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The Latest Information On Shooting Near a Coffee County Cemetery and Church
Robert Travis Rosson was airlifted to Erlanger Medical Center.. Photo provided by Barry West
The Coffee County Sheriff’s department responded to a suspicious person call near the Concord Cemetery and church Thursday morning at 9:46am. When a deputy arrived he discovered a male subject near the church. The man was later identified as Robert Travis Rosson Age 35 with a last known address of Manchester, TN.
According to District Attorney Craig Northcott, Rosson allegedly charged at the deputy with a knife and that’s when the deputy discharged his weapon hitting Rosson.
Rosson was airlifted to Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga for treatment of his injuries. The Coffee County deputy was uninjured and the name of the deputy is being withheld at this time.
The Concord Cemetery and church is located at 80 Concord Rd just off Hwy 55 between Manchester and Tullahoma.
06/10/15
Birthdays:
Kelly Spence – Pizza Winner!
Kayle Gilliam – 23, Kim Walters
Donna Williams
Anniversaries: Stacy & Darlene Long – 20th!
Derwin & Debbie Vandagriff – 37th!!
06/09/15
Birthdays:
Burl Totherow – 53 – Pizza Winner!
Charlie Brown II
Local Man Sentenced To Life In Prison
David Jenkins
David Jenkins of Manchester will spend life behind bars after being found guilty of murder.
Jenkins was convicted in connection to the murder in Cowan, TN of Corey Matthews in 2013. He was one of four suspects charged in the case.
Matthews’ body was found beaten to death in a cornfield.
Jenkins was found in New Mexico and extradited back to Tennessee for trial. He will be eligible for parole after serving 51 years.
Man Shot and Killed In Lynchburg
Randy Howard of Lynchburg, a well-known musician, was shot to death by a bounty hunter inside his Moore County home earlier this week. Howard performed music with Willie Nelson and others.
Howard was facing charges in Marion County for fourth offense DUI, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a gun while intoxicated and driving on a revoked license.
Investigators say that allegedly Howard began firing shots first and the bounty hunter returned fire. Both men were hit and Howard died.
The TBI is now investigating.
The bounty hunter claims he fired in self-defense.
Peterson Named Publisher of the Manchester Times
Josh Peterson
Josh Peterson has been named the publisher of the Manchester Times, announced Harry M. Hill, assistant publisher, Lakeway Publishers of Middle Tennessee group, which is parent company of the Times.
Peterson takes over for Jack Owens, who was promoted to oversee operations of The Herald Chronicle, which is another Lakeway Publishers publication in Winchester, Tenn.
Peterson was the Editor of the Manchester Times before this promotion and was the sports editor before that.
WMSR Radio sends out its congratulations to Peterson who is also a sports announcer for Thunder Radio.
Click below for Peterson’s comment on his new title.
TSSAA Work Session Addresses Debate Regarding Public/Private School Classification
The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association(TSSAA) met Thursday for a work session to discuss potential solutions for the hotly-debated issue of public and private high schools continuing to compete in the same division. Five proposals were presented to the TSSAA Legislative Council at Thursday’s work session in Murfreesboro which lasted nearly 5 hours.
The five proposals that were presented were:
1 – Keep the system the way it is: Schools that provide need-based financial aid will remain in Division II, while all other schools will compete in Division I.
2 – Postseason split: Public and private schools would compete together during the regular season, then be separated for the postseason.
3 – Complete split: Separate public and private schools in the regular season and postseason. It would force the state’s 24 private schools that compete in Division I to join Division II.
4 – Successive advancement: Move all schools together and devise a formula that would bump schools up in classification based on their on-field success. Several states utilize this model.
5 – Urban-rural split: Separate schools based on whether they are considered an rural or urban institution, which would be determined by the population density of the area surrounding the school. School’s with a population density less than 400 people per square mile would be considered rural schools, while those with more than 400 people per square mile would be considered urban.
Nothing was decided, and no vote was taken at Thursday’s meeting, but TSSAA Executive Director Bernard Childress did reveal that the Legislative Council’s final vote would take place July 16 at 1 p.m. at the Doubletree in Murfreesboro. The repercussions, in regards to the structure of TSSAA from any public/private split, are unclear. Thunder Radio will continue to follow this story in the upcoming months.
Sounds Host Seven-Game Homestand In Music City
The Nashville Sounds are back at First Tennessee Park starting Monday, facing off against the Memphis Redbirds (Triple-A Cardinals) and Omaha Storm Chasers (Triple-A Royals) for seven games. The homestand includes Fox 17 Friday Night Fireworks, a baseball hat giveaway, Star Wars Night and more.
Monday, June 15 vs. Memphis Redbirds @ 7:05 p.m. (Gates Open at 6:05 p.m.)
• Tennessee Lottery I-40 Cup Series: This season marks the fourth year that Nashville and Memphis have played for the Tennessee Lottery I-40 Cup. The winner of the season series between the two teams retains the trophy and bragging rights. Memphis has been crowned champion the past two years.
• Social Media Monday: Follow the Sounds on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to score specials on merchandise, tickets and in-game contests
• Military Discount: 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.
Tuesday, June 16 vs. Memphis Redbirds @ 7:05 p.m. (Gates Open at 6:05 p.m.)
• The Tennessean T-Shirt Tuesday: Tuesdays are all about t-shirts at First Tennessee Park. The first 2,000 fans will receive a t-shirt with the Sounds new logo presented by Kings University and 107.5 The River
Wednesday, June 17 vs. Memphis Redbirds @ 7:05 p.m. (Gates Open at 6:05 p.m.)
• Salute To Motown Night: Help the Sounds celebrate the music of Motown and join the promo staff with prizes for the best dressed fans. The night will also include music and videos of that era, trivia and much more.
• Kroger Plus Wednesday: The Sounds and Kroger are teaming up to offer fans the chance to purchase a “Family 4-Pack” of four (4) Bullpen section tickets for $36 when they show their Kroger Plus Card and purchase tickets at participating Kroger Ticketmaster outlets
• Senior Discount: All seniors over the age of 60 can purchase tickets in selected areas for $8 presented by Hippie Radio 94.5. Limit one ticket per I.D.
Thursday, June 18 vs. Omaha Storm Chasers @ 7:05 p.m. (Gates Open at 6:05 p.m.)
• 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.
• Tumbler Giveaway: The Sounds are helping fans keep their drinks cold by giving away 4,000 tumblers presented by Cuestion Tequila (to fans 21+ and older).
Friday, June 19 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 sixth of 13 firework shows presented by Fox 17
• Star Wars Night: The force will be strong on Friday at First Tennessee Park as the Sounds host Star Wars Night. Fans are encouraged to join the promo staff by dressing up in their best Star Wars costume and photo opportunities will be available with popular Star Wars icons on the concourse before the game.
• Jersey Auction: The Sounds will don special Darth Vader style Star Wars jerseys to commemorate the night and fans have the opportunity to bid on them through a silent auction process. The auction will conclude at the end of the seventh inning and bid-winning fans will receive the autographed jersey from the player following the game. All proceeds from the auction will go to the Nashville Sounds Foundation.
Saturday, June 20 vs. Omaha Storm Chasers @ 6:35 p.m. (Gates Open at 5:35 p.m.)
• Nashville and Omaha play game three of their four-game series
Sunday, June 21 vs. Omaha Storm Chasers @ 2:05 p.m. (Gates Open at 1:05 p.m.)
• Baseball Hat Giveaway: Shade the sun and look good doing it by being one of the first 2,000 fans at the park on Sunday to receive a baseball hat presented by Advance Financial
• 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 with their dads following the game
Following the homestand, Nashville will enjoy an off day before playing their cross-state rival Memphis for three games at AutoZone Park. The Sounds return to Music City on Friday, June 26 for an eight-game homestand against Oklahoma City (Triple-A Dodgers) and Colorado Springs (Triple-A Brewers).
Ticket 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 information.
6/14/15 —– Mary Jane McAlister
Mrs. Mary Jane McAlister, age 87 of Manchester, Tennessee passed from this life on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. McAlister was preceded in death by her parents, A.W. and Ethel Shipley Smith, husband of sixty-six years, C.A. “Bud” McAlister, two sisters, and three brothers.
She is survived by four daughters, Teresa Brown and husband L.A. of Hendersonville, Tennessee, Susan Jernigan and husband Mike of Tullahoma, Tennessee, Robin Shofner and husband Jack of Manchester, Tennessee, Anita Callaway and husband Mike of St. Simon Island, Georgia, one sister, Corrine Arnwine of Knoxville, Tennessee, twelve grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Mrs. McAlister was a member of the First Baptist Church in Manchester for over sixty years. She was very active in the Home Demonstration Club, the Ladies Auxiliary, and the Family and Community Education Clubs. Mrs. McAlister volunteered in the school system and enjoyed helping others. Her family and her faith were her life. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Mary Jane McAlister will be conducted on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at 2:00 PM at the Coffee County Funeral Chapel with Dr. Brenton Cox officiating.
Burial will follow in the Rose Hill Memorial Gardens, Tullahoma, Tennessee.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 14, 2015 from 12 Noon until the time of the service at the Coffee County Funeral Chapel, Manchester, Tennessee.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund or to the Lottie Moon offering.
COFFEE COUNTY FUNERAL CHAPEL IS HONORED TO SERVE THE FAMILY OF MARY JANE McALISTER.
CHS Baseball Team Returns to Diamond on Friday
The Coffee County Central High School baseball team will participate in the 4th Annual King of the Mountain Summer Invitational being hosted by Grundy County on Friday and Saturday. The Raiders will play on Friday at Franklin County as they take on the Rebels at 4:00 PM and then the Columbia Post 19 team at 6:00 PM. The Raiders will take on Warren County on Saturday afternoon at Grundy County High School beginning at 4:00 PM. The finals for the tournament are set for Sunday. The Raiders will return home next weekend for the annual Crethan Hansert Memorial Tournament. Scott Hansert will appear as a guest on Saturday’s Coffee Coaches Show to talk about the tournament. The Coffee Coaches Show is broadcast live from Al White Ford/Lincoln on Saturday morning at 10 AM on Thunder Radio.