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Transfer Fair is April 5 at Motlow
The Motlow State Community College Moore County campus will host a Transfer Fair on Tuesday, Apr. 5, from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the Eoff Hall lobby. Fifteen four-year colleges have confirmed their participation.
“The Transfer Fair brings the major four-year college and university transfer representatives onto the Motlow campus in one setting,” said Brenda Cannon, director of student and campus relations. “These higher education institutions have been identified as those where Motlow students are most likely to attend after graduation. For students who have not yet decided on their next move after Motlow, this is an excellent opportunity to get information at one time from multiple institutions.”
Institutions scheduled to attend are: Middle Tennessee State University, Tennessee State University, Western Governors University, Auburn University at Montgomery, Cumberland University, Tennessee Wesleyan College, Lipscomb University, Trevecca University, University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Freed Hardeman University, University of North Alabama, Tennessee Technological University, University of Memphis, University of Alabama at Huntsville, Maryville College, and Austin Peay State University.
Motlow students are strongly encouraged to attend, and the fair is open to the public at no cost. For more information, contact Brenda Cannon at bcannon@mscc.edu, or 931-393-1548.
Horse Play Luncheon is Friday
Horse Play is a local nonprofit organization that provides free rehabilitative horseback riding opportunities for children with mental and/or physical challenges in Bedford, Coffee, Franklin and Moore counties. They will be hosting their annual “Horsin’ Around for Lunch” event on Friday, April 1 to raise funds for the nonprofit organization.
The luncheon will run from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday at the First United Methodist Church Family Activity Center, located at 208 W. Lauderdale St. in Tullahoma.
Tickets for the luncheon cost $10 each or 12 for $100. They may be purchased in advance or at the door.
People can dine in during the luncheon or order the food to go. Carry out begins at 10:30 a.m. To order take out call 841-3109.
For more information on ticket purchases or if interested in Horse Play sponsorship call 265-3413, or 455-5189.
William C. Gilliland
William C. Gilliland passed away on March 26, 2016 in Tullahoma, TN of
pancreatic cancer. Mr. Gilliland was born and raised in Harriman, TN,
served in the US Navy and lived throughout the United States. He is
survived by his daughter, Kelli Klidzejs, who lives in Wartrace, TN, and
his son, John E. Gilliland, who lives in Germany. No services are
planned at this time.
MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE GILLILAND FAMILY
3/30/16 — Bessie Jean Totherow
Funeral services for Ms. Bessie Jean Totherow, age 79 of Manchester, will
be conducted Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 1pm at Manchester Funeral Home
with Jason Nunley officiating. Burial will follow at Wesley Chapel
Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, March 29 from 4 to
9pm at the funeral home.
Ms. Bessie was born on March 26, 1936, to the late Eli and Beulah Sanders
Fults in Viola, TN. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of
Christ. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her
husband Mr. Chester Totherow, who passed away in 1982. Ms. Bessie is
survived by four sons; Bearl, Chester, George, and Ronnie Totherow, all
of Manchester; also by six daughters; Luverta Totherow of Chattanooga,
Abby Totherow and Faye Shrum of Tracy City, Anita, Freida and Gloria
Totherow, all of Manchester.
Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Totherow Family.
03/30/16-Mary Fay Waldrop
Mary Fay Waldrop, infant of
Jesse and Debra Waldrop, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016 in the
arms of
her family at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
No services will be held at
this time.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel
is honored to serve the Waldrop family.
Coffee County Baseball Finishes Weekend Sweep of Warren County
Nathaniel Tate
The Red Raider baseball team completed a weekend sweep of Warren County on Saturday at Powers Field with a crushing 11 to 0 victory over the Pioneers. Nathaniel Tate was splendid on the mound as the sophomore pitched a complete game 2 hitter to get the win. Tate struck out the last 2 batters he faced in the 5th inning of the Mercy Rule shortened game to be named the Thunder Radio player of the game. At the plate, Tate had a double and 2 RBI. The Raiders banged out 8 hits led by Zach Wise who was 2 for 2 and reached base after being hit by a pitch. Gavin Husted also was perfect on the day with a hit and a pair of walks. Both Wise and Husted scored 3 runs apiece. The Raiders return to district play on Tuesday when they welcome Lawrence County to Powers Field. The game has been designated as Pink Out Night – Breast Cancer Awareness Night. Thunder Radio will bring you the broadcast of the 5:30 PM game beginning with the pregame show at 5:20.
Lady Raiders Close out Warrior Classic Tournament Play
CHS Pitcher Raven Rogers(Photo by John StClair – JohnStClairPhoto.com)
The Lady Raider softball team finished the Warrior Classic with a 3 and 2 record after dropping their final 2 contests on Saturday. Against Scott County, Kentucky, the Lady Raiders tied the game at 3 to 3 in the 3rd inning before the Cardinals pushed across 4 unearned runs late to take a 7 to 3 win. Raven Rogers had 2 hits and scored 2 runs for Coffee County. In the finale against Walsh Jesuit of Ohio, the Lady Raiders were held to 2 hits in an 8 to 0 loss. Shannah Frame and Ashlynn Morton each had singles for Coffee County. The Lady Raiders kick off a busy week with a Monday night trip to Winchester to take on Franklin County for a 7 PM district game. The Lady Raiders are at home on Tuesday and Wednesday for 7 PM games with Columbia and Lincoln County respectively for a pair of district contests.
CHS Track Teams Have Strong Showing at Early Bird Meet
Karson Young lands on triple jump at a recent meet
The Raider and Lady Raider track teams of Coffee County CHS competed in the Early Bird Championship Track Meet at Riverdale on Saturday as they squared off against athletes from 16 other schools. The Lady Raiders once again had strong showings in the hurdle and field events. Karson Young had the strongest showing of the day as she won the triple jump with a jump of 32 feet. Young also had top 5 finishes in the 100M hurdles, high jump and long jump. Sarah Pearson had a 2nd place finish in 300M hurdles to go along with top 5 finishes in 100M hurdles and the high jump. The Red Raiders were led by Reece Pratt who had a 3rd place finish in the shot put and a 4th place finish in the discus. The track teams are back in action on Tuesday, April 5th when they travel to Crossville for the King of the Mountain Meet held at Stone Memorial. Meet results can be found at: http://tn.milesplit.com/meets/221787/results#.VvhsauIrLIU
The complete Raider results are as follows.
Time(or Distance)-Name-Place
100 METER DASH
14.72 – Abbi Hancock – 29th
16.33 – Kelsea Selvage – 38th
200 METER DASH
28.25 – Javan Vurge – 13th
33.23 – Kelsea Selvage – 31st
400 METER DASH
1:21.32 – Renee Martin – 25th
1:22.04 – Ali Robinson – 26th
800 METER RUN
3:03.27 – Emily St. John – 21st
3:06.30 – Makenzie Webb – 23rd
1,600 METER RUN
6:40.83 – Emily St. John – 22nd
6:41.74 – Makenzie Webb – 23rd
100 METER HURDLES
16.34 – Karson Young – 2nd
17.26 – Sarah Pearson – 4th
300 METER HURDLES
49.78 – Sarah Pearson – 2nd
57.82 – Chloe Haggard – 6th
1:07.73 – Lili Harris – 12th
4X100 METER RELAY
59.53 – Relay Team – 11th
4X200 METER RELAY
2:11.74 – Relay Team – 13th
HIGH JUMP
4-10 – Sarah Pearson – 3rd
4-8 – Karson Young – 5th
4-4 – Bailey Nester – 6th
LONG JUMP
14-8 – Karson Young – 5th
13-8 – Sarah Pearson – 9th
TRIPLE JUMP
32-0 – Karson Young – 1st
DISCUS
72-1.5 – Svietlanna Miadzvedzeva – 6th
65-1 – Faith Floyd – 9th
SHOT PUT
28-1 – Carly Barnes – 7th
23-3.5 – Svietlanna Miadzvedzeva – 17th
23-1.5 – Faith Floyd – 18th
Reece Pratt of CHS Track throws the shot in a recent home meet
BOYS
200 METER DASH
26.38 – Zach Morgan – 25th
29.40 – Elii Deford – 32nd
400 METER DASH
1:02.83 – Joe Melton – 31st
800 METER RUN
2:23.28 – Andrew Rosson – 27th
2:44.23 – Daniel Lee – 38th
1,600 METER RUN
5:35.90 – Andrew Rosson – 28th
6:15.51 – Reuben Chaput – 38th
6:16.08 – Aaron Buck – 39th
3,200 METER RUN
13:34.71 – Neil Slone – 24th
4X100 METER RELAY
51.54 – Relay Team – 13th
4X200 METER RELAY
1:48.19 – Relay Team – 12th
HIGH JUMP
5-0 – Johnny Dulin – 11th
LONG JUMP
16-10.5 – Johnny Dulin – 13th
DISCUS
109-2.75 – Reece Pratt – 4th
49-0 – Chase Davis – 20th
SHOT PUT
41-10.5 – Reece Pratt – 3rd
23-8.25 – Chase Davis – 20th
Unemployment Numbers and Jobs
Tennessee’s February unemployment rate was half a percentage point lower than the previous month. Fewer people out of work, coupled with continued job growth in the state, have created a problem for many Tennessee employers.
“As the state’s unemployment rate continues to decline, employers are telling us they’re having a difficult time finding workers,” Commissioner Burns Phillips said. We encourage employers to post their job openings on the Jobs4tn.gov web site and to search there for workers to fill those jobs as they will find over 133,000 job seekers currently registered.
In Coffee County 1,040 people are unemployed and currently Jobs4tn.gov has 3,738 available in south central Tennessee, this includes Coffee County.
County unemployment rates for February 2016, released today, show the rates decreased in 93 counties, increased in one, and remained the same in one county.
In Coffee County the unemployment rate dropped from 4.7% in January to 4.2% in February. In neighboring counties; Bedford County fell from 4.9 to 4.4, Cannon County dropped from 4.7% to 4.3%, Franklin County came down from 4.5 in January to 4.2 in February, Grundy County went from 6.5% to 6%, Moore has one of the best rates in the state at 3.4 falling from 3.7% last month and Warren County fell from 4.6 to 4.3%.
Suspect in Tennessee case Convicted of Trying to Kill Woman in Florida
Tyler Mook. Picture from tcpalm.com
Mook was last seen in February 2011 after dropping her daughter off at her ex-husband’s house.
Days later, her car was found in Murfreesboro and appeared to have been set on fire.
Her ex-husband, Tyler Mook has been the only person of interest in the case, but he has never been charged.
Several searches over the years have turned up nothing.
Tyler Mook has been found guilty of trying to kill a different woman.
According to police in Florida, Tyler Mook threw his girlfriend Robin Donneth off of a boat in 2014 and attempted to hold her under water. Tyler’s brother Andrew Mook managed to pull him off. A witness claimed Tyler then said, “No one disrespects me in front of my family. I will kill her.”
Mook has maintained that he had nothing to do with Shelley’s disappearance.