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Firefighters Rescue Resident from Tullahoma House Fire
A Tullahoma resident had to be rescued from a structure fire that occurred last week in the 1200 block of Pickett Drive.
According to Tullahoma Fire Chief Richard Shasteen, the first arriving firefighters were on the scene in less than five minutes. Firefighters Josh Nelms and Rocky Rhoton were able to rescue a resident from the home.
The individual victim was transported to Tennova Healthcare-Harton for observation and kept overnight. The other occupants were able to escape.
Chief Shasteen said that firefighters entered the front door and found heavy smoke inside of the home with little visibility.
Firefighters were able to locate and extinguish the blaze within a matter of a few minutes.
Fire units did stay on scene for about 2 1/2 hours to make sure the fire was completely extinguished.
Chief Shasteen said that the preliminary investigation of how the fire started is still ongoing, but it appears to be accidental.
He said that damages to the home were estimated to be around $50,000.
The home was left not fit to live because of extensive smoke, fire and water damage.
Tullahoma Man Arrested for Violation of Sex Offender Registry Law and more
Larry Aubrey Price… Photo provided by the CCSD.
Larry Aubrey Price age 47 of Growden Lane Tullahoma was charged recently with contraband in a penal institution, sex offender registry and violation of sex offender live/work restriction.
According to authorities, on February 16, 2016, Price, who is currently on probation for sex crimes with the state of Tennessee violated the sex offender registry law by failing to register with the state regarding his address change within 48 hours. He also apparently violated the sex offender registry law by residing within 1000 feet of an elementary school in Coffee County.
On Thursday March 17, 2016, Price was at the Coffee County probation office on Wilson Avenue in Tullahoma where officers served two active warrants out of Coffee County General Sessions court. After allegedly telling officers he had no contraband on his person, Price, according to an arrest warrant was found to be in possession of a cell phone, cigarettes and a small amount of a green plant-like material believed to be marijuana.
Bond was set at $45,000 for Price and he has a court date of April 14, 2016.
MCCCC Shows Profit
After a critical audit report earlier this year detailing a loss of more than $300,000, the Manchester-Coffee County Conference Center (MCCCC) ended the month of February in the black.
According to a report in the Tullahoma News, the center turned a profit of $4,434.24 in February after paying $11,000 in outstanding credit card debt.
The Coffee County Public Building Authority (PBA) is making an effort to improve the financial standing of the conference center after a recent audit revealed an operating loss of $301,329.01 during the 2014-15 fiscal year.
MCCCC Interim General Manager Rebecca French said, “We had to pay $11,000 on the outstanding credit card [debt] and we paid back August 2015 payroll to the county.” “After making payments to our auditors, but not paying them in full, we made a profit of $4,434.24.
“If we didn’t have the outstanding credit card, we would have $15,434.24 in profit. That monthly number includes all of our taxes and bills paid for the month. The credit card has been recommended, and voted to be paid off and closed so that this situation can never happen again.”
French credited a full calendar of events, busier than the month of December, for helping the conference center make a profit.
Director of Schools Interview is Thursday
CHS Principal Dr. Joey Vaughn
Last week during a school meeting where members of the board were contemplating between six other candidates school board Chairman Mike Lewis said he thought the board should ask the local education administrator about the possibility that he might interested in being the next director of schools. Vaughn once worked for the city school system.
Smoke Fills the Air
Photo by Tiffany Clutter
At times traffic had to be rerouted because of the heavy smoke that blew across the highway.
There was no word given on how many days this controlled burn would continue.
3/26/16 — Michael E. Baker
Michael E. “Mike” Baker of Tullahoma passed away on Saturday, March
19th at his home in Tullahoma. Mike was passionate about being outdoors
and he loved hunting and fishing with his Dad and close friends. His
years in the boy scouts gave him a love of camping, as well as helping
others. Mike was a friend and mentor to many of his employees after
spending 35 years in restaurant management. He never knew a stranger and
was very kind and loving towards people. He was preceded in death by his
only son, Donald “Bradley” Baker; and his father, Donald “Don” E. Baker.
Mike is survived by his loving wife, Sherri Orr Baker; step-daughters,
Megan D. Orr and Kayla M. Ferguson and her husband Roger; step-son, Derek
D. Prince; his strong and loving mother, Jean Baker; sister Eileen
Scrivener and her husband Mitch; niece and nephew, Paige and Hunter
Scrivener; and one beautiful grandson, Roger W. Ferguson III. Visitation
will be held on Saturday, March 26th, 2016 at Kilgore Funeral Home from
1:00-4:00pm with a memorial service to immediately follow at 4:00pm with
Rev. Paul Purdue officiating. For those who wish, in lieu of flowers,
Mike’s family asks that donations be made to First United Methodist
Church, 208 West Lauderdale Street, Tullahoma, Tennessee 37388.
Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Lady Raider Softball Stays Perfect in District 8AAA
Tori Bell (Photo by John St Clair – johnstclairphoto.com)
Kaylee Skipper scattered 7 hits and Tori Bell and Shelby Scrivnor each smacked 2 out, RBI doubles to lead the Coffee County Lady Raider softball team to a 2 to 1 district win over Lawrence County on Monday night at Terry Floyd Field. Abby Woods scored in the 1st inning as she reached on an error and trotted home on Scrivnor’s RBI double. The Lady Raiders, who finished with 7 hits themselves, failed to score in the 4th inning when they had the bases loaded and no one out in a tie game. The winning rally came in the 5th inning when Scrivnor had a 2 out single. Tori Bell laced a fast ball over the left fielders head scoring pinch runner Danielle Baker all the way from first base. Scrivnor and Kasarah Scheller each had a single and a double to lead the Lady Raiders in hitting. For her game winning RBI, Tori Bell was named the Thunder Radio player of the game. The win improves Coffee County’s district record to 2 and 0 on the year. The Lady Raiders are off until Thursday when they begin play in the Warrior Classic in Murfreesboro. The Lady Raiders will take on Independence at 8 PM Thursday night at Stewarts Creek High School. The Lady Raiders will also be in play on Friday and Saturday.
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CCMS Tennis Gets First Win in Program History
The Coffee County Middle School tennis team hosted their first match of the season on Monday as they welcomed Harris to their home court at the Raider Academy. The Red Raiders got the first win in program history as they beat the Eagles 3 to 2. Joseph Sadler and Luke Irwin each captured singles victories and combined for the deciding point in a doubles match win. The Lady Raiders fell 3 to 2 to Harris. Jayda Wright and Alise Clark captured singles wins for Coffee County’s points in girls’ play. The middle school netters are off until Monday when they play host to Tullahoma at the Raider Academy courts. First serve is set for 4 PM.
CHS Tennis Earns Split at Columbia
Makayla Morgan
Coming off a pair of convincing wins last week, the CHS tennis team traveled to Columbia on Monday to take on the Columbia Lions in district action. The defending district champion Lions made quick work of Coffee County getting the 6 to 1 win over the Red Raiders. Will Davis had the lone win for the Raiders in his singles match. The Lady Raiders battled to a 5 to 2 win getting 4 wins in singles play from Maddie Taylor, Kayla Wright, Makayla Morgan and Natalie Elzeer. Morgan teamed with Anna Harrell to claim a doubles win. The Raiders and Lady Raiders travel to Lawrenceburg on Thursday night to take on Lawrence County in a district match. First serve is scheduled for 4 PM.
Westwood Softball Gets Come From Behind Win Over Fayetteville
Faith Willoughby
The Westwood softball team needed a 7 run 5th inning to capture the come-from behind 9 to 7 victory over Fayetteville on Monday night at Lady Rocket Field. Faith Willoughby had a pair of triples in the inning as she finished with 3 hits and 2 RBI on the night. Hallie Wimberley was 3 for 3 with a walk and 2 stolen bases. Haidyn Campbell had 2 hits and 2 runs scored and got the pitching victory as she struck out 15 batters. The Lady Rockets travel to Huntland on Tuesday night for a 5 PM conference game with the Lady Hornets.