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The Huntland, Tennessee Board of Mayor and Aldermen last week appointed Christopher Hobbs to be the city's new police chief. Hobbs' appointment comes after the resignation of former chief Charles Keller at the request of Mayor Dalton Steele. The vote to appoint Hobbs was unanimous. Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.

By Owen Whitsett Coffee County Central built a 21-point first-half lead Friday night, but Tullahoma responded with 34 unanswered points to hand the Red Raiders a 34-21 loss in the 101st Coffee Pot. Coffee County controlled much of the opening half, piling up 240 yards of offense before the break and scoring the game's first three touchdowns. Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.

NASHVILLE - All but two of Tennessee's 95 counties reported a drop in their unemployment rates in July, according to newly released data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). Unemployment rates decreased from June to July in 93 counties. Obion was the only county where the rate remained the same in the month-to-month comparison, while Weakley was the only county to see an increase in unemployment.

Birthdays: Norah Grant - Pie Winner! Sam Patrick Michael Sugar Bear Biles Taylor White Justin McNeese Makenna Rowe Monica Burr Trail Weekly prize winner of a birthday cake provided by Food Lion and a Floral Arrangement provided by The Mossy Pot. Daily Slice of Pie Provided by Mercantile Cafe Bakery and Gift Shop. Claim certificates at Thunder Radio studio. Drawings M-F at 4:30 p.m. on air: 1320 AM, 107.9 FM. Call in birthdays and anniversaries daily at 931-728-1320. Advertisement.

Phyllis (Phyl) Anne Martin Birdsong, age 72, laid to rest on Tuesday, August 26th after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born December 14th, 1953, she was born in Sewanee, Tennessee to the late Halson W. Martin and Mildred J. Martin. Phyl was known for her strong will, kindness, love for all things owl, and an even bigger love for her family. Phyl attended grade school in Redbank, Tennessee.

Linda Gayle Ray of Tullahoma was called home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, August 28th, 2026 at the age of 80. Mrs. Ray was born in San Francisco, CA to the late Harvey H. Smith and MaBelle Milliron Smith. Her father served in the United States Navy, allowing a young Linda to live in and see many different parts of the country before graduating from Kirkman Technical High School in Chattanooga, TN.

At the request of 14th Judicial District Attorney General Craig Northcott, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances that led to an officer-involved shooting Friday night in Coffee County. Preliminary information indicates that at around 7:45, deputies with the Coffee County Sheriff's Department were attempting to serve an arrest warrant for Eric Thurman (DOB 9/18/1982). They located him in a tent in the 400 block of Spring Circle in the Lakewood Community.

Westwood Middle School soccer made quick work of Huntland Thursday night at Dyer-Bouldin Field, earning a 9-0 run-rule victory. Raegan led the scoring barrage with five goals for the Lady Rockets. Ashlyn added two goals, while Wynslee and Italia each scored once in the shutout win. Westwood will return home Monday, Aug. 31, to take on Thurman Francis. The match will also serve as eighth-grade night for the Lady Rockets. Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.

Charles Matthew Ketcherside of Estill Springs, Tennessee passed from this life on Monday, August 24, 2026, at his residence in Estill Springs at the age of 83 years. A native of Manchester, Tennessee, he is the son of the late Marvin and Edith Lackey Ketcherside. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by one stepson, James Duckett.

Birthdays: Lily Overman - Pie Winner! Clay Riddle Anniz Ray Vaughn Weekly Winners: Cake - Clay Riddle Flowers - Stanley & Kathy Keele Weekly prize winner of a birthday cake provided by Food Lion and a Floral Arrangement provided by The Mossy Pot. Daily Slice of Pie Provided by Mercantile Cafe Bakery and Gift Shop. Claim certificates at Thunder Radio studio. Drawings M-F at 4:30 p.m. on air: 1320 AM, 107.9 FM. Call in birthdays and anniversaries daily at 931-728-1320. Advertisement.