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Female Charged in Stabbing Incident
Teresa Marie Short jail intake photo
Teresa Marie Short, 33, of Geneva Road, Manchester was charged with aggravated assault and violation of probation after she allegedly stabbed a man while at the Royal Inn in Manchester on Expressway Drive.
On Nov. 23 Manchester Police Officer Jason Fowler was dispatched to the motel but located the victim who had walked to the Subway on Hillsboro Boulevard. He told the officer that Short stabbed him during an altercation. Warrants state that the victim had approximately a one-inch stab wound to the chest. The unidentified person was flown to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for treatment of the wound.
Short was later located by Coffee County Sheriff’s deputies on Noland Road in Manchester. She was arrested on the assault charge. Her bond was set at $115,000. She appeared in Coffee County General Sessions Court Nov. 28.
Broadband Service coming to Pocahontas Community
Ben Lomand Connect has received a $1.5 million federal grant, which would allow the company to extend broadband service into the rural Pocahontas area in Northern Coffee County, according to CEO of Ben Lomand Lisa Cope.
Ben Lomand, which is a McMinnville-based company, providing broadband, digital TV, phone and home security, applied for the grant in March.
The USDA announced that Ben Lomand was chosen as a $1.5 million winner for the grant under the Community-Oriented Connectivity Broadband Grant Program administered by the Rural Utilities Service.
Ben Lomand will construct state-of-the-art fiber to the premise facilities that will serve 179 customers. The hope is to have people connected by late summer 2018. (Tullahoma News)
Woman Dies in Car Crash in Tullahoma
A Fayetteville woman died of injuries sustained in a head on crash on Nov. 22 on Wilson Avenue in Tullahoma.
According to a report by Tullahoma Police Sgt. Cody Brandon, officers had been notified that a Nissan Rogue was headed into Tullahoma from Moore County. Moore County communications had notified Tullahoma Police that the vehicle was entering Coffee County driving recklessly and erratically. Officers were also advised that the Nissan was striking objects with the vehicle. A witness reportedly told the officer that the Nissan was traveling at a high rate of speed in the west bound lane.
On Wilson Avenue, the Nissan which was operated by Lori Grace Warren, 36, of Shields Hollow Road, Fayetteville collided head on with a 2017 Toyota operated by Janice Y. Harder, 66, of Lynchburg.
When Officer Brandon arrived, he found Warren trapped in her vehicle and Harder was outside of her vehicle.
Warren was transported by helicopter to Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga where she died. Harder was transported to Tennova—Harton for treatment.
Grundy County School Board Member Arrested
Kasey Anderson
Sheriff Clint Shrum says school board member Kasey Anderson was arrested over a text message that led to a soft lockdown Monday morning.
The details of the text message have not been released.
Anderson is charged with false reports as a result of the incident.
The Grundy County school board workshop session scheduled for Tuesday evening was canceled.
October Revenue Report for Tennessee
Photo: (OTAPHotos/Flickr)
Gasoline and motor fuel revenues increased the most by 36.82% and they were $7.9 million more than the budgeted estimate of $90.3 million.
Inn at Fall Creek Falls to be Rebuilt
The Inn at Fall Creek Falls… Photo from state parks website
The Chattanooga Times Free Press reports the State Building Commission approved the plans for Fall Creek Falls State Park. Work at the 26,000-acre park is expected to take one and a half to two years.
Two existing facilities are to be torn down, and a single inn built with roughly 85 rooms along with a new restaurant and conference center. The state Department of Environment and Conservation would continue to operate the inn and restaurant.
State Sen. Janice Bowling from Tullahoma says she favored an original renovation plan that would cost at least $12 million compared to department commissioner Bob Martineau’s $25 million estimate to rebuild.
Bowling said Friday she understands the project may start in May.
12/2/17–Richard Oren Scott
Funeral services for Mr. Richard Oren Scott, age 88, of Manchester, TN will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at Manchester Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from Noon until the service time at 2. Richard passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2017, at Stonecrest Medical Center in Smyrna, TN.
Richard was born in Manchester, TN the son of the late Oren and Vada Scott. He was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church and was a former Deacon. Richard was a photographer for Arnold Air Force Base for many years. He was also a US Army Veteran.
In addition to his parents, Richard is also preceded in death by his loving wife, Mabel Anne Scott; three brothers, Coy, Mack, and Jasper Scott; three sisters, Kathleen Owen, Sharon Rackler, and Dorothy Harper. He is survived by one daughter, Karen (Jeph) Scott Gibbons; two sisters, Mary Robertson and Jean Alexander; two grandchildren, Kyle Miller and Cassandra Miller; two great-grandchildren, Karen Miller and Chandler Miller; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve The Scott family.
Online condolences may be made at www.manchesterfuneralhome.com
Coffee Middle Splits Conference Doubleheader with North
Alyssa McClanahan of CCMS basketball
The Coffee County Middle School basketball teams returned to conference play on Monday night in Decherd as they took on North Franklin. In a pair of hard fought games, Coffee County came home with a conference spilt. The Lady Raiders battled to a hard fought 32 to 29 win while the Red Raiders dropped a 45 to 21 decision.
Despite racing out to an 8 to 0 lead, the Lady Raiders had to fight to the final possession for the 3 point win. North had a 3 point shot with 5 seconds to play that would not fall as Coffee County improved to 8 and 1 on the year. Alyssa McClanahan led the Lady Raiders in scoring with 11 points. Marley Perry added 10 points and Alivia Reel chipped in 4 points.
The Red Raiders were outscored 24 to 10 in the second half as they fell to the Gators. With Coffee trailing by 10 at the half, North held Coffee Middle to 4 points in the 3rd quarter. Coffee Middle was led in scoring by Connor Shemwell who had 8 points. Hayden Garr added 6 points and Phineas Rollman added 3.
Coffee Middle returns home on Thursday when they welcome West Tullahoma to the CCMS Gym. The girl’s game will get underway at 6 PM.
Download the broadcast at: http://www.thunder1320.com/downloads/
Westwood Sweeps Conference Doubleheader with Liberty
John Dobson of Westwood basketball
The Westwood Middle School basketball team welcomed Liberty to the Joel Vinson Gym on Monday night. Coming off a pair of wins at Liberty earlier in the year, Westwood was looking for the season sweep. The Lady Rockets won by a final score of 33 to 24 while the Rockets won 47 to 28.
The Lady Rockets used a good half court defense, especially in 2nd and 3rd quarters, to power to their 7th win on the season. After being tied at 6 after 1 quarter, Westwood outscored Liberty 12 to 6 in the 2nd quarter to take a lead they would not surrender. Elizabeth Brown was the leading scorer for Westwood as she finished with 14 points, including 12 in the 1st half. Haidyn Campbell added 6 points and Kennedy Young finished with 5 points.
The Rockets seized control in the final 3 minutes of the first quarter as they powered to the win and their 7th win of the year as well. John Dobson led Westwood in scoring with 18 points with 10 of those coming in the 2nd half. Trent Thompson added 14 points, including 12 in the first half. Will Partin added 9 points.
Westwood travels to Moore County on Thursday night for an important matchup with conference rival Moore County. The girl’s game will get underway at 6 PM at Moore County High School.
11/27/17 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Amanda Perry, 51 — Pizza Winner!
Hank “D” Anderson
Theresa Myers, 46