The mystery box that has been at the forefront of local news over the past month and especially over the past week was opened on Friday, June 27, 2025 and examined by the Coffee County attorney, Mark Williams and County Mayor Dennis Hunt.
Thunder Radio hosted a Facebook LIVE event for the opening and emptying of the box and it’s contents. Find that post HERE
The box contained government documents, postal receipts, Commission Agendas and notes from late Coffee County Mayor Judd Matheny’s desk. Matheny passed away in spring of 2024 and the contents on his desk were allegedly boxed up by his assistant, Sam Harper, who is no longer with the mayor’s office. The contents were allegedly requested by Coffee County Commissioner Joe Michael Hodge earlier this year. County officials allege that Hodge attempted to lift the box in secret without going through proper channels and have since launched an internal investigation that has led to the resignation of a secretary…