Author's posts

7/17/15 — Billy J. Casey

Billy J. Casey, age 95 of Estill Springs, Tennessee passed away, Wednesday, July 15, 2015.

Graveside services will be held Friday, July 17, 2015 at 10 AM at the Gardens of Memory in Smartt, TN.

Mr. Casey a native of McMinnville, was the son of the late John Thomas and Mattie Gilley Casey.

He was a WW II U S Navy veteran serving in the Asiatic Pacific Area on the USS Provo Victory. He worked as a cabinetmaker and was also a Baptist minister. He pastored at several churches including Shady Grove Baptist Church in Morrison and his last church, Thompson Creek Baptist Church in the Raus Community. He was a member of Caney Branch Baptist Church in Morrison. He enjoyed woodworking, playing the violin, fishing and hunting.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Sue Casey; one brother, Charles Thomas “Tip” Casey, and two sisters, Ruth Casey Lorance and Lela Casey Beal.

He is survived by three daughters, Billie Faye Casey Bradford and her husband, Ray of Millington, TN, Patricia Casey McCormack of Nashville and Jan Casey Rogers and her husband, Thomas of Estill Springs; two granddaughters, Renee Bradford Deleon and her husband, Arael of Memphis and Allison McCormack Etter and her husband, Jon of Nashville and four great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Motlow College Foundation.

DAVES-CULBERSTON FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTveteran --- Flag 2

7/19/15 —- Ronald Reagan “Ron” Cunningham

Ronald Reagan “Ron” Cunningham of Manchester, formerly of Tullahoma and Moore County, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 9th, 2015 at his home at the age of 69.

Mr. Cunningham was born in Tullahoma to the late Roy E. and Louthine Todd Cunningham Sr.

He served his country in the United States Navy during Vietnam. Mr. Cunningham, currently worked as a Security Guard with Wiser Security at Harton Regional Medical Center and was a former Sheriff in Moore County as well as the former Captain of Detectives for the Tullahoma Police Department. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Tullahoma, the Fraternal Order of Police, the Highland Rim Scottish Society where he was a past president, and a former member of the Tennessee Trails Association.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his son-in-law, Billy Clark; and one brother, Roy Cunningham Jr. Mr. Cunningham is survived by his wife, Linda Hudson of Manchester; three daughters, Leah Skelton and her husband Burke of Murfreesboro, Yolanda Clark of Tullahoma and Shannon Trzcinski and her husband Scott of Toledo, Ohio; three step-children, Mark Keasling and his wife Atsuko of Osaka, Japan, Shawn Keasling and his wife Carmen of Manchester and Shannon Cuevas of Virginia Beach, Virginia; one brother, David Cunningham and his wife Jan of Manchester; one sister, Fran Barbour of Tullahoma; and grandchildren, Brylee, Brenden, Kyle, Regan, Ethan, Alyssa, Isaiah, Bethany, Vanessa, Justin, Gabrial and Kai.

Visitation for Mr. Cunningham will be held on Saturday, July 18th, 2015 at Kilgore veteran3Funeral Home from 3:00-8:00 pm.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, July 19th, 2015 at 3:00 pm at First Baptist Church in Tullahoma with Dr. J. Herbert Hester officiating.

Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Manchester.

Kilgore Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

07/14/15

birthdayBirthdays:

J. J. Jackson – 38 – Pizza Winner!

Roberta Hatfield

Derwin & Dwight Vandagriff – Twins – 60

Stephanie Allison Lowery

Teresa Robbins

Richard Laurence

Anniversaries:  Andy & Angie Pritchett – 9th

Winchester Woman Busted For TennCare Fraud

Rachel Archer

Rachel Archer

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) on Tuesday announced the arrest of Rachel Archer, 66, of Winchester TN. She is charged in connection with using TennCare to obtain the painkiller Hydrocodone, later selling a portion to an undercover informant. She is charged with TennCare fraud, sale of a Schedule III controlled substance, delivery of a Schedule III controlled substance and felony possession of a Schedule III controlled substance with the intent to sell or deliver. District Attorney General J. Michael Taylor is prosecuting the Franklin County case.
“Prescription drug fraud is a significant burden on the health care system and on communities across the state, “Inspector General Manny Tyndall said. “We’re committed to eliminating this crime in the TennCare program, and local police and providers across the state are working with us in this effort.”
The OIG, which is separate from TennCare, began full operation in February 2005 and has investigated cases leading to over $3 million being repaid to TennCare, with a total estimated cost avoidance of over $163.6 million for TennCare, according to latest figures. To date, over 2,300 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 log on to www.tn.gov/tnoig/ and follow the prompts that read “Report TennCare Fraud.”

Gas Prices Could Be Coming Down Again

gas prices2Motorists should begin to notice lower gasoline prices in the coming weeks thanks to declining oil prices. Last week, a barrel of oil hit its lowest price since April, at a time when gasoline prices were about 20 cents cheaper.
“The decline at the pump is unlikely to be as dramatic as a 20 cent discount, but a few cents here and there is not out of the question,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Usually gas prices respond more rapidly to rising oil prices than when oil prices fall. Prices at the pump aren’t as quick to fall when oil prices do because retailers first need to sell the gasoline in their tanks, which was purchased when gasoline was more expensive.
Tennessee’s state average price for gasoline was $2.51 on Sunday – 1-cent cheaper than a week ago, 4 cents cheaper than a month ago, and 90 cents cheaper than the price this time last year. On Tuesday afternoon Manchester’s low price per gallon was $2.35 and in Tullahoma the low price was $2.36.

New Anti-DUI Website Taken Down By State Officials

DUIState officials have pulled a website that’s part of a new anti-DUI campaign following criticism that it takes a sexist approach to encouraging young men not to drive under the influence.
The Tennessean reported the site was taken down Monday night.
Some of the campaign slogans on the site that were criticized included girls looking “hotter” when guys are under the influence, and finding out “a marginally good-looking girl” later is “chatty,” ”clingy” or “your boss’s daughter” as signs that maybe a man has had too much to drink.
The campaign was put out by the Tennessee Governor’s Highway Safety Office.
Tennessee Department of Transportation spokeswoman BJ Doughty told The Associated Press on Tuesday that TDOT and GHSO pulled the site to re-evaluate it in light of the controversy.

Increase in Funding Helps Tennessee College Students Get Jump-Start

The Tennessee Promise program offers intensive training to incoming college freshmen who may need remedial assistance to succeed in college. Photo credit: Arielle Jay/Morguefile.

The Tennessee Promise program offers intensive training to incoming college freshmen who may need remedial assistance to succeed in college. Photo credit: Arielle Jay/Morguefile.

Hundreds of incoming Tennessee college students are participating in an “academic boot camp” for the next three weeks. The state’s 13 community colleges have joined together to host the Tennessee Promise this summer. The program’s goal is to help first-generation college students become well-versed in what to expect in college life and terminology – things some of their peers may already be familiar with. Krissy DeAlejandro is the executive director of Tennessee Achieves, a nonprofit helping administer the program. “Learning the jargon, what’s a semester, what’s a credit hour? Who do I see around advising? It really is through an intense focus on the lexicon that often first-generation students lack,” she says. The voluntary summer “bridge” program offers help to students who would otherwise require remedial classes in their first year of college, before pursuing classes in support of their degree. While Tennessee Achieves has been operating a pilot program for the last four years, additional funding helped expand it this year. DeAlejandro says as many as 97 percent of their participants were able to avoid remedial classes in the fall. Students will also receive intensive training in college-level math and English in order to help level the playing field as they begin their freshman year. “It’s a giant confidence booster,” she says. “Students who are first generation often feel like they’re not college material. Going into this environment and meeting a college professor is a huge win for these students.” The Tennessee Promise program expanded this year, in part because of $400,000 provided by this year’s state budget. DeAlejandro says 90 percent of the students in summer bridge programs in 2013 were still enrolled the following year in college.

Coffee County Swimmers Capture Summer League Championship

Members of the victorious CATS swim team on Saturday (Photo provided)

Members of the victorious CATS swim team on Saturday (Photo provided)

Members of the Manchester Makos swim team took home the 2nd straight Race League Championship on Saturday at the Race League Championship in Sewanee. The Makos, combined with the Tullahoma swim club, to form CATS(Coffee and Tullahoma Swim) won 9 relay races in route to the championship win capping an undefeated summer season. The CATS won both the boys and girls championships in addition to the overall team title over 8 other competitors from Middle and East Tennessee. Coaches for the Makos are Shawn Daniels, Rebekah Buchanan, Sharon Slayton and Chesleigh Lee.
In addition to the relay wins, 5 Mako swimmers earned High Point honors for their age divisions. Earning High Point honors were Caitlyn Slayton, Ashley Slayton, Jack Beachboard, Emma Peterson and Ben Sweeton.
Individual event winners were:
Samiah Wooten – Girls 8 & Under 25M Freestyle & 25M Backstroke
Sarie Hoffner – Girls 8 & Under 25M Butterfly
Lauren Lee – Girls 11-12 50M Free
Ashley Slayton – Girls 13-14 50M Free, 50M Backstroke & 100M IM
Sara Farmer – Girls 15 & Over 50M Free, 50M Butterfly & 50M Backstroke
Ben Sweeton – Boys 15 & Over 50M Free & 50M Backstroke
Kailee Williams – Girls 11-12 50M Breaststroke
Jackson Everett – Boys 11-12 50M Breaststroke
Amanda Farmer – Girls 13-14 50M Breaststroke
Jack Beachboard – Boys 13-14 50M Breaststroke & 100M IM
Caitlyn Slayton – Girls 11-12 100M IM, 50M Butterfly & 50M Backstroke
Clay Bailey – Boys 13-14 50M Butterfly
Relay team winners were:
Boys 15 & over 100M Free – Micah Hauge, Bradley Holmes, Ben Sweeton & Hayden Everett
Girls 15 & over 100M Free – Emma Peterson, Hannah Wright, Alexa Fults & Sara Farmer
Boys 13-14 100M Free – Jack Beachboard, Ethan Sherrer, Jackson Everett & Clay Bailey
Girls 13-14 100M Free – Amanda Farmer, Katie Hauge, Anna O’Connor & Ashley Slayton
Boys 11-12 100M Free – Nicholas Bogle, Mathias Buchanan, William Tobitt & Andres Cavalie
Girls 11-12 100M Free – Lauren Lee, Kailee Williams, Madeline DeWolfe & Caitlyn Slayton
Mixed 15 & Over 100M Medley – Emma Peterson, Micah Hauge, Hayden Everette & Sara Farmer
Mixed 13-14 100M Medley – Ashley Slayton, Jack Beachborad, Clay Bailey & Amanda farmer
Mixed 11-12 100M Medley – Andres cavalie, Jackson Everett, Caitlyn Slayton & Lauren Lee
The Makos are a year round competitive swim team which trains at the Manchester Recreation Complex. For more information, visit their website at: http://www.manchestermakosswimteam.com

Sounds Back In Action For Weekend Series

Sounds5The Nashville Sounds return from the All-Star Break to open a four-game series against the Omaha Storm Chasers (Triple-A Royals) on Thursday, July 16. The weekend series will include a tote bag giveaway, Fox 17 Friday Night Fireworks and the third Faith Night of the season.

 

Thursday, July 16 vs. Omaha Storm Chasers @ 7:05 p.m. (Gates Open at 6:05 p.m.)

  • Jersey Salt and Pepper Shakers Giveaway: Spice up your kitchen as the Sounds give away salt and pepper shakers to the first 4,000 fans presented by Coca-Cola

 

  • Throwback Thursday: Everyone’s favorite day is back! Every Thursday the Sounds are reaching back into the rich baseball history at Sulphur Dell to honor the 1940 Nashville Vols as this season’s uniform style. Fans are also able to purchase select beer and soft drinks for $2 all night presented by iHeart Media.

 

Friday, July 17 vs. Omaha Storm Chasers @ 7:05 p.m. (Gates Open at 6:05 p.m.)

  • Fox 17 Friday Night Fireworks: After the final out is recorded, the fun has just begun. Following the game, fans will enjoy the ninth of 13 firework shows presented by Fox 17

 

  • Apron Giveaway: The first 1,500 fans can claim their very own Sounds cooking apron presented by the Tennessee Beef Council

 

Saturday, July 18 vs. Omaha Storm Chasers @ 6:35 p.m. (Gates Open at 5:35 p.m.)

  • Tote Bag Giveaway: Fans can carry the Sounds with them everywhere, as the first 4,000 fans will be given a Sounds tote bag presented by Vanderbilt University

 

Sunday, July 19 vs. Omaha Storm Chasers @ 6:35 p.m. (Gates Open at 5:05 p.m.)

  • Faith Night: Head to First Tennessee Park for a night of fellowship and fun presented by Trevecca Nazarene University. In addition to special group pricing, fans can enjoy a pre-game worship concert featuring Christian recording artist Plumb.

 

  • Autograph Day: Fans can stop by the First Tennessee Park concourse before the game to snap a picture and grab an autograph from their favorite Sounds players

 

  • Piedmont Natural Gas Military Sunday: The Sounds will don camouflage jerseys every Sunday home game and offer special military discounts for Military Sundays presented by Tennessee 811 and WSMV Channel 4. Active and veteran military men, women and families can purchase tickets as low as $6 in select seating areas with a valid military I.D.

 

  • Kids Run The Bases: Kids 12 and under can take a lap around the bases following every Sunday game

 

 

 

After the series, Nashville heads out west for a quick four-game series with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Triple-A Brewers) at Security Service Field. The Sounds open an eight-game homestand against the New Orleans Zephyrs (Triple-A Marlins) and Iowa Cubs (Triple-A Cubs) beginning on Friday, July 24.

Individual tickets and group packages are currently on sale. Fans can visit First Tennessee Park, open weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., call (615) 690-HITS, or visit www.nashvillesounds.com for more information.

07/13/15

birthdayBirthdays:

Luke Keel – 10 – Pizza Winner!

Juanita Banks – 72

Kathy Tenpenny