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Fundraiser For Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center
Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center is hosting its annual fundraiser “A Groovy Party with a Purpose.” This event will take place on Friday, April 10 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Manchester/ Coffee County Conference Center. At 6 p.m., the event kicks off with a silent auction followed by dinner and a live auction at 7:00 p.m. When the live auction concludes, the band “Escape” will take the stage for a night of dancing. Tickets are $50/person and can be reserved by calling the Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center (931) 723-8888.
Motlow Guard To Play At D-1 Missouri State
Dequon Miller
That changed when Matt Sligh, who had just been hired as Motlow’s coach, called during the summer of 2013.
Fast forward two years and the letters kept piling up for the Bucks point guard, as he made a name for himself on the court. After his freshman season in 2014, Miller was named an All-American, only the 10th in school history, and was touted as one of the premier junior college point guards in the nation.
After electing to stay at Motlow for his sophomore season, the question then became where would Miller sign once the Bucks’ season concluded. After teasing his decision on social media for some time Miller cleared things up when he verbally committed to Missouri State University. He will officially sign on April 15.
His decision comes after several mid-major and major colleges had been looking at the 5-foot-10 point guard. Included in those schools were West Virginia, Marquette, Missouri and Tennessee.
Because Miller had been receiving attention from several programs, Missouri State did not start its recruiting process until earlier this month.
“Missouri State came in late and Paul Lusk, the head coach, was recruiting me,” Miller said. “They came to me after the Columbia State game, it was Coach [Jermaine] Henderson. He said that they had just lost their 20-point man and they wanted me to be that guy. So the head coach started recruiting me immediately.”
This past season, Missouri State racked up an overall record of 11-20, but lost its play-in game to get into the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament.
The sophomore can lay claim to being Motlow’s all-time leader in 3-pointers made, knocking down 157 3-balls in his two-year career. The previous mark of 152 was set by John Gales in 1993-95.
Miller also finishes second all-time on the school’s assists per game, averaging eight per contest. He is third in all-time assists totaling 440 for his career.
Miller’s 19.9 points per contest is fifth all-time in the Motlow history books, but he finishes sixth in total points, 1,097. Tim Fant is the school’s scoring leader with 1,551 points, done in 1988-90, and he averaged 26.7 points a game.
Miller also got it done on the defensive end, with 2.2 steals per contest, good enough for sixth all-time at the school.
3/24/15 —– Robert Lee Barber
Mr. Robert Lee Barber, age 69 of Beach Grove, Tennessee passed away, Thursday, March 19, 2015 at Horizon Health and Rehab in Manchester.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 2 PM at the Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home Chapel with Tony Akers officiating.
Burial will follow at Ragsdale Cemetery.
Visitation with the family will be Tuesday from 12:00 PM until time of service.
Robert was a good father and provider for his family. He enjoyed farm work and working with race horses. Robert enjoyed old cars and going to the mountains. In years past Robert traveled with the carnival for several years.
He is survived by his wife, Roxanne Denise Akers; son William Michael Barber of Salisbury, N.C.; sister Bonnie Mae; grandchildren Caison and Jaxton Elgouhary and Scottie Williams; stepson, Austin Mayton of Manchester; stepdaughter, Leticia Akers of Manchester and special friends, Glen Espey and Bridgette Wiser of Beech Grove and Tony Akers of Tullahoma.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Westwood Falls to Moore County on Sunday
Westwood’s Alexcia Barnes following through on a swing against Moore County on Sunday.
Westwood’s Alex Hershman following through on a swing against Moore County on Sunday.
A pair of Moore County pitchers hurled a no-hitter to drop Westwood softball in Lynchburg in middle school softball action on Sunday. The home standing Raiders scored 8 runs in the 1st inning on their way to a 15 to 0 win over the Lady Rockets in a steady rain. Alexcia Barnes and Alex Hershman were the only base runners for Westwood as they each reached on errors. Westwood will be off this week for spring break before they host their first home game of the year on Monday, March 30th against Liberty. First pitch will be at 4:30 PM at Lady Rocket Field.
Manchester Man Facing Several Sex Charges
Gerald Albert Rogers, 64, of Tanglewood Drive, Manchester was arrested last week on sex related charges.
The allegations against Rogers are sexual exploitation of a minor and unlawful photographing.
After receiving a warrant, Manchester Police officers entered Rogers’ residence and confiscated three computers, a thumb drive and several hard drives, several hundred CDs that contained video from a hidden camera showing two females under the age of 18 undressing in his bedroom.
Officers also allege that they found a file that contained proof of a hidden camera in bathrooms of a motel room showing adult females taking bathes.
He is scheduled to appear in Coffee County General Sessions Court March 24.
At last reports he was being held in the Coffee County Jail on a $150,000 bond.
Trial For 2013 Crimes Begins Monday
Billy Joe Nelson
Tullahoma resident Billy Joe Nelson, 31, of 1209 East Lauderdale Street, was charged with carjacking, aggravated rape, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated assault and robbery. His trial begins Monday.
He has been held since his arrest under a bond of $1.25 million.
During a preliminary hearing held in February 2013 the victim testified that she had gotten into her vehicle and went to sleep while her husband finished getting his equipment from where his band had played in Manchester. During the preliminary hearing she testified that when she woke up “there was a stranger driving her vehicle.”
She testified that he then drove the vehicle on Highway 55 toward Tullahoma. The man allegedly sexually assaulted her.
She testified that she attempted to get out but he grabbed her by the hair and pulled her back inside the vehicle and bit her on the face.
He then drove to Dossett Apartments in Tullahoma where he took her rings and threatened her to stay in the vehicle. She testified that he told her that he had a gun but never showed it to her. He then got out of the vehicle and went into the apartments. Police later recovered her belongings from a trash can near the apartments.
He went into the apartments and while he was in there she was able to drive away and call 911. She met a Tullahoma officer and was transported to Harton Regional Medical Center for treatment.
A woman described as Nelson’s girlfriend told officers that she dropped him off near where the abduction occurred in Manchester. She also told Manchester Police investigators that Nelson called her around 3 a.m. to come to Dossett Apartments.
Assistant District Attorney Jason Ponder will prosecute the case and Nelson will be defended by Manchester attorney Jeremy Parham.
(Thanks to Wayne Thomas of the Tullahoma News for his help with this story)
Beezin Could Lead To Health Issues
A popular lip balm has become part of a viral trend called “beezin.’”
Teens are using Burt’s Bees Beeswax Lip Balm on their eyelids in an effort get high.
Those who have taken part in beezin’ say the peppermint oil causes a tingling and burning sensation, which enhances the experience of being drunk or high.
Others have said it helps them stay alert.
WKRN reports that Dr. Mary Romano at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital says beezin’ could lead to health risks like inflammation of the eye, swelling, and other symptoms similar to pink eye.
The doctor recommends using the lip balm for what it’s intended and leaving your eyelids alone.
She also advises parents to keep a close eye on viral trends and make sure their kids are not trying them.
Doctors warn anything not designed for the eyes could be a health hazard.
Bonnaroo 2015 Schedule Set
The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival has released its 2015 day-by-day schedule.
Bonnaroovians can finally decide how they want to allot their precious time over the four-day event. Fans can rest easy knowing they will be able to see Kendrick Lamar on Friday and Mumford & Sons on Saturday and Sunday headliners Billy Joel and Florence and the Machine.
The Manchester, Tenn. music mega-event is scheduled to take place from June 11-14 this year.
Tickets are still available and can be purchased on the Bonnaroo website.
It’s Egg Hunting Time
Kids were having fun hunting eggs underwater on Saturday at the Manchester Rec. Center… Photo by Tiffany Clutter
The outdoor egg hunt is set for April. 2 to 7 year olds will be held at 1pm and 8 to 12 year olds will be held at 8:00pm at the Babe Ruth Field at Fred Deadman Park. This hunt will take place in the dark so please provide your child with a flashlight!!
All participants must bring their own basket or bag to hold their eggs.
3/23/15 —— Howard Lewis Sanders
Howard Lewis Sanders, age 66 of Manchester, Tennessee, passed away on March 20, 2015.
Mr. Sanders was retired from the Coffee County School System.
He was born in Tracy City, TN to his parents, the late Lloyd “Buddy” Sanders and Louella Owens Sanders. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Elaine Sanders in 2012; and sisters, Ella Rose Anderson and Lucy Collins.
He is survived by his daughter, Pamela E. Winton and her husband Randy of Manchester, TN; two grandchildren, Mikenzie Champion (Steven) and Ryan Winton (Taylor); two great-grandchildren, Sydney Winton and Lillian Champion; sisters, Mary Catherine Anderson, Imogene Stevens and Sally Ann Dove; brothers, Lloyd Edward Sanders, Earl Wayne Sanders and Glen Ed Sanders; and a host of other relatives and friends.
VISITATION
Monday, March 23, 2015 from 12 p.m. (Noon) – 2 p.m.
FUNERAL
Monday, March 23, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Central Funeral Home
BURIAL
Hillsboro Memorial Cemetery
Central Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.