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Pursuit Ends with Arrest of Kentucky Man
Antonio Lamont Buckner… Photo provided by the CCSD.
According to warrants, in an attempt to get away from the officers the driver Antonio LaMont Buckner, 47, of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, drove at a high rate of speed in a school zone just as school was dismissing for the day.
The warrants allege that Buckner “drove erratically” in an effort to evade the officers.
Buckner drove along Ferguson Road to Rock Road onto Hillsboro-Viola Road and came to a stop when the vehicle left Keaslin Road near Little Mountain Road and ended up in a field.
Buckner allegedly said that he ran from officers because he had some marijuana on him and that he threw it out a window during the pursuit.
Several deputies from the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department assisted in the pursuit and arrest of Buckner.
The Kentucky man was charged with evading arrest, reckless endangerment, resisting stop/halt,frisk, tampering with or fabricating evidence/destruction of evidence and simple possession of a controlled substance.
Buckner’s bond was set at $50,000 and he is to appear in Coffee County General Sessions Court Feb.27. He remains in the Coffee County Jail.
Stolen Car Recovered after Alarm Notification
Just before midnight on Wednesday (Jan. 3) Tullahoma Police Officer Jason Maloney was sent to Cobb Road in regards to a suspicious vehicle. The officer met with Mark Cardwell who works at CFC Recycling who said that he had installed a video monitoring service in a lot adjacent to the business because of recent burglaries at the business. Cardwell told the officer that the camera system notifies if it detects movement on the cameras. Security video showed two white males walking along the railroad tracks. Notification
Other officers and Coffee County deputies joined Officer Maloney in searching the area for the men. While searching they found a lock on a gate that had been cut at CFC and found a car radio.
A Coffee County Sheriff’s K-9 officer searched the area for the individuals but did not find anyone.
The Coffee County Communication Center notified officers that an individual on Silver Street reported her vehicle missing. The vehicle matched the one found at CFC. The owner of the vehicle said that she had been home with her husband and another individual all night. She was transported to Cobb Road to retrieve her 2005 Chevrolet Impala.
Coffee County Government Launches New Website
The Coffee County government website has been updated and was launched on Thursday. Mayor Gary Cordell says he proud of the site and it is a much user-friendlier site. He added, “Coffee County is a wonderful place to live and visit. The county includes an excellent interstate, highway, rural road system, natural beauty and a productive economy.”
Government Websites by CivicPlus® created the new coffeecountytn.org. Each county office has its own link.
1/04/18–William G. Albert
William G. Albert, 73 of Manchester, TN passed away on January 3, 2018 at Alive Hospice of Murfreesboro.
Mr. William Albert was born on January 21, 1944 in Knoxville, TN to the late William Franklin II and Genevieve Cruze. He attended Grainger Baptist church in Knoxville. William enjoyed driving a truck, playing dominos, and loved his animals.
Mr. William Albert is preceded in death by his parents; William Franklin II and Genevieve Cruze. William is survived by his loving wife Shirley Albert; two sons, Brandon Edwards and David Spears; one sister, Georgia Richards; one grandson, Landon Spears.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Alive Hospice of Murfreesboro.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Albert family.
1/06/18–Brantley Randall Bush Dickerson
Funeral services for Baby Brantley Randall Bush Dickerson, age 12 days, of Manchester, TN will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 6, 2018, at Manchester Funeral Home with Bro. Chip Sekulich officiating. Burial will follow in Fredonia Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until the service. Baby Brantley passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at Centennial Medical Center.
Brantley was born in Nashville, TN, the son of Adrienne Bush and Bobby D. Dickerson. Even though he was only 12 days old, he stole the hearts of his friends and family instantly. He was a true fighter, and true miracle.
Brantley is preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Donnie Hamby and Terry Randall (Vickie) Bush. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandparents, Phillip and Jennifer Bush; paternal grandparents, Bobby H. (Christy) Dickerson and Stacey Chaney; two uncles, Colton Bush and Brandon Dickerson; one aunt, Samantha Dickerson; great-grandparents, Thomas and Rebecca Major, Christine and Ivan Baxter, and Jackie Farless; one very special great-aunt, Lori Bush; and several other aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and family.
Brantley, forever in our hearts and on our minds.
“What little time you were here you brought so much joy to our hearts. It’s truly amazing the hold you had on everyone’s hearts in such a very short time. We love you “Little Man”!”
Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Bush and Dickerson Families.
H&R Block Student of the Week
Congratulations to Student of the Week -Gracie Simmons!!! Gracie, the daughter of Sara and Scott Simmons is a fifth grader at Deerfield Elementary school. 
Gracie is in Mrs. Greer’s homeroom at Deerfield. Gracie is very creative. When Gracie is not at school, she likes to create poems, songs and jingles. Gracie enjoys drawing animals, as well as inventing things and upcycling old, unused things. 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 Gracie is Rosalyn Partin of H & R Block and Deerfield School Principal, Mrs. Traci McCoy and fifth grade Math and Science teacher, Michael Avey.
Coffee County Elementary League Basketball Set to Begin January 13th
The Coffee County Elementary Basketball League will begin their postseason tournament on Saturday, January 13th. Originally scheduled to begin on January 6th, the closing of the Manchester City Schools forced the postponement of the tournament’s opening date until the 13th.
The New Union girls and the College Street boys each finished the regular season with perfect 6 and 0 records and will have a first round bye in the tournament. The other 12 teams will be in action beginning at 9 AM on Saturday morning at the Joe Frank Patch Memorial Gym at Coffee County Central High School.
The tournament semifinals will be held on Saturday, January 20th with the finals and the consolation games held on Saturday, January 27th.
The complete schedule for January 13th is as follows:
2017 Year in Review – Westwood Girls’ Basketball
As 2017 has drawn to a close, Thunder Radio Sports looks back at some of the highlights of the calendar year for each of the 40 prep teams we follow and report on. Today we look back at the year for the Westwood Lady Rockets basketball team. The Lady Rockets won 4 out of their last 5 regular season games heading into the post season tournament, beginning with a strong second half performance in a home win over Eagleville.
Thunder Radio reported on that win in a story we published on November 16th
Haidyn Campbell of Westwood basketball
The Westwood basketball teams welcomed Eagleville to the Joel Vinson Gym on Thursday night. In a pair of games brought to you on Thunder Radio as part of the First National Bank Hometown Sports Series, both Westwood teams had great defensive efforts to grab the doubleheader sweep. The Lady Rockets won 37 to 20 and the Rockets won 55 to 24.
After being tied at 15 at the half, the Lady Rockets went on a 17 to 0 run in the 3rd quarter to grab the conference win. Westwood was led in scoring by Alex Nelson who had 11 points. Elizabeth Brown and Haidyn Campbell added 8 points as the Lady Rockets improved to 6 and 3 on the year.
The Rockets used a strong 2nd quarter to break open a close game and get their 6th win on the year. Westwood outscored Eagleville 14 to 6 in the second quarter and 30 to 8 in the second half to grab the win. The Rockets were led in scoring by John Dobson who had 18 points. Trent Thompson added 12 points and Will Partin chipped in 10.
Westwood will now take off a week for the Thanksgiving holiday. The Rockets and Lady Rockets return to action on Monday, November 27th when they play host to Liberty. The girls’ game will tip off at 6 PM.
You can download the broadcast at: http://www.thunder1320.com/downloads/
2017 Year in Review – Westwood Boys’ Basketball
As 2017 has drawn to a close, Thunder Radio Sports looks back at some of the highlights of the calendar year for each of the 40 prep teams we follow and report on. Today we look back at the year for the Westwood Rockets basketball team. The Rockets enjoyed a 4 game winning streak early in the season to begin the year 4 and 1. Westwood’s final win in that streak was at Liberty.
Thunder Radio reported on the Rockets win in a story we published on November 2nd
John Dobson of Westwood basketball
The Westwood Rockets and Lady Rockets hit the road on Thursday night for a trip to Liberty. Both teams were looking to build off their road success on Monday at Huntland. The Lady Rockets were 7 of 8 from the free throw line in a 28 to 20 win. The Rockets completed the sweep with a 39 to 29 win.
In the girls’ game, Westwood scored only 8 points in the 2nd half, but held Liberty to 6 points as they got their 2nd straight conference win. Elizabeth Brown led Westwood in scoring as she finished with 6 points on a pair of 3 point baskets. Kasen Holt, Haidyn Campbell and Kennedy Young each finished the game with 5 points.
In the boys’ game, the Rockets raced out to a 25 to 11 halftime lead on their way to their 4th straight win. Trent Thompson led the Rockets in scoring with 13 points. Will Partin added 12 points and John Dobson chipped in 10. The win improves the Rockets’ record to 4 and 1 on the season.
The Rockets are back in action on Monday when they travel to Chapel Hill to take on Forrest. Action begins at 6 PM as the girls’ game is set to tip off first. Westwood is back at home on Thursday when they play host to Middle Tennessee Christian. Thunder Radio will be on hand to bring you that 6 PM doubleheader as part of the First national Bank Hometown Sports Series. Lucky Knott will bring you all the action beginning with the pregame show at 5:50.
2017 Year in Review – Temple Baptist Christian School basketball
As 2017 has drawn to a close, Thunder Radio Sports looks back at some of the highlights of the calendar year for each of the 40 prep teams we follow and report on. Today we look back at the year for the Temple Baptist Christian School Eagle basketball team. The young Eagles have experienced some growing pains thus far this season, but the highlight came last month when the JV team got a dramatic buzzer beater to take down rival Victory Baptist out of Shelbyville.
Thunder Radio reported on that electrifying win in a story we published on December 5th
The Temple Baptist Christian School varsity and junior varsity teams hit the road to Shelbyville on Tuesday night for a boys’ basketball doubleheader. The Eagles took on their 2nd rival in 2 days as they tangled with Victory Baptist. The JV team won their first game of the year in dramatic fashion 27 to 25 while the varsity team battled to the wire before falling 83 to 64.
Victory broke a tie with 10 seconds remaining on a made bucket to take a 25 to 24 lead in the JV game. After an Eagles’ timeout with 5 seconds to go, Temple needed to go the length of the floor to tie or win the game. Colton Summers nailed a shot from 50 feet away as the horn sounded to give Temple their first JV win in 2 seasons. Alex Gloden finished with 15 points leading Temple in scoring. Summers added 8 points with all of those coming in the 4th quarter.
Despite a school record 48 point performance from Cody Swayze, Temple could not dig out of a first quarter hole in the varsity game. Temple trailed 27 to 12 after 1 period but cut the deficit to 5 at the half and entered the 4th quarter trailing by 6. The depth of the Patriots from Shelbyville was too much in the final period as Victory pulled away for the win. Swayze was 14 of 18 from the free throw line and had 16 field goals, including a pair of 3 pointers in the record breaking performance.
The Eagles will hit the road again next Tuesday night when they travel to Tunnel Hill, Georgia to take on Dogwood Christian Academy. The JV game will tip off at 5:30 PM EST with the varsity game to follow.