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Tennesseans Surrender nearly 43 tons of Pills and Pill Waste in 2016 although Overdoses are Up
Tennesseans have surrendered nearly 43 tons of pills and pill waste over the last year, a rise in volume even as the death toll from drug overdoses continues to climb.
The Tennessean reports that U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration collection events over two days this past year collected more than 35,489 pounds, while the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation reports that permanent drop-off sites around the state collected an additional 52,164 pounds between September 2016 and August 2017.
At least 1,631 Tennesseans died from drug overdoses in 2016.
Tennessee Methamphetamine and Pharmaceutical Task Force director Tommy Farmer says he’s surprised and heartened that the volume of surrendered pill waste hasn’t dwindled.
Farmer says collecting unused pills and reducing prescriptions enables law enforcement to focus on street drugs.
The Coffee County Anti-Drug Coalition has permanent drop-off boxes at the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department, Manchester Police Department, and Tullahoma Police Department.
Study Shows Tennessee Ranks 4th in the Nation for Women being Murdered by Men Per Capita
A new study shows Tennessee ranks fourth in the nation for women being murdered by men per capita.
The study by the Violence Policy Center says 71 Tennessee women were murdered by men in 2015, which amounts to 2.10 per 100,000 people. Four of the victims were under the age of 18 and 10 were over 65. The average age was 40 years old.
Out of the 71 female homicide victims, 44 were white and 27 were black.
Seventy-one percent were shot and killed with guns, mostly handguns. Twelve were killed with knives or other cutting instruments, two with a blunt object and two by bodily force. Ninety-six percent of the female victims were killed by someone they knew. Only three were killed by strangers.
The Violence Policy Center says intimate partner violence is too common and takes many forms, the most serious of which is homicide. The U.S. Department of Justice has found women are far more likely to be the victims of crime committed by intimate partners than men, especially when a weapon is involved. (WATE-TV)
Former Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen Considering Senate Bid
Phil Bredesen… Photo from tennesseestar.com
Bredesen said in a statement to The Associated Press on Monday that he is mulling an entry into the race after several people urged him to reconsider his initial statements that he had no interest in running.
Bredesen is a former Nashville mayor who was first elected governor in 2002. He completed his second term in early 2011.
Republican U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn has joined the race on an anti-establishment platform. Former Rep. Stephen Fincher is also considering a Republican bid.
Nashville attorney James Mackler is the only Democrat actively campaigning, though Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke is also considering a bid.
First National Bank Hometown Sports Series Returns for Middle School Basketball
1st National Bank and Thunder Radio will once again combine forces this fall and winter to continue to highlight more and more local athletes. The highly acclaimed 1st National Bank Hometown Sports Series returns for its 2nd season of middle school basketball coverage. Thunder Radio and First National Bank will bring you a series of 10 Westwood Middle School and Coffee County Middle School basketball games beginning on October 23rd and continuing into January. Thunder Radio’s Lucky Knott will bring his 35 years of experience to these broadcasts that you can hear exclusively here on Manchester’s only hometown radio station. Lucky, a veteran of sports broadcasting who has experience in broadcasting sports from preps to professionals, will provide unparalleled coverage for middle school basketball. The tentative schedule is as follows:
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Lady Bucks win OT thriller in Georgia
Anastasia Wellington scored the golden goal on a penalty kick in the second overtime Saturday to give the Motlow Lady Bucks a thrilling 2-1 victory over Andrew College in Cuthbert, Georgia.
Motlow (5-7-1) almost pulled off the weekend sweep before losing a close 2-1 contest to Polk State College on the same field at Andrew on Sunday.
The Lady Bucks have two games remaining in the regular season. Friday evening at 4:30 p.m., Motlow will host the Martin Methodist College JV at Smyrna High School in Smyrna. The final regular season game is Oct. 23, with Motlow traveling to Martin Methodist College in Pulaski.
Shelby Grow got the Lady Bucks on the scoreboard first Saturday with a goal at the 22-minute mark to give Motlow at 1-0 lead against Andrew College. The home team tied the score 1-1 at 43 minutes and the two teams entered the half tied at one.
Neither team could push across a goal in the final 45 minutes of regulation and the first 10 minute overtime period. It appeared as if the game would finish in a tie before Wellington drew the penalty and nailed the kick with three minutes remaining.
Playing on back-to-back days, the Lady Bucks fought through fatigue on Sunday and gave Polk State College all they could handle. Polk jumped out to a 1-0 lead with a goal at the seven-minute mark and the half ended tied at one.
Early in the second half, Motlow’s Paige Loveless drove a free kick into the back on the net to tie the score at 1-1 at the 48-minute mark. The Lady Bucks held their ground for the next 30 minutes before Polk State scored the game winner at the 78-minute mark.
Nashville Sounds to Host Trick-Or-Treating Event at First Tennessee Park on October 25
At 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 25, the Nashville Sounds Foundation will host its annual “Suites-N-Treats” event for underprivileged and special needs children at First Tennessee Park.
Suites-N-Treats is an event that provides underprivileged and special needs children in the greater Nashville area with the opportunity to trick or treat in a safe and unique environment. There will also be activities set up for the participants, which include decorating their own trick or treat bags, making picture frames, enjoying complimentary food/drink (donated by Centerplate and Coca-Cola), and the opportunity to meet Sounds mascot Booster and take pictures with him.
This is a private event for children who have previously received an invitation through one of the participating non-profit organizations.
Suites-N-Treats offers a terrific opportunity for media coverage. All media planning on attending the event should enter through the First Tennessee Park Club Level entry doors (entrance behind home plate). It is recommended media arrive for the first hour of the event.
WHO: Underprivileged and special needs children
WHAT: Unique and safe trick-or-treating opportunity provided by Nashville Sounds suite holders and front office staff members
WHEN: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 25
WHERE: Club Level at First Tennessee Park
(Enter at Club & Suites Entrance glass door near ticket office at ballpark entrance on Junior Gilliam Way)
The mission of the Nashville Sounds Foundation is to utilize baseball to positively impact communities throughout Middle Tennessee by emphasizing the importance of social responsibility, education, and the power of sport to transform lives. For more information on the Nashville Sounds Foundation and its initiatives, please visit www.nashvillesounds.com and click on the Community tab.
For more information, contact Mark Meyers, MarkM@nashvillesounds.com, 615-515-1152.
10/21/17 — Joseph C. Johnson
Joseph C Johnson of Tullahoma passed this life on Sunday, October 15, 2017
at Tennova Healthcare – Harton at the age of 94 years. Funeral services are
scheduled for Saturday, October 21, 2017 at 1 PM at Daves-Culbertson
Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will be Saturday from 12 PM – 1
PM
at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home.
Mr. Johnson was the son of the late Cornelius and Hattie Valentine Johnson.
He was born in Hollandale, Mississippi on December 22, 1922. Joseph
attended Simmons High School in Hollandale and then joined the U S Army and
served in WW II from 1943-1945. He then was employed by the Chicago Transit
Authority for over 30 years before retiring and relocating to Tullahoma. He
enjoyed shooting pool, hunting, fishing and gardening.
Joseph confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and later joined Mount
Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Tullahoma. He later attended West End
Baptist Church in Tullahoma.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Christine
Johnson; son, Bernard Williamson; brothers, Sylvester and Otha Charles
Johnson and sisters, Beatrice, Marie and Ruby Johnson.
Mr. Johnson is survived by one son, Gary Jackson and his wife, Elsie of
Tullahoma; two daughters, Gaynell Jackson-Burnside and her husband, Willie
of Tullahoma and Jacquline Welton and her husband, Philander of Las Vegas,
NV; brother, James Johnson of Joliet, IL; sister, Marthella Johnson of
Chicago; eleven grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; six great great
grandchildren, special friends, Mary Childress and Irvin Lane of Tullahoma
and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
10/17/17 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Priscilla George, 9 — Pizza Winner!
Isaiah Yanotsky, 1
Chris Wyckoff, 38
Lady Raider Soccer Season Ends in Region Semifinals at Siegel
CHS Soccer seniors(left to right) Vanessa Pedrosa, Maddie Creek, Ashley Woods, Maggie Lashlee and Anadelia Barrera.
The Coffee County soccer season came to a close in Murfreesboro on Tuesday night in the semifinals of the Region 4AAA tournament. Coffee County dropped a 3 to 1 decision to Siegel on the Lady Stars home pitch. The Lady Stars outshot the Lady Raiders and led in time of possession. Siegel also was more physical as they dominated the play in the midfield.
Siegel scored 2 goals in the 25th minute to take a 2 nil lead into the half. The Stars added a goal 4 minutes in the second half to make it 3 to 0. Coffee County answered in the 56th minute with a goal from Allie Amado to make it 3 to 1 but could not generate any more offense. The Lady Raiders were held to only 8 shots on frame as Amado had 4 of those. Jenna Garretson added the assist for Coffee County. The loss ended the season for the Lady Raiders as they finished as the District 8AAA regular season champions and an overall record of 10-4-2.
Download the broadcast at: www.WMSRradio.com/downloads
Westwood Basketball Splits Season Opening Doubleheader
The Westwood Rockets opened the 2017 basketball season on Tuesday night at the Joel Vinson Gym. The Rockets and Lady Rockets welcomed Fayetteville to town for a conference doubleheader. The Lady Rockets opened the season with a 37 to 25 win while the Rockets fell 32 to 29.
In the girl’s game, Westwood outscored the Lady Tigers 15 to 5 in the 2nd quarter to ease away to the win. The Lady Rockets were 9 of 10 from the free throw line. Elizabeth Brown led Westwood in scoring as she had 14 points including 2 three pointers. Kasen Holt, Alex Nelson and Kennedy Young all chipped in 6 points.
The Rockets saw Fayetteville jump out to a 14 to 2 lead after 1 quarter. The Rockets fought and clawed their way back to cut the deficit to 2 before running out of time. Trent Thompson led Westwood in scoring with 15 points, including 11 in the second half. Brady Nugent added 8 points.
Westwood is back in action on Monday when they play host to Cascade. Thunder Radio will be on hand to bring you live play by play as part of the Hometown Sports Series. The girls’ game will tip off at 6 PM with Thunder Radio’s live coverage beginning with the pregame show at 5:50.