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Sounds Suffer 4-2 Setback to I-Cubs
It was a sloppy Thursday night in Nashville between the Sounds and the Iowa Cubs in front of 10,469 fans at First Tennessee Park. A total of six runs scored but just two were earned in Iowa’s 4-2 victory.
The first two batters of the ball game reached on base hits for the Sounds. Franklin Barreto came around to open the scoring on a sacrifice fly from Matt Olson.
Nashville starter, Paul Blackburn was superb through the first five innings but things unraveled for him in the sixth. Stephen Bruno reached on an error by the shortstop Franklin Barreto. Blackburn then issued back-to-back free passes to load the bases for Jacob Hannemann who promptly singled home the game-tying run. The Sounds hurler recorded outs on the next two hitters but yielded a two-run double to Victor Caratini to surrender the lead to the I-Cubs.
Blackburn was dealt his sixth loss of the season despite not allowing an earned run. He worked 5.2 frames and gave up three runs on three hits while walking four batters and striking out three.
Nashville got a run back in the home half of the sixth when Mark Canha hit a chopper that ate up the third baseman, Chris Dominguez, allowing Wendle to come home. Iowa’s Mark Zagunis doubled the I-Cubs’ lead in the top of the seventh by roping a double down the left field line off the birthday boy, Tucker Healy.
The Sounds got the tying run to the plate in the bottom of the ninth inning after Jermaine Curtis doubled with two outs but he was left stranded there.
Barreto recorded his fourth multi-hit game in his last five with two more base knocks tonight.
Simon Castro fanned four hitters in two shutout innings out of the Sounds bullpen.
The series finale is scheduled for Friday night at First Tennessee Park. Right-hander Michael Brady (3-1, 3.67) starts for Nashville and Iowa has not announced a starter. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
Charges Dropped against County Commissioner Steven Jones
Steven Jones
According to Police Chief Mark Yother, Colvin received a call from Assistant Chief Adam Floied that Jones could possibly be impaired. Jones was inside the Coffee County Administrated Plaza attending the County Commission meeting. The report goes onto say that when Jones was leaving the building and on his way to his car, Colvin explained to Jones what was going on.
According to Jones, after paying a fine of $363, he was released from the Coffee County Jail.
Now the charges have been dropped by Coffee County District Attorney General Crag Northcott.
Northcott told WMSR News, “The case was brought to my attention, so I looked into it, and after looking at the arrest warrant and talking to the officers involved and to witnesses, it appears there was sufficient evidence that Mr Jones had been drinking.” Northcott went onto say that the second element of the public intoxication law that requires the person to be a danger to himself, a danger to others or unreasonably annoying and he felt that was not the case with Jones. Northcott added that he did not think Officer Colvin acted with malice.
Jones’ attorney, Ray Fraley of Fayetteville, said he plans to file a suit against the City of Manchester, the Manchester Police Department and the still unidentified person the Manchester Police Department said to have alerted them about Jones’ alleged behavior. Fraley added that the suit would be for malicious prosecution and slander.
Kinkel Out as Motlow President
Anthony G. Kinkel
The audit, performed by the Tennessee Board of Regents and completed Wednesday, described a dismal work environment that pushed several longtime employees to leave the college because of Kinkel.
Auditors said that, as their work neared completion, Kinkel pressured multiple employees to discredit the findings in an apparent attempt to save his job.
Kinkel’s resignation will officially go into effect Sept. 30, but he will be on leave until then. His duties will be rerouted to an interim replacement.
In a letter responding to an early draft of the audit, Kinkel defended his track record while ceding room for improvement when it came to communication.
Dr. Anthony G. Kinkel was named the new president of Motlow College during a special called meeting of the Tennessee Board of Regents on May 27, 2015 after Mary Lou Apple retired.
Woodbury Man Dies after Wrestling Move
A Tennessee man has died in Louisiana after police say two friends performed wrestling moves on him.
Nola.com reports 45-year-olds Scott Pomeroy and James Ferrier were arrested Monday and charged with manslaughter in the death of 45-year-old Steven Knight of Woodbury, TN.
Westwego police spokesman Lt. Eric Orlando says the men were horse-playing after drinking. Pomeroy told detectives that Ferrier delivered a wrestling move known as an “elbow drop.” Ferrier admitted to dropping his body and extended the elbow on Knight twice and said Pomeroy performed the move at least once.
Knight was found without a pulse Sunday morning.
Orlando says there were no signs of foul play and the men had no intention to cause harm, but evidence led to manslaughter charges.
Coffee County Rescue Squad receives New Turnout Gear
Pictured from left are Dustin Darnell, Neal Simmons, Stuart Carroll, State Rep. Judd Matheny (R-Tullahoma) and Daniel Eydt. (Photo provided)
The gear the Coffee County Rescue Squad received will replace damaged gear purchased over 20 years ago, helping first responders to provide efficient fire services in the community. The National Fire Protection Association recommends a 10-year turnout life before being placed on reserve status.
In 2005, the Firehouse Subs founders established the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation with the mission of providing funding, life-saving equipment and educational opportunities to first-responders and public safety organizations.
RC-MoonPie Festival is Saturday in Bell Buckle
Celebrate 100 years of the magical MoonPie! The Chattanooga Bakery will celebrate its 100th birthday of its Southern icon this year, and they want you to make a BIG DEAL out of it at this year’s Bell Buckle RC-MoonPie Festival to be held on Saturday, June 17th!
Known as the first “fast food” meal, these two Southern traditions, RC and a MoonPie, are brought together for a grand celebration Bell Buckle style. The idea for the Festival first began as a way to celebrate the MoonPie and to bring tourists to Bell Buckle. Bell Buckle called the Chattanooga Bakery to see about throwing a party for MoonPie. Little could anyone have expected what a huge event this would become!
The day will get started as the sun rises above the historic century and a half old town with a run of 10 miles through the scenic countryside.
There will be 75 arts and crafts booths and entertainment. The day will wrap-up with the cutting of the World’s Largest MoonPie.
6/19/17–Doris J Christenson
Doris J Christenson of Tullahoma passed this life on Wednesday, June 14,
2017 at her residence at the age of 80 years. Funeral services are
scheduled for Monday, June 19, 2017 at 11 AM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral
Home with burial to follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation with
the family will be Sunday, June 18, 2017 from 5 – 8 PM at Daves-Culbertson
Funeral Home.
A native of East Moline, IL, she was the daughter of the late Russell and
Alice Irene Decapp Gromm. Doris was special to everyone that met her and
was lovingly called “Memaw” by many. She loved children and always had a
houseful. As her children were growing up she was very involved with their
activities, being the “Mom” who was always willing to help out. She
enjoyed traveling, doing ceramics and sewing. She often sewed for others,
making cheerleading outfits, pageant dresses and wedding attire. She also
exhibited her love for children by making cloth books and blankets for St.
Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Rich
Gromm.
Mrs. Christenson is survived by her husband of 60 years, Richard
Christenson of Tullahoma; two sons, Stephen Richard Christenson and his
wife, Carla of Estill Springs and Michael John Christenson of Tullahoma;
five daughters, Debra Jean Johnson and her husband, Gary of Tullahoma,
Denise Ann Winton Christenson of Tullahoma, Sherry Lynn Cates and her
husband, Bobby of Tullahoma, Rhonda Lee Christenson and her husband, David
of Tullahoma and Dana Marie LeGuene and her husband, Jonathon of Tullahoma;
brother, Wayne Gromm and his wife, Phyllis of Moline, IL; thirteen
grandchildren, Daisy, Brandy, Katrina, Joshua, Jeremy, Stacey, Joy,
Timothy, Jordan, Alex, AshLee, Tyler and Dylan and eight great
grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in her honor to
St, Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 256 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN
38105.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
6/16/17 — Donna Joy Willis
Funeral services for Donna Joy Willis, age 57 of Manchester, will be conducted on Friday, June 16, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. at Manchester Funeral Home with Brother Jon Bell and Brother Chris Haynes officiating. Burial will follow in Hillsboro Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 15, 2017 from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. and Friday, June 16, 2017 from 11:30 A.M. until service time at 12:30 P.M. at Manchester Funeral Home. Ms. Willis passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at St. Thomas West Hospital.
Donna was a very loving and devoted mother, sister and Nonnie. She was a very hard worker with a bubbly personality. Donna was a friend to all that she ran across; she never met a stranger. Her life was filled with her beloved son Jared, family, friends and her precious beloved dog, Abby. Being outside and at the farm gave her the happiest moments in her life.
Donna is preceded in death by her parents Jack and Elizabeth Willis; grandparents John and Maggie Willis and Gilliam and Annie Carr. She is survived by her son Jared Willis; sisters Linda Crosslin (Richard), Sharon Eaves, Debbie Hensley (Greg); brothers David Willis (Sue) and Dale Willis (Dawn); 26 nieces and nephews; 19 great nieces and nephews; many close friends, extended family and all who called her “Momma Donna”.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the following organizations in her honor: St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in Memphis, TN, The American Kidney Association, and Hillsboro First United Methodist Church in Hillsboro, TN.
Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Willis family
6/20/17 — Christopher A. McLaughlin
Christopher A McLaughlin of Manchester passed this life on Tuesday, June
13, 2017 at his residence at the age of 31 years. Memorial services are
scheduled for Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 7 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral
Home. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, June 20, 2017 from 5 – 7
PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home.
A native of Cobb County, GA he was born on June 19, 1985. He was a U S
Army veteran. He was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and enjoyed playing video
games. He was a hard working family man and enjoyed spending time with his
children.
Mr. McLaughlin is survived by his wife, Sarah McLaughlin; mother, Kimberly
Luna Sanchez; step father, Armando Camoncho; daughters, Ashlynn Domdera,
Madison Chapin and Stormy Rae McLaughlin; mother-in-law, Hazel Stacey and
her husband, Rickey; father-in-law, Thomas McLaughlin and his wife, Joan;
brothers, Oscar and Hector Sanchez; sister, Shannon Sanchez; aunt, Maggie
Mary Bayne; good friends, Crystal and Jason Buckner and many aunts, uncles,
cousins, nieces, nephews, brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Tori Bell Shines at TSCA All-Star Game
CHS senior softball player Tori Bell
Former Coffee County Lady Raider Tori Bell will continue her high school softball career for another 2 weeks after a standout performance at Tuesday’s Tennessee Softball Coaches Association(TSCA) All-Star Classic. Bell was 4 for 6 at the plate and won the Home Run Derby. Bell was selected for the Tennessee/Kentucky All Star Game to be held on June 28th.
Playing for the Middle Tennessee All-Star squad, Bell helped lead the Middle squad to a win and a loss in the round-robin event as the East Tennessee All-Stars beat Middle Tennessee before Middle Tennessee beat West Tennessee. Bell had 2 singles, a double and a home run in the 2 games on 6 plate appearances. Bell was joined by Coach Steve Wilder who coached Bell as part of the Middle Tennessee coaching staff.
Bell also won the annual Home Run Derby as she hit 9 home runs, easily outdistancing the 4 home runs hit by her closest competitor. Bell led Coffee County in home runs this season and has signed to play her college softball at Chattanooga State. The Tennessee-Kentucky All Star series will be a best of 3 competition between All-Stars from across each state. The games will be held on Tuesday, June 28th at Belmont University. Start time for Game #1 has not been announced, but Thunder Radio will keep you updated.