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Woman gets more than she wanted when Buying Drink
A woman from East Lincoln Street in Tullahoma found more than she expected when she got a soft drink out of a machine.
Wanda Parrill told Tullahoma Officer Carl Pyrdom on Feb. 24 that she went to the soft drink vending machine outside Piggly Wiggly on East Lincoln Street she got a drink with four bags of white crystals attached to the drink.
Tullahoma Officer Rocky Ruehling is investigating the incident.
Gas Prices set to Rise
Refineries are easing into maintenance season, which normally signals a gradual increase in prices at the pump. Throughout the past five years, gas prices rose 35-70 cents from February to Memorial Day, and motorists should expect the same this year.
“The seasonal increase hasn’t begun yet, but it’s coming,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Prices usually rise this time of year as refineries power-down some of their machinery for routine maintenance and prepare for the switch to the more expensive summer blend gasoline. Because of the outages, refineries don’t produce as much gasoline. All this comes at a time when demand typically rises as Americans resume road trips in the spring.”
Tennessee’s average price for a gallon of regular unleaded is $2.068 – a half cent more than a week ago, 2 cents less than last month, and 56 cents more than a year ago.
Coffee County has some of the lowest prices in Tennessee; Tullahoma $1.95 per gallon and Manchester $1.98.
Bill to Prevent Campaign Funds from being invested in Private Companies passes in Senate
Tennessee State Capital
The state Senate has passed a bill seeking to prevent campaign funds from being invested in private companies.
The legislation follows the release of a Tennessee Registry of Campaign Finance audit that found that former Rep. Jeremy Durham loaned $120,000 to a company run by prominent GOP donor Andrew Miller Jr.
The bill sponsored by Republican Sen. Doug Overbey of Maryville passed on a 32-1 vote on Monday evening.
The measure co-sponsored by Republican Rep. Gerald McCormick of Chattanooga would limit candidate and political campaign committees’ investments to banks or credit unions that are members of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
The bill would require any income from campaign investments to be reported on financial disclosure reports.
The companion bill is awaiting a vote in a House subcommittee.
Academic Orientation to be held at Coffee County Raider Academy
Coffee County Raider Academy will host an academic orientation for all incoming freshmen for the 2017-2018 school year on Tuesday, March 14th from 6-8 PM.
Their academic orientation will serve as an opportunity for students and parents to receive vital registration information, tour the building, and meet with the faculty.
The Raider Academy staff looks forward to having eighth grade students and their parents from both Coffee County Middle and Westwood Middle School to join them for this informational meeting.
Road Closure for Thursday
The City of Manchester Street Department will have the Old Tullahoma Hwy closed on Thursday 3-2-17, from Old Seminary Rd to Belmont Rd starting at 6 am until 6 pm.
The City of Manchester Street Department apologizes for any inconvenience.
Forsberg has 2 Goals, Assist in Predators’ 5-4 OT Win
Filip Forsberg
Filip Forsberg is amazing his Nashville teammates with his recent scoring surge.
”He’s the best player in the league right now, the way he’s playing,” Predators defenseman P.K. Subban said. ”Whatever he’s doing, I don’t know what it is. Just continue doing it.”
Forsberg scored 2:45 into overtime and the Predators came back to beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-4 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight win.
Forsberg had a goal and an assist in the final nine minutes of the third period to lead the Predators back from a 4-2 deficit. Forsberg has 10 goals and four assists during a six-game point streak. He has scored in five straight games.
”He’s been outstanding,” Predators coach Peter Laviolette said. ”There’s nobody else that you’d want the puck on their stick in the closing minutes of the third period to get it to overtime. And then in overtime, that’s the guy who has to have it on his stick.”
Forsberg didn’t agree with Subban’s assessment that he’s the best player in the NHL right now.
”No, I can’t say that,” Forsberg said. ”There’s too many good players.”
From the other corner of the locker room, teammate Austin Watson yelled, ”yeah you are.”
Forsberg scored the winning goal on a 2-on-1 break, beating Robin Lehner with a wrist shot from the right circle. It was the first shot of the extra period for the Predators, who spent the first 1:57 of overtime killing a boarding penalty on Viktor Arvidsson.
Forsberg got the tying goal with 2:23 left in regulation, maneuvering around Sabres defender Rasmus Ristolainen and scoring from the right slot. It was Forsberg’s 25th goal of the season.
Forsberg set up Ryan Johansen’s goal that cut Buffalo’s lead to 4-3 with 8:44 left in the third.
Colin Wilson and Mike Fisher also scored for the Predators.
Kyle Okposo, Brian Gionta and Jake McCabe each had a goal and an assist for the Sabres. Evander Kane also scored and Lehner made 36 saves. Buffalo has lost four in a row.
Kane scored his 22nd of the season to give the Sabres a 3-2 lead at 5:35 of the second period. Receiving a pass from Gionta on a 2-on-1, Kane sent a wrist shot from the right circle past Pekka Rinne.
McCabe made it 4-2 in the first minute of the third period. Playing 4-on-4 after Kane and Subban both took roughing penalties, McCabe collected a long rebound of Okposo’s shot from the point and snapped a shot into the top corner of the net.
The Sabres jumped out to a 2-0 lead before the Predators scored twice in a span of 3:20 around the first intermission to tie the game.
Wilson scored the Predators’ first goal, his 11th of the season, on a power play 2:09 into the second.
Johansen’s shot from the right circle was blocked and dribbled to the far side of the net where Wilson buried a wrist shot into a wide-open net.
The Predators made it 2-1 with 1:11 left in the first period when Fisher chased a dump-in and Lehner came out of his crease to play the puck but dove over it, leaving the net wide open for Fisher to tap in his 16th.
The Sabres scored two goals within 1:34 of the first to take a 2-0 lead.
Gionta got his 13th goal of the season when he backhanded a bouncing puck from behind the net off the back of Rinne’s right pad.
Okposo kicked the rebound of McCabe’s broken-stick shot from the point with the toe of his skate, spun around and slipped a backhand from the left side of the net past Rinne for his 19th of the season.
NOTES: This is the Predators’ first four-game win streak of the season. They had won three in a row four times. … Kane has 16 points in his past 17 games. … Lehner returned to the lineup after missing one game with a neck injury. … Buffalo acquired D Mat Bodie from the New York Rangers for forward Daniel Catenacci in a trade of minor-leaguers on Tuesday.
The Predators continue their road trip on Thursday night in Montreal as they take on the Canadians. Face-off is set for 6:30 PM and THunder Radio will bring you exclusive local coverage as part of the Fifth Third Bank/Nashville Predators Radio Network.
Pete Weber’s Post Game Report
Sounds Announce 2017 Promotional Schedule
The Nashville Sounds Baseball Club announced its full promotional schedule for the 2017 season today. The 71-game home schedule at First Tennessee Park features bobblehead and t-shirt giveaways, theme nights, special guest appearances and 14 musically-themed fireworks shows.
Dueling pianos presented by First Tennessee take center stage on Opening Day when the Sounds welcome the Oklahoma City Dodgers on Tuesday, April 11. The Opening Day festivities include the first post-game fireworks show of the season.
Opening weekend continues with a magnet schedule giveaway on Friday and Saturday presented by RE/MAX. The first Friday of the season showcases the brand-new red jerseys and hats the Sounds will sport for every Friday home game. The first homestand concludes on Monday, April 17 with a black “Music City” t-shirt giveaway.
Music City Mondays will feature bobblehead giveaways of Franklin Barreto (June 19), Barry Zito (June 26), Buck Showalter (July 31), Prince Fielder (August 14) and Don Mattingly (August 28). The Showalter and Fielder bobbleheads are presented by Middle Tennessee Hyundai Dealers.
A Mother’s Day Celebration takes place on May 14 with a special freezer mug giveaway presented by Coca-Cola. The Sounds are home for a Father’s Day Celebration on June 18 featuring a camo hat giveaway presented by Advance Financial.
On Friday, June 30, the crowd on hand to see the Sounds and Dodgers will be invited to attempt to break the Guinness World Record for largest air guitar ensemble presented by First Tennessee.
July 3 is the Sounds’ Independence Day Fireworks Celebration presented by Nashville International Airport. The 7:05 game will also feature a Don Mattingly throwback t-shirt giveaway.
The force is with First Tennessee Park for Star Wars Weekend from July 7-9. Friday features a light saber giveaway and Star Wars themed fireworks show. Sunday features special Star Wars characters in addition to the Shoe-bacca shoe drive benefiting Soles4Souls.
The final homestand in August features a number of promotions including the Eclipse Party on August 21. The first total solar eclipse to span the continental United States in 99 years will occur that afternoon and Nashville is the largest U.S. city in its path.
Other signature promotions during the 2017 season include: Throwback Thursday summer tour t-shirt giveaway presented by Ashley HomeStore (April 13), Harry Potter scarf giveaway for children 12 and under (April 30), sunglasses giveaway presented by Family Leisure (May 7), Bark in the Park Night dog frame with leash holder giveaway presented by Tito’s Handmade Vodka (May 9), super hero cape giveaway for children 12 and under presented by Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt (May 28), and Aug-Toberfest boot stein with lanyard giveaway presented by Brauer Material Handling Systems (August 24).
Five Faith and Family Nights presented by Trevecca Nazarene University are spread throughout the 2017 home schedule. Other crowd pleasers include Peanut Free Night presented by Allergy, Asthma and Sinus Center and 615 Night presented by First Tennessee.
Single-game tickets will be available for purchase at the First Tennessee Park ticket office, online at www.nashvillesounds.com, or by phone (615-690-HITS ext. 2) beginning Friday, March 10 at 9:00 a.m.
The Sounds’ weekly promotions are listed below:
Music City Mondays and Kroger Plus Mondays (11 Occurrences): Presented by 96.3 JACKfm, every Monday, the Sounds wear their black ‘Music City’ jerseys and celebrate 40 years as Nashville’s first professional sports team with special giveaways featuring current and past players. Additionally, the Sounds and Kroger have teamed to offer fans the opportunity to purchase a “Family 4-Pack” which includes 4 Select section tickets, 4 hot dogs and 4 fountain sodas for just $44 when they show their Kroger Plus card at the Sounds Box Office. The “Family 4-Pack” is available for advanced purchase only – subject to availability.
Tuesday Night Live (11): Live from Music City, it’s Tuesday Night Live presented by The Tennessean. Enjoy special ballpark guest entertainers and fun theme nights at First Tennessee Park.
Wednesday College Nights (6): Every Wednesday is College Night presented by First Tennessee. Local universities take over the ballpark and fans enjoy a special hat giveaway of the featured university. Additionally, all seniors (60 and older) receive discounted Corner or Select tickets – subject to availability.
Throwback Thursdays (9): Presented by iHeartMedia, go retro every Thursday as the Sounds wear their 1978 throwback uniforms to commemorate the team’s original uniform style. Fans can purchase Coca-Cola fountain soda and Budweiser products at a discounted rate.
FOX 17 Friday Fireworks (10): We light up the Nashville sky every Friday night with FOX17 Fireworks presented by Koorsen Fire & Security.
Saturdays at the Park (12): First Tennessee Park is the place to be on a Saturday night in Nashville. Enjoy the roar of the crowd and the numerous entertainment options of The Band Box located in right field.
Military Sundays and Family Fun Days (12): Bring the family to celebrate Military Sundays presented by Piedmont Natural Gas and Tennessee 811 as the Sounds extend their military appreciation with special military green jerseys and discounted Corner or General Admission tickets for active and veteran men, women and families – subject to availability. In addition, fans can enjoy a pre-game autograph session with select Sounds players and kids 12 and under run the bases post-game, presented by First Tennessee.
The 2017 season will be the Sounds’ 40th in franchise history and their third as the Oakland Athletics’ top affiliate. Opening Day is scheduled for Tuesday, April 11 as the Sounds host the Oklahoma City Dodgers at 6:35 p.m. at First Tennessee Park. Season ticket memberships are available now by calling (615) 690-4487 or by visiting www.nashvillesounds.com.
3/2/17–Wanda M. Brown
Wanda M Brown of Athens, AL, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017 at
the Limestone Health Facility in Athens at the age of 93 years. No services
are scheduled.
A native of Tullahoma, she was the daughter of the late Acie Edward and
Nancy Hammers Moore. She grew up and raised her family in Tullahoma and was
a member of Highland Rim Baptist Church. After her husband, Charles Herman
Brown away in 1991, she relocated to the Atlanta area and then Alabama to
be close to family. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, quilting and gardening.
One
of her favorite hobbies was woodworking and making furniture.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,
Charles Herman Brown; one son, Phillip Herman Brown; brothers, Thurman
Hanes and Douglas Moore and sister, Willie Belle Colyar.
She is survived by one daughter, Cathy Brown Alsip of Murfreesboro; one
granddaughter, Cathy Michelle Romano and her husband, Michael of Madison,
AL and one nephew, Terry Colyar of Tullahoma.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com
DAVES-CULBERSTON FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS
3/2/17 — Barbara W. Myers
Barbara W Myers of Tullahoma, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at
St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro at the age of 85 years.
Funeral
services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, Thursday, March 2, 2017 at St. Paul
the Apostle Catholic Church with Father Stephen Klasek officiating. Burial
will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will
be Wednesday, March 1, 2017 from 6-8 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home
and Thursday, March 2, 2017 from 10-11 AM at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic
Church.
A native of Syracuse, NY, she was the daughter of the late George and Alice
Leona Forcythe Wilson. Mrs. Myers was certified professional secretary and
retired from AEDC. She was a longtime member of St. Paul the Apostle
Catholic Church where she was very active with the Ladies Council and the
Women’s Prayer Group. Her favorite activities involved spending time with
her family. She enjoyed family vacations which included camping, boating
and going to the beach. She also enjoyed playing bridge.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers,
George “Sonny” Wilson, John “Pete” Wilson, Fredrick “Fritz” Wilson, Frank
“Husk” Wilson and Donald Wilson; two sisters, Jeanie Wilson and Marie
Wolfrom and one grandchild, Joshua Sherrill.
Mrs. Myers is survived by her husband of 63 years, James Myers of
Tullahoma; four sons, Ted Myers and his wife, Patti of Estill Springs, Jim
Myers and his wife, Pam of Tullahoma, John Myers and his wife, LaRue of
Murfreesboro and Paul Myers and his wife, Amy of Murfreesboro; three
daughters, Terri Daugherty and her husband, Tom of Tullahoma, Patty Green
and her husband, Marvin of Bailey, NC and Brenda Goethals and her husband,
John of Tullahoma; brother, Robert Wilson and his wife, Carolyn of
Woodstock, GA; seventeen grandchildren; four great grandchildren and one on
the way and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations be made to
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 304 W Grizzard Street, Tullahoma, TN
37388.
CCMS Baseball Gets Opening Day Win for New Head Coach Brock Freeze
The Coffee County Middle School baseball team opened the 2017 season and the Brock Freeze era with a win on Monday night in Sparta. The Red Raiders banged out 9 hits to capture a hard fought 5 to 1 win over White County.
Leading 2 to 1 entering the 7th inning, Coffee County plated 3 runs on 3 hits, 2 walks and a pair of Warrior errors. The Red Raiders were led in hitting by Kyle Farless, Nick Watkins and Trey Rogers who all had 2 hits. Farless had 3 RBI and Conner Shemwell walked twice and scored a pair of runs. Braden Brown picked up the win on the bump and Curtis Tudor got the save.
Coffee County will have their home opener on Tuesday as the White County Warriors will visit CCMS. The varsity game will get underway at 5 PM.