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President Of Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association Suspended
Celebration Arena in Shelbyville
The suspension is in response to a dispute over website domain names that were bought in the name of TWHBEA — the organization that controls the breed’s registry. On Sept. 20, 2011, Irby purchased the web site in TWHBEA’s name: tennesseewalkinghorseworldchampionship.com.
On April 18, 2012, the Celebration sent a letter to Irby requesting that he transfer the domain names to them. The Celebration is a private organization, which means it can suspend anyone they wish to suspend for any reason they see fit.
Deadline For Admission To Motlow Is Aug 17
Potential students planning on attending Motlow College this fall must submit an application for admission or readmission by Friday, August 17; online applications are accepted until midnight. The application for admission must be complete and all requirements met before a student is eligible to enroll in classes.
Online applications may be accessed from the “Apply Now” button on the College website. Motlow personnel are also available at all locations to help students with the application process. Students visiting the Moore County campus are encouraged to visit the Student Success Center in the Crouch Center Building. Assistance is also offered at the main offices of all other Motlow locations.
An application for admission is required for all of Motlow’s programs of study and for both daytime and evening classes. Some programs, like nursing, have additional requirements that must be met before admission is granted into the program. Program requirements are posted on the website.
Students interested in earning high school and college credits for courses in the Dual Enrollment program and those enrolling in the Adult College Express program are also required to apply by August 17.
Directions to the main campus in Moore County and the centers in Fayetteville, Smyrna and McMinnville can be found on the website or by calling general information at 931-393-1500 or 800-654-4877.
MTSU Creating Website For Tennessee Songs
At Middle Tennessee State University they are gathering recordings and sheet music to create an interactive website on songs about Tennessee.
The Tennessean reports that the website “My Homeland: A Research Guide to Songs About Tennessee” will include eight state songs, raps and songbooks dedicated to the state.
Why so many? Dale Cockrell, director of the Center for Popular Music at MTSU, says the word Tennessee “has a rhythm and a melody in it.”
The website will include recordings and scans of sheet music and album artwork. The information will be organized by the recurring themes they found in songs about the state.
The site will also include a section for teachers looking for music to use in class.
THP On The Lookout In School Zones
State troopers will be targeting traffic violators in school zones as classes resume across Tennessee.
The speed limit varies but posted in school zones and the fine for speeding in such a zone is up to $500. It also is against the law to pass a school bus when it is stopped and loading or unloading passengers; fines for that are no less than $250 and up to $1,000.
In 2011, state troopers issued almost 3,900 citations in school zones, up from 3,200 a year earlier.
THP Col. Tracy Trott said motorists who are distracted, impatient or careless can expect a stiff penalty for driving unsafely in school zones.
Six-hundred thousand children ride school buses in Tennessee.
Here We Go Again–Gas Prices Go Up
Regional gas prices have jumped an average of 10 cents in the past few days. In Coffee County Manchester’s lowest price is $3.32 per gallon, and the highest price is $3.64. In Tullahoma the low is $3.29 per gallon, and the high is $3.40.
The national average price of regular unleaded gasoline is $3.61, a 12-cent increase from a week ago. Florida’s average of $3.53, $3.48 in Georgia, and Tennessee’s average of $3.39 both increased 11 cents from last week.
Local Girl Wins National Championship
Brianna Jones holds championship trophy
The Fury went 10-0 in the tournament, which had a field of more than 100 teams. Sunday’s championship marked their third one-run victory over Team Arizona.
Coffee County up and coming sophomore pitcher Brianna Jones was the winning pitcher in six bracket games, including the final where she had 12 of her 65 strikeouts for the week.
Jamboree Tickets On Sale
Game action from 2011... By Barry West
The Coffee County Red Raiders will host Sequatchie Co. and Ravenwood on Thursday at Carden-Jarrell Field in a 3-way scrimmage. On Saturday Coffee Co. will travel to Lebanon for a jamboree. The freshmen, JV and varsity will see action with games at 4, 6 and 8pm. Tickets to the jamboree are on sale at the high school for $5 each. Tickets at the gate will be $6 each. All money from the tickets sold at Coffee County High School will stay with our program so buy your tickets early.
8/6/12 — David Stobaugh
Funeral services for Dr. David Stobaugh, age 56 of Manchester, will be conducted Monday, August 6, 2012 at 1:00 PM at the Spirit and Truth Church, 128 Bowling Alley Lane, Manchester, TN 37355 with Dr. Benny Hand and Pastor Thomas Causland officiating.
Interment will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens with Military Honors.
Visitation will be Monday at the church from 12:00 Noon until time of services.
Pastor David went home to be with the Lord Thursday, August 2, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was born April 7, 1956 in Wilmington, DE the son of the late Glen Stobaugh and Barbara Anne Jenkins Stobaugh. While living in Great Falls, Montana in March of 1981, David met Autumn Walker, and the two were married in June 1982. The couple then moved to San Antonio, TX where Pastor David received his commission in the United States Army in 1985. He received his Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from Baylor University in 1987. The family then moved to Ft. Benning, GA where David was employed as a Physical Therapist at the base hospital. On November 21, 1990, he was honorably discharged with the rank of Captain.
David and his family joined Believers Church in Auburn, AL in 1993, where he met his spiritual father and apostle, Dr. Benny Hand. David was ordained as a pastor where he fullfilled his true calling in serving and loving people. In 2002, he was sent out to Manchester, TN, where he founded the full gospel work Spirit and Truth Church. Pastor David radiated a love for this new found church and his love for the Lord by pouring out his heart and life into God’s people, as well as serving the people of Manchester and the surrounding counties as a Physical Therapist. Through the years, David continued to study both Physical Therapy as well as Theology. In 2010, he received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Baylor University, and through Christian Life School of Theology, David received his Masters in Theology. He enjoyed playing guitar in his church worship services as well as with friends. Some of his hobbies included fishing, gardening and being in the outdoors. Most of all, Pastor David loved his wife, children and grandchildren who will miss him beyond measure, but are comforted in the knowledge that he is with His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Mark Alan Stobaugh and a sister-in-law, Lisa Stobaugh.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 30 years, Autumn Stobaugh of Manchester; five children, Russell Stobaugh of Lawton, OK; Stephanie Strong and husband, Eric of Valley, AL; Nathan Stobaugh and wife, Nicole of Manchester; Sarah Stobaugh of Estill Springs, TN; and Ruth Stobaugh of Manchester; 10 grandchildren, Russell “R.J.” Stobaugh, Connor and Bryson Stobaugh; Ericka, Alex, Alayna, Matthew, and Hali Strong and Josiah Stobaugh and Asher Stobaugh. Also surviving are two brothers, Jeff Stobaugh and wife, April of Altus, OK and Steven J. Stobaugh and wife, Lori of Loma Rica, CA.
The family requests memorial donations be made to Spirit and Truth Church Building Fund, 128 Bowling Alley Road, Manchester, TN 37355.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the family of Dr. David Stobaugh.
8/11/12 — Deborah J. Farris
Mrs. Deborah J. Farris 62, of Winchester passed Friday, August 3, 2012 at Southern TN Medical Center.
She leaves to cherish her memory, a devoted and loving husband, Robert Earl Farris;
Two daughters, Delana Farris and Shera Farris Master.
Granddaughter– Breyah Master and Grandson– Brayden Master all of Winchester, TN.
Three sisters, Shirley Nard and Camilla Hayworth bot of Huntsville, Al; Vicky Hardin of Decherd, TN.
Two brothers, Donald (Clara Mae) Childress and Gerald Childress both of Elyria, Ohio.
Four brother-in- laws– Thurman (Nancy)Farris, Aaron (Patricia) Farris both of Winchester, TN; and Harold (Ivory) Farris of Detroit, Michigan and Leroy Gray of Knoxville, TN;
Four sister-in-laws– Willie Mae Farris and Jennifer Gray both of Cowan, TN; Linda Farris and Lula Mae (John) Wooten both of Winchester, TN;
Two uncles– Ferrell Hill of Winchester,Tn; Herbert Childress of Decherd, TN;
Aunt– Jean Marsh of Lewisburg, TN;
Host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation, Friday, August 10, 2012 from 6-8pm at Friendship Tabernacle.
Funeral Services– Saturday, August, 11, 2012 at 1:00 pm at Friendship Tabernacle with Minister Shiro Burnette officiating and Elder Sandy Kinslow as Eulogist.
Interment– Watson North Memorial Park
Friendship Primative Baptist Tabernacle
106 Rogers Street
Cowan, TN 37318
8/5/12 — A.P. “Peanut” Thomas
Mr. A.P. “Peanut” Thomas age 73 of Tracy City, Tennessee passed away August 2, 2012 in Decherd, Tennessee.
Mr. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents Hamp and Tressie Thomas; brothers William and Jack Thomas.
Survivors include his daughters Star (Carl) Heade of Decherd, Tina (Danny) Layne of Tracy City, and Rebecca (Chris Anderson) Thomas of Tracy City; son PJ (Christy) Thomas of Tracy City; step-son Hershel Patterson of Tracy City; Brother Jeff “Duke” Thomas; sisters Opal Adams, and Nioko Byers both of Hillsboro, TN, Darlene Thomas, Pall Mall Marlowe, Carrie Sue Sanders, Lulene Anderson, Jozell Anderson, Deloris Campbell, Janice Parson, Debra Jane Myers, and LeAnnie Parson all of Tracy City; 11 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren Kennadie Meeks, and Cecilee Fredrick; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, August 5, 2012 in the funeral home chapel. Pastor Johnny Carr will officiate.
Burial will be in Clouse Hill Cemetery, Tracy City, Tennessee.
The family will receive friends 10:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M. Saturday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorial contributions be made to Foster & Lay Funeral Home.
Arrangements by Foster & Lay Funeral Home Tracy City, Tennessee