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CHS Basketball Update

The Coffee County Central High School basketball teams will close out the regular season this weekend as they prepare for the postseason. The Raiders and Lady Raiders begin with Senior Night tonight at the Joe Frank Patch Memorial Gymnasium. On Saturday, both Coffee County teams travel to McMinnville to take on Warren County in a 3 PM non-district matinee.
Against Tullahoma, the Lady Raiders need a win to lock up sole possession of 5th place in the district standings and a season sweep of the Lady Cats. Win or lose, Coffee County will end up in 5th place and will be the 5th seed. At Thursday’s district meeting Coffee County won the tiebreaker with Tullahoma and will open postseason play against Franklin County in the first round of the District 8AAA tournament. That game is scheduled for 6 PM on Thursday in Winchester.
The Red Raiders are playing for pride and momentum entering next week’s district tournament. With Tullahoma’s upset of Lincoln County on Wednesday night, Coffee County is locked in as the 7th place team. Regardless of that, the 4 Red Raider seniors will be playing to avoid a season sweep by the Cats and a chance to mount a charge in next week’s district tournament. Coffee County will open the postseason on Tuesday night at 7:30 PM when they travel to Tullahoma for the District 8AAA play-in game. The semi finals and finals of the District 8AAA basketball tournament will be held at the Joe Frank Patch Memorial Gymnasium. As always, Thunder Radio will bring you exclusive coverage of every minute of Red Raider and Lady Raider basketball.

Coffee County Fastpitch League to Hold Signups Saturday

The Coffee County Fastpitch League will hold signups this Saturday from 9 to 2:00 at the Ada Wright Center at Fred Deadman Park in Manchester. The Coffee County Fastpitch League is for girls ages 4 through 14. Parents wishing to sign up their child will need to bring a copy of the child’s birth certificate. The league is broken up into 4 age groups from instructional league to middle school age girls. Signups will continue every Saturday in February and the Opening Parade and Ceremonies will be held on April 9th. The league is also looking for umpires for the upcoming season. If you need more information, check out the Coffee County Fastpitch Association Facebook page or call Denise at 931-409-0830 or Eli at 931-581-4862.

2/13/16 — Anna A. Jernigan Gipson

Anna A. Jernigan Gipson, age 82 of Decherd, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at home surrounded by her children. Anna was born and raised in Decherd, graduated from the old Winchester Academy and Franklin County High School, class of 1953. In addition to raising six children while her husband was in the army, she was a second mother to all the children in the neighborhood. Mrs. Gipson was very active in the Good Shepherd Catholic Church and School and was an active supporter of North Jr. High School and Franklin County High School bands. She was heavily involved with the local VFW and American Legion posts, serving in various leadership positions, including the 5th district president. Mrs. Gipson also volunteered at meals-on-wheels, VA Hospital, Good Samaritan, and Franklin County Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years James Buford Gipson; parents, Butler Jernigan, Sr. and Theresa Gang Jernigan; Sisters Marie (Jimmy) Hollis, Vera (Clint) Powers, Jessie Lou (Eugene) Garner, Catherine (Sister Mary Richard) Jernigan; brothers Butler Jr. (Elizabeth) Jernigan, Charles (Margie) Jernigan, and Richard (Virginia) Jernigan, and special friend Brenda Roberts of Cowan. She is survived by sons, Tom Gipson of Decherd, Denis Gipson of Huntsville, AL, Robert Gipson of Decherd and Joe (Heather) Gipson of Knoxville; daughters, Theresa (Michael) Kelley of Winchester and Cathy (Randy) Gipson of Murfreesboro; grandchildren, Amberly Kelley, Dalton James Gipson and Emma Jane Gipson all of Knoxville; friend and caregiver Pat Pechacek of Winchester. Visitation with the family will be held from 5:00-8:00 P.M. Friday evening, February 12, 2016, in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services. Services for Ms. Gipson are scheduled for 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Decherd. Interment will follow in the Mt. Garner Cemetery in Decherd.

ARRANGEMENTS BY GRANT FUNERAL SERVICES

2/11/16

Birthdays:
Mike Campbell — Pizza Winner!

Florence Rust, 95

Justin Stotts, 35

Jason “Twinky” Jacobs

Gloria Perry

Jean Wildman, 61

Manchester Man Facing Drug Charges

David Lee Honea. Photo provided by the CCSD.

On Wednesday Manchester Police officers went to room 228 at the Scottish Inn to talk with a male subject. After gaining permission to enter the room officers say they saw in plain sight a set of scales and a used crack pipe. In the arrest warrant officers say they ask if they could search and the subject said sure. Officers allegedly found a black case with about 100 small baggies, two had a purple x on them with residue. The warrant says the man admitted to using meth in the last 24 hours. Officers say they found 1 Xanax and 4 Diazepam pills in his jacket, both Schedule IV drugs. According to the warrant Manchester officers also found in the room; cut straws, a burnt spoon and there was a second set of scales found in the case with the baggies. An officer also gained the man’s permission to search his pickup, where they found 1 Hydrocodone pill, a Schedule II under the driver’s seat.
David Lee Honea age 40 of Bailey St Manchester was arrested by Manchester Patrolman Ernie Colvin and charged with2 counts of Schedule IV drug violations, Schedule II drug violations and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. His bond was set at $5,500 and Honea has a court date March 22, 2016.

School Voucher Program Fails

The House sponsor of a proposal to create a school voucher program in Tennessee says he doesn’t have the votes to pass the measure aimed at covering private school tuition for children attending some of the state’s worst public schools.
Republican state Rep. Bill Dunn of Knoxville called off a scheduled floor vote on Thursday morning before taking up a series of proposed amendments.
Dunn had offered to limit the measure to apply to just the state’s four largest counties, and had even been willing to have it apply only to just Shelby County.
Opponents had raised concerns of siphoning funding from public school systems to pay for the vouchers worth about $7,000 per student.
The Senate overwhelmingly approved its version of the bill last year.

Motlow Gala set for March 12

Planning for the upcoming Motlow College Foundation Gala are, from the left, Michelle Martin, vice president of human resources of American City Bank; Jan Rogers, director of advancement at Motlow; Troy Martin, President and CEO of American City Bank; and Ben Dorman, Tullahoma Branch Manager of American City Bank.

Guests at the 24th annual Motlow State Community College Foundation Gala on March 12 will be treated to dinner, dancing, and the chance to bid on some outstanding items in a silent auction, according to Jan Rogers, director of advancement at the College.
This year’s event will be held in the Tennessee Ballroom of the Manchester/Coffee County Conference Center and is sponsored for the tenth year by American City Bank and the Clayton Family Foundation. The evening will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a social hour, followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. and dancing to the music of Entice until 11:45 p.m. Dress is black tie optional. The cost is $100 per person and tables for eight or 10 guests may be reserved.
“We appreciate and thank the many businesses and individuals who donate items for the auction, as well as everyone who attends the gala,” Rogers added. “The community’s support is vital to the college and its students. We also appreciate and thank American City Bank and the Clayton Family Foundation for their ongoing support of the gala. Their generosity benefits many students who otherwise might not have the opportunity to change their lives and those of their family by obtaining an education.”
Reservations are required and can be made by calling Phyllis Daniel at 931-393-1543 or emailing pdaniel@mscc.edu.

Hill Family Benefit

Aaron Hill family [Photo from Facebook]

A benefit and auction for the Hill family will be held Feb. 13 at the Hillsboro Elementary School. A terrible accident occurred on New Year’s Eve in Winchester that took the life of three people including twin 7 year-old boys James and John Hill of Hillsboro. Their parents Aaron and Lynetta Hill were also injured and have huge hospital bills and the benefit will help. The barbecue dinner starts at 4pm and an auction begins at 6pm. A $1 donation will give you an opportunity to win special items. Donations and items for the auction can be left with the sponsors, Coffee County Sheriff’s Department, Coffee County Rescue Squad, Hillsboro Volunteer Fire Department, Dr. Jay Trussler or auctioneer B.B. Brown.
There is also a Go Fund Me account set up online for the Hill family for people to donate money. https://www.gofundme.com/kuh3cm3c

2/14/16 — Mattie G. McClendon

Mattie G. McClendon 74, of Tullahoma passed Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Life Care Center.

She was the daughter of the late Hulen Bonner and Fannie Whittaker Bonner. She was preceded death by her husband, Rossie McClendon, three sisters, Viola Ingle, Willie Pauline Hendon and Josephine Bonner, brother, Johnny E. Bonner.

She is survived by two brothers, Doyle (Dora) Bonner of Shelbyville, TN and Hullon (Patricia) Bonner of Antioch, TN and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A special devoted friend, George Greer.

Visitation Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 1:00 pm at South Jackson Church of Christ with Funeral Services to follow at 2:00 pm at South Jackson Church of Christ with Bro. Chris Whittaker officiating and Bro. Ronnie Wells as Eulogist.

Interment Evergreen Cemetery.

J.A. Welton & Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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