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CHS Drops Pair to Shelbyville on Friday Night
Caleb King(left) and Aubrey Southerland(right) are crowned King and Queen respectively during Winterfest festivities on Friday night.
Playing inspired basketball for Friday night was not enough for the Red Raiders and Lady Raiders to score a pair of upsets over Shelbyville on Friday night at the Joe Frank Patch Memorial Gym. The Lady Raiders, who led for most of the 1st quarter, trailed the Eaglettes by 4 points a minute into the 3rd quarter before falling by a final score of 56 to 36. Sara Brown hit 6 4th quarter freethrows to lead Coffee County in scoring with 12 points to earn the Gateway Tire and Service Center Player of the Game honors. Tyger Fenton and Cameron Davis each netted 6 points for the Lady Raiders as Coffee County dropped to 12 and 13 on the season and 2 and 8 in District 8AAA play.
The Red Raiders stretched a 4 point halftime lead to 9 points with 5 minutes left in the 3rd period before Shelbyville’s depth took effect. The Eagles outscored Coffee County 36 to 17 down the stretch to win by a final score of 58 to 48. Peyton Talley earned the Gateway Tire and Service Center Player of the Game honors as he finished with 18 points. Wyatt Day had 10 points while Addison Carter and J.P. Duncan each netted 6 points. Download Thunder Radio’s broadcast The Raiders and Lady Raiders travel to Columbia on Tuesday night to take on the Lions. The girls game will tip off at 6:00 PM.
Between games, the 2015 Winterfest court was presented and the King and Queen were announced. Seniors Caleb King and Aubrey Southerland were crowned King and Queen as selected by a vote of the CHS student body.
Aaron’s Sales and Lease Student of the Week 30 January 2015
The Aaron’s Sales and Lease Student of the week for
30 January 2015 is Ava Weidenbacher. Ava is in fifth
grade at Hillsboro Elementary School in Coffee County.
She is the daughter of proud parents Amanda and Pat.
She was nominated for this award because she is and
exemplary student and is always helpful to her fellow
classmates and her teachers. Ava’s favorite subject is
language arts because she uses those skills every day,
it’s fun and she like to learn new things. She plans to
be a doctor when she gets older because she enjoys
helping people. Ava was presented with a plaque
(courtesy of K&S Trophies of Tullahoma) and a set of
tickets to an up-coming Nashville Predators game.
Congratulations to Ava Weidenbacher, the Aaron’s
Sales and Lease Student of the Week.
The Aaron’s Sales and Lease Student of the Week – Ava Weidenbacher
Coffee County Middle Lady Raiders Advance to Conference Finals
The Coffee County Middle School student section cheers on the Lady Raiders in Thursday night’s CTC tournament semi-finals.
CCMS 8th grader Abby Morgan prepares to shoot a free throw from earlier in the season
Cold free throw shooting by the Lady Raiders of Coffee Middle in the 4th quarter on Thursday night forced Thursday night’s CTC semifinal game to overtime, before Coffee County put away Warren County by a final of 41 to 38. A loud and supportive CCMS student section helped the Lady Raiders erase a 5 point 4th quarter deficit as Bella Vinson drilled a 3 pointer from the right wing with 2:29 left in the game to tie it at 29. Coffee County, who was 3 for 10 at the free throw line in the 4th quarter, could only manage a 3 point lead down the stretch which Warren County erased on a 3 pointer as time expired to send it to the extra period. All the overtime scoring was done at the free throw line as each team remained aggressive. The Lady Raiders made 5 of their last 8 free throws to grab the win and advance to Saturday’s finals with the 2 point win. Abby Morgan, who scored 6 points in the 4th quarter, nailed 2 huge free throws with 10 seconds remaining in overtime to seal the win. Morgan led Coffee County in scoring with 13 points. Lindsey Perry ended the night with 7 points and Jacey Vaughn added 6 points. With the win, Coffee County will face South Franklin on Saturday night at 5 PM in the CTC tournament finals. These two teams, who split during the regular season, tied for the regular season conference title. The Coffee Middle Red Raiders will take on White County on Friday night at 5 in the boys semifinal. Coffee County Middle School is hosting the CTC Tournament.
1/30/15 — Virgil Edwin Koop
Virgil Edwin Koop, age 75 of Manchester, Tennessee, passed away on January 25, 2015 at the Manchester Health Care Center. Mr. Koop was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Tullahoma, Tennessee; a member of the Lutheran Childhood Welfare Association; and a member of the Board of Trustees. He graduated from Walther Lutheran High in 1957 and served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1957-1957. Mr. Koop retired after a career in Sales with Wilson Sporting Goods and Spaulding Sporting Goods. He enjoyed golfing, refinishing furniture and model building. He was born in Chicago, IL and was preceded in death by his son, Jeffery Edwin Koop; parents, the late Arthur John Koop and Adeline Clensendorf; brothers, Wilbur, William, Harold and Roy; and sister, Evelyn. Mr. Koop is survived by his son, Christopher John Koop of Vista, California and sisters, Viola and Ellen. A Memorial Service will be celebrated on Friday, January 30, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Faith Lutheran Church in Tullahoma, TN with Pastor Martin Nutter officiating.
CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME of Manchester, TN in Charge of Arrangements.
1/29/15
Birthdays:
Judy Anne Stevens, 66 — Pizza Winner!
Ronnie Tutherow, 38
Daniel Steele
William Joey Bowen, 28
Bonnie Parsley
Elizabeth Kennedy, 90
1/31/15 — Deveta C. Smith
Deveta C. Smith, of Winchester, passed this life on Thursday, January 29th, 2015 at her residence at the age of 90. Mrs. Smith was born in Madison County, Alabama to the late Albert Sherman and Lucille Yarbrough Church and was a member of Turkey Creek United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Smith is preceded in death by her husband, George S. “Dick” Smith; one daughter, Rita Stewart; and one brother, J.C. Church. She is survived by two daughters, Sheila Holden and her husband Scott of Winchester, and Tonita Davis and her husband John of Tullahoma; seven grandchildren, Richard Davis, Bryan Davis and his fiancé Debbie, J.C. Davis and his wife Monna, Shawn Stewart and his wife Andrea, Stacy Stewart, Bleu Holden, and Bart Holden; seven great-grandchildren, Brandi Evans, Jedediah Davis, Millie Davis, Miriam Davis, Reece Stewart, Kole Stewart, and Macy Stewart; and two great-great-grandchildren, Xavier Elliot and Aaliyah Elliot. Visitation for Mrs. Smith will be held on Friday, January 30th, 2015 from 5:00-8:00pm at Kilgore Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 31st, 2015 at 1:00pm in the Kilgore Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Fields officiating. Burial will follow at Marble Plains Cemetery in Franklin County. Grandsons will serve as Pallbearers and Honorary Pallbearers will be the Byrom children. For those who wish, donations may be made to Hospice Compassus at Hospice of the Highland Rim Foundation, Inc., 110 East Lauderdale Street, Tullahoma, Tennessee 37388, or to Turkey Creek United Methodist Church at 7369 Chestnut Ridge Road, Winchester, Tennessee 37398.
Arrangements by Kilgore Funeral Home
Local Murder Suspect Wants Bond Lowered
Connie King
Connie King and Troy Lynn King are accused of killing the man. Their trial is set to begin in May, 2015.
Connie King was arrested in July of 2013 in Daytona Beach, Fla., on charges of felony murder and premeditated first-degree murder. She was returned to Coffee County July 18, 2013. She is being held under $500,000 bond.
Connie King, 38, appeared in court on Wednesday with her attorney Chris Stanford, who made a request that her bond be lowered from $500,000 to $50,000.
King’s mother Shirley Nunley testified on behalf of her daughter. Nunley told the court that her daughter would stay with her at her home in Altamont in Grundy County if she is released on bond, but said she did not think she could financially afford to post a $50,000 bond if the judge lowered it to that amount, although she would try.
Stanford told the judge that if King is released she could wear a GPS tracking device at a cost of $300 a month. Her mother testified that she would pay for the tracking device.
Judge Vanessa Jackson will decide on the bond reduction in the next few weeks.
Tullahoma Police Asking For The Public’s Help
If you know this woman’s identity contact Tullahoma Police
On Monday Jan 26, 2015 a female was at Walmart in Tullahoma. The woman left without paying for items. Anyone with information regarding the identity of this person is asked to contact the Tullahoma Police Department.
On Jan, 19, 2015 two unknown black males entered two liquor stores in Tullahoma and cashed counterfeit checks. The two subjects of interest appeared to be driving a white Chevy Equinox when they left the businesses.
Anyone with information regarding these three crimes is asked to contact the Tullahoma Police Department at 931-455-0530 or email at tpd@tullahomatn.gov. See more photos below. The people in the photos are innocent until proven guilty.
Contact Tullahoma Police if you can identify the black male in this picture.
Tullahoma Police wants to talk to the black male in this picture. If you can identify him call police.
Franklin County Detective’s Gun and Bulletproof Vest Missing
Photo from WGNS. Not actual gun.
According to a police report, Detective Nick Watson said the items were in his car at the Ashwood Cove Apartments on North Tennessee Boulevard in Murfreesboro.
Upon returning to his car he noticed the items were missing. Watson said there were no visible signs of forced entry.
At this point, no word on who may have stolen the detective’s gun and vest. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 615-893-STOP.
EMPOWER Program In Need Of Adult Mentors Who Want To Make A Difference
At the beginning of a new year, we often feel compelled to look forward at the year ahead and think, “What could I do differently this year?” or “How could I improve myself as a person?” Our resolutions may lead to us to get in better physical shape, to volunteer more, to spend more quality time with our families, and so on. This year, the Coffee County Anti-Drug Coalition wants to challenge everyone to take on a resolution that will make a real difference for kids and parents in our community – Be a Mentor! Their EMPOWER program matches adult mentors with middle school students in our county who could benefit from some extra help academically. All you have to do is volunteer an hour per week. Our youth need you! Make 2015 the year of changing a life in Coffee County by making the resolution to be a Mentor! To get involved, call the Coffee County Anti-Drug Coalition office at 931-570-4484, or email Robert Ray at rray@ccantidrug.org.