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1/12/16
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Gas Prices will Continue to Drop through the end of January
Gas prices are likely to fall even lower this week, due to the falling price of oil. Crude prices declined $3.60 last week, which could lead to a decline of about 9 cents at the pump.
“A global glut in oil keeps pushing oil prices lower, which makes it cheaper to produce gasoline,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Unfortunately, gas prices could eventually rise about 50 cents between February and May as gas supplies tighten due to seasonal refinery maintenance.”
The average price in Tennessee is $1.73 – 2 cents lower than last week, and 25 cents lower than this time last year.
In the Coffee County this week Tullahoma has the low price of $1.61 and in Manchester the low price per gallon is a $1.63.
Powerball Rises Above $1.5 Billion
The world’s largest lottery jackpot had grown to $1.5 billion as of Tuesday afternoon because of continuing strong Powerball ticket sales.
The record-breaking Powerball jackpot could grow yet more before Wednesday’s drawing if ticket sales continue to exceed expectations. Officials reassess the estimate daily.
The odds of matching all six numbers to win the jackpot are one in 292.2 million.
The $1.5 billion prize would be paid in annual payments over 29 years. Or the winner could opt for a lump-sum payment of $930 million.
Tennessee Communities Face Student Loan Debt
Sixty-three percent of Tennessee households have high rates of student loan delinquency, according to a new report. (DodgertonSkillhause/morguefile)
The organization mapped debt by ZIP Code and found many counties in the state have high debt rates, most in rural areas.
Report co-author Maggie Thompson, campaign manager for “Higher Ed, Not Debt,” says this isn’t a problem only for Millennials.
“This is not just an issue for young people or students; it’s really an issue that’s fundamentally affecting our economy,” says Thompson. “Student loan debt is something that’s limiting people’s ability to buy homes. We have stories from several borrowers who are delaying marriage because of student loan debt.”
Nationwide, student debt amounts to more than $1.3 trillion, and 43 million Americans owe debt related to their student loans. The report highlights relief programs, particularly for borrowers with federal loans, but Thompson and others say many in need are not aware of the help available.
Mor Aframian accrued $75,000 in student loans to get her undergraduate and master’s degrees. Now at age 28, she says she has paid off just one-third of the balance, as she looks for work with her marketing and event-planning expertise.
“All of my offers told me I was either overqualified for the job, or they’re not really looking for somebody with a master’s degree,” says Aframian. “So, it kind of felt like I went on and got this additional education – but now, nobody can afford to hire me.”
Tennessee received recognition in the report for its Tennessee Promise program, which covers tuition costs not covered by federal aid for qualifying students to attend community college.
Thompson calls it an important step forward.
“For states like Tennessee, it’s obvious that people are starting to see the need for more affordable higher ed, in general,” Thompson says. “Pairing that with policies that can help borrowers, people that are already out of school and paying the debt, is one way that states can really have an impact.”
The report recommends that at the state level, as with other kinds of debt, student-loan borrowers should be allowed to refinance their debt, which is currently difficult to do.
Benefit and Auction For Hillsboro Family
As most of you know there was a terrible accident 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.
A benefit and auction for the Hill family will be held Feb. 13 at the Hillsboro Elementary School.
Aaron and Lynetta Hill have huge hospital bills as they have been in the hospital since the wreck.
The benefit auction will feature barbecue plates for $8 with serving time between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
The auction will be held at 6 p.m.
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.
1/12/16 — Cynthia Louene Todd Walden
Cynthia Louene Todd Walden, age 55, born in Elkhart, Indiana and longtime
resident of Manchester, Tennessee, passed away into rest on January 10,
2016 at the Unity Medical Center in Manchester. She was an Assistant
Certified Nursing Assistant (ACNA) who loved taking care of other people.
She was preceded in death by her father, Gilbert “Gibb” Leonard Todd;
brother,Tony Gilbert Todd; and step-father, Barney Gordon. Cynthia is
survived by her mother, Patricia Faye Todd of Manchester, Tenn.; nieces,
Tisha Tate Monroe and Brandi Todd; nephews, Ace Derek Gilbert of
Wartburg, Tenn., Tony Ray Todd of Manchester, Tenn.; special friend,
Terry Thompson; best friends, Jennifer Baker, Jeanene Thomas Yates, Penny
Golf and Roxanne Akers; and a host of friends.
VISITATION
Tuesday, January 12, 2016 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Central Funeral Home
in Manchester, Tennessee
GRAVESIDE SERVICE
Tuesday, January 12, 2016 following the Visitation at the Ragsdale Cemetery.
Arrangements with CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME.
Coffee Middle Splits CTC Doubleheader with Warren County on Monday Night
Julia Duncan of CCMS Basketball
Playing nearly flawless basketball in the 2nd half, the Coffee County Middle School Lad Raiders got a 509 to 17 win over Warren County Middle School on Monday night at CCMS. In a game broadcast here on Thunder Radio, the Lady Raiders ground out a 22 to 10 halftime lead before outscoring the Lady Pioneers 37 to 7 in the 2nd half. Nine different Lady Raiders scored for Coffee County led by Julia Duncan who had a game high 16 points to be named the Gateway Tire and Service Center Player of the Game. Bella Vinson had 15 points while Journey Arnold finished with 11 points. The Lady Raiders improved to 14 and 0 on the season.
Brandon Jernigan of CCMS basketball
The Red Raiders led for much of the boys game with Warren County before the Pioneers finished on a torrid 4th quarter run to steal a 39 to 33 win. Leading by as many as 7 points in the first half, Coffee County frustrated Warren County’s interior offensive game plan. The Pioneers drained a trio of 2nd half 3 pointers to cap their late comeback and earn a series sweep on the year over the Raiders. Brandon Jernigan led Coffee County in scoring with 13 points as he was named the Gateway Tire and Service Center Player of the Game. Larson Meltzer and Hayden Hullett each added 7 points
Coffee County Middle School will be back at home on Thursday night as they play host to West Tullahoma in their final home game of the year. The CCMS 8th graders will be honored on the evening as well. The girls’ game is set to get underway at 6 PM.
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1/13/16 — Kenneth Dwight Crosslin
Mr. Kenneth Dwight “Dawg” Crosslin, age 64 of Manchester, Tennessee passed from this life on Saturday, January 9, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Crosslin was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and June Crosslin, one sister, Betti Lynn Crosslin, and two brothers, H.J. Crosslin and Darell Keith Crosslin.
He is survived by his loving wife of thirty-eight years, Vickie Crosslin of Manchester, Tennessee, one daughter, Shannon Tate and husband Terry of Manchester, Tennessee, two sons, Andy Crosslin and wife Kim of Manchester, Tennessee, Matthew Crosslin and wife Misty of Beechgrove, Tennessee, one brother, Dennis Crosslin and wife Reba of Manchester, Tennessee,
and eight grandchildren, Taryn Tate, Bohdi Tate, Brandon Haston, Nathanial Tate, Katie Crosslin, Sara Beth Crosslin, Hunter Crosslin, and AnnaLee Crosslin.
Mr. Crosslin worked for Arnold Engineering Development Center for almost thirty years. He enjoyed bass fishing, hunting, motorcycles and almost anything he could do while enjoying the outdoors. He had a unique love for fast cars and enjoyed Nascar races always pulling for the Ford drivers. Dwight cherished his family and he will be dearly missed by all who knew him and loved him.
Funeral Services for Mr. Dwight Crosslin will be conducted on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 6:00 PM at the Coffee County Funeral Chapel, Manchester, Tennessee with Brother Tom Brantley officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at the Coffee County Funeral Chapel, Manchester, Tennessee. Mr. Crosslin will be cremated per his wishes.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Hospice Compassus, 1805 North Jackson Street Suite 5, Tullahoma, Tennessee 37388.
COFFEE COUNTY FUNERAL CHAPEL IS HONORED TO SERVE THE FAMILY
OF DWIGHT “DAWG” CROSSLIN.
Manchester Police and Manchester City Schools to Play Basketball to Benefit Hill Family
![Aaron Hill family [Photo from Facebook]](http://www.thunder1320.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Hill-Family.jpg)
Aaron Hill family [Photo from Facebook]
MPD encourages everyone to come support the law enforcement and school system employees, and help the Hill family during this very difficult time. Thunder Radio will also be on hand to to broadcast all the action.
MPD vs. Manchester City Schools
January 28th, 2016 at 6:30 pm
Westwood Middle School gymnasium