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3/28/17–Anthony Wayne Reynolds
Graveside services for Mr. Anthony Wayne Reynolds, age 67 of Chapel Hill, will be conducted on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 3:30 P.M. at Blanton Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 1:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. at Coffee County Funeral Chapel prior to going in procession to the graveside service. Mr. Reynolds passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at St. Thomas Rutherford.
Wayne was born on September 29, 1949 in Woodbury to the late Ernest and Dorothy Reynolds. In earlier years, he enjoyed woodworking and fishing. Mr. Reynolds was a United States Air Force veteran. He loved reading and watching Fox News.
Survived by his sisters, Cathy Plymale (Jim), Delores Koger (Jimmy); step-daughter, Tonya Byrd (Terry); step-granddaughter, Kaytlyn Byrd; special aunt, Eva Ann Green (Bob); special nieces, Renee Williams (Wendell), Tammy Shipley (Scott); and many friends.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Reynolds family.
CCMS Baseball Drops Pair of Games in Saturday Tournament Action
Ethan Baker of CCMS baseball slides safely into home on Saturday against Christiana
Strong starts on Saturday were not enough for the Coffee County Middle School baseball team as they dropped their final 2 games in the Blackman Challenge. The Red Raiders opened Saturday under bright sunshine in a 15 to 7 loss to Christiana. They finished the day in a 10 to 3 loss to Clarksville Academy in a game delayed more than an hour due to rain and lightning.
The Red Raiders led 6 to 5 headed to into the 4th inning behind the solid pitching performance of Hayden Hullett. Christiana notched 4 runs in the 4th inning before busting loose for 6 more in the 5th inning against the Raiders bullpen. Kyle Farless finished the game with 3 hits and a pair of RBI. Braden Brown had a pair of hits and an RBI while Hullett added a pair of singles.
In the second game, the Red Raiders jumped out to a 3 to 0 lead in the first inning, before surrendering 5 runs in the bottom of the first to Clarksville Academy. Four of those runs were unearned aided by 4 Coffee County errors. Nick Watkins, Trey Rogers and Braden Brown had the 3 RBI for the Raiders.
Coffee County returns to conference action on Monday when they open a series with conference rival South Franklin. The Red Raiders play host to the Trojans on Monday night before traveling to Winchester for game #2. Both games begin at 5 PM.
Sex Crimes Trial date set for Husband and Wife
Christopher Hill
Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation arrested Christopher Blake Hill, 32, of Nashville and his wife, Kasity Fults-Hill, 25, of Tullahoma July 2016 on the charges for transporting a juvenile to Florida for the purpose of commercial sex. They are scheduled to go on trial Sept. 14.
Kasity Fults-Hill… Photos provided by the TBI
The TBI opened a case against the couple on July 8, 2015 after receiving information from the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services.
The couple had allegedly transported a 17-year-old Coffee County juvenile for the purpose of sex to Florida.
Hill is charged with three counts and Fults-Hill is charged with two counts of transporting the girl. They were indicted by the Coffee County Grand Jury.
The couple also was indicted in Montgomery County on eight counts each of trafficking for commercial sex act and two counts each of money laundering. Those cases are pending.
Pipe Bomb Found at Woods Reservoir
On Friday, (March 24) a pipe bomb was found by a fisherman near the Franklin County boat dock located on Woods Reservoir.
The scene was secured and evacuated by the Franklin County Sherriff’s office. The Tennessee Highway Patrol Special Operations Division Explosive Ordinance Disposal team arrived on scene at approximate 3:15 p.m. and confirmed the device was a pipe bomb, and planned to detonate the device in place.
The Air Force Office of Special Investigations in coordination with Tennessee law enforcement officials have begun an investigation.
Tullahoma Police asking for the public’s Help in Credit Card Fraud Cases
The Tullahoma Police Department needs your assistance identifying several subjects involved in numerous credit card fraud cases. The individuals shown in the pictures below are suspects in these cases. 
The Tullahoma Police Department is asking that anyone with information regarding the identity of these individuals please contact the Tullahoma Police Department at 931.455.0530 or by emailing Investigator Tyler Hatfield at thatfield@tullahomatn.gov.
Scam Alert
It has come to the attention that Duck River Electric Membership Corporation (DREMC) has become the victim of a spoofing attempt. An outside company, in this case, a credit card company, is using a DREMC number to portray that the cooperative is initiating the call; however, once the member answers, an automated system directs the member to various menus in an attempt to lower their credit card interest rate. DREMC does not offer credit card services and does not participate in automated calling regarding electric accounts.
Do not share identity information with callers. Do not give them credit card numbers or bank account information. If they threaten disconnection of electric service unless you pay over the phone, immediately hang up and call DREMC.
Woman Attacked–Authorities needing your Help
Detectives with Bedford County Sheriff’s Office are requesting the public’s assistance in an on-going investigation. On Monday, March 20, 2017, a female was attacked in the area of Highway 82 South, near the bridge along the Duck River. The attack occurred around 2:00 p.m. The assailants are described as two Hispanic males. A silver or gray SUV was observed parked near the scene, as well as an aluminum flat bottom boat. If you were in the area of Highway 82 South around 2pm on March 20 and have any information that may assist, please contact Detective Host at 931.684.3232. You can remain anonymous.
Unemployment Down Slightly in Tennessee
Tennessee’s unemployment rate for February was 5.3 percent. It’s down slightly from the January rate of 5.4 percent. February’s U.S. unemployment rate was 4.7 percent, which is also a decline of one tenth of a percentage point from the previous month.
Over the past year, Tennessee’s rate has increased by six-tenths of a percentage point while the national rate has declined by two-tenths.
County unemployment rates will be released later this week.
Manchester Ranks as 10th Best for Retirees
SmartAsset, a financial technology company, recently released its third annual study on the Best Places to Retire. The study rates cities by their tax friendliness, recreational and social opportunities for seniors, and availability of medical care. According to the study, Manchester ranks as one of the top spots in Tennessee. For a detailed look at how Manchester compared to other top cities in Tennessee, check the table below:
| Rank | City | Tax | Doctors’ Offices per 1,000 People | Recreation Centers per 1,000 People | Retirement Centers per 1,000 people | % of Seniors | Best Place to Retire Index |
| 1 | Winchester, TN | 20.9% | 3.2 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 23.4% | 19.80 |
| 2 | Crossville, TN | 21.3% | 5.5 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 21.3% | 19.00 |
| 3 | Fayetteville, TN | 21.1% | 2.8 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 24.0% | 18.45 |
| 4 | Loudon, TN | 20.7% | 1.8 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 19.1% | 18.14 |
| 5 | Pigeon Forge, TN | 21.3% | 0.3 | 7.0 | 0.0 | 23.2% | 16.36 |
| 6 | Kingston, TN | 21.1% | 2.0 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 26.0% | 15.34 |
| 7 | Sweetwater, TN | 20.9% | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 20.6% | 15.07 |
| 8 | Kingsport, TN | 21.0% | 2.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 21.7% | 14.90 |
| 9 | La Follette, TN | 20.9% | 1.9 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 21.6% | 14.48 |
| 10 | Manchester, TN | 21.3% | 2.5 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 15.7% | 14.47 |
Additional information on the study, including the methodology and interactive map, can be found here: https://smartasset.com/retirement/retirement-calculator?year=2017#Tennessee
Preds Score Seven to Smash Sharks
Colton Sissons and James Neal both tallied twice and the Nashville Predators cruised to a win over the San Jose Sharks by a 7-2 final on Saturday night at Bridgestone Arena. The result gives the Preds a perfect sweep of their three-game home stand, 87 points overall and a spot back in third place in the Central Division.
Nashville posted seven goals for the first time this season, and combined with Pekka Rinne’s fifth consecutive win between the pipes, things are starting to come together for the Preds at just the right time.
“I do [think we’re hitting our stride],” Rinne said. “I think at times this year we’ve been searching for our game and trying to get the mojo and get it going. The consistency, that’s been maybe our issue, and lately that’s been great, especially this home stand. It’s a big time in the season, first of all, and it’s a really big week for us. We delivered, and the guys did a really good job.”
It didn’t take long for Sissons to collect his second goal in as many games when he converted on a scramble in front, and then after scrapping with Micheal Haley earlier in the opening period, Cody McLeod got his fifth of the season. Roman Josi started the play, driving to the net and hitting the crossbar with a shot before McLeod followed it up for the tally and a 2-0 lead after one.
San Jose pulled it to within one as the middle period began, but James Neal and P.K. Subban gave the Preds their third and fourth goals of the night for what was a 4-2 advantage after the second 40 minutes.
Sissons got his second of the night when he tipped in a shot from Smith in the third to make it 5-2, and Neal added his second on the power play before Viktor Arvidsson scored shorthanded with less than a minute left to put the exclamation point on Nashville’s 38th win of the season.
“Hopefully I can continue this hot streak as long as I can,” Sissons said. “It feels pretty good. We’re winning hockey games and getting crucial points. That’s the main goal for us.”
It’s no secret the Predators enjoy playing within the friendly walls of Bridgestone Arena – their 23-8-7 home record this season reflects that – but to collect six out of six points at this juncture of the campaign added a little something extra.
With just eight games remaining in the regular season schedule, the Predators will now hit the road for dates with the Islanders and Bruins, and Nashville Head Coach Peter Laviolette knows exactly what lies ahead.
“We needed [the points], because everybody keeps winning,” Laviolette said. “In the area that we are in the standings there is not a lot of losing going on, and we are just trying to keep pace right now. These games are important. We are headed out for one tough road trip right now, probably the toughest of the year. Seventy games ago we weren’t calling this the toughest road trip of the year, but based on where those two teams are at right now, we’ve got our work cut out for us.”
Colton Sissons is doing the scoring; Craig Smith and Colin Wilson are taking care of the dishing.
The trio, together on a line for the second straight game, cashed in again on Saturday night with Sissons scoring twice to go with three assists each from Wilson and Smith. The trio of helpers tied career highs for both players, and each member of the line is playing what is likely their best hockey of the season.
“They’re playing great, everybody knows it,” Sissons said of his line mates. “They’re just making plays constantly. Every shift, we seem to be getting out of our end and creating offense so it’s been a lot of fun.”
“Some of the goals they are scoring are really nice goals,” Laviolette said of the trio. “They are moving the puck well, they are cycling it well. They are hanging onto it, they are finding the holes, and finding the plays they need to make. Since they have been put together they have been constant contributors to the offense.”
After being honored with a pregame ceremony for appearing in 500 NHL games, goaltender Pekka Rinne went out and did what he’s done so many times before at Bridgestone Arena – lead his club to a victory in stellar fashion.
“This press conference isn’t long enough,” Laviolette said when asked to describe what Rinne means to the franchise. “He is an unbelievable goalie and he’s an unbelievable man as well. What he does on the ice is special and what he does off the ice as a person and a human being is special as well. He’s been here for a long time and he’s given this organization many good years and quality work that has allowed them to be successful. He’s been a face of the franchise and he’s handled it in such a classy way. We’re fortunate to have him here.”
Rinne has won five consecutive starts for the first time this season, five more victories in his illustrious career – to this point.
“It was something that I’ll remember for sure,” Rinne said. “I never once thought growing up that I would play 500 games in the NHL.”
Notes:
Preds Captain Mike Fisher missed his second consecutive game and remains day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
With the home stand finished, the Preds now head to the Northeast to begin the week with a back-to-back set, starting Monday in Brooklyn against the Islanders, followed by a trip to Boston on Tuesday.