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Tammie Lynette Jones McClard
Tammie Lynette Jones McClard, passed this life on Thursday, January 10,
2019 at the age of 46 years. No services are scheduled.
A native of Tullahoma, she was the daughter of Robert Dwight
Jones of Tullahoma and Deborah Langley Thomas of Tullahoma. In addition to
her parents, she is survived by sons, Charles Guinn of Ohio, Jordan McClard
of Nashville and Langley Bogle of Antioch; daughter, Victoria Crabtree of
Gallatin; sister, Karen Baxter of Nashville and granddaughter, Luna Estell
Gilreath.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Tuesday Prep Schedule
5:30 PM – TBCS Basketball at Faith Christian in Jamestown
6:00 PM – CHS Wrestling HOSTS Oakland & Eagleville – Senior Night (alumni get in free)
6:00 PM – CHS Basketball HOSTS Shelbyville – Thunder Radio broadcast
Examining the Titans’ 2018 Rookie Class, From the Draft Picks to the Undrafted Free Agents
By Jim Wyatt – Titansonline.com
The search for the newest Titans is already under way.
At the end of the month, general manager Jon Robinson, scouts and coaches will head to the Senior Bowl, and then to the NFL Combine in February. Pro days and pre-draft visits are on the horizon, and then the NFL Draft in April.
Today, let’s take a look back at the 2018 draft picks and rookie undrafted free agents, from how they performed as rookies, to what’s ahead:
Player: Rashaan Evans, linebacker
Pick: First round, 22nd overall.
Rookie year: Due to a hamstring issue, Evans was slow out of the gate. But once he got up to speed, he was a valuable contributor on defense. Evans finished the season with 63 tackles, six quarterback pressures, two tackles for a loss, and three passes defensed while playing 15 games, including seven starts. He had a season-high nine tackles vs. the Ravens.
What’s next: The stability of veteran linebacker Wesley Woodyard, along with the play of surging second-year linebacker Jayon Brown, took some pressure off of Evans early. But there’s no question Evans will be counted on more and more moving forward. As the season played out, Evans looked fast and physical. His professional approach impressed his coaches and teammates, and convinced those around him he’s going to be a steady playmaker for years to come.
Player: Harold Landry, Edge Rusher
Pick: Second round, 41st overall.
Rookie year: Landry had to fight through an ankle injury himself early, which cost him time at the start of the season. Landry got over the hump, and flashed during his rookie season, especially at the end. The athletic pass rusher finished the season with 46 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 18 quarterback pressures and two passes defensed. He recorded sacks in back-to-back games vs. the Redskins and Colts to close out the season. Landry also contributed with four stops on special teams.
What’s next: With Brian Orakpo retiring, and veteran outside linebacker Derrick Morgan’s contract set to expire, more help is coming here this offseason. But the Titans are also banking on Landry stepping up and making a big jump in 2019. Landry undoubtedly has the tools, and he showed improvement as the season went on. Landry should be even more dangerous with more knowledge of what to expect. He’ll also need to add more to his repertoire to make himself more effective.
Player: Dane Cruikshank, Defensive back
Pick: Fifth round, 152nd overall.
Rookie year: Cruikshank’s snaps in the defense were limited, but he made an impact in other areas. In Week Two, Cruikshank was named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week after leading the team in special teams tackles and notching a 66-yard touchdown reception on a fake punt. Cruikshank made several nice plays, including a long return on a kickoff return vs the Colts in the finale, on special teams in 2018, and he finished the season with eight special teams stops.
What’s next: The Titans have some things to sort out at safety alongside Kevin Byard, as Kenny Vaccaro played well after Johnathan Cyprien was lost for the season. Which one will, or can both, return? But Cruikshank will be more of a factor himself. Cruikshank showed his toughness with an early return from a preseason shoulder injury, and he battled his way back from a knee injury to finish the year. He has a good rep in the building.
Player: Sharif Finch, Edge rusher
How acquired: Undrafted free agent.
Rookie year: Finch made the team out of training camp, and he contributed. He finished the season with 22 tackles, 1.5 sacks and two quarterback pressures in 15 games. He lost his father during training camp, and returned to play a few days later. He proved how much the game means to him.
What’s next: Finch is an intriguing player, with size and athleticism. With some shuffling expected here, Finch has a chance to stick, and contribute even more in 2019.
Player: Cameron Batson, Receiver
How acquired: Undrafted free agent.
Rookie year: Made the squad out of camp, and spent the year on the 53-man and practice squad. Batson finished the season with eight catches for 82 yards, with a long of 28. When he got his chances, he made the most of them.
What’s next: The Titans remain young at the position, so Batson has a chance to grow – and develop – with others. He’ll likely have much more competition in camp in 2019. Will the Titans give him a longer look in the return game?
Player: Matt Dickerson, Defensive lineman
How acquired: Undrafted free agent.
Rookie year: Made the team’s 53-man roster out of camp and ended up playing in three games during the season. He finished the year with three tackles, and played in the season finale when Jurrell Casey was out.
What’s next: Dickerson impressed with his strength, and he developed in practices even while being inactive 13 weeks. An offseason should help him even more.
Player: Joshua Kalu, Defensive back
How acquired: Undrafted free agent.
Rookie year: Spent most the season on the practice squad, but was on the roster the final five games of the year. Finished the season with four special teams stops.
What’s next: The feisty Kalu made two special teams tackles in a game against the Giants, which got him some attention. He’ll have a chance to compete for a roster spot heading into 2019.
Player: Aaron Stinnie, Offensive lineman
How acquired: Undrafted free agent.
Rookie year: Made the team’s 53-man roster, and stuck all season while working as an interior lineman. He played in one game – vs. the Chargers in London – and was inactive the other 15 contests.
What’s next: Stinnie developed further while working under the direction of offensive line coaches Keith Carter and Mike Sullivan in practices. Coaches like his strength, and he’ll compete for a roster spot again in 2019.
Medical Cannabis Bill being Introduced in Tennessee
District 16 State Senator Janice Bowling
The proposal would allow qualified patients to obtain medical cards if they are diagnosed with specific medical conditions and purchase products from companies that are licensed by Tennessee and owned by Tennesseans to cultivate, process and dispense cannabis.
Since 1973 when the first state voted to de-criminalize cannabis, 33 states have approved medical cannabis programs. Around two-thirds of Americans now have access to medical programs and no state has repealed a medical program.
The Tennessee Medical Cannabis Trade Association (TMCTA) endorses the Bowling-Travis bill, which is expected to be introduced formally within the next few weeks.
Deadly Shooting in McMinnville
Suspect Terrence Lamont Malone
Malone was charged with one count of felony murder and one count of especially aggravated burglary.
According to officials, 33 year-old Darius Michael Bishop was shot and killed Friday on Lind Street in McMinnville. Police say Bishop was at home when allegedly a masked man or men forced their way through the front door. Other people were said to be in the home.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, McMinnville Police Department and the 31st District Attorney General’s Office are investigating.
Malone was booked into the Warren County Jail, where his bond was set at $1,500,000.
Gas Prices Going Up
Gas prices are back on the rise, now that the oil market is regaining strength. Gas prices in Tennessee increased 3 cents in the past four days. Sunday’s state average of $1.99 was just fractions of a cent from returning above $2 per gallon.
Pump prices in Tennessee are now rising for the first time in more than 12 weeks. Over the course of 90 days, the state average declined a total of 72 cents, saving the average driver more than $10 on a full tank of gas.
The national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded is $2.24.
The low price for a gallon of gas this week in Coffee County was $1.90 as of Monday evening.
Man Arrested after Allegedly Shooting at Police with an Arrow from Compound Bow
James Ferguson. Jail intake photo.
39-year-old James Michael Ferguson, of Old Tullahoma Hwy, Winchester, has been charged with domestic assault, felony evading, reckless endangerment, failing to obey police officers, aggravated assault and felony evading or resisting arrest.
He was arrested after allegedly shooting an arrow from a compound bow at a deputy.
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office deputies initiated a vehicle pursuit due to a driver failing to obey traffic commands while traveling through an accident scene on Old Tullahoma Highway Sunday night.
Due to road and weather conditions, personnel terminated the pursuit.
Ferguson was later arrested and is to appear in Franklin County General Sessions Court on March 7 at 8 a.m.
Special Called County Meeting
SPECIAL CALLED BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
COFFEE COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE PLAZA
JANUARY 22, 2019 @ 6:00 P.M.
A G E N D A
• Sheriff Proclaims Commission Open for Business
• Invocation
• Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
• Roll Call
• Revisions to the Coffee County Personnel Manual regarding Emergency Medical Services (EMS) pay.
New TWRA App
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is launching a new smartphone app, “TWRA on the Go,” with enhanced features to make it easier to hunt, fish, boat, and enjoy wildlife.
“We are always looking for ways to make it more convenient for those who enjoy the outdoors,” said Michael May, TWRA Assistant Director. “The new app makes it easy to go paperless and report your deer or turkey harvest with or without cell service.”
Android users can install the new app through Google Play. IPhone users may go through the regular Apple Store.
Users will have the ability to access a copy of their current license, store multiple licenses on one phone, buy licenses, check deer or turkey with or without cell phone service, see harvest data, access Tennessee rules and regulations, use geo-locating tools to enhance the recreational experience, and determine sunrise/sunset times based on GPS location.
Users will continue to have the opportunity to use features from the previous app. The “Stay Connected Page” provides easy access to TWRA’s newsroom and social media.
There is also an interactive map to find TWRA wildlife management areas (WMAs), physical check station locations, and duck blind locations. The “Hunter’s Backpack” is where hunter education courses, a summary of hunting seasons, and full versions of the agency hunting guides are available.
For anglers, “Fisherman’s Tacklebox” includes, fish identification, interactive maps to find boat ramp and fish access information, fish attractor locations, trout stocking locations, and trout stocking schedules.
On the app’s boating page, the “Boating Locker” includes boat regulations, safety checklists, boating education information, navigational aids, and recommended boating equipment.
For wildlife watchers, there is information about where to view wildlife across the state.
1/16/19–Howard Daniel Temple
Mr. Howard Daniel Temple, age 88 of Manchester, passed away
Friday, January 11, 2019. Mr. Temple was a Korean War veteran and was
retired from TVA. He loved his family, farm animals, and sports.
Mr. Temple was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Nellie Brogdon
Temple. He is survived by a son, Howard Lee Temple of Manchester, a
daughter, Deborah Baker (Roger) of Manchester, two grandchildren, Benji
Baker and Jesse Baker of Manchester, daughters-in-law Tiffany Certain,
LaQuitta Qualls, and Alishia Crane, and eight great grandchildren, Tia
Baker, Ethan Baker, Eli Baker, Kannon Baker, Maliah Qualls, Makayla Qualls,
Braxton Baker, and Ashtyn Grayce Lewis of Manchester.
Visitation with the Temple family will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Tuesday. Funeral
services will be held Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at 11: 00 AM at Central
Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Concord Cemetery.
www.centralfuneralhome.com