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Hillsboro Man Charged with Attempted 1st Degree Murder
Charles Robert Brandon… Photo provided by the CCSD
According to Tullahoma Police, they allege that after the stabbing on Oct 12, 2016 Brandon left the area. Also Shiver got into his vehicle and left the area as well. He was later found on Montclair Street.
When Shiver was found by police he had a lot of blood coming from his stomach and mouth.
Shiver was flown to Vanderbilt University Medical Center where he underwent surgery to repair his stab wounds.
Brandon was booked into the Coffee County Jail under a $500,000 bond, this week. A court date will be set at a later date.
Sewanee Professor confronts Senator Corker over Election
A Sewanee professor’s chance encounter with Republican U.S. Sen. Bob Corker during a weekend hike gave him a chance to vent his frustrations about the former Chattanooga mayor’s support for President-elect Donald Trump.
The Chattanooga Times Free Press reports David George Haskell, a Pulitzer Prize finalist for his 2012 book “The Forest Unseen,” says Corker responded by saying, “If you don’t like it, leave.”
Haskell, a naturalized U.S. citizen originally from Britain, said Corker challenged him to explain what he has “ever done to contribute to the state.”
Corker spokeswoman Micah Johnson says Haskell “aggressively approached” the senator and shouted at him about the election outcome. She says Corker “calmly suggested” that the professor did not have to live in Tennessee if he did not wish to do so.
Burning Ban for Coffee County
Gov. Bill Haslam
Coffee and Franklin counties are included. The ban is in effect until Dec. 15.
Residents in counties covered by the regional ban are not permitted to conduct any open-air burning. The ban includes campfires, and burning of brush, vegetation, household waste or construction debris.
A violation of a burn ban is punishable as a Class A misdemeanor which carries a fine of $2,500 and/or up to 11 months, 29 days in jail.
Rutherford County Sheriff Suspended Without Pay
Sheriff Robert Arnold
This means that Arnold will no longer receive his $127,078 per year salary while in a Kentucky jail awaiting trial.
The Rutherford County Commission will now have to decide on at least a temporary sheriff.
You’ll recall the sheriff had his bond revoked in late September after a judge found “sufficient evidence” that Arnold intentionally harassed his wife after an alleged Labor Day night incident.
Sheriff Arnold faces a 14 count federal indictment on February 7, 2017 in Nashville.
The 14-count indictment charges Arnold, Joe Russell (Chief Deputy of Administration at the Sheriff’s Office) and John Vanderveer (Arnold’s uncle) with honest services fraud; mail fraud; wire fraud; bribery concerning federal programs; extortion under color of official right; obstruction of justice; and conspiracy.
Deputy Chief Randy Garrett has been running the day-to-day operations of the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office while Arnold is jailed. (Thanks to WGNS Radio for help with this story.)
Motlow State and Chattanooga pen Honors Transfer Agreement
Participating in the signing ceremony were, seated left to right: UTC Chancellor Steve Angle; Motlow State President Tony Kinkel; and Charles Wharton, who represents the Franklin County and Lynchburg areas on the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees. Standing left to right are: Linda Frost, UTC Honors College dean; Scott Cook, Motlow State Honors Program director and Melody Edmonds, Motlow State Interim Vice-President for Academic Affairs
Dr. Tony Kinkel, Motlow State President, and Dr. Steve Angle, UTC Chancellor, recently signed this important agreement that is designed to ensure that high-performing students can take advantage of Motlow State’s low tuition and scholarship opportunities, including the Tennessee Promise, and then continue their path to academic excellence upon transfer to UTC.
UTC and Motlow recently implemented a dual admissions program, allowing Motlow students dual admission to the two campuses, an academic advisor on UTC’s campus, and other academic and extracurricular benefits.
11/17/16–Joy Anita Davenport
Davenport, Joy Anita, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Monday, November
14th, 2016 at her home at the age of 65. Mrs. Davenport was born in
Tullahoma to the late Grady Knight Sr. and Mildred Huddleston Knight who
survives. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by one
brother, Calvin Knight; and one nephew, Jason Knight. Mrs. Davenport is
survived by her mother, Mildred Knight of Moore County; her husband,
Richard Davenport of Tullahoma; her son, James Davenport and his wife
Katie of Tullahoma; her daughter, Shanna Gaither and her husband Shea of
Tullahoma; four grandchildren, James and Lillian Wynn Davenport and
Olivia and Owen Gaither; four sisters, Brenda Oliver and her husband Jim
of Tullahoma, Donna Wells and her husband E.J. of Franklin County, Sandra
Richter and her husband Rick of Lynchburg, and Melissa Brazier and her
husband David of Tullahoma; three brothers, Grady Knight Jr. and his wife
Sue of Moore County, Danny Knight and his wife Linda of Franklin County,
and Ricky Knight of Moore County; sister-in-law, Judy Knight of
Tullahoma; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on
Thursday, November 17th, 2016 at Kilgore Funeral Home from
11:00am-2:00pm. A graveside service will follow at 2:30pm at Rose Hill
Memorial Gardens with Rev. Paul Purdue officiating. For those who wish,
in lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to St. Jude
Children’s Research Hospital Tribute Program, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142,
Memphis TN 38148-0142.
Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
11/16/16—Rusty Lee Shelton
Funeral services for Mr. Rusty Lee Shelton, Sr., age 46, of Unionville, TN, will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Manchester Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 12:00-2:00 before the funeral service. Mr. Shelton passed away at Heritage Hospital in Shelbyville, Tennessee on November 12, 2016.
Mr. Shelton was born in Manchester, Tennessee, the son of Nickey Lee Shelton and Nancy Lee Barnes. He was a forklift driver for Whirlpool for many years. Mr. Shelton lived in Unionville, Tennessee with his wife, Dawn Barnard Shelton.
MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE SHELTON FAMILY
11/17/16—Robert Lee Burks
Mr. Robert Lee Burks, age 80, of Manchester, TN, passed from this life on
Monday, November 14, 2016 at his residence. Private memorial services
will be held at his home on a later date.
Robert was born in Normandy, TN, the son of the late Ewin and Elizabeth
Nowlin Burks. He served his country in the United States Army. Robert
was a machinist for Eaton Corporation in Shelbyville, TN, having retired
after 32 years of service.
In addition to his parents, Robert was also preceded in death by three
brothers, Clyde, Guy, and James Burks; two sisters, Martha Langford and
Elizabeth Burks; and one step-daughter, Ronita Parsons. He is survived
by his wife, Patsy Greene Burks; two daughters, Kathy (Kenneth) Wick and
Robin (Chris) Pfaff; two step-daughters, Tina (Jackie) Waggoner and Penny
Jacobs; granddaughter, Brandy Sons; grandsons, Brandon Elam, Erick Elam,
and Jamie Holbrook; and four great grandchildren.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Burks family.
Westwood Drops Monday Doubleheader at Community
Will Partin of Westwood basketball
The Westwood Rockets and Lady Rockets were on the road at Unionville on Monday night as they took on Community. The Lady Rockets dropped a hard fought 23 to 22 decision while the Rockets fell 41 to 28.
After leading at the end of every quarter, the Lady Rockets saw the Viqueens rally in the final 6 minutes for the one point win. Westwood was outscored 11 to 6 in the 4th quarter to suffer the heartbreaking defeat. Clarissa Barrera led the Lady Rockets in scoring with 7 points. Valerie Barger added 6 points while Kasen Holt chipped in 4 points.
The Rockets were outscored 16 to 1 in the 3rd quarter as Community blew open the tight game. Cruz Pitsinos led the Rockets in scoring with 5 points. Trenton Thompson and Will Partin each added 4 points.
Westwood returns to the Joel Vinson Gym on Thursday night as Forrest visits. Thunder Radio will bring you the broadcast as part of the Hometown Sports Series. The girls’ game will tip off at 6 PM, Lucky Knott begins live coverage with the pregame show at 5:50.
CCMS Basketball Splits with Warren County on Monday Night
Marley Perry of CCMS basketball
Hitting the road on Monday night, the Coffee County Middle School traveled to McMinnville to take on rival Warren County. The Lady Raiders jumped on the Lady Pioneers early in a 46 to 28 win. The Red Raiders saw the Pioneers claw out a 31 to 26 win.
Jumping out to an 11 point lead after the first quarter, the Lady Raiders had no trouble in dispatching Warren County. Bella Vinson led the Lady Raiders in scoring with 17 points highlighted by a half court 3 point shot at the halftime buzzer. Marley Perry finished with 10 points while Kylie Phillips added 9 points.
In a nip and tuck boys’ game, the Red Raiders saw Warren County use a 25 to 9 advantage in free throw shots to help hold off Coffee County. Hayden Hullett led Coffee County in scoring with 8 points. Jaxon Vaughn added 7 points and Kyle Farless chipped in 6.
Coffee County will be back in action on Monday when they travel to Tullahoma to take on East Middle School. The girls’ game will tip off at 6 PM.