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Coffee County Golfers Honored With All-District Awards
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 begin play in the 2018 TSSAA Large Division State Tournament on Tuesday. 1st round pairings and tee times will be posted this weekend and Thunder Radio will keep you updated on those.
Sounds and Texas Rangers Announce Four-Year Player Development Contract
The Nashville Sounds announced Thursday they have signed a four-year Player Development Contract (PDC) with the Texas Rangers, which will run through the conclusion of the 2022 season.
“This is an exciting day in Nashville Sounds Baseball history,” said Sounds General Manager Adam Nuse. “Forming a partnership with one of the most well-respected organizations in Major League Baseball is thrilling for our organization and the City of Nashville. With leadership from Ray Davis, Neil Leibman and Jon Daniels, the Texas Rangers are a first-class franchise and we’re ecstatic to build this relationship.”
Texas is the eighth Major League team the Sounds have affiliated with since the franchise was founded in 1978. The Rangers have created a winning culture with an 849-761 (.527) record over the last 10 years. Texas has won four American League West Division Championships during the stretch and has played in two World Series (2010 & 2011). During that same 10-year span, Rangers Triple-A affiliates have produced a 721-705 (.506) record with three division titles.
“The Texas Rangers are very pleased to enter into this four-year Player Development Contract with the Nashville Sounds,” said Texas Rangers Co-Chairman and Managing Partner Ray Davis. “Led by Frank Ward and Adam Nuse, the Sounds are one of Minor League Baseball’s top organizations.”
“The Sounds have received incredible fan support as the franchise finished fourth in Minor League Baseball in overall attendance with over 600,000 fans attending games at beautiful First Tennessee Park in downtown Nashville in 2018. For a number of reasons, this became a very attractive location for our Triple-A club and we look forward to a productive relationship with the Sounds,” said Davis.
“The Nashville Sounds front office has a great reputation of taking care of its players, and we believe this is a tremendous opportunity,” said Texas Rangers President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Jon Daniels. “I think our players and development staff will enjoy playing and working in an environment with first-class facilities and an exciting game atmosphere.”
Since opening state-of-the-art First Tennessee Park in 2015, over two million fans have passed through the gates to watch Nashville Sounds baseball.
In 2020, the Rangers open Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The projected $1.1 billion stadium will be complete with a retractable roof and have approximately 40,000 seats.
Four Texas Rangers farmhands are in the MLB Pipeline Top 100 prospect list. OF Leody Taveras (No. 42), OF Willie Calhoun (No. 47), OF Julio Pablo Martinez (No. 58) and RHP Cole Winn (No. 94) could don a Sounds uniform in the next few years.
Former players to play with both the Nashville Sounds and Texas Rangers include Prince Fielder, Nelson Cruz, Yovani Gallardo, Jonathan Lucroy and Jeremy Jeffress.
The 2019 Nashville Sounds coaching staff will be announced later this fall.
The 42nd season of Nashville Sounds baseball begins on Thursday, April 4 when the Nashville Sounds host the Iowa Cubs at First Tennessee Park. Season ticket memberships are available now by calling (615) 690-4487 or by visiting www.nashvillesounds.com
9/20/18 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Dennis Thompson — Pizza Winner!
Doris McCullough
J.D. McCullough
Johnnie Baker
Jacklyn Alexander Prince
Damage done to Asbury Community Center
Asbury Community Center
The owner, Jeffrey Harrell stated he had received a call Saturday night that the building had been damaged. Harrell stated he checked the building and it appeared a semi-truck and trailer had turned around in the parking lot striking the right front gutter of the community center. About 30′ of gutter had been ripped off and the end corner of roof was damaged. The deputy stated in his report that there where tire tracks in the parking lot from a semi-truck turning around.
If you know anything that could help with the investigation please call the sheriff’s department at (931) 570-4421.
Warren County Jail Facing Overcrowding
Warren County Jail
State officials met with the Warren County Commission Monday night to present facts and figures regarding the current overcrowded conditions at the Warren County Jail.
Tennessee Corrections Institute Program Coordinator Bob Bass and County Technical Assistance Service Jail Management Consultant Jim Hart gave a presentation in which they discussed why the jail is overcrowded and how the problem might be relieved.
Officials said 82 percent of Warren County’s inmates have been in jail more than once. Overcrowding has also forced authorities to place non-violent offenders in the population with violent offenders.
Officials also said more corrections officers are needed and programs are needed to address the problems.
No action was taken by the Warren County Commission as more studying will be needed to decide how the problems will be addressed in accordance with state standards.
Restaurant Owner in Fayetteville Charged with Tax Evasion and More
Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to the indictment and arrest of Serapio (Jose) Granados, owner of Stonebridge Restaurant and the former Fried Tomato Restaurant, in Fayetteville. Revenue special agents arrested Granados, 48, at his business. Bond was set at $10,000.
On Tuesday, the Lincoln County Grand Jury indicted Granados on 58 Class E felony counts of filing false tax returns, one Class B felony count of theft over $60,000, and one Class E felony of tax evasion. The indictments allege Granados falsified sales tax returns submitted to the Tennessee Department of Revenue and failed to remit collected sales tax as required by law.
If convicted, Granados could be sentenced to a maximum of two years in the state penitentiary and fined up to $3,000 for each Class E felony and a maximum of 12 years and fined up to $25,000 for the Class B felony.
The Department is pursuing this criminal case in cooperation with District Attorney Robert J. Carter’s office. Citizens who suspect violations of Tennessee’s revenue laws should call the toll-free tax fraud hot line at (800) FRAUDTX (372-8389).
Juveniles Charged after Racially-Insensitive Comments Found in Bibles and Doors of African-American Church
Photo from WGNS Radio
Deputy Shawn Matthews responded to the Walnut Grove Missionary Baptist Church where he found “KKK” written in Bibles and “we are white and we are watching you, white power” written on the doors of the predominantly African-American church.
Damage to the church was extensive and included overflowing toilets with water damage at the Twin Oak Drive location.
“With the help of citizens, Deputy Matthews developed two suspects and located the juveniles nearby. Items stolen included a laptop computer and a video camera.
Matthews charged the two boys ages 14 and 16 with burglary, theft and vandalism on Tuesday. A video camera stolen from the church was found in the woods behind the church.
Detective Jamin Humphress arrested two more boys, ages 15 and 16, with burglary and vandalism Wednesday morning.
Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh said he appreciated the manner deputies and detectives responded swiftly.
He plans to speak with the District Attorney’s Office about additional charges.
The two juveniles arrested Tuesday were released from the Juvenile Detention Center. They are expected to be in Juvenile Court Monday.
Court hearings are pending for the two juveniles arrested Wednesday. (WGNS Radio)
Fair Activities for Friday and Saturday
The Coffee County Fair continues at the fairgrounds in Manchester. Activities on Friday include, ride all the rides you want from 10am-5pm for a $15 hand stamp. Regular ticket price after 6. Youth field activities start at 11, Nick’s Kids Show at 3, 5 and 7pm. The Outlaw and mini rod tractor pull has been cancelled because of a family emergency. In place of the tractor pull will be a concert with the “Sound Dogs” from 6-10pm. On Saturday it’s double hand stamp day. Two hand stamps for only $25 from 1pm-6pm. Regular ticket price after 6. At 10am the dog and pet show, Nick’s Kids Show at 3, 5 and 7pm, Pedal Pull at 3:30pm and Mule Races at 7pm.
The Coffee County Fair will wrap up this year’s events at close Saturday night.
9/20/19–Gerald Wayne Kelnhofer
Gerald Wayne Kelnhofer of Tullahoma, passed this life on Wednesday,
September 19, 2018 at The Waters of Winchester at the age of 75. No
services are scheduled.
A native of Coffee County, he was the son of the late Harold R. and Mildred
Amos Kelnhofer. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, doing crafts and going to
flea markets.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, James
Kelnhofer and sister, Anna Elise Kelnhofer.
Mr. Kelnhofer is survived by sons, Brian Kelnhofer and his wife, Jennifer
of Gillett, Arkansas and Jerry Kelnhofer and his wife, Tonya of Redfield,
Arkansas; brothers, Phillip Kelnhofer of Estill Springs and Joe Kelnhofer
and his wife, Diane of Pine Bluff, Arkansas; sister, Mary Joyce Cyree and
her husband, Jimmy of Decherd and two grandchildren.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Coffee County Volleyball Falls at Eagleville
Gracie Pippenger of CHS volleyball
For the 2nd day in a row, the Lady Raider volleyball team hit the road. Taking on Eagleville in front of the Eagleville student body, Coffee County fell to the Lady Eagles in a non-district match-up. The Lady Raiders lost by set scores of: 16-25, 18-25 and 18-25.
Coffee County was led at the net by Lexi Bryan who had 8 kills and a block. Keri Munn and Keelie Hillis each finished with 4 kills and a block. Amanda Mukai offered up 8 assists while Hillis chipped in 3. Gracie Pippenger led the team in the back as she had 5 digs. Kiya Ferrell, Sarah West and Mukai each had 4. Abigail Layne finished with 3 service aces.
Coffee County will travel again on Thursday when they head to Columbia for a district match at Columbia Central. The Lady Raiders and Lady Lions will get underway at 6:30 PM.