Latest Headlines
Sportsmen and Businessmen Charitable Organization Donate to Local School Systems
The Sportsmen and Businessmen Charitable Organization has donated to both Coffee County Schools Family Resource Center and Manchester City Schools Family Resource Center. “It is a mission of SBCO’s to support programs that directly assist the children in our community. We are proud to contribute to Coffee County Schools’ Family Resource Center’s ‘Coffee County Student Expo’ program and Manchester City Schools’ Family Resource Center’s ‘WeCare’ program. Both are outstanding student support initiatives that continually address the barriers hindering student academic achievement,” said Carter Sain, SBCO President. The Sportsmen and Businessmen Charitable Organization has been serving the Coffee County community...
Children’s Advocacy Center Flashes Back to the 80’s with Totally 80’s Party with a Purpose
Flash back to the 1980’s and help raise money for the Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center’s annual fundraiser. Totally 80’s: Party with a Purpose will be held on Friday, April 21st at the Manchester Coffee County Conference Center. The party begins at 6 PM with a silent auction and dinner and live auction to follow. Live auction items include Bonnaroo tickets, 55 Inch 4K Ultra Television, Walt Disney World tickets, Southwest Airlines tickets, Callaway Golf Equipment, pizza for a year at J & G Pizza and Steak House, A Day in Lynchburg, a load of stone from Rogers Group...
H&R Block Student of the Week Kinsley Hiett
Congratulations to Student of the Week -Kinsley Hiett!!! Kinsley, the daughter of Terri Capotocky (sap-a-tocky), is a ninth grader at the Coffee County Raider Academy. Kinsley was chosen to be honored because “she defended a fellow student from a bully”, says school librarian Michelle Vaughn. Kinsley said that she “was bullied in elementary school. So I told my teacher in private about this, so as not to make a scene. Things can change even if one person says something”. Kinsley likes to paint in her spare time. She plans to attend Belmont University and one day become a child...
Your Thunder Radio App Has Improved
Thunder Radio has something fun and exciting to announce. The Thunder Radio app has improved for Apple and Android phones. If you already have the app you may have to do an update. The app sponsored by Rodney’s Body Shop allows you to listen live from anywhere, keep up with local news and get storm warnings, school closings and special info sent for FREE. We are currently running a contest where you could win 4 free tickets to Holiday World. This is a trivia contest, so have fun. Improve your life with the Thunder Radio app. Download today and...
Law Enforcement asking for your Help
An unidentified male subject was allegedly involved in the theft of a red dump dual axle trailer from a location on the Woodbury Highway in Manchester on Thursday, April 6, 2017. An older model dark gray Ford flatbed truck was seen leaving the area driving towards Cannon County. The value of the trailer was estimated to be $4,500. If you can identify the person or know any information that can be of assistance, please call the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department at...
Meth Bust in Bedford County
On Friday April 7th, 2017 deputies with the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office were investigating a potential burglary. While investigating the burglary, they made contact with a Michael Blackmon and Anthony Hampton. While speaking with Blackmon and Hampton, deputies saw signs of potential drug use and possession. Upon following up and acting on what they saw, a total of 55 grams of Meth/ICE was recovered from a vehicle being driven and occupied by Blackmon and Hampton. Both have been charged and are awaiting their court date. The Drug Task Force assisted Bedford County in this...
In-State Tuition Rates for Students here Illegally Blocked
A Tennessee House panel has narrowly voted down a push to offer in-state tuition rates to public college students whose parents brought them to the country illegally, drawing tears from some students in the room. The House Education Administration & Planning Committee voted 7-6 against the bill Tuesday. Republican bill sponsor Rep. Mark White of Memphis said the students didn’t choose to enter the country at a young age, many have been in Tennessee almost their whole lives, and they’re victimized by federal inaction. Rep. Judd Matheny of Tullahoma and more than a dozen lawmakers led a news conference...
Bell Buckle Murder Case Moves Forward
A boyfriend accused of fatally shooting his girlfriend this past March will see his case go before a Rutherford County Grand Jury. Assistant Rutherford County District Attorney J. Paul Newman told our news partner WGNS Radio. http://www.thunder1320.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/MURDER-TO-GRAND-JURY.mp3 Lead Detective Steve Craig said that 29-year old Carly Hassett of Millersburg Road in Bell Buckle was pronounced dead at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. 32-year old Jared Partin of Millersburg Road was charged with first-degree murder. Sheriff’s Detective Craig noted, “There had been domestic issues for years, leading to severe arguments during the last two days of her life that resulted in...
