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Gas Price Update
Tennessee gas prices reached $2.18 last week-the highest daily average since June 2016. The Tennessee average declined every day since, averaging $2.17 on Sunday. The current average is 22 cents more than this time last year.
AAA spokesman Mark Jenkins said falling oil prices and wholesale gas prices should signal lower prices at the pump this week. However, he said, oil prices have been fickle this year, so motorists should expect continued volatility in the next couple of months as oil prices fluctuate, demand rises, and refineries complete the switch-over to more expensive summer blends.
The national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded is $2.42. Tennessee average is $2.17.
The low price per gallon in both Manchester and Tullahoma is $2.07.
$50 million for New Tennessee State Library and Archives building
Gov. Bill Haslam
Finance Commissioner Larry Martin said Tuesday that the combined $40 million from the state and $10 million from the Secretary of State’s Office represents about half of the projected cost for the facility.
Martin says the second half of the funding is expected to be included in next year’s spending plan.
The Library and Archives’ current facility is 65 years old and has faced moisture issues and space limitations.
The new facility is planned to be built across from the new state museum that is under construction near the state Capitol in Nashville.
Motlow Students Donate to Shepherd’s House
Members of Dr. Stephen Guerin’s Abnormal Psychology class at Motlow State Community College recently made a $1,000 donation to Director Tom Ryal and the Shepherd’s House in Tullahoma. The Shepherd’s House provides care and support to homeless and mentally ill persons as well as others in need. The money was raised as part of a class project to bring awareness to suicide among college students.
The class, which is taught on Motlow’s Moore County campus, presented a check to Shepherd’s House Director Tom Ryal, in support of his ministry which provides care and support to homeless and mentally ill persons as well as others in need.
A requirement for the honors course is to write a research paper on an approved topic related to abnormal psychology, or conduct a collaborative class project related in some way to abnormal psychology. The class chose the latter, and chose the topic of raising awareness of suicide among college students.
As part of their assignment, the class raised funds by selling baked goods as well as bracelets made by the students in the colors of suicide awareness. Due to the nature of the ministry of Shepherd’s House, the class chose to donate all of the proceeds from the fundraisers to Mr. Ryal. All 24 members of the class were involved in the fundraiser.
CHS Soccer Remains Perfect in District Play
Breyer Taylor of CHS soccer [Photo by Pascal Randolph]
Breyer Taylor got Coffee County off to a fast start scoring twice in the first 5 minutes. Taylor hauled in a beautiful through pass from Miquel Mendoza in the 4th minute to get the scoring started. He followed that with another breakaway in the 5th minute off an assist from Paco Barrera to give the Raiders the early 2 to 0 lead. Lincoln County got a goal in the 16th minute to send the match to the half at 2 to 1.
The Falcons leveled the match in the 55th minute with a goal. Then Taylor went back to work scoring a pair of unassisted goals to give the Raiders the win. Taylor broke the tie in the 70th minute before adding his final goal in the 78th minute.
The soccer team returns home on Tuesday when they play host to Ooltewah. The varsity game gets underway at 6 PM. The Raiders are home again on Thursday for the Coffee Cup match with Tullahoma. That match is tentatively set to get underway at 7:30 PM.
4/24/17 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Misty Vaughn Crosslin — Pizza Winner!
Marlon Vaughn, 70
4/23/17 — Birthdays
No birthdays to report.
4/22/17 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Caleb Hill — Pizza Winner!
Greg Bernard
Porter Newman, 4
Gary Winton
Lynn Thoreson
CHS Tennis Sweeps Franklin County
Natalie Elzeer of CHS tennis
In their final regular season match of the season, the Coffee County CHS tennis teams traveled to Winchester on Monday to take on Franklin County. In a match that was originally scheduled for Friday in Manchester, multiple reschedules required this match be moved to Franklin County. Both teams finished the regular season in style with a pair of convincing wins including sweeps in all 10 singles matches. The Red Raiders won 6 to 1 while the Lady Raiders won 7 to 0
The Lady Raiders got the district sweep over the Rebelettes as they got singles wins from Kayla Wright(8-0), Anna Harell(8-3), Natalie Elzeer(8-1), Jessica Barrera(8-1) and Rachel Henley(8-0). The doubles teams of Baylee Nester/Kara Roper(8-4) and Macy Brown/Emily Shelton(8-2) won their match-ups to give the Lady Raiders the sweep.
Joseph Sadler of CHS tennis
The Red Raiders finished off the year at 8 and 1 which represents the best regular season record for boys tennis in school history. Coffee County got wins in singles play from Grey Riddle(8-5), Joseph Sadler(8-0), Reid Lawrence(8-0), Shlip Patel(8-0) and Jonah Rollman(8-0). In doubles play, the team of Ben Davis & Evan Herrell got an 8 to 2 win.
Coach Mike Ray was pleased with his team’s effort on Monday, and all season long. “I’m very proud of both teams efforts this year. Girls worked hard to get to play in the district tournament. The boys have truly excelled. We’re so excited about their record for this year I think it speaks for their abilities and their work ethic. This is been a great group of kids to work with” said Ray.
Next up for the tennis teams will be the district team tennis tournament starting on Tuesday. The Lady Raiders will take the court first as they square off against Shelbyville in Shelbyville on Tuesday afternoon. The Red Raiders will play host to Shelbyville on Wednesday in their first round match up. Both matches begin at 4 PM.
Westwood Softball Season Ends in DRVC Tournament Doubleheader
Kaitlyn Davis of Westwood softball
The Lady Rocket softball team of Westwood opened up play in the Duck River Valley Conference tournament on Monday night with a doubleheader in Shelbyville. In the opener, Westwood dropped Riverside Christian 15 to 0. In the nightcap, the Lady Rockets lost to Fayetteville 6 to 3.
Monday’s opener was the conclusion of a game started on Friday and suspended due to rain. Westwood pitcher Kaitlyn Davis tossed a 3 inning no-hitter as she struck out 7 and walked 1. Westwood scored 11 runs in the first inning when they sent 17 batters to the plate. The Lady Rockets got the benefit of 17 free passes due to walks and hit batters. Westwood needed only 4 hits to end the game in 3 innings due to the mercy rule. David had a had a single and a double while Hallie Wimberley added a double.
Facing Fayetteville, the Lady Rockets defense gave up 5 unearned runs with 6 errors to see their season come to an abrupt end. After jumping out to a 1 to 0 lead in the 2nd, Fayetteville rallied for a pair of unearned runs in the top of the 3rd inning. Westwood was able to tie the game in the bottom of the 3rd, but another pair of unearned runs in the 5th inning put Westwood in a hole from which they could not recover. Davis once again swung the hot stick as she had a double and a single. Allie Roberts had a triple and Madison Wakefield had a single and 2 RBI.
Westwood’s season comes to a close with a final record of 7 and 6.
CCMS Tennis Teams Sweep Shelbyville
Anna Amado of CCMS tennis
The Coffee County Middle School tennis teams continued their hot streak on Monday with a pair of wins over Shelbyville. The Lady Raiders swept the Eaglettes 8 to 0. The Red Raiders coasted to a 5 to 2 win.
In girls’ play, Coffee County got singles wins from Jayda Wright(6-1), Marley Perry(6-0), Anna Amado(6-0), Lucy Riddle(6-2), Wren Lawson(6-2) and Paige Meadows(6-2). In doubles play, the team of Claire Rondolet & Aubri Leigh Holder won their match 7 to 5 while the team of Maryanne Walker & Kylie Millaway captured a 6 to 0 win.
In boys’ play, Coffee County got singles wins from Jaden Talley(6-3), Tyler Rigney(6-4), Landon Booth(6-1) and Loren Hansen(6-1). In doubles play, the team of Rigney and Booth scored a 7 to 5 win.
The Raider netters are back in action on Thursday when they travel to Sewanee to take on St. Andrew’s. First serve is set for 4 PM.