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CHS Wrestlers Sweep Tuesday Night Matches
CHS wrestler Austin Payne(top) in recent match action.
The Coffee County wrestling team hosted St. Andrews-Sewanee and Whitwell on Tuesday night at the Joe Frank Patch Gymnasium and came away with 2 wins. The Raiders got off to a slow start versus Whitwell as they dropped the first 2 matches before rolling off 7 straight wins to take a commanding 42 to 12 lead. Whitwell got a pair of wins in the middle weight classes of 145 pounds and 152 pounds, before Coffee County’s Matthew DeLong(at 160 pounds) and Austin Payne(182) got a pair of wins to make the final score 54 to 30. Getting forfeit wins for Coffee County were: Hannah Curtis(106), Joseph White(126), Owen Teague(132), David Tate(138) and DeLong(160). Getting pin fall wins for the Red and Black were: Dustin Seals(285), Brandon Baumstein(113), Nicholas Damron(120) and Payne(182).
Against the Mountain Lions from Sewanee, Coffee County won 10 of the 14 matches to capture a 57 to 24 win. Joel Singleton got a decision win at 126 pounds. The Raiders won 6 matches via the forfeit as Dustin Seals(285), Nicholas Damron(120), Owen Teague(132), David Tate(138), Chase Pruitt(152), and Trenton Garner(220) all claimed walk-overs. Brandon Baumstein(113), Austin Payne(182) and Joshua Tobitt(195) all claimed pin fall wins for the Raiders. The wrestling team travels to Shelbyville on Thursday night to take on Tullahoma, Franklin County and the host Eagles. Matches are set to begin at 6 PM.
01/06/15
Birthdays:
Elizabeth Jones – 15 – Pizza Winner!
Eddie Fletcher, James Myers – 47
Debbie Vandagriff, Cathy Smith
Anniversaries: Doug & Dreva Bundy – 48th!
1/10/15 —– Randall Scott Ward, Sr.
Mr. Randall Scott Ward, Sr., age 53, of Estill Springs, TN., passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015, at Southern Tennessee Medical Center in Winchester, TN.
He was the son of Wanita Gipson Purks and the late Walter Ward, Jr.
Mr. Ward worked as a Custodian at AEDC, and attended Christian Life Church in Tullahoma, TN. He loved his family, helping others, but most importantly loved the Lord.
In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his grandparents, and a cousin Gene.
He is survived by his wife Terri Ward of Estill Springs, his mother Wanita Purks, a son Randall Ward, Jr., daughter Amanda Ward, daughter Amber Nicole Cunningham, son Christopher Earl Goodge, Jr., daughter Kelsey Paige Goodge, brother Guy Ward, sisters Tracy, Barbie, and Anna, 4 grandchildren, aunt Patty Kindred of Manchester, cousin Keith of Indiana, and cousin Danny of California.
Visitation with the family will be Saturday, January 10, 2015 from 10 AM until 12 PM in the Chapel of Tullahoma Funeral Home.
Memorial Services will begin at 12 PM with Pastor Tony Buchanan, Sr. officiating.
Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Randall Scott Ward. Sr.
Difficult Night For Raider Basketball
CHS senior basketball player J.P. Duncan makes a pass earlier this season
Shelbyville got off to a hot start on Tuesday night in high school basketball as they led Coffee County 21-3 during the first half before going on to lead 33-16 at halftime. In the 3rd quarter Shelbyville, playing on their home court extended its advantage to 33 points, 55-22. The Eaglettes pulled away even more in the final quarter with the mercy rule enforced as they defeated the Lady Raiders 72-25.
The biggest problem for Coffee County was committing 26 turnovers on the night.
Tyger Fenton was named the Gateway Tire and Service Center player of the game.
Coffee County stands at 10-8 overall and 1-3 in District 8-AAA play.
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In the boy’s game things did not go well for the Red Raiders as they fell behind the Eagles 38-18 at halftime. In the 2nd half Coffee County could not overcome their turnover problem or the Eagles, falling 80-46.
JP Duncan had 13 points to lead Coffee County and earn the player of the game honors.
Coffee County is now 4-9 and 0-4 in district action.
Friday night the Lady Raiders and Red Raiders will play host to Columbia beginning at 6pm with our broadcast starting at 5:50pm.
1/9/15 —- Novella Layne
Novella Layne of Pelham passed away Monday, January 5, 2015 at her residence at the age of 65.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, January 9, 2015 at 1 PM at the Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Warren/Red Hill Cemetery in Pelham.
Visitation with the family will be Thursday, January 8, 2015 from 5 PM – 8 PM.
A native of Manchester, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Elsie Magouirk Layne.
She enjoyed elderly people and would sit with them for hours. She enjoyed working in the yard and flower gardening. She like to listen to country music and work word search puzzles. She also enjoyed watching scary movies.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Clyde and George Layne and James Tucker.
Novella is survived by one daughter, Clara Nunn and her husband Leon Nunn Jr of Manchester; two brothers, Kelly Layne of Gruetli-Laager, and Wilson “Junior” Tucker Jr. of Pelham; three sisters, Lucy Hill and her husband Billy of Pelham, Anna McCord and her husband, Bob of Donelson and Mattie Murray and her husband, David of Pelham; three grandchildren, Darlena Scalf, Penny Scalf and Brittany Nunn and four great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations be made to Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Cold Weather Shelter Will Be Open In Manchester
The weather forecasters are saying that temperatures today and tonight will only reach the 20’s for a high and near zero this evening in some areas.
The Coffee County Emergency Management Agency is operating a cold weather shelter in the community room of the Coffee County Administration building on McArthur Street in Manchester. (Opening at 4pm Wednesday)
Coffee County Emergency Management Agency Director Allen Lendley stated that if anyone needs shelter please call 723-5105. There would cots set up and a place for people to sleep if they need to as the temperatures plunge to the coldest temperatures this season.
Wine Sales May Start Earlier Than Expected
A new bill sponsored by state Rep. Bo Mitchell would allow grocery stores to sell wine in July of this year instead of waiting until 2016 as originally scheduled.
By definition, the bill “shortens the time frame by one year for the implementation of certain provisions governing the sale of wine in retail food stores.”
Tennesseans in many cities and counties, including Manchester and Tullahoma voted last November to allow the sale of wine in grocery stores.
Tennessee Tops In Economic Development In 2014
Gov. Bill Haslam
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam on Monday announced Business Facilities, a leading national publication focused on site selection and economic development, has named Tennessee its 2014 State of the Year for a second consecutive year.
Tennessee becomes the first state in the award’s history to win back-to-back honors for economic development efforts and the first state to win the designation three times, winning in 2014, 2013 and 2009.
Some of Tennessee’s top economic development projects in 2014 included Volkswagen Group of America’s Chattanooga expansion creating 2,000 jobs with an investment of $600 million, Under Armour’s new Mount Juliet fulfillment center creating 1,500 jobs with an investment of more than $100 million, SL Tennessee’s Clinton expansion creating 1,000 jobs with an $80.5 million investment and Conduit Global’s new Memphis call center creating 1,000 jobs with an $8 million investment.
The magazine cited Tennessee’s successful execution of a diversified growth strategy, as well as an emphasis on infrastructure and education, as key factors in securing consecutive victories.
For more information on the State of the Year competition and Business Facilities, please visit BusinessFacilities.com.
Safety Tips For Using Generators During Cold Weather
With temperatures expected to drop down to as low as zero this week, the State Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding residents to use portable generators safely this winter. In a statement released by the TN Department of Commerce and Insurance, Commissioner Julie Mix McPeak says “it’s essential that you take precautions for your safety” when using a generator should power outages take place. Safety Tips: -Never use generators inside your home or enclosed areas. Generator released carbon monoxide, which is odorless, can be deadly. A battery-powered carbon monoxide alarm should be installed in the area you are using a generator. -Use fresh gasoline and allow the engine to cool for at least two minutes before refueling. Generators shouldn’t be used near combustible materials. -Generators shouldn’t be used in wet conditions and should never be used by plugging it in to a home’s wall outlet due to electrocution risk. Appliances should be plugged directly into the generator and cords should not be coiled, instead laid in flat, open locations.
1/9/15 —- Shirley Granberry
Funeral services for Shirley Granberry, age 77, of Tullahoma will be conducted at 1:00 PM, Friday in the Tullahoma Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jack Lambert.
Burial will follow in the Oakwood Cemetery.
Visitation with the family will be held from 4:00 till 8:00 PM, Thursday at Tullahoma Funeral Home.
Mrs. Granberry was born to the late Ike and Ida Mae Dickens Young. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, John Granberry, brother, Clarence “Corky” Young, sisters, Margaret Keeble, Brenda Wallace, Patricia McConnell, great grandchildren, Devonte Thomas, Bethaney Prosser and a son in law, Jacky Smith.
She was a member of the Victory Baptist Church and was retired from Stanley Tool in Shelbyville.
She is survived by her children, Thomas Young, Gloria (J R) Smith, Sylvia Smith, grandchildren, Jennifer (Wayne) Lewis, Robert (Tina) Prosser, Josh (Christie) Prosser, James (Taneasia) Smith, Keisha Bright, Deion Hanley, great grandchildren, Allison Clark, Elizabeth Florez, Mason Painter, Drew Prosser, Ross Prosser, Stephen Prosser, Logan Prosser, Zaccahe Smith, Tilesia Baugh, DeAndre Carr, Jasmine Bright, Joshua Bright, great great grandchildren, Elijah Baugh, Jailen Baugh, Bentley Hanley and Brooke Lynn Hanley.
Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Shirley Ann Granberry.
