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Bonnaroo Crime Report
Coffee County Sheriff Steve Graves
Manchester Police made 12 out of the 60 arrests during Bonnaroo, issued 45 citations and seized $38,000 in cash. The arrests by Manchester and money seized are both up from last year with citations down.
Gas Prices On The Rise
Gasoline prices in the southeast were on a streak of declines before the conflict in Iraq began. The average price for a gallon of gasoline fell 12 straight days in Tennessee. However, the streaks ended Saturday as the violence in Iraq caused oil prices to jump. Here in Coffee County, Manchester’s lowest price stands at $3.28 per gallon and the low price in Tullahoma is $3.34. Tennessee’s average price is $3.43 per gallon.
Crude oil prices had its biggest weekly gain of this year because of the violence in Iraq. The cost for a barrel of oil closed last Friday at $106.91 on the NYMEX — $4.25 more than the week prior ($102.66).
(Local gas prices were gathered Tuesday afternoon.)
Winchester Achieves Tennessee Main Street Certification
The square in Winchester, TN
Tennessee Main Street provides technical assistance and guidance for communities in developing common sense solutions to make downtowns safe, appealing, vibrant places where folks want to shop, live and make memories.
In 2013, certified Main Street communities generated more than $59 million of public/private investment and created 646 new jobs.
TBI, TDOT, TOURIST DEVELOPMENT PARTNER ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING INITIATIVE
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development have announced a new initiative designed to raise awareness about sex trafficking in Tennessee.
Beginning this month, visitors too many of the state’s welcome centers and rest stops will see signs posted inside bathroom stalls designed to draw attention to the issue. The signs feature the slogan, “You see a girl who could do anything. He sees a girl he can force to do anything.”
“Sex trafficking is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the United States,” said Margie Quin, TBI Assistant Special Agent-In-Charge and TBI’s representative on the Governor’s Human Trafficking Task Force.
The three state departments joined with the Tennessee Women’s Funds Alliance to expand the reach of its established campaign. The poster features a compelling image along with established warning signs that may indicate someone to be a victim of sex trafficking.
“The Tennessee Welcome Centers host more than 12 million visitors annually,” said Commissioner Susan Whitaker, Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. “With this poster initiative, Tennessee is providing an opportunity to raise awareness on human-trafficking and potentially help victims who are caught in its grip. That is our ultimate goal.”
The Tennessee Human Trafficking Resource Center offers a hotline for those who suspect someone is a victim of trafficking or witness activity believed to be related to trafficking at 1-800-558-6484.
Look! Up in the sky! It IS a BIRD!
Snapper the Barred Owl
Lizzy the Red-Tail Hawk
Campers enjoy the presentations… Story and photos Tiffany Clutter
The Manchester Recreation Department has day camp available for children age 5-12. Visit cityofmanchestertn.com for more information.
Youth Baseball Tournament Update
Mac “Tennessee” Colter smacks a home run for Hillsboro Masonic Lodge in their win over Cooper’s Sports… Photo and story by Dennis Weaver
In Coach Pitch play, Lewis Motors and the Hillsboro Masonic Lodge each got come from behind victories to advance. Lewis Motors stopped KOA by a score of 11 to 7 while the Masons overcame a last inning deficit to win 17 to 14 over Cooper Sports.
In the Minor League Division, 4 games whittled the field of 8 teams down to semifinalists. In the early games, Coffee Financial never trailed as they dropped All Creatures 10 to 2 on the American League Field while Mark Lemons Construction had to hold off a late rally by Hullett’s on the National League Field. In the late games, First National got a win against American City in a hard fought “Battle of the Banks” coming out on top 16 to 7. While on the National League Field, Rose Hill gave league champion John Roberts Toyota a scare before falling late by a score of 11 to 7.
Local Baseball Player Signs With Cleveland Indians
Justus Sheffield presented the Gatorade Player of the Year.. Photo by Deuce Anderson
Sports Editor Tullahoma News (edited version)
Sunday was a bittersweet day for Tullahoma High School graduate Justus Sheffield as it was his last in his hometown until late August.
Sheffield was selected 31st overall in this year’s MLB Draft and on Friday, the former Wildcat signed a contract to get his professional career underway. After waiting on the results of a physical, the Indians made things official on Monday, when the team announced it had signed the 18-year-old Tullahoma native.
Sheffield received a $1.6 million bonus from the Cleveland Indians and additionally, the team will also pay for four years at Vanderbilt University after his playing career. Sheffield, a Vanderbilt signee, attempted to reach Commodores Coach Tim Corbin on the phone on Monday night, but was unable to do so. Corbin is coaching Vanderbilt in College World Series that is taking place this week.
Receiving the scholarship for Vanderbilt was one of Sheffield’s priorities when contract negotiations with Cleveland began. Sheffield places a high value on education, so choosing a professional career over college was not an easy decision.
On May 27, Sheffield was named the Tennessee Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year award. Eight days later, Sheffield received the national player of the year honor from the company.
6/20/13 —- James William Fanning
Mr. James William Fanning, age 84 of Estill Fork, AL passed away, Monday, June 16, 2014 at his residence.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, June 20, 2014 at 11 AM at Beech Grove Methodist Church in Francisco, AL with burial to follow at Beech Grove Methodist Church Cemetery.
Visitation with the family will be Thursday, June 19, 2014 from 5 PM till 8 PM at the church and Friday, from 10AM until service time at the church.
Mr. Fanning, a native of Francisco, AL was the son of the late Thomas and Biegie Sanders Fanning.
He was an auto mechanic and logging contractor. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and watching NASCAR racing. He loved horses and dogs and gathering together with family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Norine Mims and two great grandchildren, Aiden Dover and Abigail Henshaw.
He is survived by his loving wife, Evia Lois Mullican Fanning of Estill Fork, AL; two sons, Michael Fanning and his wife, Carol of Section, AL and Larry Fanning of Huntland; three daughters, Debbie Shafer and her husband, Lawrence of Skyline, AL, Gail Wolfenden and her husband, Greg of Hobart, IN and Belinda Fanning and her husband, Phil of Clarksville, TN; one sister, Pauline Bradford of Huntland, TN; twenty grandchildren and twenty seven great grandchildren.
DAVES-CULBERSTON FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMEN
6/18/14 —- Joe Howard Walden
Mr. Joe Howard Walden, age 71 of Beech Grove, TN passed away, Sunday, June 15, 2014 at his sister’s residence in Calhoun, GA.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, June 18, 2018 at 2 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home with burial to follow at Ragsdale Cemetery in Manchester.
Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, June 18 from 12 PM until service time at 2 PM.
A native of Coffee County, TN, he was the son of the late Walter and Ezell Brown Walden.
He was a welder who enjoyed spending time outdoors camping and fishing.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wives, Judy Dykes Walden and Dorothy Poff Walden and one son, Howard Walden.
He is survived by two daughters, Rhonda Elaine Linebarger and her husband, Asa of Calhoun, GA and Dorothy Walden of Manchester; step-daughter, Sandy Green of Tullahoma; step-son, Ben Dykes of Manchester; two brothers, Carl Walden and his wife, Mary of Hillsboro and Charlie Walden and his wife, Larrie of Louisiana; two sisters, Brenda Perry and her husband, Robert of Calhoun, GA and Jewell Thomas and her husband, Paschal of Hillsboro; six grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
DAVES-CULBERSTON FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS
06/16/14
Birthdays:
Steven Perry – 19 – Pizza Winner!
Marisa Thompson, Pamela Jacobs – 32,
Samantha Watters, Rebecka Payne – 14, Linda Thompson