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CORRECTION– to Traffic Alert at 9th Grade Academy

Work has begun in Coffee County on a new exit ramp on the eastbound side of Exit 111. Grading, drainage, retaining/barrier walls and paving are taking place. As of yesterday (Jan 19) work on Hwy 55 West will close the right lane from around the fuel tanks at the Coffee Farmers Co-op to the entrance to the Coffee County 9th Grade Academy. The entrance to the school will NOT be closed as previously reported.
Once work begins on the interstate the outside shoulder on I-24 East will be closed on Monday through Friday between the hours of 6AM and 6PM. The estimated project completion date is July 2016.
At the completion of the work all eastbound traffic wanting to go to Tullahoma will take the new ramp. This work is being done so traffic will not have to cross over Hwy 55 in order to turn toward Tullahoma.

Winchester Man Facing Charges out of Tullahoma

Aaron Dwayne Troutt… Photo provided by the CCSO

Aaron Dwayne Troutt age 31 of Winchester was arrested this week in Tullahoma for; resisting stop, frisk, halt, arrest or search, simple possession/casual exchange; manufacturing/delivering/selling/possession of a controlled substance and driving on revoked/suspended.
On Monday Tullahoma Officer Derrick Derlien responded to North Jackson St in reference to a reckless driver. Upon making contact with the vehicle a traffic stop was made. According to the arrest warrant the driver jumped out and began to run from officers. After a brief chase Troutt was brought into custody.
The warrant goes onto to say that officers began searching the vehicle and saw in plain view on the floorboard a small bag of green leafy substance. The weight of the substance was approximately 6 grams. Also in the same bag was what was believed to be 4 grams of METH, digital scales and rolling papers. A check of Troutt’s driving privilege reveled it to be revoked/suspended 2nd offense.
His bond was set at $9,500 and he has a court date of Feb 11, 2016.

Gas Prices Continue Fall

As oil slips to the lowest level in more than a decade, gas prices continue logging multi-year lows. The price of a gallon of regular unleaded is $1.89, the lowest national average since February 27, 2009. Gas prices in the southeastern U.S. are also at 7-year lows, with Monday’s state average hitting a $1.68 in Tennessee.
The price of crude oil fell below $30 for the first time in 12 years. This comes amid concerns that problems in the Chinese economy will reduce fuel demand. There is also downward pressure on prices due to signs that sanctions against Iran would be lifted, allowing a boost in crude shipments form OPEC’s fifth-biggest member.
The low price for gas in Manchester this week is $1.54 and $1.56 per gallon in Tullahoma.

TDOT Offering New Sign Contest

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is holding a sign contest to see who can come up with the best safety message for dynamic message signs on interstates.
According to WBIR TV, TDOT’s goal with these messages is to raise awareness of highway safety.
The contest gives Tennessee motorists an opportunity to help save lives.
Last year’s winning entry was, “Texting and driving, Oh cell no!”
Throughout other states’ departments of transportation, there were custom signs for Thanksgiving and Christmas. There were even a few special signs on the day the new Star Wars movie hit theaters.
Contestants are asked to enter a message for one of the following categories: speeding, distracted driving, impaired driving, seat belts and aggressive driving.
The contest runs from Tuesday through Feb. 2.
Voting for the best sign runs from Feb. 16 through March 1.
Go to TDOT’s website for more information on the sign contest.

1/22/16 — Hazel O. Dodson

Funeral services for Mrs. Hazel O. Dodson, age 89, of Manchester, will be
conducted at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 22, 2016 at Manchester Funeral
Home Chapel with Bro. Benny Benjamin officiating. Burial will follow in
Asbury Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 5:00 PM until
9:00 PM on Thursday evening at the funeral home. Hazel passed away at
her daughter’s residence on Monday afternoon.

Hazel was born in Morgan County, AL, the daughter of the late William
Edgar Vincent and Bertha Lillian Jones. She was a homemaker and was of
the Baptist faith.

In addition to her parents, Hazel was also preceded in death by her
husband, Raymond L. Dodson, and one brother, Garland Vincent. She is
survived by her companion of 26 years, Clinton Vaughn; three sons, Carl
David Phillips, Tommy Phillips, and Michael Phillips, all of Indiana; two
daughters, Stella (Dennis) Wolford of Florida and Indiana, and Betty
Jones, of Manchester; one brother, Ellis (Margaret) Vincent of
Manchester; 14 grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren.

MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE DODSON FAMILY

CHS Wrestlers Struggle On Monday Night at Tullahoma

Michael Pressley(foreground) of CHS Wrestling

Missing 5 wrestlers due to illness, the Coffee County Red Raider wrestling team failed to gain a match victory on Monday night in the Tullahoma Border War dual meet. More importantly, Coffee County dropped 3 crucial district matches which eliminated them from the possibility of competing in next week’s Region 5 Duals that they will host. “Giving up 30 points before you ever hit the mat is hard to overcome against any competition” said Red Raider head coach Roger Barlow following the meet. Coffee County fell 42 to 27 to Franklin County, 60 to 22 to Shelbyville and 66 to 18 to Tullahoma who won the team championship.

Rein Bozich (top) of Coffee County Wrestling

Regardless of the disappointing team result, there were several strong individual performances from the wrestlers that were able to compete. Josh Tobitt continued his strong January performance as he was 3 for 3 on the night with 3 pinfall wins. Tobitt wrestled at 182 pounds in 2 of his matches and took the mat in the 195 pound class against Franklin County. Michael Pressley(170) got pinfall wins against Franklin County and Tullahoma. Dustin Seals(285) got a pair of pinfall wins over Tullahoma and Shelbyville. Owen Teague(145) scored a pin against Shelbyville and a decision win versus Franklin County. And Rein Bozich(138) scored a forfeit win against Franklin County and a major decision against Shelbyville.

The CHS grapplers return home on Thursday night as they welcome Smyrna and Warren County to their home dojo at the Coffee County Raider Academy. The dual meet will get underway at 6 PM. The Region 5 Dual meet will be held on Thursday, January 28th and will be held at the Joe Frank Patch Memorial Gymnasium.

1/20/16 — Dorothy Faye Kirk

Mrs. Dorothy (Dot) Faye Kirk, 78, of Tullahoma TN, passed away peacefully
at home on Sunday, January 17, 2016. She was born on October 9, 1937 in
Marion County, AL the daughter of the late Carter and Ethel Crowe. She
was a member of First Baptist Church, Tullahoma. She was preceded in
death by her daughters Rhonda and Anita; brothers, Robert, Roy, and
Hasten Crowe; sister, Vera Greene of Marion Co., AL. She is survived by
her high school sweetheart and loving husband of 59 years, Joe F. Kirk
and son, Tommy (Rita) Kirk of Tullahoma; brother, Woody Crowe of Marion
Co., AL; sisters, Estelle Evans of Guin, AL, Carolyn (Johnny) Langley of
Marion Co., AL. Dot traveled the world as an Air Force spouse and enjoyed
living in Bermuda, Europe and the Philippines before settling in
Tullahoma. She was employed by Kraft foods while living in San Antonio,
TX and later by Wisco in Tullahoma for 19 years. Her many talents
included cooking, baking, gardening and decorating. She enjoyed
antiquing, yard sales and most of all spending time with her friends and
family. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Visitation with
the family will be Tuesday, January 19, 2016 from 5pm to 7pm at Kilgore
funeral home in Tullahoma. Funeral services will begin at 1pm, Wednesday,
January 20, 2016 at Antioch Baptist Church in Lamar Co., AL. In lieu of
flowers the family suggests donations be made to Hospice Compassus, 1805
North Jackson St., Tullahoma, TN 37388 or the Michael J. Fox Foundation
for Parkinson’s Research.