesday (April 6) presented a check for $15,000 to Coffee County Central High School principal Paul Parsley. The investment will go to completely renovate the sound and audio systems in the CHS auditorium – which is getting a complete face lift. — Thunder Radio photo by Josh Peterson The Coffee County Central High School auditorium will soon have a new look. And a new sound. Peoples Bank & Trust Company of Manchester made a $15,000 donation to CHS on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, to fund a complete overhaul of the auditorium’s sound system....

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Dot Foods, Inc. officials announced Tuesday (April 5, 2022) the company will expand its Tennessee operations by establishing a new distribution facility at the Manchester Industrial Park, a Select Tennessee Certified Site. Dot Foods will invest $50.5 million and create 171 new jobs as the company constructs a 177,000-square-foot plant in Coffee County, which will be Dot Foods’ second distribution center in Tennessee. “Tennessee’s strong business climate and highly skilled workforce continue to attract businesses to our state. I thank Dot Foods for investing in Coffee...

There is a new rental scam the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents to be aware of. According to CCSD, reports are being filed in reference to homes posted “for rent” but those homes are actually for sale by a realtor. The scammers are posting a residence on social media and listing it “for rent” while blocking the realtor or realty company from seeing the post. The scammers ask for deposit and first months rent through a pay app or bitcoin. This is a scam. “Always do your research on the home that you are wanting to buy...

In an effort to better inform our listeners and the electorate at large, Thunder Radio WMSR will host a political forum on April 7 – just before early voting begins for the May 3 Coffee County primary. This continues an election-year tradition for Thunder Radio WMSR that dates back to 2012. The forum will run from 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7. The public is welcome to attend the event, which will be held at The Church at 117 (117 E. Fort St.) just off the square in downtown Manchester. For those who are unable to attend, the forum will...

Joyce Prusak, executive director of Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center, urges parents, educators and community members to learn about risks of the online world for children. Risks include cyberbullying, harassment, sexting, online sexual exploitation and negative impact on body image for children. Learning about the dangers and ways to protect children will help keep youth safe. By Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center The digital world has become an important part of our lives, with children spending significant time online. Children use technology and devices for a wide range of activities – from playing and connecting with other children to...