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Stolen Utility Trailer Recovered by Authorities
Last week we reported about a utility trailer that was stolen from Lee’s Collision and other items taken from Prater’s Auto Repair in Warren County.
We can now report that investigators with the Warren County Sheriff’s Department, with the aid of Cannon and Coffee County Sheriff’s Departments, located the trailer that was stolen.
Investigators were also able to locate the suspect’s vehicle and identify the person that was seen on video. Warrants for the crimes that were committed at Prater’s Auto Repair and Lee’s Collision were obtained on the suspect, but the suspect was not found at that location.
Due to the ongoing investigation into this matter, no information will be released about the case or the suspect, other than the person is not from the Warren County area.
Monday Prep Results and Tuesday Schedule
Monday Prep Schedule
> CCMS Tennis split with Tullahoma – Girls won 7 to 2, Boys lost 4 to 3 – See the story HERE
> CCMS Golf lost to Harris – 7 to 5 – See the story HERE
> WMS Golf lost to Liberty – 10 ½ to 1 ½ – See the story HERE
> CCMS Baseball beat Lincoln Co – 10 to 5 – See the story HERE
> CHS Baseball fell to Riverdale – 10 to 0 – See the story HERE
Tuesday Prep Schedule
2:00 PM – CHS Track at All Area Championships – Tullahoma
4:00 PM – CCMS Tennis HOSTS Warren Co
4:00 PM – CHS Tennis at Marshall Co
4:00 PM – WMS Tennis at St. Andrews
4:00 PM – WMS Golf at Webb
4:30 PM – CCMS Baseball HOSTS Middle Tenn Monarchs
5:00 PM – WMS Softball HOSTS Moore Co
6:00 PM – CHS Baseball at Shelbyville
7:00 PM – CHS Boys’ Soccer HOSTS Shelbyville
7:00 PM – CHS Softball HOSTS Shelbyville
CCMS Baseball Doubles Up Lincoln County
Tristan Grissom of CCMS baseball
Trailing 3 to 0 in the 3rd inning, the Coffee County Middle School baseball team scored 10 unanswered runs over the next 3 innings to claim a 10 to 5 win on Monday night. Hosting the visiting Falcons of Lincoln County, Coffee Middle took the lead in the 4th inning, then used a 5 run 5th inning to capture their 9th win on the season.
Lincoln County got off to a strong start leaving a pair of runners on base in the 1st inning before plating 2 runs in the 2nd inning. Lincoln County added their 3rd run in the 3rd without collecting a hit. Coffee County got on the board in the bottom of the third as a pair of walks and a 2 RBI double from Connor Shemwell made it a one run game. A pair of walks, a pair of hits and a pair of errors gave the Raiders a 5 to 3 lead heading to the 5th inning. In the 5th, the Red Raider bats exploded for 6 hits as they scored 5 runs and put the game out of reach.
John McKelvey finished the game with 3 singles and 3 RBI to lead the Raider hitting attack. McKelvey added a pair of runs as well. Shemwell finished with a single and a double and 2 RBI. Tristan Grissom added a double and an RBI and Jacob Sherrill scored 3 times for Coffee County. Jacob Holder went 5 innings on the mound for the Raiders to get the win. Holder struck out 8 while allowing 2 earned runs.
The Raiders will be at home again on Tuesday when they play host to the Middle Tennessee Monarchs out of Rutherford County. First pitch is set for 4:30 PM at Coffee County Middle School.
Red Raider Baseball Falls to Riverdale
AJ Rollman of CHS baseball
After the weekend rains washed out their games on Friday and Saturday, the Coffee County CHS baseball team welcomed Riverdale to Powers Field on Monday in a makeup of a rainout from March. Six errors by the Raiders led to 5 unearned runs for Riverdale. The Raider offense could not push a run across the plate either as they fell 10 to 0 in 6 innings.
Riverdale scored single runs in each of the first 3 innings making the most of one hit per frame. The Raiders stranded runners at 3rd base in all 3 innings as well. The Warriors exploded for 4 runs in the 4th inning to seal the Red Raiders fate. Coffee County finished with 6 hits but only 2 hits in the final 3 innings.
A.J. Rollman had 2 hits to lead the Raider attack. The senior also walked once as he got on base in all 3 plate appearances. Harley Hinshaw, Hayden Skipper, Nathanial Tate and Jacob Langham all added 1 single.
The Raiders open up a district series on Tuesday when they travel to Shelbyville. First pitch is set for 6 PM. Coffee County is back at home on Wednesday when they play host to Shelbyville. Thunder Radio will be on hand to bring you the broadcast of that game. Lucky Knott will bring you all the action, first pitch is set for 6 PM, the pregame show will get underway at 5:45.
CCMS Tennis Splits with Tullahoma on Monday
Jayda Wright of CCMS tennis
The Coffee County Middle School tennis teams welcomed Tullahoma to the Raider Academy courts on Monday. The Lady Raiders swept their singles matches as they won 7 to 2. After splitting the singles matches, the Red Raiders ended up falling 4 to 3 to the Wildcats.
Tied at 3 to 3 following the 6 boys’ singles matches, Coffee County fell in the only doubles contest 6 to 1. Winning in singles for the Raiders were: Jayden Brown(6-0), Connor Fox(6-0) and Leon Mayo(6-4).
The Lady Raiders won all 7 of their singles matches. Getting wins for Coffee County were: Jayda Wright(6 to 3), Marley Perry(6-0), Anna Amado(6-0), Lucy Riddle(6-1), Paige Meadows(6-1), Kylie Millaway(6-0) and Malle Fletcher(4-0)
The Raider netters will be back at home on Tuesday when they host Warren County. First serve is set for 4 PM at the Raider Academy.
Westwood and CCMS Golfers Fall at Willowbrook on Monday
The Coffee County and Westwood middle school golf teams played host to Harris and Liberty on Monday. Hosting the 9 holes, flag scoring match at Willowbrook, both the Rockets and Raiders dropped their matches. The Rockets fell 10 ½ to 1 ½ to Liberty while the Raiders dropped a 7 to 5 decision to Harris.
The Red Raiders won 2 of the 4 head to head matchups as Logan Hale and Austin Dockrey captured 2.5 flags to the Eagles team which got a half flag. Kolby McCormick and Xavier Bartley won their match 2 flags to 1. The team of Zack Tidwell and Cole Fowler captured the other half flag for Coffee Middle.
For Westwood Middle, Katie Lawrence earned a flag in a singles match while the team of Macie Lawrence and Chloe Martin nabbed the half flag for the Rockets.
Westwood will be back in action on Tuesday when they travel to take on Webb at Riverbend Country Club in Shelbyville. On Thursday, the Raiders and Rockets will tee off against one another as they will play a 9 hole match at Old Stone Fort. Start time for both days is 4 PM.
Donald Dwayne Hill
Donald Dwayne Hill, age 70, passed away after an extensive battle with
cancer at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital on April 8, 2018. He was
surrounded by his loving family.
Donald was born May 3, 1947, in Coffee County, TN to the late Will and
Willie Mae Hill. He was a construction worker until he became disabled
to work. He loved the outdoors, fishing, camping, and hiking. But most
of all he loved his family and spending time with them.
Donald is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Helen Hill; one son,
Ricky (Megan) Hill; grandchildren, Cody (Kayla) Hill, Hunter Hill,
Miranda McKenzie, Peyton McKenzie; and great-grandson, Leighton Hill; his
twin brother, Ronald (Sue) Hill and several other brother-in-laws,
sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Arrangements are pending at this time.
Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Hill Family.
School Threat Not Intended for Coffee County
In reference to a possible social media threat toward Coffee County High School, the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department was contacted on Sunday night. After an investigation, it was determined to NOT to be a threat in this area.
Principal Dr. Joey Vaughn, SRO Charlie Taylor, Sheriff Steve Graves and other personnel were contacted about the possible threat on Sunday night. It was discovered that the Snapchat post originated in Clovis, New Mexico.
The juvenile who allegedly made the threat was taken into custody and the investigation in Clovis, New Mexico, is ongoing.
School officials and the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department stated that our schools are safe and no threat was made against a school in our area.
School officials thanked the sheriff’s department for their quick action. The sheriff’s department takes these types of incidents seriously and will always investigate threats or alleged threats.
4/9/18 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Emily Welborn — Pizza Winner!
4/8/18 — Birthdays
No birthdays to report