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2/7/17 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Thomas Walker, 10 — Pizza Winner!
Jane Cardwell
Beverly Thompson
Rosario, Harper Pitch Bucks to First Win, Home Opener is This Weekend
Three Motlow State pitchers combined to allow only one hit and one run as the Bucks opened the 2017 baseball season with a 2-1 win over Wallace State-Hanceville Friday afternoon in Hanceville, Alabama.
The Bucks (1-3, 0-0) couldn’t match that performance the rest of the weekend, dropping the second game of the doubleheader with Wallace 10-0, then dropping a pair of games to Lawson State 8-3, 6-5 Saturday afternoon in Birmingham.
Motlow will open the home baseball schedule on Friday when Marshalltown, Iowa visits for a noon doubleheader. The same two teams are scheduled to play another twin bill at the same time on Saturday. All home baseball games are played at the Driver Baseball Complex on Motlow’s Moore County campus, and there is no admission charge.
The season opener was a thing of beauty for Motlow fans as freshman Bryan Rosario (1-0) tossed five innings of one-hit ball, striking out four and walking two, to get the first win of his career. Gavin Bedsole got two outs in the sixth before giving way to Camron Harper, who got the final four outs for his first save by allowing no hits and only one walk.
The game was scoreless until the fifth inning, when the Bucks plated both their runs. C.J. Brown drove in Luke Allison, who had two hits on the day, with an RBI double, followed by a single from Colin Guscoff that drove in Brown. Motlow had seven hits, two each by Allison and D’Marcus Guillory, who also added a stolen base.
Game two was not quite as memorable for the Bucks as the home team allowed Motlow only one hit, a single by Zach Ehrhart, in a 10-0 victory. Tyler Zak got the start for the Bucks, lasting 1.2 innings and allowing six runs on nine hits. Matt Westberry allowed four runs in 1.1 innings, followed by Alex Valcarcel who pitched an inning without allowing a hit.
Saturday in Birmingham, Motlow’s defense let down in the opener, committing four errors in an 8-3 loss. The Bucks scattered eight hits, with Ryan Hartigan driving in both Motlow runs. Jake Fossick (0-1) took the loss, allowing two earned runs and four walks in 2.1 innings. Harper was a victim of poor defense in his 2.2 innings pitched, as none of his four runs allowed were earned, although he did give up six hits. Valcarcel again pitched the final inning without allowing a hit.
In game two, the Bucks jumped out in front with three runs in the third inning and two more in the fourth to lead 5-0. Ehrhart, Guscoff and Brown each hit doubles, while Jacob Freeland and Brown each drove in two runs, with Freeland slamming the first home run of the season for the Bucks. JD Robertson had two hits for Motlow and drove in a run.
Lawson State scored five in the bottom of the fourth inning to tie the score, with four of the runs being charged to starter Chandler Hardiman, who left with one out in the fourth inning. Bedsole (0-1) came on in relief and took the loss despite pitching pretty well, allowing only two hits and one earned run in 2.2 innings. Lawson State scored the winning run in the bottom of the sixth inning.
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Homicide in McMinnville
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is assisting in a homicide investigation in McMinnville.
According to a news release, McMinnville Police were called to a home in the 100 block of Lind Street on Monday afternoon. Upon their arrival, Barry Cole’s body was discovered inside an outbuilding located on the property.
Authorities said Cole, 55, lived at the home.
McMinnville Police Chief Bryan Denton said evidence would indicate foul play may have been involved.
His body has been sent to the Medical Examiner’s office for an autopsy.
The case is being investigated as a homicide. The TBI, along with McMinnville Police and the DA’s office are investigating.
Man Attempts to Cash Stolen Lottery Ticket
Franklin County Authorities searching for this man.
The male then forced his way into the Dollar General store on Highway 50 in Franklin County.
Anyone having any information is asked to contact Investigator Todd Hindman at the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office at 931-962-0123 or Crime Stoppers at 931-962-INFO.
Body of Missing Grundy County Man Found
Brandon Lee Price
Sheriff Clint Shrum says the body that was found in Grundy Forest is identified as 25-year-old Brandon Lee Price of Tracy City.
Price was reported missing by his family on January 6.
“The preliminary investigation does not give us any reason to believe there was foul play, but we will not rule anything out until the autopsy has been completed”, stated Shrum.
The Sheriff says a hiker found Price’s body in an area between Werner Point and Sycamore Falls.
Investigators originally believed Price was possibly on his way to California where his father lived.
The body was sent to the medical examiner’s office in Nashville.
Possible New Internet Sales Tax Law Hits Snag
Gov. Bill Haslam
Under current federal law, states are only allowed to require sales taxes to be collected by companies that also have a physical presence within the state. The Haslam tax rule extends that requirement to all retailers with sales of more than $500,000 per year in Tennessee.
The Republican governor says the legal challenge was filed late last week after the state sent out notices to companies about the change.
Haslam spokeswoman Jennifer Donnals says the challenge was filed with the state Revenue Department, but that all details about the petitioner or the petition itself are covered by state confidentiality laws.
The Former Sheriff of Rutherford County now in Federal Prison
Robert Arnold intake photo.
Robert Arnold was being held away from the general jail population in the county operated facility.
According to the Murfreesboro Post, “U.S. District Judge Kevin Sharp approved of the move into a pod with three other inmates as long as the jail gave the OK.”
Arnold plead guilty in January to wire fraud, honest services fraud and extortion in a 14-count federal indictment. He will officially be sentenced on May 8, 2017.
Previously, Arnold asked to be released from jail until his May sentencing hearing. The courts turned down that request.
The move from a county operated jail to a federal penitentiary occurred on Monday, February 6, 2017.
Your Photo could be required on EBT Card
Senate Speaker Pro Tem Jim Tracy (R-Shelbyville) has filed legislation requiring photos to be added to the state’s Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards, the method used for delivering Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to eligible Tennesseans. The bill aims to deter theft and the selling or trafficking of the cards, while ensuring eligible Tennesseans continue to receive the assistance they need.
EBT is an on-line system in which SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, and cash assistance benefits are stored in a central computer database and electronically accessed by recipients at a point-of-sale machine via reusable plastic cards. Families First, the state’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, uses EBT cards in transferring benefits to eligible recipients.
There are over one million SNAP recipients in Tennessee which costs about $2 billion in federal funds annually.
Under the legislation, those who already receive benefits would be informed of the new requirement when their benefits are recertified. A photo from the recipient’s driver’s license would be placed on the ETB card. If the recipient does not have a driver’s license, a photo would be made upon certification or recertification of benefits.
The bill would also allow card holders to give a family member permission to purchase food on his or her behalf. As is the case currently, the PIN would be required in order for the purchase to be approved.
Tracy says having the photo on the card will give state authorities or law enforcement the tools they need to identify and prosecute fraud and abuse. (WGNS Radio)
2/7/17 — Ruby Irene Duke Dyer
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Irene Duke Dyer, age 90, of Manchester, TN, will be conducted at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Coffee County Funeral Chapel with Dr. Kerry Walker officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 3:00 PM until time of service at 6:00 PM at Coffee County Funeral Chapel. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, February 8 at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Dyer passed away on Friday, February 3, 2017 at Unity Medical Center in Manchester, TN.
Ruby was born in Normandy, TN, the daughter of the late Nealy Vinton Duke and Clyde Ewell Duke Shelton. She was employed at Genesco in Tullahoma for more than 30 years, having retired in 1985, and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Manchester. Mrs. Ruby kept children in her home for more than 20 years. She also enjoyed playing cards at the Senior Oasis, working word search puzzles, and was a wonderful cook, with specialties being pecan pies and cheeseburgers.
In addition to her parents, Ruby was also preceded in death by her husband, Lon D. Dyer, Jr.; two sisters, Shirley Jean Freeze and Ernestine Farrar; and an infant brother, Troy Duke. She is survived by one daughter, Elaine (Larry) Browder of Sale Creek, TN; one son, Gary (Brenda) Dyer of Manchester, TN; grandchildren, Kelly (Freddie) Hawkins of Soddy Daisy, TN, Col. Shawn (Sally) Holmes of Columbus, GA, Clay (Gwen) Dyer of Murfreesboro, TN, Chad (LeAnn) Dyer and Courtney (Benji) Blackburn, both of Manchester, TN; great grandchildren, Carley and Cain Hawkins, Morgan and Emily Holmes, Luke Blackburn, Collin, Drew and Nate Dyer, Cy Brody and Paisley Dyer.
The family gives special thanks to the staff at Autumn Oaks and Manchester Health Care, Dr. Albert Brandon and Donna Tudor, FNP, and Dr. David Florence.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Mrs. Ruby’s name to the Senior Oasis Program at Trinity Baptist Church, 1513 McArthur Drive, Manchester, TN 37355.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Dyer family.
2/9/17 — Walter Leighton McMahan
Graveside Memorial Services for Mr. Walter Leighton McMahan, age 85, of Morrison, Tennessee, will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Shady Grove Cemetery. Mr. McMahan passed away at his home on February 5, 2017.
Walter McMahan was born in Coffee County, Tennessee, the son of the late Walter Hill McMahan and Mary Louise Russell. He served his country in the United States Army. Walter worked as an electrical construction worker in his early years. Later on, he worked as a farmer for over twenty years.
In addition to his parents, Walter was preceded in death by his first wife, Dottie Sutherland McMahan. He is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Dortha Elam McMahan; brother, Gary and wife, Marsha McMahan of Manchester; sisters, Mary Davis of Morrison, Billie and husband, Ken Haske of Michigan, and sister-in-law, Lisa McMahan of Goodletsville; step-daughters, Dianne and husband, Jimmy Lynn Anderson, and Debby Winton; several nieces and nephews.
MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE McMAHAN FAMILY