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Preds Shut Out By Kings
The Los Angeles Kings scored three times in the third period on their way to a 4-0 win over the Nashville Predators on Thursday night at Bridgestone Arena. The result moves Nashville’s overall record to 15-13-5, including a 0-2-1 mark in their last three at home.
Nashville generated plenty of chances through the first 40 minutes, registering 21 shots and finding themselves down 1-0 on a first-period goal from the Kings. Two goals in nine seconds from Los Angeles in the third was all the Kings needed to pull away and collect their second victory over the Preds this season as Peter Budaj recorded 28 saves for the shutout.
“Tonight, we were right in it there [going into] the third period,” Captain Mike Fisher said. “We felt like we’d come out and have a good period. It was back and forth and we just gave up a couple of chances that cost us the game there in the third. We just couldn’t find a way to win, and it’s disappointing.”
“There are some things we can do better defensively, too,” defenseman Roman Josi said. “Like tonight in the third, we definitely left [Pekka Rinne] hanging back there, but I think it’s a big thing from the start; we have to go and try to get the first goal and win the game. The game is so much easier when you have that lead, you’re playing with the momentum and everything. We have to make sure we do that.”
Said Predators Head Coach Peter Laviolette: “I definitely think that from a consistency standpoint, it needs to be better. Win two, lose two, win two, lose one, win one, lose three – you’re going nowhere in mud really quick. We have to string something together.
“We’re inconsistent. From night to night, it’s inconsistent. It has to be more consistent with what we’re doing.”
The Preds will now have four days off for the Christmas holiday before they look to regroup when Minnesota comes to town on Dec. 27.
“We’ve had some good games against good opponents,” Fisher said. “Tonight was a huge one; we’re right there with L.A. and we just needed a better effort, a better game. But we’ll regroup and take our rest. We need it. We’ll come back and get ready to get better.”
Notes:
Defenseman P.K. Subban (day-to-day, upper-body) missed his fourth consecutive game due to injury.
Calle Jarnkrok skated in his 200th career NHL game on Thursday night.
The Preds will now begin their holiday break, with their next game coming on Dec. 27 when they host the Minnesota Wild at Bridgestone Arena.
Fake Checks passed at Tullahoma Wal-Mart
WalMart Store — Image by © Alan Schein Photography/CORBIS
According to a report by Officer Derrick Derlien, a check for $498.64 was cashed by a female on Dec. 4.
In a report by Officer Josh Leverette, a second check for $498.64 was cashed on Dec. 17. The check was from a business in Dalton, Georgia. The business does not exist. The woman who cashed the check left the store in a maroon and tan Expedition.
A check in the amount of $499.26 was cashed at the store on Dec. 17. The check was drawn on the same Dalton, Georgia business. The individual was seen leaving the store in a blue van.
According to the police reports, the store has security video of the individuals passing the counterfeit checks.
Another check was cashed Dec. 17 in the amount of $499.76. The check was drawn on the same Dalton Georgia business that does not exist. The person passing the fake check was seen leaving the store in a 2001 white Toyota Camry.
Detective Johnny Gore is using store security video to investigate the incidents.
Army Sgt. Franz Walkup of Woodbury receives SMART HOUSE
U.S. Army Sgt. Franz Ulrich Walkup was born in Germany on September 12, 1988 and moved to the United States in 2001. Today, Walkup lives in Woodbury, Tennessee. In fact, he is doing more than living in recent days, he is thriving.
The death of his older brother, 1st Lt. Frank Bland Walkup, who was killed in action in 2007 while serving in Iraq, inspired Franz to join the military and serve his country. He was deployed to Iraq for Operation New Dawn in 2010 with Bravo Company 1st Battalion 7th Field Artillery Regiment.
In 2012, after his first deployment, Franz married his wife Shannon Dawn Walkup, and was then assigned to the 3rd Platoon Destined Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, and 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team where he performed the duties of a Forward Observer. On September 29th, 2012 while deployed to Afghanistan, Franz sustained five gunshot wounds from Afghan National Army soldiers. He suffered injuries including major nerve damage to his legs and severe abdominal injuries.
On Thursday, Walkup received a brand new SPECIALLY ADAPTED SMART HOUSE built in Woodbury, thanks to actor Gary Sinise’s Foundation R.I.S.E. program, along with other donors.
Bank of America, FedEx, Semper Fi Fund, The Home Depot Foundation, Phoenix Patriot Foundation, Honoring the Sacrifice and Boot Campaign, as well as our building partners, Shubert Design Furniture, CORE Brands, National Wood Flooring Association, National Tile Contractors Association, GE, Benjamin Moore, North American Van Lines, Sunbelt Rentals, NAHB, Crossville Tile, BrightView Landscapes, MAPEI and American Airlines.
Holiday Traffic Information
TDOT help truck
Now and continuing through 6 a.m. Jan. 3, no construction or lane closures will affect traffic on Tennessee roadways.
“We expect over two million drivers to travel Tennessee roadways during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays,” said TDOT Commissioner John Schroer. “Keeping traffic moving and motorists arriving to their destinations safely is always our goal. Please wear your seatbelt, reduce your speed, avoid distractions, and never drink and drive.”
With the exception of a few long-term closures, which must remain in place for safety purposes, all other construction related closures will be suspended.
December’s Hometown Hero is Daniel Ray
Manchester Officer Daniel Ray
Our hero this month is Manchester Officer Daniel Ray. Ray is a Coffee County native and attended Coffee County High School.
After high school, Daniel joined the Army and served 8 years from 1998 to 2006.
He began his law enforcement career with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department.
Ray attended Tn. Law Enforcement Training Academy basic police school in 2008. He served with the sheriff’s department as a deputy until 2014 when Officer Ray was hired by the Manchester Police Department.
He has served for numerous years as an adjunct instructor for the Tn. Law Enforcement Training Academy as a POST certified PPCT Defensive Tactics Instructor.
He has also completed STOPS instructor certification, force on force instructor, ALERRT Active Shooter Instructor, breaching and tactical team leader training.
Officer Ray is very active in the community and volunteers to teach defensive tactics classes and other situational awareness classes and a team leader for Manchester PD tactical team.
We are continuing to ask for the public’s help for more hometown heroes. Go to our Facebook page or the Al White Ford Lincoln Mercury Facebook page to nominate a law enforcement official. Tell us why you think someone that serves Coffee County in law enforcement deserves to be chosen as a “Hometown Hero”. The man or woman that is selected each month will be recognized on WMSRradio.com and receive a nice surprise from Al White Motors.
Thank you to all that serve and protect us, our Hometown Heroes.
Coffee County Bank donates to Hillsboro Elementary
Pictured (L to R front row) Sue Rider, Coffee County Bank Vice President;
Linda Willis, Hillsboro Elementary Assistant Principal; Laura Freeze,
Coffee County Bank Marketing; Angela Harris, Principal.
(L to R back row) Taylor Rayfield, Coffee County Schools Family Resource
Coordinator; Carter Sain, Coffee County Bank Executive Vice President.
In response to Coffee County Schools initiative to eliminate barriers that may hinder student academic success, Coffee County Bank donated a washer and dryer to Hillsboro Elementary School. “We appreciate our community partners who continue to help us address the needs of our students and families,” said Taylor Rayfield, Coffee County Schools Family Resource Coordinator. If you or your organization would like to know more or donate, please contact Taylor Rayfield at rayfieldt@k12coffee.net or (931) 222-1066
12/26/16 — Mary L. Braughton
Mary L Braughton, age 92, a resident of Tullahoma, TN, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at her residence. Funeral Services are scheduled for Monday, December 26 at 2 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home with burial to follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 1 PM until the service time.
A native of Racine, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Lena LaScala Rizzo. She retired from Decorel Picture Frames in Mundelein, Illinois. She was a member of the Tullahoma Church of Jesus Christ of Latter – Day Saints, where she served as church librarian. She loved animals and was always rescuing cats, dogs, birds or any animal that needed help. She enjoyed writing children’s stories and loved to play the lottery. She enjoyed music, yodeling and dancing. She was a good wife and mother and always there for those who needed her.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Forrest Allen Braughton; brother, Frank Rizzo and sister, Rose Byrd.
She is survived by her daughter Cheryl Stephens of Tullahoma; sisters, Mamie Algiers of Kenosha, Wisconsin, Josephina Cantwell of St. Louis, Missouri and Nina Unterbrink and her husband, Milton of Racine, Wisconsin; three grandchildren, Erin Gray and her husband, Eric of Tullahoma; Lucas Stephen and his wife, Lorena of Tullahoma and Cory Stephens and his wife, Caitlin of Ooltewah and eight great grandchildren, Mark Gray, Hayley McMahan, Kaydence Gray, Lorena Stephens, Alyssa Stephens, Genia Stephens, Layla Stephens and Landen Stephens and one on the way.
12/28/16 — Joan Kimberly Coile
Ms. Joan Kimberly Coile, age 49, of Wartrace, TN, passed from this life at Harton Regional Medical Center on December 21, 2016. A Memorial Service will be held at Tullahoma First Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at 11:30 AM with Dr. Steven Yates officiating.
Joan Coile was born in Tullahoma, Tennessee, the daughter of John Nance Coile and Thelma Claudine Shearin. She was an environmentalist for the state and was an active member of the Tullahoma First Presbyterian Church.
Ms. Coile is survived by her loving parents, Joan Coile and Thelma Shearin.
MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE COILE FAMILY
12/22/16 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Tim Wilson — Pizza Winner!
Brian Smith, 76
Allen Lendley
Dede McCullough, 52
Brenda Smith Vaughn, 51
Dave Kline, 51
Nelson Murchison, 61
Kaitlin McCullough
12/23/16–Gordon M Finney
Gordon M. Finney was born April 24, 1930, a native of Dechard, Tennessee,
to the late Reuben Mitchell and Ruthie Dimple (Weddington) Finney. Gordon
was married to the late Bernice Finney of Estill Springs, Tennessee.
Gordon and Bernice were members of the Prairie Plains Church of Christ.
Gordon loved farming and working on tractors. He loved his dogs and
enjoyed most of all his grandchildren. Gordon is survived by four
children; Ernest Finney (Donna Gail) of Hillsboro, Tennessee, Linda
Newman (Mike) of Estill Springs, Tennessee, Donna Northcutt (Mark) of
Winchester, Tennessee, and Michael Finney of Nashville, Tennessee, five
grandchildren; Suzanne Mitchell of Estill Springs, Tennessee, Amy Morgan
of Hillsboro, Tennessee, Kristy Jones of Hillsboro, Tennessee, Sabrina
Franklin of Winchester, Tennessee, Brandy Anderson of Deberry, Florida,
ten great-grandchildren; Emily Townsend, Morgan Mitchell, Bailey Morgan,
Meagan Jones, Mason Mitchell, Abby Morgan, Maddy Jones, Hunter Anderson,
Carter Franklin, and Case Franklin, two great-great grandchildren; Eli
Morgan and Emery Townsend.
In Lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to:
Alzheimer’s Association, 4825 Trousdale Dr., Suite 220, Nashville,
Tennessee 37220
VISITATION: Thursday, December 22, 2016, 5 – 8:00 P.M. at the Central
Funeral Home, 2812 Hillsboro Highway, Manchester, Tennessee
FUNERAL: Friday, December 23, 2016, 11:00 A.M. at the Central Funeral Home
BURIAL: Franklin Memorial Gardens
CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF THE ARRANGEMENTS.