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Three People Charged in Burglary Case
Ashley Lucille Trimue… Photos provided by the CCSD.
Brad Wade Howard
Three people were arrested for a burglary in the Pocahontas Road area on Feb. 20.
Arrested were Ashley Lucille Trimue, 31, of Mill Street Manchester, Brad Wade Howard, 38, Normandy Road, Normandy and Loal Jackson Carr, 30, of Ridgewood Drive, Manchester.
According to warrants, Coffee County Sheriff’s Deputy Eric Clem was called to a residence on Pocahontas Road concerning a theft. Upon arrival the victim told officers that several pieces of woodworking equipment, supplies and materials were taken from his locked home. The doorframe had been broken where the thieves kicked the door in.
Officers then notified area pawn shops of the theft. A short time later Mike’s Pawn in Tullahoma notified officers that the three were in their business attempting to pawn the items taken. The three were detained until positive proof was established as to the items taken in the break in. They were then taken into custody. Several other items stolen were located in the truck that the three were riding.
Loal Jackson Carr
Trimue was charged with theft of property, vandalism, burglary and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Her bond was set at $52,500. She is to appear in Coffee County General Sessions Court March 5.
Howard was charged with theft of property, vandalism, burglary, simple possession, possession of schedule II and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. His bond was set at $56,000. He is to appear in Coffee County General Sessions Court March 5.
Carr was charged with theft of property, vandalism and burglary. His bond was set at $51,000 and he is to appear in Coffee County General Sessions Court March 5.
Former Conference Center Manager Pleads Guilty to taking $31,000 from MCCCC
Alyce Faith Heifner… Photo provided by the CCSD.
Alyce Faith Heifner was arrested in February of last year for taking the money from the center over a 15-month period. The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury found the theft.
After her guilty plea to theft of property over $10,000 and two counts of official misconduct to Coffee County Circuit Court Judge Craig Johnson, she was placed on probation for five years and ordered to make restitution.
According to Coffee County District Attorney Craig Northcott, Coffee County has insurance to cover the theft and she will be required to pay “whatever the county’s deductible is.” He noted that this is the way state law is written that she pay the difference. He also stated that the insurance company could also decide to sue her for the total amount taken.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology to Offer Classes in Manchester
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) – McMinnville is accepting enrollment applications for an Industrial Maintenance program at its Instructional Service Center in Manchester located at 1877 Volunteer Parkway, (VIAM Building). Class will begin February 26, 2018 and will meet from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm Monday through Friday. Tuition and fees are $1,246 per trimester plus books and supplies.
The length of the program is 16 months, and includes courses in Rigging, Basic Mechanical Maintenance, Fundamentals of Fluid Power, Basic Electronics/NIDA Systems, Motor Controls, PLC Programming and Troubleshooting, Pneumatics/Hydraulics and Introduction to Robotics.
An Industrial Maintenance Technician graduate would be responsible for troubleshooting, disassembly, repair, and assembly of hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and electrical systems on industrial machinery.
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. You may complete a FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov (TCAT McMinnville school code 005307). If you have questions or need assistance, please call (931) 473-5587 to speak with Tennille Davenport ext. 234 or Jeff Johnson ext. 235.
Enrollment applications are available at www.tcatmcminnville.edu.
For additional information contact Jeff Johnson at 931-473-5587, ext. 235.
Apply now! Limited space is available.
H&R Block Student of the Week
Congratulations to Student of the Week -Brelie Sons!!! Brelie, the daughter of Susan and Ronnie Garner, is a ninth grader at Coffee County Raider Academy.
Brelie was nominated because, “she represents the best at CCRA. She always uses good manners, is kind and helpful to fellow students, has a positive attitude and is a hard worker”, said CCRA librarian, Michelle Vaughn. Brelie is on the yearbook staff at CCRA. Her favorite subject is Algebra. When Brelie is not at school, she likes to take pictures and make photo collages. When Brelie is older she might go into the medical field to become a pediatric nurse. But she also loves to do hair and she may end up in a cosmetology field.
Rosalyn Partin, owner of the Manchester H&R Block, has been inspired to recognize great kids in our community all through hockey season. What does hockey season have to do with our local students? Well, H&R Block gives each Student of the Week a set of Nashville Predators Hockey tickets, a commemorative plaque, as well as a special letter of recognition.
Pictured with Brelie is Rosalyn Partin of H & R Block and Terri Murr, Assistant Principal at CCRA.
Manchester Police Basketball Team Claims 3rd Straight Mayors Cup
The Manchester Police Department team receive the Mayors Cup from Manchester mayor Lonnie Norman. [Photo by Rob Clutter]
A good size crowd was on hand at the Manchester Recreation Center to watch the night’s action. In the opener, the Rec Department held off a late Teacher rally to claim a 30 to 24 win. In the second game, the police handcuffed the teachers 39 to 22. In the 3rd and deciding game, Police Chief Mark Yother and his team claimed the tile with a 31 to 28 victory over the Rec Department.
The proceeds from donations given on the night were presented to the Haven of Hope. The Haven of Hope is a domestic violence service, for Coffee and surrounding counties, providing help for people dealing with domestic abuse. The Haven of Hope provides crisis intervention, education and advocacy support to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking in Bedford, Coffee, Franklin, Lincoln, Marshall and Moore counties.
2018 Region Tournament Schedule Released
2018 Region 4 Basketball Tournament[Click to enlarge and print]
The boys’ bracket play begins on Saturday night at the home site of the four highest seeded boys’ teams. The Red Raiders will travel to Riverdale to take on the Warriors on Saturday night beginning at 7 PM.
The semifinals and finals of the region tournament will take place on Monday through Thursday at Columbia Central High School. The girls’ semifinal round is Monday with the championship taking place on Wednesday night. The boys’ semifinal round is Tuesday with the championship taking place on Thursday night.
As always, Thunder Radio will be on hand to bring you the broadcast of all Coffee County basketball games. High school basketball on Thunder Radio is brought to you in part by LKQ of Manchester.
Motlow Bucks Host Jackson, Columbia State This Week in Final Home Games
Sophomore Rashawn Fredericks prepares to drive to the basket during a game earlier this season at Copperweld Arena. Fredericks scored 36 points and added 10 rebounds Saturday as the Motlow Bucks dropped a 93-85 decision to Southwest Tennessee in Memphis. The Bucks will host Jackson State Wednesday and Columbia State Saturday to close out the home portion of the 2017-18 season. [Photo by Jeff Reed Photography]
The Bucks (17-5, 11-3) have now lost three of their past five games, relinquishing that top spot in the standings to Southwest Tennessee after Saturday’s result. The Saluqis (19-3, 12-2) now have the upper hand for the top seed in the upcoming TCCAA/Region VII Tournament, which begins March 2 at Chattanooga State.
Motlow will close out the home portion of their schedule with a visit from Columbia State at 2 p.m. Saturday. Motlow will hold a recognition ceremony for its sophomores between games on Saturday.
The Bucks were forced to play catch-up the rest of the game Saturday after the Saluqis went on a 19-2 run midway through the first half. The game was tied 21-21 with 11:45 left in the half, and by the time the clock reached 6:25, the Saluqis led 40-23. Motlow closed the gap to five points in the final five minutes, but the home team held on to get the win.
Fredericks continued what has been a spectacular sophomore season, hitting 11-17 shots from the field and 12-15 free throws. His 36 points is tied for the fourteenth most points ever scored by a Motlow men’s basketball player in a game.
The Bucks as a team were splendid at the free-throw line, connecting on 28-31 attempts. However, Motlow was only 7-32 from three-point range and shot only 34 percent from the field. Southwest, meanwhile, hit 57 percent of its shots, including 9-23 three pointers. The Saluqis won the rebounding battle 43-31 and Motlow had only 12 assists to 22 for Southwest.
Isaiah Hart scored 22 points and added eight assists and six steals for the Bucks, while Kevonte Corley scored eight with 10 rebounds, Leo Castillo had nine points, and David Fraser scored seven.
The Bucks enjoyed a much easier time of it Wednesday night in beating Dyersburg State, which has yet to win a conference game. The Bucks shot 44 percent from the field and hit 13 three-pointers. Motlow had 28 assists on 36 made baskets and turned the ball over only 10 times.
Dillon Smith led a balanced scoring attack with 20 points and added four assists and three steals. Hart, Fredericks and Fraser each had 16 points, with Fredericks adding eight rebounds and Hart contributing eight assists and six steals. Corley had a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds and Kin Webster scored eight points with eight rebounds.
Following Saturday’s final home game against Columbia State, the Bucks will have a quick turnaround as they travel to Roane State Monday and Walters State Tuesday. The games were originally scheduled for Jan. 12 and 13, but were postponed due to inclement weather.
Visit the official website of Motlow Athletics at MotlowSports.com for rosters, schedules, stats and more. Interact with Motlow Athletics on social media at MotlowSports.
3/3/18 — Charles Edward Miller
A memorial service for Charles Edward Miller, age 69, of Fayetteville will be conducted Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the Parks City Baptist Church with Rev. Don Russell and Rev. Billy Langford officiating. Visitation with the family will precede the service and will start at 10:00 AM.
Charles was born in Rosenheim, Germany to the late James Eli and Gerturde (Trudy) Maier Miller. He grew up in East Tennessee and attended Etowah High School and went on to attend Tennessee Tech University. His career started with his service in the Navy. His lifelong passion for learning led him into many fields of work, culminating with a 20 year career as a construction superintendent with Pearce Construction. Charles’s many interests included reading, studying the Bible, woodworking, traveling, farming/gardening, cooking and being outdoors. Although he lived in many locations throughout his life, he always considered Lincoln County, Tennessee his home. Most of all, he loved the Lord.
Survivors include his wife Grace Miller of Fayetteville, TN and his sisters Reni Riden of Crossville, TN and Maria Jones of Tallassee, AL.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Parks City Baptist Church, designated for the Trudy Miller Scholarship Fund.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
3/3/18 — Ernest Gene Hobbs, Sr.
Ernest Gene Hobbs, Sr., of Tullahoma, passed this life on Tuesday, February
20, 2018 at NHC in Tullahoma at the age of 78 years. Memorial Services are
scheduled for Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 2 PM at the First Assembly of God
Church of Tullahoma. The family will receive visitors beginning at 1 PM.
Mr. Hobbs, a native of Qulin, MO, was the son of the late Fred Ernest and
Beulah Ray Hobbs. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church of
Tullahoma and was a computer programmer for the Farmers Home Administration
for 34 years.
Mr. Hobbs is survived by his wife of 56 years: Sandra Lee Barton Hobbs of
Tullahoma, a daughter: Margaret Leeann Hobbs of Tullahoma, two sons: Ernest
Gene Hobbs Jr. and wife Tamara and David S. Hobbs and wife Alicia of Bluff
City, TN, grandchildren: Ernest G Hobbs III, Meghan P Hobbs and Ian D Hobbs
all of Tullahoma and several grand dogs.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations be made to
the First Assembly of God, 1105 W. Lincoln Street, Tullahoma, TN 37388.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
2/24/18 — Mildred Olivia Holland
Mrs. Mildred Olivia Holland 92, of Tullahoma passed at her residence in Manchester. She was the daughter of Simon Posey and Laura A. Williams. She was a graduate of the Class of 1943 from Davidson Academy.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tilford “JC” Holland.Her sisters, Laura Williams, Thelma Williams and brother, Nathan Williams.
She is survived by her devoted son and daughter-in-law, Ronald(Alma)Holland of Manchester, TN. Sister, Lean Hatcher of Tullahoma, TN and two brothers, Henry (Brenda) of Hampton, VA and James (Ruby) Posey of Anchorage, AK.
Grandchildren, Reginald McReynolds of Decherd, TN; Seandra (Michael) Dartis McCullogh and Shawn Dartis both of Manchester, TN. Special great granddaughter, Aubriana McCullogh of Manchester.
Host of nieces, nephews, devoted frieds and church family.
Visitation, Saturday, February 24, 2018 from 12:00 Noon- 2:00 pm at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Funeral Services to follow at 2:00 pm at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Minister Monica Butler officiating and Pastor James L. Butler , Jr as Eulogist.
Interment Evergreen Cemetery.
J.A. Welton & Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.