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Sounds Lose Finale, Split Series with Memphis
The Memphis Redbirds shut out the Nashville Sounds 5-0 in front of 4,894 fans at First Tennessee Park Monday night.
Nashville managed just six hits on the night as they were shut out for the second time this year. The scoring opportunities were never there as they went just 0-for-2 with runners in scoring position.
Patrick Wisdom got the Redbirds on the board in a hurry when he belted a solo homer off Sounds starter Chris Smith in the second.
He was back at it again in the fourth when he knocked in David Washington with a base hit to left field to make it a 2-0 game.
Smith worked into the sixth inning where most of the damage was done. Tommy Pham drew a lead-off walk and moved to second when Nick Martini hit a routine bouncer to short. Instead of going to first, Nashville shortstop Josh Rodriguez shoveled to second but it was late and everybody was safe.
Wisdom then walked to load the bases, ending Smith’s night after 5 1/3 innings. Manager Steve Scarsone turned to Daniel Coulombe who struck out Dean Anna for the second out.
He got Jacob Wilson to hit a groundball to third, but Renato Nunez’s throw was in the dirt at first and two runs crossed on the E-5. Alberto Rosario made it 5-0 with a run-scoring single before the inning came to a close.
The closest the Sounds got to pushing a run across was in the sixth when they had runners at the corners with two outs but Nunez bounced out to third to end the threat.
Arturo Reyes pitched the first 6 2/3 innings and earned his second win of the season. He allowed six hits, did not walk a batter and recorded five strikeouts. Ryan Sheriff and Juan Gonzalez worked the final 2 1/3 frames to close out the shutout.
The Sounds hit the road for a four-game series against the Iowa Cubs set to begin Tuesday night. Right-hander Henderson Alvarez (0-0, 1.35) makes another MLB rehab start for Nashville against right-hander Stephen Perakslis (0-0, 1.93) for the Cubs. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m.
The 2016 season is the Sounds’ 19th year in the Pacific Coast League and their second as the Oakland Athletics’ top affiliate. Tickets are available now by calling (615) 690-4487 or by visiting www.nashvillesounds.com.
5/11/16 — Quentin Orion Rorer
Quentin Orion Rorer, age 17, of Pelham, Tn. passed away Saturday May 7, 2016. He was a junior at Grundy County High School, he loved Kayaking and fishing. Preceding him in death was his paternal grand parents Charles and Dorothy Rorer; Great Grandparents Blue Hamby, Lonnie Layne, L.D. and Elleanor, Mr. and Mrs. Suiter.
Survivors include, Parents Charles and Amber Layne Rorer; brother Ethan Rorer and his girl friend, Summer Caldwell; special aunt, Dava Roberts; grandparents Peggy (Ernest Michael) Burnett, David “Rocky” Layne and Maria Lyra Mula Cabrera; great grandparents JoAnn Hamby and Earlene Layne; countless cousins, aunts and uncles.
Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with J.T. Steele officiating. Burial will be in Monteagle Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5 to 9 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.
Arrangements are made by Cumberland Funeral Home
District 8AAA Tournament Brackets – UPDATED 5/9/16 – 6 PM
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5/11/16 — Billy W. Pursley
Billy W. Pursley of Tullahoma passed this life on Sunday, May 8th,
2016 at Tennova Healthcare Harton at the age of 79. Mr. Pursley was born
in Elora, Tennessee to the late Herbert James and Eunice Teal Pursely. He
served his country in the United States Army during Korea and then went
on to become the Owner of B & C Jiffy Oil. Mr. Pursley attended Westside
Church of the Nazarene and enjoyed fishing, traveling, playing with his
dog Sandy, and singing in church as well as karaoke. He was also a school
bus driver for Coffee County School Systems and Franklin County
Transportation. In addition to his parents, Mr. Pursley was preceded in
death by three sisters, Patricia Sowash, Marilyn McKay, and Niel Pursley;
and his first wife, Wanda Pursley. He is survived by his wife, Minnie
Pursley of Tullahoma; eight children, Angela Ambrose and her husband Lee
of Lynchburg, Ceacle Pursley of Tullahoma, Kim May of Indiana, Darlene
McBee and her husband Bobby of Tullahoma, Dennis Morris and his wife
Angie of Tullahoma, Bessie Everhart and her husband Ricky of Normandy,
Lisa Jensen and her husband Tim of Lynchburg, and Steve Morris and his
wife Michelle of Tullahoma; one brother, Jimmy Pursley of Tullahoma; one
sister, Betty Warren of Lincoln County; 22 grandchildren; and 23
great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Pursley will be held on Tuesday,
May 10th, 2016 at Kilgore Funeral Home from 5:00-8:00pm. Funeral services
will be held on Wednesday, May 11th, 2016 at 2:00pm in the Kilgore
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bobby McBee and Rev. Ricky Everhart
officiating. Burial will follow at Bethany Cemetery in Coffee County.
Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
5/9/16
Birthdays:
Brooksie Colwell, 45 — Pizza Winner!
Elizabeth “Beth” Perry
5/8/16
Birthdays:
Katherine Smith — Pizza Winner!
Linda Gilliam, 52
5/7/16
Birthdays:
Felicia Pursley, 25 — Pizza Winner!
Man Arrested after being Caught on County Property without permission
Troy Lee Young… Photo provided by the CCSD.
Young was charged with Criminal Trespass and Implements for Escape. Bond was set at $12,500 and a court date of May 16.
Micro Craft Receives Grant Money
Micro Craft of Tullahoma has been awarded $25,000 in Incumbent Worker Training Grants from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Commissioner Burns Phillips announced last week. According to company officials the grant is to mainly update people’s skill or to add new skills if there’s new software out there on the market that we buy for programming or drafting.
The company will target its newest employees for training first, beginning with those hired directly from Tennessee technology centers.
In Pursuit of Justice: TN Public Defenders Stretched as Demand Grows
Population growth, increased demand and a lack of budget increases are three factors contributing to Tennessee’s shortage of public defenders in some jurisdictions. (Scalesofjustice/flickr.com)
The Tennessee District Public Defenders Conference – charged with filling the state’s obligation to provide a lawyer to those who can’t afford one in criminal cases – says the problem exists throughout the state.
Paige Edwards, the conference’s assistant executive director, says she hears from many who are overwhelmed with cases.
“The fact that more courts have been created and you only have limited staff to go to all those courts, it’s stretching the staff thin,” she explains.
Edwards says population growth has added to demand and more state attorney positions haven’t been added since the 2007 budget year.
In instances when a public defender is not available to be appointed as counsel, the judge can appoint a lawyer from the private bar. The bill is then paid through the Indigent Defense Fund using state tax dollars.
Edwards says while the Indigent Defense Fund fills the gap, it’s not always cost efficient since attorneys are then paid hourly and may not have the experience with the criminal court system that public defenders do.
“It goes back to the Sixth Amendment,” she states. “It goes back to Gideon v. Wainwright – to a person’s right to council when their liberty is at stake – and it’s a constitutional right. It’s a necessity for the administration of justice, for the protection of the community.”
Other jurisdictions in other states are also experiencing a shortage of public defenders.
Earlier this year the American Civil Liberties Union filed a class action lawsuit against the New Orleans Public Defenders Office over its placement of new clients on a waiting list for representation.