County unemployment rates for September show the rates decreased in 21 counties, increased in 46 and remained the same in 28 counties. Coffee County went from 4.9 in August to 5.2 percent in September. Grundy County rose from 6.6 to 6.7. Cannon County went from 4.9 to 5.1 percent. Bedford and Franklin counties had their unemployment rate stay the same at 5.3 and 5.7 respectively. Moore County saw its rate fall from 4.2 to 4% and Warren County’s unemployment rate for September was 4.9 percent, a slight increase from the August rate of 4.8 percent. Williamson County had the...

Al White Motors and WMSR (Thunder Radio) are teaming up to honor those who serve that thin blue line, our local law enforcement. Each month one deputy or police officer will be honored as a Hometown Hero. On Saturday Sgt. Chris Paterson with Manchester Police Department, the October “Hometown Hero” was interviewed live at Al White Motors on the Coffee Coaches Show. We are looking for the public’s help. Go to the Thunder Radio or Al White Ford Lincoln Mercury Facebook page to nominate a law enforcement official. Tell us why you think a Coffee County deputy, Tennessee Highway...

Tune in tonight, IF YOU DARE, to enjoy four Radio Dramas with a spooky twist. These radio dramas star students at Westwood Middle School under the direction of Mrs Karen Lewis. “These students and Mrs Lewis have done a fantastic job of creating some fun and entertaining programs I know our community will love, We at WMSR are honored to be a part of this and are excited to air these programs on Halloween night” said Rob Clutter of WMSR Radio. There will be four produced Audio Dramas: “Sorry Wrong Number”, “The Thought”, “Graveyard Mansion”, and “The Shadow People”...

Brent Carter, Public Works Director for the City of Manchester, has announced that the public works department will be replacing drain tile going across the road on the Old Tullahoma Hwy starting at 8:00 am and ending at 2:00 pm on 10-28-16 and going thru 11-14-16. The Old Tullahoma Hwy will be closed starting at Bartlett Dr and ending at Old Seminary...

Tullahoma Police are investigating the theft of items from Reminisce Antiques located on North Jackson Street. Aaron Jones reported on Wednesday (Oct. 26) to Officer Tim Brandon that someone took a greenish bronze horse with a hockey player attached to a black marble base from the store, the item was valued at $600. Also taken was a clear and pink bowl on a pedestal from the store valued at $200. Tullahoma Detective Tyler Hatfield is investigating the...

The Department of Justice called a news conference on Thursday concerning a drug problem that is plaguing the state of Tennessee. U.S. Attorney David Rivera was there, along with local, state and federal law enforcement officers. They announced federal charges stemming from a major drug overdose outbreak in Murfreesboro earlier this year. Back in July, dozens of people overdosed from Percocet pills laced with a potent painkiller Fentanyl, a prescription medicine typically used on cancer patients. Fifteen incidents were reported in one day. Five of the seven people were indicted on nine counts Wednesday. 3 are from Murfreesboro, 1...

Kids should not be kept behind bars, that’s the message of anew report examining the ineffectiveness of youth detention facilities in Tennessee and other states. The research from the Annie E. Casey Foundation pulls together evidence of the failings of youth correctional facilities and recommends they all be closed. Casey Foundation President and CEO Patrick McCarthy said states like Tennessee should be sure to look at the proven alternatives to return youth to society when possible. “Because we have the alternatives, because we have the evidence, we are finally at a place where we can start thinking more strategically...

Ready for spooky good fun? Grandaddy’s Farm is ready to celebrate Halloween a little early. On Saturday, October 29th, kids 12 and under who are in costume will receive free, all day admission to the Farm! Your family can enjoy all the fun on the farm. There will be family friendly Halloween activities along with all the other activities you love to do on the farm. This is no trick it’s only a great treat for you and your family this Halloween season! What better way to get an extra use out of your child’s costume? Check out grandaddysfarm.com...