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Mega Millions now at $654 Million
After nobody won the most recent Mega Millions drawing, the jackpot prize for Tuesday is expected to approach record territory.
No ticket sold for Friday’s drawing matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball, so the jackpot will reach an estimated $654 million ($372.6 million cash) on Tuesday.
The Mega Millions jackpot record is a $656 million prize on March 30, 2012.
The jackpot has been growing since July 24, when a California office pool of 11 people won a $543 million prize, according to a Mega Millions statement.
State Attorney General wants Action taken against Robocalls
Herbert H. Slatery III
Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III’s office said in a news release that a document signed by officials from almost three dozen states asks the Federal Communications Commission to create new rules to allow telephone service providers to block more calls.
The document says scammers using illegal robocalls are able to get around a call blocking order entered last year by disguising their identities. The release said they also make the calls appear to come from the same local area code as the person receiving the call.
The attorneys general are seeking authority allowing service providers to use new technology to detect and block illegal spoofed calls.
Clean Energy Group Powers Vote in Tennessee
Tennessee’s midterm election is expected to see a record turnout because of renewed energy of voters and two hotly contested races. (Twenty20)
The group registered voters across the state and now, has its sights set on turning folks out at the polls.
“It can’t be a half-hearted pursuit in order to make real change,” says Michael MacMiller, a Southern Alliance regional organizer. “We need everybody, all hands on deck. You can’t complain about the results of the game if you don’t check in at all. ”
Almost 38,000 people registered to vote on the deadline day alone last Tuesday.
The alliance and its grassroots campaign, Renew Tennessee, will now plan seven Election Day parties at polling stations across the state in an effort to increase voter turnout.
Organizer Jenn Galler concentrated her efforts on colleges in east Tennessee and noticed enthusiasm among many.
“It was super exciting for some of the students because they were like, ‘Oh, I just turned 18 and finally get to vote,'” she relates.
In addition to registering, Renew Tennessee organizers are building volunteer teams to educate Tennesseans on issues around clean and affordable energy.
But MacMiller says first there’s one thing that should be on the top of everyone’s to do list.
“We’re going to throw a party at seven precincts all around Tennessee,” he states. “We know you’re registered. Now just come along and do the last piece, which is actually coming out to vote.”
Currently, Tennessee is ranked 50th in voter turnout and 40th in voter registration. Turnout is expected to be higher than normal, with voters selecting a new governor and U.S. Senate candidate, in addition to local races.
Coffee County Football Falls to Riverdale
Connor Shemwell of Coffee County football
The Red Raider football team traveled to Murfreesboro on Friday night to take on Riverdale. Facing their 7th playoff eligible team in their 8th game of the year, the Red Raiders got more production out of their offense but still came up short against the talented Warriors. Coffee County fell by a final score of 48 to 0.
Connor Shemwell had 9 pass completions on 20 attempts for 65 yards as he was named the Crazy Daisies player of the game. Shemwell rushed 6 times for 17 yards. Andrew Mahaffey rushed 9 times for 47 yards. Trace Bryant caught 4 passes for 24 yards while Weston Hargroves caught 2 passes for 25 yards.
The Raiders return to Murfreesboro on Friday night for a region matchup with Siegel. That game will kick off at 7 PM with Lucky Knott and Dustin Murray will bring you all the action here on Thunder Radio beginning at 6:45. Thunder Radio’s live coverage begins with the Friday Night Thunder Pregame Show at 6 PM.
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Robert R. Tracey
Robert R Tracey of Winchester, passed this life on Friday, October 12, 2018
at his residence at the age of 74. No services are scheduled.
A native of Zanesville, OH, he was the son of the late William Pearl and
Opal Hufford Tracey. He began working in the meat department at Big Bear
Stores in Ohio when he was sixteen years old. He eventually became the
department manager and worked with Big Bear Stores for fifty-four years.
After
retiring in 2001, he and his wife, Sue relocated to Winchester where he
started working for the United Grocery Store in Decherd. He again retired
in 2015. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, David Tracey
and six brothers.
He is survived by his wife, Sue Tracey of Winchester; sons, Bobby Tracey of
Winchester and John Lycans and his wife, Sabrina of Canal Winchester, OH;
grandchildren, Devon Tracey, Katrina Tracey and her husband, Will Darley,
Amanda Tracey and Zachary Lycans; daughter-in-law, Alicia Tracey of
Columbus, OH; niece, Debbie Johnson and her husband, Robert of Tullahoma;
sisters-in-law, Linda Sims of Tullahoma and Eileen Bentley of Zanesville,
OH; brother-in-law, Mike Sims and his wife, Katie of Tullahoma; many nieces
and nephews in Ohio and Tennessee and lifelong friends, Raymond and Diana
Snyder of Estill Springs, Mike Snyder of Estill Springs, Teresa White of
Estill Springs and Nick and Valerie Polyak of Lake of the Ozarks, MO. A
special thanks to Paige and Nancy Tracey for all their love and support.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
10/16/18 — Rodney Dean Flippo
Rodney Dean Flippo of Kingston Springs, TN passed this life on Thursday,
October 11, 2018 at his residence at the age of 50. Funeral services are
scheduled for Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 6 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral
Home. The family will receive friends beginning at 4 PM.
A native of Tullahoma, Rodney was a drummer and loved going to Tims Ford
Lake to fish and water ski.
Rodney was preceded in death by his wife, Joanne Craig Flippo.
He is survived by his mother, Sandra Flippo of Tullahoma; father and
step-mother, Fred and Debbie Flippo of Shelbyville; brothers, Rickey Flippo
and his wife, Dee of Petersburg and Randy Flippo and his wife, Judy of
Elizabethtown, KY and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
10/15/18 — Vivian Lee Shepherd Bankston
VIVIAN LEE SHEPHERD BANKSTON, age 63, of Manchester, Tenn., departed this life on Thursday, October 11, 2018, at the home of her son, surrounded by her loving and devoted family, following an extended illness. Mrs. Bankston was born on August 10, 1955, to the late Edward Freeman Shepherd and Erma Faye Berry Shepherd She was a woman of great faith. She was a homemaker and caregiver. Mrs. Bankston loved music, singing and playing the piano. She loved being a grandmother most of all. She will be missed greatly by all who knew her.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Bankston of Cleveland, Tenn., children; Roy Wood and wife, Amanda of Hillsboro, Joshua Wood and wife, Samantha of Boaz, Ala., Melody Perkins and husband Philip of Attalla, Ala., Jonathan Wood of Decherd, Tenn., and chosen daughter, Casey Moss of New Market, Ala. 11-grandchildren and 1-great-grandchild. 5-brothers and 2-sisters.
A private visitation for family will be held for Mrs. Bankston on Saturday evening Oct. 13, from 6:00-9:00 P.M at the Community Refuge Ministry in Pelham, Tenn.,
A visitation is scheduled for Sunday October 14, from 11:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M. for friends and family at the Community Refuge Ministry in Pelham, Tenn.,
Services are scheduled for 11:00 A.M. Monday, October 15, at the Community Refuge Ministry in Pelham, Tenn. with Pastor Roy Wood, officiating.
Interment will follow at 2:30 P.M. in the Pine Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery in High Point, Ala.
GRANT FUNERAL SERVICES IN CHARGE OF THE ARRANGEMENTS
10/20/18 — Nancy J. Hemphill
NANCY J. HEMPHILL, age 67 of Winchester, Tenn., departed this life on Saturday, October 13, 2018, at The Waters at Winchester following an extended illness. Mrs. Hemphill was born in Jasper, Ala. on January 13, 1951, to the late Coleman Winston O’Neal and Emma Louise Cross O’Neal. She was a member of the Decherd United Methodist Church. Mrs. Hemphill was a music teacher at the Walton Middle School in DeFuniak Springs, Fla., She also taught at several private schools and was employed at the Baptist Association in the Music Dept. in Fla., She was an officer in the Salvation Army at Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, Activities Director at Gulf Coast Convalescent Home. Mrs. Hemphill was Grand Musician for the Order of the Amaranth, Inc. two years, Worthy Matron of the Order of the Amaranth, Inc. two times and Past Worthy Matron for the Order of the Eastern Star, Winchester Chapter 186.
Mrs. Hemphill was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband, Charles Hemphill of Winchester, Tenn., Daughter, Jenifer Howland and husband, Gerald of Manchester, son, Daniel Brannon of Freeport, Fla., Grandchildren; Bradley Brannon of Ill., EmaLae Howland of Chattanooga, Tenn., Coleman Charles Howland of Manchester, Sisters; Martha Turner of Goodwater, Ala., Arlene Castleberry, Manchester. Brothers; Bill Pruden of Tuscaloosa, Ala., Martin O’Neal of Sylacauga, Ala., Thomas O’Neal of Elijay, Ga.
A Memorial Service is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Saturday, October 20, in the chapel of Grant Funeral Services with Pastor David Rash and Rev. and Mrs. Bratton and Faye Tucker, officiating. Visitation with the family is scheduled for 1:00 P.M. prior to the service on Saturday at 2:00.
ARRANGEMENTS BY GRANT FUNERAL SERVICES
10/15/18 — Bobby Edward Hasty
BOBBY EDWARD HASTY, age 83, departed this life on October 13, 2018, at the Willows of Winchester following an extended illness. Mr. Hasty was born on June 29, 1935, in Fayetteville, Tenn., to the late James Presley Hasty and Grace Kerbo Hasty. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Hasty is a member of the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church where he was a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher and Song Leader for many years. He was employed for several years as a heavy equipment operator when he was discharged from the military. He then was employed at Hammer’s Dept. Store for 50 years as a truck driver until his retirement. Mr. Hasty could “fix anything”. He and his wife, Betty traveled all 50 states during their 57 years of marriage. He will always be remembered for his friendly smile and missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Hasty was preceded in death by his siblings; Walter Hasty and Estella Marr. He is survived by his wife, Betty Hasty of Estill Springs, daughters; Teresa Hobbs and husband, Mark of Lebanon, Tenn., and Lisa Fitzgerald and husband, John of Tullahoma, Tenn., 4-grandchildren; Nathan (Sara) Ragland of Mesa, Arizona, Tiffany (Darin) Koelliker of Lebanon, Tenn., Andrew (Emily) Ragland of Winchester and Kayla Morgan of Lebanon, Tenn., 11-great-grandchildren, Ethan Morgan, Brayden Koelliker, Camryn Ragland, Natalie Ragland, Khloe Morgan, Kinlee Morgan, Eli Ragland, Peyton Ragland, Parker Ragland, Greyson Koelliker and AJ Ragland. A special nephew, Jimmy Ray Marr and his best buddy, Mitsy.
Visitation for Mr. Hasty will be held from 4:00-8:00 P.M. Monday evening, October 15, in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services. Services are scheduled for 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, Oct. 16, in the chapel of Grant Funeral Services with Bro. John Gipson, officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Estill Springs with military honors bestowed.
GRANT FUNERAL SERVICES IN CHARGE OF THE ARRANGEMENTS
Temple Volleyball Has Perfect Weekend to Win Kentucky Tournament
The Temple Baptist Christian School volleyball team roared through the prestigious Landmark Christian Academy tournament in Louisville, KY on Saturday to capture the tournament championship. The Lady Eagles finished pool play of Friday with a 4 and 0 record. As the top seed in Saturday’s tournament, Temple finished out a perfect weekend with a 3 set win in the finals.
In pool play, the Lady Eagles got wins in all 4 matches in straight sets. Temple got wins over Madison Baptist Academy, Anchored Baptist, Hardin and Belmont Baptist. In the tournament round on Saturday, Temple opened up with a win over Faith Christian by scores of 25-19 and 25-14. In the semifinals, Temple swept Cumberland Christian Home Educators(CCHE) by set scores of 25-11 and 26 to 24. This set up a finals rematch with CCHE. In the championship match, Temple lost the first set 21-25. They rallied to capture the second set 25-23 after capturing the final 2 points. In the tiebreaker set, the Lady Eagles held off a late rally to win the final set and the match 15 to 12.