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Household Hazardous Waste Collection set for April 13 in Manchester
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Coffee, Sevier and Weakley counties on Saturday, April 13.
Tennesseans are encouraged to bring household hazardous waste – including cleaning fluids, pesticides, batteries and more – to a designated drop-off location. A person does not need to live in the county to participate.
The drop-off location is:
Coffee County – Solid Waste Department, 2180 Murfreesboro Hwy, Manchester, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. CDT. The local contact is Wannella Ingleburger at (931) 723-5139.
Household hazardous waste materials are considered flammable, toxic, reactive and/or corrosive and should not be placed with regular garbage. Typical items to dispose of include cleaning fluids, pesticides, mercury thermometers and thermostats, fluorescent lamps, lithium and button batteries, aerosols, adhesives, medications, brake fluid, swimming pool chemicals, paint thinner and used needles in sturdy containers. Items not accepted include ammunition, explosives, alkaline batteries, paint, electronics and any empty containers that should be disposed in normal trash.
While household waste may be disposed for free, there is a cost for disposal of Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator Waste (i.e. wastes from non-household sources such as businesses, schools, farms, churches, etc.) Call (615) 643-3170 to request a price quote and schedule an appointment.
When transporting materials to the site, place containers in sturdy boxes lined with newspaper to prevent spills and cross-contamination in the trunk of a car or back of a truck. Be sure to keep materials away from children and pets.
For more information on the household hazardous waste mobile collection service, please call 1-800-287-9013.
Some High-Profile Proposals Stopped by State Lawmakers
A handful of high-profile proposals in Tennessee are being stopped as state lawmakers slowly inch closer to adjourning their legislative session for the year.
On Tuesday, Republican members on a Senate panel rejected a resolution seeking to commemorate “Gun Violence Awareness Day” in Tennessee after little discussion.
That same panel also agreed to push off debating a proposal that would make it easier for some felons to get their voting rights restored- effectively killing the issue for this year. Lawmakers could try again next year.
Similarly, a House panel is putting off voting on a proposal that would have allowed courts to punish people for making too many inquiries deemed as harassment.
Both delayed addressing the proposals until 2020.
GOP leaders say the General Assembly could adjourn by May 2.
E-Verify Program for Small Businesses Passes in the State House
A bill that would require more Tennessee small businesses to use the E-Verify program to screen whether workers have legal immigration status to work in the U.S. has passed the state House.
The House passed Rep. Bruce Griffey’s bill Monday. It still needs to pass multiple Senate hurdles.
The legislation would decrease the number of employees that a business must have from 50 to 25 to face the E-Verify requirement. It also would extend the mandate to governmental entities. The changes would take effect for new hires starting in January 2020.
Griffey has seen a slate of other immigration bills fail. One voted down Tuesday would have required people preparing birth certificates to verify that the child’s parents are in the country legally and mark it on the document.
Fetal Heartbeat Legislation Stalls
Tennessee State Capital
Instead, the Senate Judiciary Committee agreed to review the issue further over the summer and take it up next year after members spent nearly two hours rehashing past key abortion court battles, discussing pregnancy viability with medical officials and criticizing the history of Planned Parenthood.
The committee’s 5-3 decision came after the same panel advanced a separate anti-abortion bill — known as the Human Life Protection Act — that would ensure most abortions would be outlawed should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision.
Louisiana, Mississippi, North Dakota and South Dakota have similar laws on the books triggering abortion bans if the nation’s high court overturns the 1973 decision that legalized abortion nationwide. Kentucky and Missouri are considering enacting such bills this year.
The two proposals have split Tennessee’s GOP-dominated General Assembly this year as Republican lawmakers have fought to find ways to undermine abortion rights but have disagreed on the best proposal to submit to Gov. Bill Lee’s desk.
Notably, Tennessee’s Right to Life opposed the so-called fetal heartbeat bill, arguing it would defend bills that could survive legal scrutiny. During Tuesday’s committee hearing, the group’s attorney, Will Brewer, told lawmakers that the trigger ban was “the only pro-life” legislation his group could endorse on the panel’s agenda for that day.
Yet other groups pleaded with the panel not to give up on their intent to limit access to abortions in Tennessee.
Tuesday Prep Results and Wednesday Prep Schedule
Tuesday Prep Results
- CHS Baseball fell to Shelbyville – 6 to 3 – See the Story HERE
- CHS Softball lost to Lincoln Co – 3-2 – See the Story HERE
- CHS Boys’ Soccer lost to Lincoln Co – 2 to 1 – See the Story HERE
- CHS Tennis split with Shelbyville – Girls lost 4 to 3, Boys won 4 to 3 – See the Story HERE
- CCMS Boys’ Soccer falls to Harris – 8 to 0 – See the Story HERE
- CCMS Tennis swept Shelbyville – Girls won 6 to 4, Boys won 4 to 3 – See the Story HERE
- CCMS Baseball drilled Cannon County – 19 to 3 – See the Story HERE
- WMS Boys’ Soccer at Fayetteville – PDD, Make-up date is April 10
- WMS Baseball lost at Community – 7 to 6 – See the Story HERE
Wednesday Prep Schedule
4:00 PM – WMS Tennis HOSTS Warren Co
4:30 PM – WMS Boys’ Soccer at Fayetteville
5:00 PM – WMS Softball HOSTS Cascade
5:30 PM – CHS Baseball at Shelbyville
6:30 PM – CHS Softball HOSTS Siegel – Thunder Radio broadcast
Coffee County Drops District Contest to Shelbyville
Skylar Bratcher of Coffee County CHS baseball
The Coffee County CHS baseball team kicked off a district series with Shelbyville on Tuesday night at Powers Field. In a game you heard here on Thunder Radio, the Red Raiders opened up an early lead only to see Shelbyville roar back to take the win. The Eagles won by a final score of 6 to 3.
The Red Raiders opened up the game with runs in each of the first 2 innings to lead 2 to 0 heading to the 3rd. In the 3rd inning, Shelbyville rallied for 4 runs to take over control of the contest. Skylar Bratcher had 3 singles to lead the hitting attack as he drove in 1 run and scored once to earn the Crazy Daisies player of the game award. Kael McCall had a single and a double and also drove in a run.
The Red Raiders will travel to Shelbyville on Wednesday night for Game #2 in the series. First pitch is set for 5:30 PM.
Download the broadcast at: http://www.thunder1320.com/downloads/
Coffee County Softball Drops First District Game to Lincoln County
Keri Munn of CHS softball
The Coffee County CHS softball team jumped back into district play on Tuesday taking on old rival Lincoln County. The Lady Raiders invaded the Falcons nest with a perfect record in district play. Tied at 2 going to the bottom of the 4th inning, Coffee County surrendered an unearned run turned out to be the decisive score. The Lady Raiders lost by a final score of 3 to 2.
Keri Munn had a double and 2 singles as she drove in both Coffee County runs. Munn took the hard luck loss in the circle with 4 strikeouts. Haidyn Campbell had a pair of singles, a walk and scored the Raiders first run. Katie Rutledge had a pair of singles and scored the other Lady Raider run. The loss drops the Lady Raiders district record to 4 and 1.
Coffee County returns home on Wednesday night for a non-district contest against Siegel at Terry Floyd Field. First pitch is set for 6:30 PM. Thunder Radio will be on hand to bring you the broadcast beginning with the pregame show at 6:20.
Coffee County CHS Tennis Splits with Shelbyville
Jaden Talley of CHS tennis[Photo courtesy of Janice Talley]
The Red Raiders got wins in singles competition from Jaden Talley(8-0), Jonah Rollman(8-4), Johnathan Welch(8 to 4) and Landon Booth(8 to 4). The Raiders came up short in both doubles matches.
The Lady Raiders grabbed a pair of singles wins as Lauren Perry(8 to 5) and Wren Lawson(8 to 5) notched wins. Perry teamed up with Emma Fulks to win their doubles match 8 to 2.
The Raider netters travel to Winchester on Thursday to take on Franklin County. First serve is set for 4 PM at the Winchester City Park.
Coffee County CHS Soccer Edged by Lincoln County
Briggs Haithcock of CHS soccer
The Coffee County Central High School soccer team traveled to Fayetteville on Tuesday to take on district rival Lincoln County. After a scoreless first half, the teams combined for 3 goals in the second half. Unfortunately, the Falcons got 2 of them as they dropped Coffee County 2 to 1.
Lincoln County got goals in the 47th and 65th minutes to take a 2 nil lead. Briggs Haithcock found the back of the net in the 79th minute to avoid the shutout. Haithcock connected on a free kick from just outside the 18 yard box for the Raider goal.
Coffee County will be back at home on Thursday night when they play host to district rival Shelbyville. Thunder Radio will be on hand to bring you the broadcast as part of the Gilley Crane Hometown Sports Series. Opening kick is set for 7 PM, Jonathan Oliver will have the call beginning with the pregame show at 6:50.
CCMS Baseball Drills Cannon County on Tuesday
Jack Anderson of CCMS baseball
The Coffee County Middle School baseball team welcomed Cannon County to CCMS on Tuesday for a non-conference game. The Red Raiders pounded out 22 hits as they rolled to the 19 to 3 win.
After a scoreless 1st inning, Coffee Middle plated four 2nd inning runs to gain the early advantage over the visiting Lions. A 12 run eruption in the 4th inning gave the Raiders the cushion they needed to end the game in the 5th due to the Mercy Rule.
Nolan Jernigan and Jack Anderson each went 4 for 4 on the day to lead the Red Raiders in hitting. Anderson had a pair of doubles and drove in 5 runs. Jernigan had 4 singles and scored 4 runs. Hayden Garr and Jacob Holder each finished with a double and 2 singles. Cole Pippenger added 3 singles. Aiden Robertson got the win on the mound for the Raiders.
The Red Raiders will be back in action on Thursday when they travel to Shelbyville to take on Harris. First pitch is set for 5 PM.