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Legislation to Pursue TennCare Work Requirements Filed
Beth Harwell
The bill directs the state to file a federal waiver to impose “reasonable” work requirements for able-bodied, working age adults without dependent children younger than 6.
On Thursday, House Democratic Minority Leader Craig Fitzhugh said that if Medicaid were expanded under the Affordable Care Act, he would support work requirements and copays.
Lawmakers killed a Medicaid expansion proposal by Gov. Bill Haslam in 2015. The administration doesn’t plan to revive it this year.
Seatbelts Are For Everyone (SAFE) Campaign Starts Feb. 1
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Country music artist Mickey Gilley is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) to promote seatbelt usage after surviving a rollover crash in Texas on January 3, 2018. At the time of the crash, Gilley’s vehicle was struck by another vehicle whose driver failed to halt at a stop sign. Gilley is currently recovering from several injuries, including a fractured ankle, fractured shoulder, cracked sternum, and cracked rib. He credits his seatbelt for saving his life.
“In 2016, Tennessee’s average seatbelt usage rate was 88.95 percent,” said THSO Director Vic Donoho. “Last year, the state’s usage rate decreased to 88.51 percent. Our goal this year is to achieve 100 percent seatbelt usage across Tennessee through the SAFE campaign and other occupant-protection initiatives.”
For more information about the THSO or the SAFE campaign, please visit www.tntrafficsafety.org.
2018 Spring Citizens Trooper Academy begins March 6
The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) is accepting applications for the 2018 Spring Citizens Trooper Academy. Classes in Nashville start March 6, at the Tennessee Highway Patrol Training Center. Sessions will run from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. weekly.
The 10-week academy consists of approximately 30 hours of training, which is designed to give citizens a better understanding and awareness of THP and the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security. Citizens receive hands-on instruction and training from state troopers and other department personnel. Topics covered include investigations, special operations, homeland security, and many other areas of the patrol, as well as driver license and handgun permit issuance.
Participants must be at least 21-years-old, available to attend weekly three-hour sessions with no more than one absence, sign required waivers and agreements, and have no criminal history.
Applications are available by sending an email to bill.fitzgerald@tn.gov.
The deadline to register is January 23, 2018. Applications must be returned to bill.fitzgerald@tn.gov by that date for processing.
1/15/18 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Lindsey Carter Simpson, 27 — Pizza Winner!
Karen Wainwright
Derrick Minnick, 32
Mildred Parker, 93
1/14/18 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Richard Shortridge — Pizza Winner!
1/13/18 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Jack Beachboard, 17 — Pizza Winner!
Breaking News
CC Red Raider Basketball game scheduled for tomorrow night vs. Shelbyville is being MOVED to tonight. This away game will be broadcast here on Thunder Radio (with pre-game) starting at 5:50PM and tip off at 6:00PM.
1/16/18 — Breezy Wyldflower McCutcheon
Breezy Wyldflower McCutcheon of Decherd, passed this life on Friday,
January 12, 2018 at the age of 3 months. Funeral Services are scheduled for
Tuesday, January 16 at 12 PM at the Church of Restoration in Cowan with
burial to follow at Cowan Montgomery Cemetery. The family will begin
receiving visitors at 5 PM on Monday, January 15 at the Church of
Restoration.
Breezy was born on September 20, 2017 in Winchester, Tennessee. She was the
daughter of Aaron McCutcheon and Allison Hall, both of Decherd. She was
preceded in death by paternal great great grandparents, John and Viola
Pendergrass and maternal great grandfather, Lonnie Morris.
In addition to her parents, Breezy is survived by brother, Blaze Micah
Sholey; sister, Gabriella Laveah Skyy McCutcheon; paternal grandparents,
Bridget Goins of Winchester and Tony McCutcheon of Kentucky; paternal
grandfather Gary Campbell of Monteagle; maternal grandparents, Monica and
Darrell Parker of Alto; paternal great grandparents, Jerry and Joann
Stephens of Winchester and Mark and Linda Hill of Estill Springs; maternal
great grandparents, Teresa Brewer of Winchester and Larry Elliot of
Winchester and several aunts, uncles, and a host of cousins.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
1/18/18 — Terry Russell Grubaugh
Terry Russell Grubaugh, age 63, of Fayetteville, passed away Friday,
January 12, 2018 at his residence. Funeral Services are scheduled for
Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 2 PM at Lynchburg Funeral Home with burial to
follow at Smith’s Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, January
17, from 5 – 8 PM at Lynchburg Funeral Home.
A native of Ypsilanti, MI, he was the son of the late Kenneth Dale Grubaugh
and Mary Ruth Roland Broderick of Fayetteville. Mr. Grubaugh was a
carpenter and enjoyed doing carpentry and electrical work. He also enjoyed
fishing.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Dirk
and Monte Grubaugh.
Mr. Grubaugh is survived by his mother and step father, Mary Ruth and
Robert Broderick of Fayetteville; three sons, Dennis Grubaugh and his wife,
Kim of Decatur, AL, Jamie Grubaugh of Fayetteville and Samuel Hardesty of
Michigan; half brother, Thomas Grubaugh of Fayetteville and step brothers,
Mike Jordan of Ypsilanti, MI and Andrew Broderick and his wife, Christy of
Colon, MI; half sister, Kelley Grubaugh of Ypsilanti, MI and step sisters,
Cheryl Jordan of Ypsilanti, MI and Susan Broderick of Lincoln Park, MI and
six grandchildren.
LYNCHBURG FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
CHS Wrestlers Capture 6 Medals at Saturday Tournament
Coffee County wrestlers with their medals after Saturday’s tournament[Photo provided]
Jaynes captured the title with a 9 to 5 decision over Trevor Scott of Chattanooga Christian School in the finals. Jaynes advanced to the finals with a major decision(15 to 2) over Lucas Farr of Knoxville Webb.
Coffee County’s Mary Anne Walker captured 2nd place in the 120 pound class. Walker was 2 and 1 on the day as she fell to Zach Derrick of Fairview in the finals via a pinfall. Walker captured a thrilling 14 to 13 decision over Michael Vaughan of St. Andrew`s-Sewanee in the semifinals.
Hunter Massey captured 4th place at 106 pounds going 2 and 2 on the day. Both of Massey’s losses came at the hand of Matthew Tieng of Knoxville Webb via pins. Massey captured a win in the consolation bracket semifinals with a pin against Jordan Lems of Franklin County.
Mary Wolfram was 2 and 2 on the day to finish in 4th place of the 113 pound class. Wolfrum fell to Jacob Derrick of Fairview in the 3rd place match via a pin.
Andrew Lawson was 2 and 2 on the day as he captured 4th place in the 170 pound class. Lawson advanced to 3rd place match with a pinfall win in the consolation semifinals over Jake Fuller of Knoxville Webb. Lawson fell in the 3rd place match to Chris Moreland of Franklin County.
Reynaldo Reyes captured a 4th place medal with a record of 2 and 2 in the 182 pound weight class. Reyes fell in the 3rd place match to Cody DeLano of Fairview. Reyes advanced to the semifinals with a pinfall win over Nicholas Johnson of Shelbyville.
Other Coffee County wrestlers were Tyler Loren(Heavyweight class) who finished with a record of 1 and 2. Nicolas Martinez(195 pound class) who was 1 and 2. And Noah O’Shields(160 pounds) who was 1 and 2.
The CHS grapplers will be back in action on Monday when they compete in the 4 team Border Battle Duals tournament at Tullahoma. First match is set for 5 PM.