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Fatal Crash in Coffee County
Manchester Fire and Rescue along with the Tennessee Highway Patrol responded to a motor vehicle accident at 2 a.m. Tuesday morning (October 10, 2017) that involved a fatality. When emergency responders arrived at 4453 Noah Road they found a single vehicle that was on its roof in the road.
In Trooper Joshua Malone’s report, 44 year-old Karen E Anderson of Bradyville, TN was driving her 2003 Nissan westbound on Noah Road when she apparently lost control. She left the roadway on the right side, striking a telephone pole and flipped. Anderson died as a result of her injuries.
Child Struck by Car at Bus Stop
According to a Tennessee Highway Patrol report, they worked a crash involving a Coffee County student that had exited a school bus on Ragsdale road in Manchester on Tuesday afternoon. The child had gotten off the school bus and the bus driver had apparently turned the stoplights off and proceeded to the next stop when the child attempted to cross the roadway behind the bus.
The vehicle, a 2005 Ford Fusion was driven by a 24 year-old female and she was unable to stop and struck the child in the roadway. The child was transported to a local hospital for treatment. No charges are being filed.
“White Lives Matter” adds Murfreesboro to Tennessee Rallies
Add Murfreesboro to what may be a growing number of “White Lives Matter” rallies across Tennessee.
We told you last week the group “League of the South” is planning a demonstration October 28th in nearby Shelbyville.
Now, in a press release from the National Socialist Movement, the Detroit, Michigan-based group will hold the organization’s winter “street action” October 28th in Murfreesboro as well as Shelbyville.
The release goes on to say they’ll be joined by other member organizations of the Nationalist Front, including League of the South and the Traditionalist Workers Party.
Some of these same groups rallied in both Murfreesboro and Shelbyville in October of 2013.
Many of these same groups were involved in a rally in Charlottesville, Virginia in August. Counterprotesters took to the streets there, with a car plowing through a crowd. One person was killed and 19 were hurt in the violence. (WGNS Radio)
Expect Increased Police Presence at Dangerous Intersection
One of the most dangerous intersections in Manchester is the Old Tullahoma Hwy @ Belmont Rd. A high number of crashes that occur at the intersection result in injuries.
The speed limit was lowered to try and reduce the injury-related crashes, but statistics show this is still an issue. The Manchester Police Department recognizes another problem, personal property being damaged repeatedly.
Manchester Police is dedicated to protecting the community. They are increasing their presence in the area and will strictly enforce traffic laws. They ask that you to please obey the speed limit, obey the traffic control devices, such as stop signs and always wear your seatbelt.
Skeletal Remains Identified in Grundy County
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death after skeletal remains were found last week in Altamont.
The discovery was made on October 6, in a wooded area of Altamont.
Sheriff Clint Shrum says the body has been identified as 35-year-old Dylan Winton from Tracy City.
Winton was reported missing on March 13 of this year.
An official cause of death has not been determined; however, Sheriff Shrum confirms that Winton was shot multiple times.
The investigation is ongoing.
Bonnaroo Works Fund Grants Awarded
Bonnaroo Works Fund, the charitable arm of Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival has announced its annual grant distributions of more than $225,000 to over 30 organizations with an emphasis on Tennessee-based nonprofits.
“This year’s Bonnaroo Works Fund recipients are vital organizations, projects, programs and events that make communities stronger and healthier,” said Nina Miller, BWF executive director. “It’s extremely
gratifying to help these amazing organizations continue their invaluable contributions.”
The Bonnaroo Works Fund is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that supports organizations that advance the arts, education and environmental sustainability, with a focus on local reinvestment and asset building in the communities where “we work, live and play.” Since the inception of the festival, Bonnaroo and the BWF have awarded more than $7 million in funding to deserving organizations.
2017 GRANT RECIPIENTS
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee
Coffee County Board of Education
Coffee County Central High School
Coffee County Raider Academy
Coffee County Schools Family Resource Center
Country Music Foundation
Frist Center for the Visual Arts
Grundy County School District (Refillable Water Stations)
Hands-On Science Center
Hickerson Elementary School
Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee
Land Trust for Tennessee
Little Kids Rock
Manchester Coffee County Conference Center
Manchester Municipal Arts Commission
Manchester Parks & Recreation
Metro Nashville Airport Authority (Arts at the Airport)
MIMA Music
Music Makes Us/Nashville Public Education Foundation
Music Rising
Nashville Symphony Association
New Union Elementary School
Notes for Notes
Tennessee Performing Arts Center
The Conservancy for the Parthenon and Centennial Park
The Joy of Music School
The Nashville Food Project, Inc.
Tipitina’s Foundation
Tullahoma City Schools
VH1 Save The Music Foundation
Youth Villages Inc.
10/15/17–Mary Jo Hunter
Funeral services for Mary Jo Hunter, age 78, will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 15, 2017, at Manchester Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Blanton’s Chapel Cemetery. Visitation with the family be held from 12:00 PM until the service time at 2:00. Mrs. Hunter passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2017, at NHC in Tullahoma, TN.
Mary Jo was born in Lawrenceburg, TN, the daughter of the late Cecil and Ruby McGough. She was a homemaker, and loved to cook. Her family meant everything to her, and she was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
In addition to her parents, Mary Jo was preceded in death by her brother, Thurman McGough. She is survived by the love of her life for 60 years, Ray Hunter; one son, David (Lisa) Hunter; two brothers, Allen McGough and William McGough; two sisters, Christine Jackson and Carol Payne; and two grandchildren, Heather Hunter and Cody Hunter.
Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve The Hunter family.
Lady Raider Soccer Advances to District Title Game with Win over Columbia
Facing wet and muddy conditions, the Coffee County soccer team slogged their way to a 4 to 2 win over Columbia on Tuesday night in the opening round of the District 8AAA tournament. The Lady Raiders were forced to match goals with the Lady Lions in the first 20 minutes before taking charge in the final 60 minutes for the win. Coffee County tied the match in the 16th minute and the Lady Raider defense kept the Columbia offense contained in the final three fourths of the match.
Columbia got on the board first in the 11th minute on a free kick from just outside the 18 yard box. The Lady Raiders tied it in the 14th minute on a Jessica Barrera goal off an assist from Emilee Roberson. But Columbia answered right back less than a minute later. Sam Ellison tied the match in the 16th minute on an unassisted goal. From that point forward, the Lady Raider defense took over.
Coffee County limited Columbia to 5 shots in the final 60 minutes. Roberson added the game winner on an unassisted goal in the 31st minute as she banged home a deflected free kick off the foot of Jenna Garretson. Leading 3 to 2 entering the second half, Allie Amado reentered the game after an injury to add an insurance goal in the 47th minute. Coffee County outshot Columbia 25 to 8 to claim the win.
The Lady Raiders now advance to Thursday’s District finals where they will play host to Lincoln County at the Raider Soccer Field. Kickoff is set for 6:30 PM behind the Raider Academy. Thunder Radio will be on hand to bring you all the action as part of the First National Bank Hometown Sports Series.
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CHS Volleyball Falls in Region Tournament
The Lady Raider volleyball season came to a close on Tuesday night as Coffee County fell to Blackman in 3 sets in the Region 4AAA semifinals. Coffee County, making their 6th straight region tournament appearance, had trouble with their hitting consistency against the taller Lady Blaze as they continued to look for the program’s first region win. Coffee County lost by set scores of 9-25, 13-25 and 10-25.
The 4 seniors for Coffee County closed out their career with a good final match. Senior Odalis Garcia led the team in aces with 2 and kills with 5. Senior Tyana Fenton added 3 kills and led the team in digs with 12. She was followed closely by seniors Alliyah Williams with 4 digs and senior Alexis Baker who had 3 digs. Amanda Mukai led Coffee County with 6 assists and added a block. Freshman Lexi Bryan added a block.
Coach Andrew Taylor will be a guest on Saturday’s Coffee Coaches Show to talk about the season. The Coffee Coaches Show is broadcast live each Saturday morning from 10 to 11 AM from the showroom of Al White Ford/Lincoln in Manchester. The Coffee Coaches Show is heard exclusively on Thunder Radio.