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Westwood Football Falls to Cascade on Tuesday

Westwood wingback Dylan Koon

Westwood wingback Dylan Koon

The Westwood Rocket football team dropped a 48 to 14 decision on Tuesday night at Cascade. The game, moved up from Thursday night due to the Walking Horse Celebration, forced the young Rockets into their 2nd game in 5 days and their 3rd game in 12 days. Dylan Koon got a first half touchdown for the Rockets and Trent Thompson added a 2nd half score for Westwood. Kaiden Mullican added a 2 point conversion for the Rockets. The Rockets will host Community on Thursday, September 10th at Dyer-Bouldin Field. Kickoff is set for 6:30 PM.

Manchester Man Facing Charges In Murfreesboro

Shawn William Jones.. Photo provided by WGNS Radio

Shawn William Jones.. Photo provided by WGNS Radio

A 27-year old Manchester man has been arrested on kidnapping and aggravated sexual battery charges, among others, after an incident at the Vista Inn on Westgate Boulevard. Murfreesboro Police Officer James O’Rourke reports when he arrived on the scene Sunday around 9pm, he found the suspect, Shawn William Jones, being held by a male employee of the hotel.
The victim reports Jones entered the lobby and when she asked how she could help him; the suspect said he wanted to have sex. The victim then went inside the office, called 9-1-1 and locked the door. However, Jones found the keys and entered the room. After pulling the victim from a closet, Jones reportedly began sexually assaulting the victim. A male co-worker went into the office after hearing the victim’s screams and detained the suspect until police arrived.
O’Rourke reports after observing video footage of the incident and seeing the cuts and scratches on the victim, Jones was placed under arrest.
Police were asked by the hotel to empty Jones’ room after banning him from the property. Several weapons were found in the room, including a handgun and machete along with a glass pipe and about a half ounce of marijuana.
Jones is being held at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center in lieu of 100-thousand dollars bond and faces a laundry list of charges (burglary, aggravated sexual battery, kidnapping, aggravated assault, simple possession and possession of drug paraphernalia). (WGNS)

Gas Prices Continue To Decline

gas prices2Motorists in the southeastern United States should find the lowest Labor Day gas prices in a decade. The current state average price of $2.17 in Tennessee is $1.04 cheaper than the price during last year’s holiday. The current national average price of gasoline is $2.48 – 12 cents lower than a week ago, 19 cents lower than a month ago, 95 cents lower than this time last year.
“Low gas prices are added incentive for Americans to take a road trip this Labor Day weekend,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Low gasoline prices are an added boost in disposable income, giving travelers more money to spend on lodging, shopping, and dining out.”
Last week, the price of oil dropped below $40 a barrel, the lowest settlement price since February 2009.
As of Tuesday afternoon the low price in Manchester was $1.99 and in Tullahoma the low price per gallon is $2.09.

Two People From Coffee County Charged With TennCare Fraud

Wilford Frankenberry

Wilford Frankenberry

Two people are charged with TennCare fraud in separate incidents, both involving prescription drugs.
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) announced the arrests after a joint effort with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office. Both individuals were involved in the sale of prescription drugs paid for by TennCare.
The two arrested are:
Wilford Frankenberry, 58, of Manchester, charged with TennCare fraud in connection with using TennCare benefits to obtain the painkiller Hydrocodone, later selling a portion of the drugs.
Samantha Walden

Samantha Walden

Samantha Walden, 48, of Tullahoma, charged with TennCare fraud in connection with using TennCare to obtain the painkiller Oxycodone, later selling a portion of the drugs.
“We dedicate much of our time and resources tracking tips and participating in undercover operations to stop people who are using TennCare to finance prescription drug trafficking, at the expense of the taxpayers,” Inspector General Manny Tyndall said.
TennCare fraud is a Class E felony carrying a sentence of up to two years in prison.  District Attorney General Craig Northcott is prosecuting.
The OIG, which is separate from TennCare, began full operation in February 2005 and has investigated cases leading to more than $3 million being repaid to TennCare, with a total estimated cost avoidance of more than $163.6 million for TennCare, according to latest figures. To date, 2,441 people have been charged with TennCare fraud.
Through the OIG Cash for Tips Program established by the Legislature, Tennesseans can get cash rewards for TennCare fraud tips that lead to convictions. Anyone can report suspected TennCare fraud by calling 1-800-433-3982 toll-free from anywhere in Tennessee, or go to http://www.tn.gov/finance/topic/fa-oig.

New Gun Legislation Being Proposed

pistolTwo Democrats are introducing legislation to allow all firearms to be banned at major sports and music venues. Senate Minority Leader Lee Harris of Memphis and state Rep. John Ray Clemmons of Nashville say their bill would create an exemption to the new state law that bans local governments from prohibiting people with handgun carry permits to be armed in parks. A recent legal opinion from state Attorney General Herbert Slatery found that the law applies even to facilities rented out to private contractors. The proposed legislation would allow guns to be banned at events at public parks that require a ticket and would also make clear that the law does not apply to stadiums and other facilities used by professional sports teams.

9/4/15 —- Kenneth Andrew Womack Jr.

Kenneth Andrew Womack Jr., age 47 of Tullahoma, Tennessee passed away, Sunday, August 30, 2015.

Funeral Services will be held Friday, September 4, 2015 at 2 PM at the Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Eddie Miller officiating.

Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.

Visitation with the family will be Thursday, September 3 from 5 – 8 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home.

Mr. Womack, a native of Tullahoma, was the son of Kenneth Andrew Womack of Estill Springs and Pamela Daniel Womack of Tullahoma.

He was a member of the First Christian Church of Tullahoma. He enjoyed working in his yard and tinkering with cars and truck. He was an avid fan of UT football and the Atlanta Braves. He also enjoyed fishing.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by one son, Zachary Bryant Womack of Estill Springs; one daughter, Kendra Danielle Womack of Estill Springs; sister, Mary Danielle Miller and her husband, Eddie of Estill Springs; niece, Ashley Kilgore and her husband, Wesley of Tullahoma; nephew, Drew Owen and his fiancé’ Aspen Scaletti of Tullahoma and three great nephews, Trey, Brody and Dax Kilgore.flower 15

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the memorial fund at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home.

 

Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

9/3/15 —- Helen Jean Willis Sullivan

flower 26Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Jean Willis Sullivan, age 97, of Manchester, will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Thursday, September 3, 2015 at First Baptist Church in Manchester with Dr. Brenton Cox officiating.

Burial will follow in Hillsboro Memorial Cemetery.

Visitation with the family will be from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Wednesday evening at Manchester Funeral Home.

Ms. Jean passed away on Monday, August 31, 2015 at McArthur Manor in Manchester.

Helen Jean Willis Sullivan was born on April 6, 1918, the second of ten children of John F. And Maggie Henley Willis.

She attended Athens College in Athens, AL and received her BS degree from Middle Tennessee State College. She was a dedicated teacher, touching the lives of countless children. She began her career in 1938 at a one-room school in the Thompson Hall Community, and even taught some of her younger siblings there. She had been known to say she never graduated from the second grade as teaching second graders was her passion. “Miss Jean”, as her students called her, spent a total of 36 years in the classroom, retiring in 1980, after teaching at Hickerson Station School in the lower elementary education levels for 34 years. She even taught some of the children whose parents she had taught earlier.

Jean was an avid traveler after her retirement, having visited all 50 states and 20 countries, including four trips to Europe. Her one regret was that she never traveled to Israel to see the Holy Land. She enjoyed all things about nature, growing flowers, feeding birds, and gardening. She loved people, especially children and probably never met anyone with whom she could not have a conversation. In later years, she especially enjoyed the music at Manchester Senior Center.

Jean was the oldest member, at the time of her death, of First Baptist Church, as well as the longest standing member, having joined in 1953. She taught Primary Sunday School there for 30 years and was involved in other activities of the church. She was a member of the Manchester Garden Club, Tennessee Ornithological Society, Coffee County Retired School Teachers, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Daughters of the American Revolution, Chautaugua, Foothills Crafts, and her church W.M.U. Circle.

In addition to her parents, Jean was also preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Robert H. Sullivan, who died in 1986; one grandson, Michael Ray Cates; one sister, Cora Willis Roper; and three brothers, Harold, Jack, and Kenneth Willis.

She is survived by her two daughters, Juanita (William H.) Greer of Murfreesboro and Jane (Rolland) Heim of Manchester; one granddaughter, Jessica Heim of NY; three sisters, Christine Deadman, Betty Jaggers, and Ann Wells; two brothers, Fred and Bob Willis; and numerous nieces and nephews, as well as great-nieces and –nephews.

The family wishes to thank the staff at McArthur Manor for their loving and compassionate care of her during the past 3 ½ years.

Manchester Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

8/31/15 —- Ethan James Monilaw

Ethan James Monilaw, premature infant son of Courtney and Hannah Carrick Monilaw of Tullahoma, went to his heavenly home to be with the angels on Monday, August 31, 2015 at Harton Regional Medical Center.

No services are scheduled.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Trevor Monilaw; his sister, Victoria Monilaw; maternal grandparents, Mark and Dianne Carrick of Shelbyville and paternal grandfather, James Monilaw of Tullahoma. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Joan Monilaw.

Daves-Culbertson Funeral Hom in charge of arrangemenblue teddy bears.

Lady Raiders Drop Warren County on the Links on Monday, Red Raiders Finish 2nd.

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CHS golfer Sophie Vinson

After falling to the Lady Pioneers twice already this season, the Coffee County Lady Raider golf team exacted some revenge on Monday with a 10 stroke win over Warren County at Willowbrook. The Lady Raiders were led by junior Savannah Quick who shot an even par 36 over the 9 hole match. Sophie Vinson fired a 40 and Teagan Perry carded a 43 as the Lady Raiders won by a score of 76 to 86 over a Warren County team that many expect to compete for a state title. With the win, Coffee County improves to 42 and 5 on the season.

 

CHS golfer Reid Lawrence

CHS golfer Reid Lawrence

The Red Raiders got a solid score of 161 to beat Franklin County by 16 strokes. Warren County had the low team score for the boys firing a 153. Coffee County was led by Samuel Prater who fired a 3 over 39. John Parriger was one stroke back at 40, while Hayden Proffitt and Reid Lawrence shot matching 41’s. The Red Raiders record moves to 41 and 14 on the season.
The Red Raiders will travel to Smithville to take on Cannon County on Tuesday for a 9 hole match teeing off at 4 PM. The Lady Raiders are off until after Labor Day as they join the Red Raiders in McMinnville for the Keith Maxwell Invitational on Tuesday, September 8th. That tournament tees off at 9:00 AM.

Coffee County CHS Set to Host Pink Out Game on September 18th

September 18th is going to be the 5th Annual Team Up to Tackle Breast Cancer event at the home football game versus Riverdale at 7 p.m. Farm Bureau Insurance is sponsoring the event of the night by purchasing pink jerseys for the football team to wear during the game. All other participants of the night such as the cheerleaders, dance team members, and band members will also be sporting pink for the night. Fans are encouraged to participate by purchasing the t-shirt designed for the event. Anyone wishing to purchase a shirt can contact any Coffee County CHS FBLA member or contact the high school at 931.723.5164 or 931.723.5159. The shirts can be purchased starting September 1. All proceeds from the shirts will be donated to the Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition to assist breast cancer patients in Coffee County. Let’s all team up with Coffee County CHS to tackle breast cancer and fight like a Raider.
2015 breast cancer awareness shirt (2)