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Good Turnout so far for Early Voting

Many Coffee Countians are taking part in the 2 weeks of early voting. Election Day August 2nd, but early voting continues through Saturday July 28, 2018. This the county general election, city elections and the state primary. You do not have to declare a party for the county election or city, but if you choose to vote in the state primary you must declare.
So far 3,419 ballots have been cast. 2,366 republicans, 1,019 democrats and 34 voters chose to not declare a party in the state primary, so they could only vote in the county and possibly city election if they are eligible. This is just over 11 percent of the registered voters in Coffee County.
Remember you do not have to declare a party for the county or city elections. Local races include: County Commissioners, County Mayor, Sheriff, Circuit Court Clerk, Register of Deeds, Trustee, Road Superintendent, County Clerk, County School Board, Constables and Road Commissioners.
Manchester voters will also select three Aldermen and three City School Board members. Tullahoma will elect 2 Aldermen and 2 School Board members.
State primary races include those of Governor, U-S Senator, U-S Representative and State Representative.
Early voting hours are today through Friday from 8am to 4:30pm and Saturday from 8:30am until noon at the Election Commission office in the Coffee County Administration Plaza in Manchester and in Tullahoma at the C.D. Stamps Center from 9am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday and Saturday 9am-noon. Early voting will ends this Saturday on July 28th. Election Day is August 2nd. All voters who vote early or on Election Day must present a government issued photo ID.

Election Commission Meeting on Thursday–Time Change

Administrator of Elections for Coffee County Vernita Davis… Photo by Samantha Watters

The Coffee County Election Commission will meet on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 4:00 PM in the Election Commission office, Administrative Plaza, 1329 McArthur Street, Suite 6 in Manchester.
The purpose of the meeting will be to certify voting machines to be used in the August 2, 2018 elections.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Vernita Davis, Administrator of Elections at the Coffee County Election Commission 931-723-5103.

Hepatitis A Outbreak in Tennessee

The Tennessee Department of Health is investigating a Hepatitis A outbreak in Nashville, Chattanooga and the Mid-Cumberland Region with nearly 100 cases statewide. This Hepatitis A outbreak is linked to a large, multi-state outbreak that has been going on since early 2017, primarily affecting recreational drug users and persons experiencing homelessness in other states including the nearby states of Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia.
What is Hepatitis A?
Hepatitis A is a vaccine-preventable, communicable disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus. It is usually transmitted person-to-person through the fecal-oral route or consumption of contaminated food or water.
At risk groups:
• Recreational drug users
• Men who have sex with men
• Individuals experiencing homelessness
“We expect to see more hepatitis A cases among unvaccinated people in the at-risk groups in the state,” said State Epidemiologist Tim Jones, MD. “TDH along with community partners including sheriff’s departments and other organizations that work with people in these high risk categories are making great strides to educate the public and have provided thousands of doses of vaccine so far to people most at risk of becoming infected in this outbreak.”
Preventing Hepatitis A
Steps to prevent infection with hepatitis A include washing hands with soap and water after using the bathroom, before eating and before preparing or serving food. Get vaccinated if you are at high risk for getting hepatitis A. The vaccine can protect you after a single dose.
Hepatitis A vaccine is covered by most insurance plans; people who wish to be vaccinated should check with their health care provider or pharmacist. Vaccine is also available through local public health departments, especially for adults in at risk groups. Individuals travelling to countries where hepatitis A is common are also recommended to receive vaccine from their health care provider or travel clinic.
Pediatric hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for all children and has been required for Kindergarten entry in Tennessee since 2011. Hepatitis A vaccine should be considered for any child who has not been vaccinated.
Vaccine Availability
There is no shortage of the hepatitis A vaccine and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working with manufacturers and states to ensure they have enough vaccine to provide to people at risk for hepatitis A.
More information about hepatitis A and Tennessee’s response to this outbreak can be found at www.tn.gov/health/cedep/tennessee-hepatitis-a-outbreak.html.
The mission of the Tennessee Department of Health is to protect, promote and improve the health and prosperity of people in Tennessee. TDH has facilities in all 95 counties and provides direct services for more than one in five Tennesseans annually as well as indirect services for everyone in the state, including emergency response to health threats, licensure of health professionals, regulation of health care facilities and inspection of food service establishments. Learn more about TDH services and programs at www.tn.gov/health.

Motlow Joins Achieving the Dream National Reform Network

Motlow State Community College has strengthened its commitment to improving student success by becoming part of the Achieving the Dream (ATD) National Reform Network. ATD, the nonprofit leading a movement to ensure student success for colleges that champion educational equity, continues to expand its Network with the addition of 20 colleges in 2018.
“Achieving the Dream is an organization nationally known for serving as a catalyst in efforts supporting community colleges in their mission to increase student success,” said Dr. Michael Torrence, Motlow president.
Chosen by the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR), Motlow represents one of the eight Tennessee community colleges joining ATD in 2018. The joining colleges increase the ATD Network to more than 200 institutions from 41 states, including the District of Columbia.

Ugly End Sees Nashville SC Fall to Ottawa

Nashville SC looked poised to bag all three points in Ottawa, but the final 10 minutes went all wrong as two stoppage time goals by Ottawa Fury FC sealed a deflating 2-0 loss for Nashville.

90’ in a Nutshell

Two of the best defenses in the USL showed why through the first 80 minutes of the match, locking it down on both ends of the pitch. Both Nashville keeper Matt Pickens and Ottawa netminder Maxime Crepeau were outstanding the few times each was tested.

In the 81’ minute, Nashville was awarded just its second penalty of the season, on an Ottawa handball, and it seemed the visitors would have the chance they needed to grab the win. It was not to be as Alan Winn’s penalty kick hit the underside of the crossbar and popped out.

It went from bad to worse in the final ten minutes as Nashville SC, who had already used three subs, lost defender Bradley Bourgeois to injury, had defender London Woodberry sent off with a second yellow card, and had Pickens tough out the final few minutes after taking a knee to the back. The losses mounted and Ottawa took advantage, scoring twice in stoppage time to grab all three points.

Goals

90’+1 – Tony Taylor (assisted by Jimmy-Shammar Sanon)

90’+6 – Kevin Oliveira (assisted by Jimmy-Shammar Sanon)

Quotable

Head Coach Gary Smith

“It’s a fine line. Looked like we were going to score, and then they score. I think the first goal was very avoidable. The second was well-taken. It’s just a fine line between winning and losing and we saw that tonight.”

Standings Update

With its second consecutive loss, Nashville SC drops to the eighth and final playoff spot in the USL Eastern Conference, stuck on 27 pts.

Up Next

Nashville will have a quick turnaround as it returns home to First Tennessee Park to take on Atlanta United 2 on Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m.

Sounds Split Doubleheader in Front of Sellout Crowd at First Tennessee Park

The Nashville Sounds and Oklahoma City Dodgers split a doubleheader in front of a sellout crowd 11,130 fans at First Tennessee Park Saturday night.

After falling 6-1 in game one, the Sounds returned the favor with a 4-0 win in game two. Liam Hendriks, Dean Kiekhefer, Ryan Dull and Josh Lucas combined to shut out the Dodgers on five hits.

Hendriks started for the first time this year and tossed two innings before being relieved by Kiekhefer. The southpaw tossed three scoreless innings and picked up his sixth win of the season. Dull struck out the side in the sixth before handing it over to Lucas who finished the win.

Brett Vertigan started the scoring for the Sounds in the third inning when he doubled off the right-field wall to score J.P. Sportman from first base.

In the fourth, Bruce Maxwell came through with a two-run single to give the Sounds a 3-0 lead. Maxwell plated BJ Boyd who walked, and Sheldon Neuse who reached on an infield single.

Anthony Garcia capped the scoring for Nashville with a solo blast in the bottom of the sixth. It was his team-leading 18th homer of the season.

The Dodgers used a five-run top of the second to help win game one. They got home runs from Edwin Rios and Henry Ramos.

The fourth and final game of the series is scheduled for Sunday night at First Tennessee Park. Right-hander James Naile (5-9, 4.18) starts for the Sounds against left-hander Manny Banuelos (8-4, 3.40) for the Dodgers. First pitch is scheduled for 6:15 p.m.

Post-Game Notes

  • With tonight’s 6-1 loss and 4-0 win, the Sounds are 48-51 on the season.
  • Tonight’s crowd of 11,130 fans was the 13th sellout of the season and 68th all-time at First Tennessee Park.
  • Nashville is now 4-4 in doubleheader games in 2018.
  • The shutout the Sounds threw in game two was their eighth of the season. Only Omaha with nine has thrown more.
  • Sounds reliever Dean Kiekhefer extended his winning streak to six games with his game two win.
  • Anthony Garcia hit his team-leading 18th home run of the season in game two. He has the seventh-most in the Pacific Coast League.
  • Third baseman Sheldon Neuse had hits in both games for the Sounds and is now on a seven-game hitting streak. His longest of the season is nine games.

The 2018 season is the Sounds’ 41st in franchise history and fourth as the Oakland Athletics’ top affiliate. Single-game tickets are available now by calling (615) 690-4487 or by visiting www.nashvillesounds.com.

7/24/18 — Jacqueline Yvonne Moroy

Ms. Jacqueline Yvonne Moroy, 84, passed away Saturday, July
21, 2018 in Winchester, Tennessee. She was born in Normandy, France on
February 11, 1934. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Joseph
Moroy and Anita Josephine Duval Moroy; son, Richard Bowles; daughter,
Patricia Galloway; infant son, Luc Chaumeron; sister, Simone Hureau.

She is survived by her son, Patrick (Gina) Bowles; daughters, Debra Hanson,
Myriam Bowles, Veronique (Tom) Rutherford and Sophia (Gary) Stucki; several
loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren;
nieces and nephews.

A private graveside service with the family Tuesday at the Farrar Hill
Cemetery. Arrangements by: Central Funeral Home, Manchester, Tennessee.
www.centralfuneralhome.com

Mark E. McNutt, Sr.

Mark E. McNutt Sr., age 58, of Fayetteville, passed this life on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at his home. No services are planned at this time.
A native of West Point, Mississippi, Mr. McNutt was the son of the late James and Billye Jean Hankins McNutt. He was an entrepreneur, loved music and playing guitar. He was a veteran of the U S Army and of the Baptist faith.
Mr. McNutt is survived by his wife, Natileigh Nichols McNutt of Fayetteville; two sons: Mark E. McNutt, Jr. of Fayetteville and Justyn McNutt of West Point, MS, a daughter: Samantha McNutt of Columbus, MS, two brothers: George “Arty” McNutt of West Point, MS and John McNutt of Hazel Green, AL and 8 grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Mr. McNutt was preceded in death by a brother: James “Jimmy” McNutt, Jr.

Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements

7/22/18 — Jack Robert Wise, Sr.

Funeral services for Mr. Jack Robert Wise, Sr., age 80 of
Monteagle, will be held on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at 2 PM at Cumberland
Funeral Home in Monteagle with Bro. ——- officiating. Burial will follow
in the Wise Cemetery in Sewanee. Visitation with the family will be held on
Saturday, July 21st from 2 PM until 8 PM at the funeral home. Mr. Wise
passed away on Friday at his home after an extended illness.

Jack was born on December 25, 1937, to the late Oliver Newton Wise and
Sarah Mae Pack Wise in Sewanee, TN. He served his country in the United
States Army during the Korean conflict. He loved restoring old cars.

In addition to his parents, Jack is preceded in death by his children,
Billy Wayne Wise, Christopher Allen Wise, and Beverly Tiller. He is
survived by his companion of 33 years, Cathy Kirkland; children, Jack Wise,
Jr. (Janet) of Monteagle, Sarah Wise of Sherwood, Mamie Danny of Lafayette,
TN, Carolyn Thomason (Tim) of Portland, TN, Judy Overman (Mark) of
Adolphus, KY, Melissa Wise of West Moreland, TN, C.W. Kirkland of Palmer,
Joey Kirkland (Bethany) of Monteagle; 24 grandchildren; 48 great
grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, and
a host of friends.

In lieu of flowers the family asked for donations to be made to St.
Jude’s.
Online condolences can be made at www.cumberlandfuneralhome.net

Sounds Suffer Extra-Inning Defeat to Dodgers

Close games have been the calling cards when the Nashville Sounds and Oklahoma City Dodgers get together and Friday night was no different as the Oklahoma City Dodgers edged the Nashville Sounds 5-4 in 10 innings. 9,868 fans watched the drama unfold at First Tennessee Park. The last eight games between the Sounds and Dodgers have been decided by one run.

After the Dodgers posted three runs in the eighth inning, the Sounds used a three-run rally of their own in the ninth inning to push the game to extras.

Oklahoma City starter Drew Hutchison fanned eight batters in his five shutout innings while Nashville’s Eric Jokisch turned in a solid outing. The Sounds’ southpaw turned in a season-high 7 2/3 innings and allowed three runs, two of which came in the eighth inning.

Oklahoma City broke the scoreless tie in the fourth inning thanks to a sacrifice fly from Donovan Solano. The score remained 1-0 until the seventh inning. Jorge Mateo tripled over the head of Alex Verdugo in center field to begin the frame. Two batters later Ramón Laureano popped out to first baseman Connor Joe, who reached into the stands to make the catch. Mateo scampered home to tie the game on the play.

The good feelings did not last long for the Sounds, however. Oklahoma City posted three runs in the top of the eighth thanks to three singles and a pair of doubles off Jokisch and Jake Sanchez.

Melvin Mercedes sparked a two-out rally in the ninth with a base hit. The next three batters all reached base including a game-tying two-run single from designated hitter Beau Taylor who had three hits on the night.

Oklahoma City plated a run in the top of the 10th to put the pressure back on the Sounds. Sheldon Neuse started the bottom of the inning with a single to right field and advanced to second on an error by Verdugo in right field. The designated runner, Bruce Maxwell moved to third base on the play. Center fielder Tim Locastro made a diving catch in shallow center field to rob BJ Boyd of a base hit and forced the runners to stay put. Joe Broussard struck out the next to batters to preserve the win for Oklahoma City.

The Sounds and Dodgers will play a doubleheader for games two and three of the series Saturday night at First Tennessee Park. Right-hander Raul Alcantara (4-1, 4.20) starts for the Sounds in game one against right-hander Brock Stewart (1-2, 3.18) for the Dodgers. Nashville has not announced its starter for game two while Oklahoma City will turn to right-hander Zach Neal (2-0, 2.53). First pitch for game one is scheduled for 5:05 p.m. at First Tennessee Park.

Post-Game Notes

  • With tonight’s 5-4 loss, the Sounds dropped to 47-50 on the season.
  • Nashville is now 6-4 in extra-inning games this season.
  • Ramón Laureano swiped two bases tonight to become the third Sounds player to steal multiple bases in a game. Jorge Mateo and Slade Heathcott are the others.
  • With his seventh inning triple, Jorge Mateo became the ninth player in Sounds history to collect 10 triples in a season. Duane Walker holds the all-time single-season record with 15 in 1979.
  • With a three-hit performance tonight, Beau Taylor extended his hitting streak to five games. His longest hitting streak of the season is six games.

The 2018 season is the Sounds’ 41st in franchise history and fourth as the Oakland Athletics’ top affiliate. Single-game tickets are available now by calling (615) 690-4487 or by visiting www.nashvillesounds.com.