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Humane Society Has Hotline To Report Soring
The Humane Society of the United States is launching a hotline and reward for people to call in tips about abuse of Tennessee walking horses and the group is advertising the hotline on a billboard outside the breed’s national show in Shelbyville this week. The Horse Protection Act prevents a form of abuse called soring, a practice of using chemicals and chains to train horses to perform high-stepping gaits for shows and competitions. The society said in a news release they are offering a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to an arrest and conviction. The group said their number and the reward are posted on a billboard installed near the venue where the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration starts on Aug. 22. Anyone with information on this cruel practice should call 855-NO-SORING.
Salmonella Linked To Cantaloupes
The Tennessee departments of Health and Agriculture are alerting Tennesseans about an ongoing outbreak of Salmonella linked to cantaloupes grown in southwestern Indiana. Cantaloupes grown on one farm have tested positive for the same type of Salmonella causing illness in Tennessee and several other states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and affected states are collaborating in an ongoing investigation to identify all possible sources of contamination and prevent additional cases of illness. At this point no cantaloupes grown in Tennessee have been confirmed to be involved in this outbreak. Persons who recently purchased cantaloupes grown in southwestern Indiana are advised not to eat them and discard any remaining cantaloupe. Consumers can contact the store where they purchased cantaloupe to ask about the origin of the fruit. Based on the available information, consumers can continue to purchase and eat cantaloupes that did not originate in southwestern Indiana. Inquiring at the point of sale is advised. Many cantaloupes have the growing area identified with a sticker on the fruit. If no sticker is present, consumers should inquire about the source. TDH has identified six cases of Salmonella infection associated with this outbreak. The Tennessee patients reside in several counties; three of the patients were hospitalized.
8/20/12 — Kent Edward Hutson
Kent Edward Hutson, of Nolensville, formerly of Tullahoma passed this life on Friday, August 17th, 2012 at Alive Hospice in Nashville at the age of 59.
Mr. Hutson was a member of Tusculum Church of Christ in Nolensville and loved photography, history, cars, traveling and anything German.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Mary Dean Hutson.
Mr. Hutson is survived by his wife, Denise Hutson of Nolensville; two daughters, Audrey Gibson and her husband Kayne of Braselton, Georgia and Mallory LePourtre and her husband Paul of Spring Hill, Tennessee; one grandson, William Hutson Gibson; two sisters, Janie Pack and her husband Kenny and Julie Foreman and her husband Steven, both of Tullahoma; Brothers and Sisters-In-Laws, Tonya and Rick Thompson of Rotoroua, New Zealand and Greg and Suzanne Jett of Goodletsville, TN; Nieces and Nephews, Christopher Foreman, Andrea Houser, Brittany Temples, Tyler Pannell, Hunter, Conner, Sarah and Dylan Jett and Riley and Madison Thompson; and two great-nephews, Owen Temples and Spence Houser.
Visitation for Mr. Hutson will be held on Monday, August 20th, 2012 from 1:00-3:00pm at Kilgore Funeral Home with a graveside service following at 4:00pm at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens with Glenn McGee officiating.
For those who wish, donations can be made to Alive Hospice at 1718 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203
Kilgore Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
8/20/12 — Marie Stallings Crowell
Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Stallings Crowell, age 86 of the Noah Community of Coffee County will be conducted at 2:00pm, Monday, Aug. 20 at the Manchester Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ken Thomas officiating.
Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.
Visitation with the family will be from 4pm until 8pm, Sunday at Manchester Funeral Home.
Mrs. Crowell passed away Friday, Aug. 17 at the Medical Center of Manchester.
Mrs. Crowell was born in Coffee County, Tennessee the daughter of the late Eddie Lee Stallings and Ruby Norvill Stallings.
She attended the former Middle Tennessee College (MTSU), was an Elementary School Teacher and was retired from the Financial Department at AEDC. Mrs. Crowell was a member of the Beech Grove Church of Christ. She loved to travel, especially in the Western United States, was a NASCAR fan and enjoyed LSU football. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Samuel F. Crowell who died in 2001.
Mrs. Crowell is survived by:
One sister-Mrs. Thelma S. Eidson of Shelbyville, Nephew- James Lynn (Susan) Stallings of Murfreesboro, Great Niece- Kayley Stallings of Murfreesboro, Cousins- Dan & Vivian Farrar of Murfreesboro, Dear Friends- Dorris & Velma Davis of the Noah Community.
Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Crowell family.
8/17/12
Birthdays:
Betty McCullough – 65 – Pizza Winner! Jennifer Ray, Craig Barnes, Rne Matthews, Sharon Bryant
Weekly Birthday Winner Birthday Cake from Food Lion: Betty Meadows
Anniversaries: James & Marylou Harball – 17th
Weekly Anniversary Winners Flowers by Michael: James and Marylou Harball
Raiders Fall On Opening Night
Peyton Meeker swings a pass out to Deangelo Rozier during Friday night's game... Photo by Barry West
At one time during the 1st quarter of Friday’s football game Coffee County led Shelbyville 7-6 but after that the Eagles took over.
The Coffee County Central High Red Raiders had a difficult stopping the high powered offence as they fell to the Golden Eagles 41-7 Friday night at Carden-Jarrell field in Manchester.
Junior tailback Deangelo Rozier scored the Raider lone TD on a seven-yard touchdown scamper. David Morgan added the point after to give CHS a 7-6 lead with 3:41 remaining in the first quarter.
Rozier finished the game with 27 carries for 114 yards. QB Peyton Meeker 18-23 for 127 and 2 INT’s.
MTSU commitment Marquis Morton led the offensive attack for the Golden Eagles getting 100 yards on just 13 totes all in the first half.
David Morgan hits a strong punt against Shelbyville... By Barry West
TE Grayson Miller was named the Gateway Tire and Service Player of the Game.
Coffee County will travel to Marshall County Friday night at 7pm.
Titans Roll Past Bucs
Chris Johnson turns up field
Tennessee second-year quarterback Jake Locker didn’t have an ideal outing in his first NFL start, completing 4 of 11 for 21 yards and an interception.
The Titans play at home Thursday night at 7pm as the Arizona Cardinals and you’ll hear the game live on Thunder Radio.
8/19/12 — Charles Allen Acklen
Charles Allen Acklen, age 68 of Winchester, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2012, at his home.
He was born October 26, 1943 in Winchester; the son of the late Charles john and Edna Pauline (Rieben) Acklen.
He served his country in the US Army in Vietnam. Mr. Acklen worked as an electrician and plumber for the Franklin Co. Board of Education. He was a member of the Boulevard Church of Christ.
Mr. Acklen was preceded in death by his sister, Jane Schultz.
Surviving are sister, Susan Acklen of Plattsburgh, New York, Niece, Tracey Schuck of Detroit, Michigan, and brother-in-law, Thomas Schuck of the Detroit area in Michigan.
A Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Sunday in the Moore-Cortner Chapel.
Interment will be in Franklin Memorial Gardens, Winchester, TN.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Saturday, August 18, 2012, at the Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave. NW, Winchester.
Moore-Cortner Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
8/24/12 — Dixie Rowe
Dixie Rowe, age 58 of Cowan, passed away Thursday August 16, 2012 at Lynchburg Nursing Home.
She was a 1972 graduate of Franklin County High School. She later attended Motlow State Community College and the Tennessee Technology Center in Shelbyville where she earned a certification as a legal secretary. She worked as a legal secretary at The Legal Aid Society in Tullahoma until her health failed. She was a member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church.
She is survived by her daughters, Karessa (Allen) Childress of Tullahoma, Karena Rowe of Shelbyville and Kristy (Dwayne) Darden of Winchester; sisters, Deta (Bob) Gant of Shelbyville, Jackie (Hirm) Rowland also of Shelbyville and Patsy Harper, of Fayetteville; brothers, Marvin (Mary) Walker of Wisconsin and Waymond (Doris) Walker of Shelbyville; 10 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be conducted from the chapel of Watson-North Funeral Home at 1 p.m. Friday August 24, 2012.
Interment will follow at Thorogood Cemetery in Cowan with friends and family serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday evening (August 23, 2012) at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Cowan and again at Watson-North Funeral Home on Friday (August 24, 2012) from noon-till 1 p.m.
Watson-North Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
8/16/12
Birthdays:
Anthony Jaco – Pizza Winner! Bryan Webb, Rhoda Lucille Hall, Miss Martha Swanger – 87.