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Money Missing In Some Tennessee Counties–None In Coffee County
A Tennessee State Comptroller’s report has found that the amount of money stolen from Tennessee counties outpaced the amount recovered in fiscal year 2013.
The Tennessean reports counties began the last fiscal year with more than $563,000 in unrecovered cash shortages. They recovered more than $237,000. Some of that came from restitution payments while some came from insurance claims or other means.
But nearly $450,000 in new shortages were detected. That leaves a new shortfall of more than $775,000, an increase of more than $200,000.
The report is based on a snapshot taken June 30, 2013, and drawn from audits of all Tennessee counties.
State Comptroller Justin Wilson urged local governments to follow the steps proposed by auditors in order to prevent future thefts.
The good news from the report is that the Comptroller found NO money missing from Coffee County.
Unemployment Up Slightly In Tennessee
Tennessee Labor & Workforce Development Commissioner Burns Phillips has announced the Tennessee preliminary unemployment rate for May is 6.4%, a tenth of one percentage point higher than the 6.3% April revised rate. The U.S. preliminary rate for May is 6.3%, same as the U.S. April revised rate.
Economic Summary:
• Over the past year, Tennessee’s unemployment rate decreased from 8.4% to 6.4% while the national rate decreased from 7.5% to 6.3%.
• Total nonfarm employment increased 6,700 jobs from April to May. The largest increases occurred in leisure/hospitality, retail trade, and local government.
• Over the year, nonfarm employment increased 56,900 jobs. The largest increases occurred in professional/business services, leisure/hospitality, and trade/transportation/utilities.
Child Passenger Safety Check Station Is Set For Thursday
The Tullahoma Police Department is pleased to announce that the department will host a Child Passenger Safety (CPS) check station on Thursday, June 26, 2014, between the hours of 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm. Officers that are certified technicians for child passenger restraint systems will set up the station in the parking lot at C.D. Stamps community center, 810 South Jackson Street.
“The event is to assist Tullahoma citizens with child passenger restraint systems,” said Sergeant Phil Henderson. “This is a good opportunity for new parents to stop by and let the officers/technicians verify your system is properly installed and in good working order, or just answer questions about child restraints.”
The Tullahoma Police Department is a recipient of the Governor’s Highway Safety Office (GHSO) Child Passenger Safety grant program, which allows the department to provide a replacement child passenger system to verifiable citizens of Tullahoma, at no charge. Sergeant Henderson recommends that you bring proof of residency and your child should be present to insure the system in place is the proper fit based on the height, weight and age.
In 2013, the department provided 77 systems to Tullahoma citizens. For those parents or relatives that are not citizens of Tullahoma, the department will gladly check your existing system(s) for proper installation and suitability for the child, but will not be able to provide a replacement seat. If you have questions about this event or would like to schedule an event for your church, school, or other group in Tullahoma contact Sergeant Phil Henderson, the supervisor of the program at (931) 455-0530.
100 Girls of Code Tour Coming To Tullahoma
100 Girls of Code Tour is coming to Tullahoma! This workshop is designed to advance the technology skills of girls age 12 to 18. The one-day workshop will be led by female developers. The event will take place this Wednesday (June 18th) at the Tullahoma Business Center on Wilson Avenue from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and is free to those attending.
Girls interested in attending should sign up online at http://www.100girlsofcode.com only 25 slots are available.
6/24/14 —– Randal Carson Martin
Mr. Randal Carson Martin, age 72 of Tullahoma, Tennessee passed away, Monday, June 23, 2014 at his residence.
Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, June 24 from 5 PM till 9 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home.
Mr. Martin, a native of Manchester, was the son of the late Carson and Treva Hobbs Martin.
He had worked as a construction worker. He was an avid fisherman. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and his dog “Max”.
He is survived by his son, Johnny Martin of Franklin, KY; his daughter, Leah Martin Stone of Glasglow, KY; two brothers, Hugh Martin of Murfreesboro and Mike Martin of Nashville; two sisters, Cindy Boyd of Indianapolis and Kay Brown of Manchester and four grandchildren.
DAVES-CULBERSTON FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS
Local Track Team Performs Well At State Meet
Connor White is very happy after his performance… Photos by Tiffany Clutter
Several Local youth athletes with the All Star Track Club-“Mustangs” competed at the Hershey’s Track & Field Games State Meet Saturday, June 21st that was held at Riverdale High School in Murfreesboro. The “Mustangs” are coached by Greg Green and practice in Manchester. Congratulations to our local winners:
9-10 Girls Standing Long Jump
Caroline Jacobs– 10th Place
9-10 Girls Softball Throw
Lexi Nelson
Lexi Nelson– 2nd Place
Kennedy Norman-Young– 3rd Place
9-10 Girls 50 Meter Dash
Greenlee Woods– 7th Place
Jorja Waggoner– 9th Place
9-10 Girls 100 Meter Dash
Kennedy Norman-Young– 3rd Place
9-10 Girls 200 Meter Dash
Jorja Waggoner– 6th Place
9-10 Girls 400 Meter Dash
Kennedy Norman-Young– 3rd Place
Greenlee Woods – 6th Place
9-10 Girls 4×100 Relay
Jorja Waggoner, Greenlee Woods, Kennedy-Norman Young, Liza Johnson – 3rd Place
9-10 Boys 200 Meter Dash
Jonathan Nelson– 5th Place
Jonathan Nelson
9-10 Boys 400 Meter Dash
Jonathan Nelson– 2nd Place
11-12 Girls Standing Long Jump
Andie Clutter– 4th Place
11-12 Girls 100 Meter Dash
Claire Bryant– 8th Place
11-12 Girls 200 Meter Dash
Andie Clutter right of podium
Andie Clutter– 4th Place
11-12 Girls 400 Meter Dash
Claire Bryant– 4th Place
11-12 Girls 800 Meter Run
Ryan Green– 3rd Place
11-12 Boys Standing Long Jump
Landon Crabtree– 5th Place
Landon Crabtree on the podium
11-12 Boys 100 Meter Dash
Landon Crabtree– 4th Place
11-12 Boys 200 Meter Dash
Jackson Jacobs– 7th Place
11-12 Boys 400 Meter Dash
Landon Crabtree– 2nd Place
13-14 Boys 100 Meter Dash
Trace Bryant– 5th Place
13-14 Boys 200 Meter Dash
Trace Bryant– 3rd Place
13-14 Boys 800 Meter Run
Connor White– 1st Place State Champion
Special congratulations to :
13-14 Boys 1600 Meter Run
Connor White of Normandy– 1st Place State Champion & New Tennessee State Record – Time: 5:20.22.
The next meet is Friday, July 11 in McMinnville
Two Raider Baseball Players Honored
Tyler Cavender working behind the plate.
Recent Coffee County graduates Tyler Cavender and Kyle Douglas have been named to the All-Region 4-AAA baseball team.
Douglas had a 6-2 record and a 0.75 ERA as a senior while striking out 70 in 56.1 innings of work. Cavender was named the District 8-AAA Co-Offensive player of the year in the district. He led the Raiders in batting average, home runs and slugging percent.
The two outstanding players both signed to play college baseball. Cavender will play at Tennessee Temple and Douglas will compete for Freed-Hardeman University.
Motlow Signs New Player
Seth McKelvey
McKelvey is a 6’7”, 240-pound inside presence who comes to Lynchburg from Orangeburg-Calhoun Prep School in Orangeburg, S.C., following an outstanding prep career at RB Stall High School in North Charleston.
While at RB Stall, McKelvey garnered a number of honors, including being rated the #11 prospect in the state by Scout.com. He averaged 12.2 points, 12 rebounds and 4.3 blocked shots per game as a senior and was named all-state. McKelvey was selected to the All-Region VII team after his sophomore, junior and senior seasons.
Following his high school career he headed to Orangeburg-Calhoun Prep, where he played for Head Coach Scott Weaver. Seth was instrumental in leading Orangeburg to a 25-14 record, including games where he pulled down 15 rebounds and a school-record 17 rebounds.
The Bucks finished with a 14-14 record in 2013-14, Sligh’s first season, and advanced to the TCCAA/RegionVII Tournament semifinals before being eliminated by eventual champion Columbia State 122-121 in double overtime.
McKelvey will join an already-impressive roster that should include returning sophomores Kytrel Williams, Jordan Riley, Greg Mason, Reggie Williams, C.J. McEwen and All-American Dequon Miller. Redshirt freshmen Dezon Dozier and Jahaad Lyons will also step into varsity roles.
Predators Season Begins October 9
The Nashville Predators will open the 2014-15 season October 9 with a home game against the Ottawa Senators.
This represents only the second time in the past seven years that the Predators will open the season at Bridgestone Arena. They’re hosting an Eastern Conference team in the opener for the first time since facing the Florida Panthers in the franchise’s inaugural game on Oct. 10, 1998.
After hosting Ottawa in their season opener, the Predators have two more home games Oct. 11 and Oct. 14 before their first road trip.
6/25/14 —- Carsie K. Spry
Carsie K. Spry, 84, of Bradyville passed away Sunday, June 22, 2014 at NHC Murfreesboro. He was a native of Cannon Co.
He is survived by his Nieces and Nephews: Keith (Gloria) Spry of AL., Patti (Bill) Brison of Murfreesboro, Melinda (Brian) Messick of Murfreesboro, Ricky (Bonita) Lowe of Manchester and Larry (Vicky) Campbell of Woodbury; Brother-in-law: Vernon Campbell of Woodbury.
Carsie was preceded in death by his parents, McKinley Spry & Pearl Bush Spry; his wife, Wilda King Spry; Siblings, Bertha Spry Lowe, Ottis Spry & Wilma Spry Campbell.
Carsie was a member of the Baptist Church and was a veteran of the Army where he served in the Korean War. He was a farmer and a retired Banker. He held certificates from the American Institute of Banking and was a graduate of the School of Banking of the University of Wisconsin. He worked at Bank of Commerce in Woodbury, Peoples Bank of Woodbury and City Bank & Trust of McMinnville. He retired from First National Bank in 1997 in Manchester. Carsie was a past member of Woodbury Lions Club.
Funeral Services will be 11 am Wed., June 25, 2014 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Bobby Zumbro officiating.
Interment will follow in the Riverside Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tues., 06/24/14 and Wed., 06/25 from 10 am until time of service.
Pallbearers: Ricky Lowe, Steven Lowe, Brian Messick, Bill Brison, Keith Spry, Larry Campbell
Honorary Pallbearers: Vernon Campbell, Alan Pack and Bobby Simpson
Woodbury Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.