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Gas Prices to Start Falling
Gas prices edged lower last week. Sunday’s national average price of $2.85 per gallon was one-tenth of a cent less than the week before. However, the average American is still paying 27 cents per gallon more than this time last year.
Gas prices in Tennessee slipped a half-cent lower during the past week. Sunday’s state average of $2.58 is one cent less than a month ago. However, Tennessee motorists are still paying 6 cents more than this time last year.
AAA spokesman Mark Jenkins said even though oil prices rose last week, prices at the pump slipped lower because of declines in gasoline demand. He said combining the trend of lower demand with the recent switch to cheaper-to-produce winter blend gasoline could send prices lower this fall.
The low price for a gallon gas this week in Coffee County is $2.48 as of Tuesday evening, the same as last week in Manchester. The low price in Tullahoma is $2.49.
Statewide Competition for Voter Registration begins at College Campuses.
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett has launched a statewide competition for voter registration at college campuses.
Hargett visited Middle Tennessee State University last week as part of the drive to increase student voter registration before the Nov. 6 midterm election. He is scheduled to visit other campuses through the end of this month.
Three winning schools will be chosen based on the number of students registered, social media presence and campus creativity in promoting the drive. The schools will include a four-year public college or university, a two-year community or junior college and a private college or university.
Health Dept. attempting to Improve Care for those Living with Dementia
The Tennessee Department of Health is working with partner agencies to improve care for those living with dementia. One vital part of this effort is the ongoing work to reduce unnecessary use of antipsychotic medications among residents living with dementia within Tennessee nursing homes. As a result of these efforts, Tennessee nursing homes have successfully reduced antipsychotic medication use to a rate of 15.7 percent of residents, moving Tennessee up from 49th to 29th in the nation for improvement in this area.
In 2012, Tennessee nursing homes had the highest antipsychotic drug use rate in the Southeast at 30.1 percent of residents, with the national average being 23.8 percent. Tennessee nursing homes have now successfully reduced that rate to 15.7 percent, dropping below the regional average of 15.9 percent.
Motlow Improving Two Locations
Program leader, Drew Hooker standing outside the Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Academy in Bell Buckle, TN.
The College previously offered up to 49 percent of programs at each site. This 100 percent approval will benefit students attending Motlow at the two locations, especially high school and non-traditional students, and is consistent with the mission and strategic goals of the College.
The approval for the Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Academy in Bell Buckle, TN will provide a more centrally located facility within the College’s service area and will contribute to filling the need for skilled emergency medical services in the community. The target audiences for the programs at this site are students preparing to enter the workforce, current providers seeking elevation in licensure, and non-traditional students seeking employment opportunities.
Coffee County Golf Opens State Tournament on Tuesday
Coaches and team members for the 2018 region champion Coffee County golf team. Left to Right: coach Lucky Knott, Logan Hale, Austin Farris, Josh Perry, Samuel Prater, Matthew Hale and head coach Mike Ray[Photo provided]
The Red Raiders will tee off in 5 straight foursomes beginning on the 10th tee. Freshman Logan Hale will tee off first for the Raiders as opens play at 8 AM. Senior Matthew Hale follows him at 8:10; fellow senior Josh Perry will go off at 8:20. Senior Samuel Prater is in the 4th group that will tee off at 8:30 while senior Austin Farris starts his round at 8:40 AM.
Spectators are welcome to attend the state tournament at WIllowbrook and admission each round is $8 per person. A select number of golf carts will be available to rent for spectators who meet ADA requirements with prior approval. You can find a complete listing of tee times, plus a link to live scoring for the event at: http://golf.tssaa.org/tournament.cfm?id=20181202
Coffee County Youth Bass Club Opened Season on Saturday
The Coffee County Youth Bass Club opened their fall season on Saturday when they competed in the Tennessee Bass Nation High School and Youth Division Tournament on Nickajack Lake. In the biggest tournament in the history of the Tennessee Bass Nation, six Coffee County high school boats competed in the field of 188 boats. Two middle school boats from Coffee County competed in a field of 36 teams in the Junior Division.
In the junior division, the team of Kylan Mantooth and Lance Marcom finished in 3rd place with a 4 fish catch weighing in at 7.42 pounds. The team of Delainee Driver and Grayson Mangrum did not land a keeper.
For the high school teams, the boat of Branson Wells and Dawson Wells were the top finisher with a 3 fish stringer of 6.3 pounds with a big fish at 3.28 pounds. The team of Isaiah Owens and Garrett Davis landed in 26th place with a 2 fish total of 5.88 pounds. Colby Thurmond and Jacob Garms came home in 50th place with 3 fish tipping the scales at 3.49 pounds. The teams of Adam Petty and Jayden Yates,
Briley Sain and Kaden Freeze and the team of Curtis Tudor and Sawyer Banks all came home without a keeper.
Next on the schedule for the Bass Club is a trip to Hardin County on Saturday to compete in a state trail tournament at Pickwick State Park. The next region tournament will be on October 6th on Old Hickory Lake. For more information about the Coffee County Youth Bass Club, you can check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/coffeecountyfishing/?ref=br_rs
9/24/18 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Travis W. Tankersley — Pizza Winner!
Wendy Tankersley
9/23/18 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Samuel Mears, 25 — Pizza Winner!
Anniversaries:
Louise & Dewey Frederick
9/22/18 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Peggy Brandon, 72 — Pizza Winner!
Coffee County Lady Raider Soccer Celebrates Senior Night
2018 Coffee County soccer seniors left to right: Meagan Jones, Makenzie Webb, Morgan Henly, Allie Amado & Jessica Barrera
When rain forced the cancellation of Monday night’s CHS soccer game with Central Magnet, the Lady Raiders moved their Senior Night to the Joe Frank Patch Memorial Gym. Honoring seniors Allie Amado, Morgan Henley, Meagan Jones, Jessica Barrera and Makenzie Webb. The Lady Raiders next game will be on Thursday night when they travel to Ooltewah. That match will kick off at 7 PM Eastern Time.