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Tennessee Looking to Stop SNAP benefit Trafficking
Tennessee officials are teaming with the U.S. Department of Agriculture in a renewed effort to combat trafficking of SNAP benefits.
SNAP is the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps. SNAP trafficking refers to the buying or selling of SNAP benefits in exchange for money, drugs, guns, ammunition or any other exchange of value.
The Tennessee Department of Human Services is working with USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service to combat SNAP trafficking. The two agencies are signing a new State Law Enforcement Bureau agreement.
The agreement empowers DHS to partner with state and local law enforcement.
Analysis: TN Minority, Rural Communities Face High Student-Debt Rates
Tennessee’s rural and minority communities are disproportionately impacted by high rates of student debt, according to an analysis of Experian credit data. (dodgertonskillhaus/morguefule.com)
02/23/16- Brides win from Thunder Radio!
Congratulations to all of the lovely Brides-to-be in our community! To help you plan the perfect wedding, Thunder Radio is hosting a virtual Bridal Show on our web page- wmsrRadio.com through March 15th! Many Brides have already won great prizes from our Bridal Show, simply by registering on our Bridal Show page! Shannon-from Estill Springs, Shea- from Mcminnville, Alannah-from Manchester, Madison-from Tullahoma, Shameillah from Decherd and Kate-from Manchester (pictured here with her prize). More prizes will be given each week. Tell ebery Bride you know! The Virtual Bridal Show is sponsored by the Manchester Coffee County Conference Center!
03/31/16- South Cumberland State Park March Activities
Saturday March 5, 12, 19, 26
9:00 am
Saturday/Sunday Trail Days (Fiery Gizzard)
Flex your Tennessee volunteer muscle by helping with a major trail
reroute along the Fiery Gizzard Trail. This exciting reroute will cut
through some rough and beautiful terrain so be prepared with sturdy
footwear and plenty of water/snacks. If you have a favorite tool or pair
of gloves, feel free to bring them. We will meet at the Grundy Forest
parking lot and will work till early afternoon. For more info or if you
want to bring a large group, email Ranger Jason at jason.reynolds@tn.gov.
Meeting Address: 131 Fiery Gizzard Rd, Tracy City, TN 37387
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Friday March 4th
2:00 pm
Grundy Forest Nature Hike (2 miles)
Meet Ranger Park at the Grundy Forest Parking lot for a moderate 2 mile
hike to explore the beautiful ecology of the pristine Grundy Forest.
About this time of year the creeks should be full of life for some
brilliant water photography. This is a moderate hike over some rough
terrain including rocks and roots so please wear sturdy shoes and bring
plenty of water.
Friday March 11th
2:00 pm
Grundy lakes Exploration (2.3 miles)
Meet Ranger Park at the Grundy Lakes parking lot for a moderate 2.3 mile
hike around the Grundy Lakes Day Use area. On this hike we will explore
the ecology of the lakes environment as well as the human impact of the
region. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water!
Meeting Address: 587 Lakes Road, Tracy City, TN 37387
Saturday March 19th
10:00 am
Climber’s Loop Hike (2 miles)
Join a South Cumberland State Park volunteer on this moderate 2 mile hike
to view the towering cliffs, beautiful waterfalls, and scenic views.
Please wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water.
Meeting Address: 498 Foster Falls Rd. Sequatchie, TN 37374
Sunday March 20th
1:00 pm
Bark in the Park on the Meadow Trail (1.3 miles)
Bring your FRIENDLY furry friend for a sunday afternoon walk on the
Meadow Trail where they’ll get to meet other doggy friends! Ranger Jessie
will be there with her own Princess Zelda for this 1.3 mile hike. Be sure
to keep your dog on a leash for the ENTIRE hike and bring a bag to clean
up after your furry friend as well. Meet at the baseball field parking
lot behind the Visitor’s Center to begin this hike.
Meeting Address: 11745 Hwy 41, Monteagle, TN 37356
Friday March 25th
1:00 pm
Owl Talk
Meet our park’s first ever education bird! Ranger Jessie will be in the
V.C. at 1 p.m. to show you our Barred Owl and tell you about the impact
our feathery friend has on our environment. This program will take place
in the media room at our visitor’s center.
Meeting Address: 11745 Hwy 41, Monteagle, TN 37356
2:00 pm
Natural Bridge Geology
Join Ranger Park at the Natural Bridge parking lot for an easy walk down
to view the sandstone arch and discuss the awesome forces that helped
create it. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring water.
Meeting Location: Natural Bridge Rd. Sewanee, TN 37375
Saturday March 26th
1:00 pm
Laurel Gorge Overlook Hike (5 miles)
Meet Ranger Park at the Foster Falls Parking Lot for a moderate 5 mile
walk to the incredible scenic vista that is the Laurel Gorge Overlook.
Green things are just waking up from their winter slumber so be sure to
bring a camera! Please wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water.
Meeting Address: 498 Foster Falls Rd. Sequatchie, TN 37374
03/12/16-Red Raider Baseball William Jacob Myers Alumni Game
Coffee County Red Raider Baseball
Inaugural William Jacob Myers Alumni Game
March 12, 2016
12:00 – 1:00 check in
1:00 warm up time
2:00 game time start
Open Concession Stand open at 12
Door Prizes
March 5 cutoff day for sized t-shirts
Odd Year Black and Even Year Red
Door prizes
T-Shirts will all have a #1 on baseball on front of t-shirt
Backs will have “Benefitting William Jacob Myers Memorial Fund”
03/19/16-HUNTER EDUCATION FIELD DAY EVENT
HUNTER EDUCATION FIELD DAY EVENT
Wildlife Officer, Tim Hancock, with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will be conducting a Hunter Education Field Day event on Saturday March 19st at P & T Shooting Range located at 226 Archery Lane in Manchester. This event will meet from 12-3 p.m. and all participants must provide proof of successfully passing an on-line course. Participants must also pre-register for this field day event at tnwildlife.org. At this website, just click on “Hunter Education” and navigate to class listings, look for Coffee County listing. Again, this event coincides with all on- line Hunter Education Courses that are approved by the International Hunter Education Association.
Tennessee State law requires anyone born on or after January 1st, 1969 must successfully complete a Hunter Education Course before hunting. Participants must be at least 9 years of age to become certified in Tennessee Hunter Education.
The day’s event will include a review prior to re-taking the test and participants will shoot a 20 gauge shotgun on the firing range. This will be the only Hunter Education Field Day event offered in Coffee County this year by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. This event is free to all.
02/25/16-Misty Clay McCormick
Mrs. Misty Clay McCormick, age 38 formerly of
Manchester, Tennessee passed from this life on Thursday, February 11,
2016.
She is survived by her father, Gunay Clay, mother,
Tammy Stratton, one daughter, Hannah K. Macarthur, one son Hayden William
McCormick, one sister, Amber R. Stratton of Manchester, Tennessee,
Grandmother,
Geraldine Vincent of Manchester, Tennessee,
and aunt, Gina Swoape and husband Ralph Jr. Swoape of Manchester,
Tennessee.
Misty served in the Air Force for four years. She was an air traffic
controller. Misty served in the Iraqi Freedom War. She enjoyed
knitting, working in her flower
and herb gardens, and going to the zoo with her children. She will be
dearly missed by all who knew her
and loved her.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Misty Clay McCormick will be
conducted on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 11:00 AM at the Coffee County
Funeral Chapel with Brother Benny Benjamin officiating. Burial will
follow in the Wesley Chapel
Cemetery, Coffee County, Tennessee.
Visitation with the family will be held on Thursday, February 25, 2016
from 8:00 AM until the time of the service at the funeral home.
On line condolences may be made at www.coffeecountyfuneralchapel.com
Spring Sports Season Kicks Off Tuesday
Westwood soccer teams celebrates after their 2015 conference championship win. (File Photo)
The spring sports season gets under way on Tuesday as the Westwood soccer team travels to Wartrace for the regular season opener at Cascade. That matchup with the Champions is set to kickoff at 4:30 PM. The Rockets are coming off a conference title last year as Coach Jonathan Graf attempts to make his 3rd straight appearance in the conference tournament finals. The Rockets will also be on the road on Thursday as they travel to Fayetteville to take on Lincoln County. The Rockets host their first home game on Tuesday, March 1st when St. Andrews visits Dyer-Bouldin Field for a 4:30 PM contest.
The Coffee County Central High School soccer team will also be in action this afternoon as the travel to Smyrna to take on Stewarts Creek in their first preseason action of the spring. The Red Raiders, who advanced to the district title game and the region semifinals last season, have a busy week on tap themselves. They return home on Saturday as they are HOSTING a scrimmage tournament this coming weekend.
Smith, Predators beat Canadiens 2-1 in Shootout
Pete Weber’s Postgame Report
Craig Smith missed what looked like a certain goal in overtime. He atoned for the botched opportunity in the shootout.
Smith beat Mike Condon for the only goal of the tiebreaker, lifting the Nashville Predators to a 2-1 victory over the struggling Montreal Canadiens on Monday night.
Smith’s shootout goal came after he blew a big chance in the final minute of overtime. He was all alone at the edge of the crease, but couldn’t punch it in.
”At the moment I couldn’t believe it,” Nashville goalie Pekka Rinne said. ”But it’s hockey.
”It’s probably not an easy situation when he was the third shooter in the shootout and was able to make that move. It was huge. I was so happy for him after what happened in OT.”
The Predators are 1-10 in games decided in overtime this season, but they are 3-1 when it goes to a shootout. However, it was their first shootout since a loss to Toronto on Nov. 12. Nashville will face the Maple Leafs again Tuesday night in Toronto.
The Preds are 3-0-3 in their last six games.
”It’s been a while,” Rinne said. ”You go through shootout situations in practice, but it’s been three months and that’s a long time during a season.
”But it’s a huge win. (Max) Pacioretty had me big time (with Montreal’s third shot of the shootout) and it’s a good thing the puck was bouncing. I got a little lucky there.”
Viktor Arvidsson scored in the first period for the Predators (28-21-11), who are in playoff position at fourth in the Central Division, one point ahead of Colorado with two games in hand.
Brendan Gallagher scored his 16th goal for Montreal (28-27-5), which has won only four of its last 12 games.
”It was a one-bounce game,” Pacioretty said. ”It was tougher when this (slump) first started to happen, trying to find answers and block out the outside noise, but I think we got better at it and started just worrying about the process each day.
”Since we’ve taken that mindset we’ve had some better results. We have to keep at it.”
Nashville outshot Montreal 29-27 in regulation time and 30-29 overall.
The Predators dominated the start of the game, leading 8-1 in shots at one point, and got the first goal at 3:16 when Arvidsson banged in James Neal’s rebound with Nashville playing with six attackers on a delayed penalty.
Montreal found its rhythm late in the period and Gallagher was at the doorstep to lift Andrei Markov’s rebound over Rinne at 19:49.
The only highlight of a dull second period was a big glove save by Condon on a Smith laser from the slot 12 minutes in.
The red light went on behind Rinne with 2:33 left in the third after a mad scramble in which defenseman Roman Josi swept the puck out of the crease with a glove, but there were so many fouls from both sides on the same play the referees called none. Video review showed the puck never crossed the goal line.
The Predators now travel to Toronto for a Tuesday night game with the Maple Leafs. That game will get underway at 6:30 PM and Thunder Radio will bring you the broadcast as part of the Fifth Third Bank/Nashville Predators Radio Network.