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Status Hearing for Rape Case set for Wednesday
Shannon Amos at the time of his arrest in 2011.
Judge Venessa Jackson denied the prosecution’s request to revoke bond pending sentencing, but the D.A.’s office filed a written motion for her to reconsider. Instead of revoking Amos’ bond, Judge Jackson decided to set aside the jury’s verdict and grant the defendant a new trial. According to Assistant District Attorney Jason Ponder, the entire case will have to be re-tried with a new jury and a new judge.
A status hearing concerning the rape case will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 9 a.m.
Warren Co. Shooting Suspect Due in Court Dec. 11
A preliminary date has been set for 66 year-old Charles Bean of Overton Co. for Dec. 11 in Warren County. Bean appeared in General Sessions Court Tuesday and told Judge Bill Locke he has retained the services of attorney Brett Knight from Cookeville. Bean is being charged with 2 counts of attempted criminal homicide, 2 counts for aggravated assault and one count of evading arrest from an incident that occurred on Nov. 19 when he reportedly burned down his own barn and garage in Overton Co. and had threatened to kill his son-in-law, who lived in Warren County. When the man was enroute to his son-in-law’s house, he was pursued by officers and began firing at them. He is currently at the Warren Co. Jail under a $1,000,075 million bond.
He will appear at the preliminary hearing in General Sessions Court on Dec. 11.
Downward Trend Continues at the Gas Pump
Tennessee gas prices are approaching their lowest levels of the year, and motorists should see additional discounts this week. Just as retailers cut prices on Black Friday, the price of crude also dropped by more than 10 percent – for concerns that strong global oil production will overpower demand.
Gas prices in Tennessee averaged $2.34 per gallon on Sunday, after dropping 8 cents in the past week. The average price in Tennessee has declined the past 45 consecutive days for a total discount of 35 cents. The lowest average price so far this year was $2.26/g, on January 1.
The low price for a gallon of gas in Manchester as of Tuesday night was $2.06 and in Tullahoma the low price was $2.33.
11/30/18–Sandra Lee “Sandi” Conley
Conley, Sandra Lee “Sandi”,of Lynchburg, passed this life on
Sunday, November 25th, 2018 at her home at the age of 56. Sandi was born
in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Oral Dunlap and Marie Boone Frye who
survives. She worked as an Engineering Tec Writer at TE Connectivity and
was a member of First Baptist Church in Tullahoma. In addition to her
father, Sandi was preceded in death by her step-father, Howard Frye. She
is survived by her husband, Otis Conley of Lynchburg; three children,
Celia Cassara Brooke Conley of Savannah, Georgia, Nicholas Tyler Chase
Conley of Tullahoma, and Michael Alexander Conley and his wife Coraleigh
of Douglas, Georgia; her mother, Marie Frye of Washington, Missouri; and
her brothers and sisters, Barb, Rick, Elaine, Carol, Diane, Joyce and
Jim. A memorial service to celebrate Sandi’s life will be held on Friday,
November 30th, 2018 at 6:00pm at First Baptist Church in Tullahoma with
Dr. Kevin Ivy officiating.
Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Coffee County Government meeting time change
The Purchasing Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 28, will be at
4:30 p.m. not 5:00 p.m.
Titans Start Fast Finish Slow in Loss
Jim Wyatt
SENIOR WRITER/EDITOR
HOUSTON, Texas – Quarterback Marcus Mariota was nearly perfect on Monday night.
Unfortunately, the Titans were not.
And because of it, the Titans lost to the Texans 34-17 here at NRG Stadium. The Titans (5-6) are now three games behind the Texans (8-3) in the AFC South.
Mariota started the game completing his first 19 passes, and he was 19-of-19 for 271 yards and two touchdowns at one point before throwing his first incompletion late in the game. Mariota finished the game 22-of-23 for 304 yards with a 147.7 passer rating.
But Mariota was also sacked six times, and the Titans sputtered on offense after a fast start. On defense, the Titans gave up too many big plays, both in the running game and passing game.
It all added up to another frustration night.
The Titans jumped out to a quick 10-0 lead over the Texans, but things changed quickly.
The Titans took a 3-0 lead on their first possession on a 31-yard field goal by kicker Ryan Succop. On their next series, Mariota connected with tight end Jonnu Smith for a 61-yard touchdown. On the play, Smith caught a short pass in the middle of the field, and then outraced everyone to the end zone to make it 10-0.
But the Texans quickly answered back with 27 straight points, starting with quarterback Deshaun Watson’s 12-yard touchdown pass to receiver Demaryius Thomas, which made it 10-7. At the start of the second quarter, the Texans surged ahead 14-10 on a 15-yard touchdown run by Watson.
The Titans were on the verge of reclaiming the lead, inside the Houston five early in the second quarter. But tight end Luke Stocker, lined up in the backfield as a fullback, was stuffed for no gain on a 4th and 1 at the three-yard line.
On the next play, the Texans jumped out to a 21-10 lead on a 97-yard touchdown run by running back Lamar Miller. The Texans made it 24-10 at the half on a 43-yard field goal by kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn. Another Fairbairn kick, this one from 47 yards, made it 27-10 with 8:53 left in the third quarter.
The Titans cut the lead to 27-17 on a 48-yard touchdown pass from Mariota to receiver Corey Davis. It was Mariota’s 16th completion in a row to start the game.
The Titans couldn’t get a stop when they needed it after that, and the Texans surged back ahead 34-17 on another Watson-to-Thomas touchdown pass with 8:15 left.
The Titans face the Jets on Sunday at Nissan Stadium.
www.titansonline.com
Coffee Middle Stops the Bite of the Gators
Alivia Reel of CCMS basketball
On Monday night Coffee County Middle School basketball teams hosted North Franklin County.
The Lady Raiders held a one-point lead at the end of three quarters, 24-23. Coffee Middle battled the Gators to the final horn and pulled off an exciting 30-29 Lady Raider win.
Coffee Middle was led by the outstanding play of Alivia Reel, who finished with 15 points and Chloe Gannon played strong for the Lady Raiders, adding 7 points.
Hayden Garr of CCMS basketball
In the boy’s game, the Raiders jumped out to a 17-0 lead over North Franklin after the 1st quarter and increased the advantage to 20 points (27-7) at halftime. Coffee Middle cruised in the 2nd half to pick up the 43-24 win over the Gators. Jacob Holder and Hayden Garr led a balanced attack for the Raiders with 11 points each followed by Ethan Hargrove with 10.
The two Coffee County Middle School basketball teams travel to Tullahoma to take on West Middle on Thursday night beginning at 6pm.
How did Bobby Smelcer Die?
Bobby Smelcer
On April 19, 2012 a fisherman notified the Bedford County Sheriff’s office that he had found a skull along the banks of the Duck River. The skull was retrieved and in May 2012 based on dental records, the skull was positively identified as that of Bobby Smelcer.
Evidence from Smelcer’s residence and from the area where his skull was found has been submitted to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for analysis and DNA testing.
As of this date, there have been no leads to verify the exact cause of death or who may have been responsible for his death.
With the eight-year anniversary, the family of Bobby Smelcer pleads for your assistance. If you or anyone you know has information regarding the disappearance or death of Bobby Smelcer please call Crimestoppers at 931-685-4300.
Tullahoma Police to Build New Facility
It looks like the Tullahoma Police Department will be getting a new home.
At a recent Tullahoma Municipal Regional Planning Commission meeting they approved a site plan for the new police station, which will be built next to the current police station on West Grundy Street on land donated by Fran and Dan Marcum.
The new department will have many more feet of floor space for interview rooms, office space, a public restroom and the property will allow for extra room for growth on down the road.
Estimates for the project released in back in February were $3.2 million. The money for the project comes from a Tennessee Municipal Bond Fund loan that was approved by the board last October. The board signed off on borrowing $7.5 million for a number of projects, including the new animal shelter at public works, more sidewalks in town and the new police station.
Construction could start as early as this coming spring.
Shooting Suspect Now in Jail
Warren County Jail
The Warren County District Attorney says 66 year-old Charles Ray Bean has been charged with 2 counts of criminal attempt to commit homicide and 2 counts of aggravated assault. His bond has been set at $1,000,075 million and he will be arraigned in General Sessions Court on Tuesday.
Last Monday, Bean was wanted in Overton County for a crime committed there. He had also reportedly made threats against his son-in-law who lives in Warren County. Investigators spotted Bean’s vehicle and a brief pursuit ensued. Bean reportedly turned down C. Rody Road, turned his vehicle sideways and began firing at officers. Officers returned fire, hitting the suspect. Bean was wounded and was airlifted to Erlanger Hospital. No officers were injured in the shooting.