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Coffee Middle Softball Gets Walk-Off Win Over Warren County
Haley Richardson(right) of Coffee County smiles after getting a celebratory high five from CCMS head coach Lana Creek following her walk-off home run on Thursday night against Warren County
Down to their final out in the final inning, the Lady Raider softball team scored 5 runs to defeat Warren County 11 to 9 on Thursday night at CCMS. Haley Richardson hit the 2nd pitch of her at-bat over the centerfield fence for a walk-off home run to score Ashley Evans and Gracie Pippenger and complete the 2nd comeback of the night for Coffee County. Tied at 6 going into the last inning, Warren County plated 3 runs, including a home run of their own, to make the score 9 to 6 and erase the first Coffee County rally. The Lady Raiders loaded the bases with 2 outs in the 5th before Pippenger hit a 2 RBI single and set up Richardson’s heroics. Richardson, who came into the game to pitch in the 2nd inning got the win for the Lady Raiders and was 2 for 4 at the plate with a double to go with her home run. She finished with 5 RBI. Pippenger was 2 for 2 with 2 walks and 5 RBI and scored the tying run in the bottom of the 4th on a wild pitch. Jayden Scheller was 2 for 3 on the night for Coffee County as well. Coffee County, which trailed 6 to 0 after 2 innings, banged out 7 hits on the night and took advantage of 6 walks given up by Warren County’s pitchers. With the win, the Lady Raiders avenged a 5 to 0 loss in the opening game of the season to Warren County. The Lady Raiders improved to 4 and 1 on the season and 4 and 1 in conference play. The Lady Raiders are off for Spring Break and will not play again until April 6th when they play host to South Franklin.
Ashley Evans(#7) dives around the Warren County to score a run for Coffee County on Thursday night as Sierra Mahar, who scored ahead of Evans, looks on in the background
Middle School JV Baseball – North Franklin 11, Coffee County 8
The Coffee County Middle School Red Raider Junior Varsity baseball team started strong against the Gators of North Franklin scoring 2 runs in the bottom of the first inning but could not hold on to take the win. North broke thru with 4 runs in the 4th inning and 5 more in the 5th inning to but the Raiders in a 9 to 3 hole. Coffee County scored runs in each of the last 4 innings but could not string together a big inning in the loss. Garrett Davis was 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored for Coffee County while Slade Owens had 2 singles in 2 plate appearances. The Red Raiders are scheduled to take on North in a rematch on Friday night at 6:00 PM in Winchester.
Garrett Davis of Coffee County Middle(#27) gets a lead at first base on Thursday night against North Franklin. Coach Rodney Meeker gives instruction in the foreground(right)
Coffee County Tennis Results
Girls lose a heartbreaker 4-3
Karlee Reed lost 4-8
Alex Crossland wins 8-5
Maddie Taylor wins 8-4
Savannah Hodge lost 8-5
Kayla Wright lost 8-2
Doubles
Reed/Taylor lose 8-2
Crossland/Hodge win 8-3
Boys lose 7-0
Walker Seagraves lost to Allen 3-8
Trevor Ivey -Bodman lost to Tyler Burdick 1-8
Easton Mai loses a great match 6-8 to Taylor Burdick
Shilp Patel lost to Couser 1-8
Jay Patel falls to Hunter Rogers 2-8
Doubles
S. Patel/Seagraves loses 8-1
J Patel / Mai loses 8-0
In JV action Will Davis and Evan Herrell lost 6-1 in doubles
Ali Shelton lost in singles play 6-4
and freshmen doubles team Emily Shelton and Hope Blackburn win 6-2
Public’s Input Needed In Credit Card Fraud Cases
Photo of Manchester Wal Mart subject
The first man is wanted for questioning in a case over credit card fraud at Murphy Oil in front of Wal Mart in Manchester.
Photo of Nashville Wal Mart subject
The second man that is wanted for questioning used a stolen credit card number from a resident of Manchester. The card was used at a Wal Mart in Nashville.
If you can identify or know the whereabouts of one or both of these individuals please contact Coffee County Investigator James Sherrill at 931-723-3003.
See other subject below.
Fuel Spill In Tullahoma
Tullahoma Fire Department, Public Works and Coffee County EMA contain a diesel spill on Monday, March 16. The TFD was able to contain the spill until an environmental firm arrived to finish clean up. Public Works assisted with back hoe and sand… Photo provided
Tullahoma Fire Department quickly responded to the call and started the process of containing the spillage. Fire Chief Richard Shasteen said they used sand to help contain the spill to the area.
A hazardous materials company, Evergreen AES, from Murfreesboro was called to the plant to clean up the spill.
There were no injuries reported from the accident.
Former Tullahoma Resident’s Ashes Stolen
Picture of Whitney provided by Franklin, TN Police
“We’re just devastated by this,” said Tuck. “Our home was violated, and our things were stolen. Whitney’s ashes were inside her favorite pink purse, stolen from my room. I’m heartbroken, and just want her home.”
Whitney formerly of Tullahoma died in 2005, days after Christmas. She was 19 when she lost her battle to Leukemia. Whitney’s stolen ashes were in a black wooden box inside of the stolen purse. The box holding Whitney’s ashes is 8.5 x 11 inches, and about two inches tall. A second box, with the name “Duchess” engraved on the top of it contains the remains of Whitney’s puppy that died a short time after her.
Other items stolen include two flat screen televisions, several checkbooks, and a bottle of liquor.
A reward of up to $1,000 is available for information in this case: Call Franklin, TN Crime Stoppers: (615) 794-4000.
Weekend Road Closures In Manchester
Beginning March 20, 2015, Manchester City Hall Offices at 200 West Fort Street, will start construction on the building roof. For safety and to avoid damage to vehicles there will be road closures around the City Hall Building starting on March 20, every Friday evening from 7 p.m. until Sunday evening at 8 p.m. until further notice. The closures will be at the corner of Irwin and Fort Street, Fort Street at Highway 41 prohibiting turning on Fort Street from and to Highway 41 (at traffic light), at the intersection of High and Irwin Streets which will close the water department drive through window. The closures will prohibit parking in front of the building, the Irwin Street side of the building, and the front row parking in the parking lot behind the building JUST DURING WEEKENDS.
February Unemployment Rate Down Slightly
Tennessee’s unemployment rate for the month of February was 6.6 percent, a decrease of one tenth of one percentage point from the January rate of 6.7 percent. That’s according to Tennessee Labor Commissioner Burns Phillips.
The U.S. rate for February was 5.5 percent, down two-tenths of a percentage point from the prior month.
Over the past year, Tennessee’s unemployment rate increased from 6.5 percent to 6.6 percent, while the national rate decreased from 6.7 percent to 5.5.
Motlow Student Named Silver Scholar
Beth Kinser… Photo provided by Motlow College
Kinser, who majors in psychology and sociology, is from Tullahoma and was selected this year to represent the McMinnville Center as Miss Motlow. While at Motlow, Kinser has earned Dean’s List honors while actively participating in Motlow’s honor society.
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation sponsors the Coca-Cola Community Academic Team program by recognizing 50 Gold, 50 Silver and 50 Bronze Scholars, and providing nearly $200,000 in scholarships annually. Each Silver Scholar receives a $1,250 scholarship and a special medallion.
3/21//15 — Jeffery Sherman “Jeff” Lowhorn
Jeffery Sherman “Jeff” Lowhorn, age 48, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Wednesday, March 18th, 2015.
Jeff was born in Tullahoma to the late Sherman and Dorothy Ingleburger Lowhorn.
He was a graduate of Tullahoma High School and went on to attend Middle Tennessee State University. Jeff worked as an Assembler with TE Connectivity in Tullahoma and was an avid fan of Lynyrd Skynyrd, University of Tennessee Football, NASCAR, and Facebook.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother, Anthony Lowhorn.
Jeff is survived by one brother, Gary Lowhorn and his wife Robin of Knoxville; sister-in-law, Ivy Lowhorn of Estill Springs; niece, Jennifer Judy of Powell, Tennessee; two nephews, Ryan and Aaron Lowhorn, both of Estill Springs; two great nephews, Cole and Ty Judy; two great-nieces, Lexi and Audrey Lowhorn; many special aunts, uncles, and numerous cousins; and his faithful dog and companion, Chico.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 21st, 2015 from 1:00-3:00 pm at Kilgore Funeral Home with the funeral service to immediately follow at 3:00 pm in the Kilgore Funeral Home Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Tullahoma Animal Shelter, 942 Maplewood Avenue, Tullahoma, Tennessee 37388.
Kilgore Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
3/23/15 —- Lori Ann Voisin-Arms
Lori Ann Voisin-Arms, 55 passed away on Sunday, March 15,2015 at her residence in Tullahoma, TN.
Beloved Wife of the Late Michael C. Arms. Daughter of the the Late Emilie (Lovie)Nassar and the Late Clifford R. Voisin. Mother of Monique DeBlieux. Cousin of the Late Lawrence E. Nassar, the Late Dewey A. Nassar III, and Karen N. Brown(Brad). Aunt of Brad Brown(Nicole), Jason A. Brown(Paige) Denise N. Cabral(Chris) and Dewey A Nassar IV. Also survived by a Host of Cousins, Great Nieces, and Nephews, Family and Friends.
She was a life long resident of Lakeview and the North shore of New Orleans but has lived in Tullahoma, TN for the past 2 years.
Services will be held Monday, March 23 at Saint Dominic Church at 12:00 pm and will be followed with interment immediately after services at Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery in New Orleans.
Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Lori Ann Voisin-Arms.