Josh Peterson

Fire cause significant damage at Brothers Implement Company in Hillsboro late Tuesday evening. The fire is under investigation, according to Coffee County Sheriff’s Department.

Coffee County Sheriff’s Department Investigators are pleading with the public for assistance in solving a rash of burglaries and fires that broke out Tuesday evening in Hillsboro.

According to the sheriff’s department, a break-in at a home on Hillsboro Highway near Old Airport Rd. was reported at about 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022. Soon after, more homes and cars were reported to have been broken into.

“That first one was reported at about 6 p.m. then more started coming in moving toward Hillsboro – houses and cars,” said CCSD Investigator James Sherrill. “He was breaking into garages.”

According to Sherrill, two garages were broken into along with vehicles. A motorcycle was reported stolen Monday night from the same general area.

Then at approximately 7:15 p.m., a fire was reported at Brothers Implement Company at 7593 Hillsboro Highway. Multiple fire departments responded and the business sustained heavy damage. Sherrill says it appears that the fire started in the office area. Sherrill added that the Sheriff’s Department is unsure if the incidents are connected, but he did add that the fire will be investigated for arson. Another fire was reported at 2 a.m. Wednesday at a hay barn.

“The investigation is ongoing and we are following leads, checking cameras,” stated Sherrill. “We are unsure if these are connected at this time.

“If anyone has any information at all. Maybe you saw someone walking down the road in that time frame (between 5-8 p.m.) or saw suspicious vehicles, maybe parked on the side of the road, please call me directly.”

Tips can be called to Sherrill directly at 931-570-4404.

Thursday is deadline for candidates to file petitions

Candidates who wish to file for the upcoming May 3 primary have must have their petitions turned in by noon Thursday, Feb. 17.

Candidates for the upcoming May 3, 2022 State and Coffee County Primary Elections began picking up petition papers on Dec. 20 at the Coffee County Election Commission.

The deadline to have petitions returned is Thursday, Feb. 17 at noon with a withdrawal deadline of Feb. 24.

Once all petitions are filed, Thunder Radio will publish the names of all qualifying candidates in each race.

Anyone wishing to vote in the May 3 primary must be registered by Monday, April 4. You can register by visiting the Coffee County Election Commission on McArthur St. Early voting will be April 13 through April 28. You can also register to vote from your computer – just click here.

There are multiple races up for grabs this election cycle. Just to name a few: Coffee County Sheriff, Coffee County Mayor, Manchester Mayor, Circuit Court Clerk, County Clerk, Register of Deeds, Coffee County Trustee, Road Superintendent, General Sessions Judge, District Attorney General, along with various county commissioners, city aldermen and school board seats.

ON TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP: Raider boys punch title ticket with 4th win over Pioneers

Dayne Crosslin makes his way to the basket for 2 of his 8 points Tuesday night in a Red Raider win over Warren County. — Thunder Radio photo by Holly Peterson

Coffee County’s Lady Raiders earned their way to the district championship Monday night.

The Red Raider boys followed on Tuesday (Feb. 15, 2022), getting great scoring distribution and a big defensive effort in a 50-44 win over Warren County in the District 6-4A semi-finals at Shelbyville High School. The Raiders will play Shelbyville in the District championship after the Eagles upset no. 1 seed Franklin County earlier in the night Tuesday.

The Raiders held the Pioneers to just 5 points in the entire fourth quarter to overcome a huge Warren County run late in the third. With the Raiders leading 36-32, the Pioneers took off on a 7-0 run in the final minute of the third period, including a half-court buzzer beater from Sawyer Seymour to put the Pioneers up 39-36 heading into the fourth.

But the Raider defense answered, smothering the Pioneers and finally slowing down Seymour, who scored 18 points on 6 3-pointers.

Meanwhile, Coffee County (19-9 overall) spread out its offensive production as well as the Raiders have all season. Connor Shemwell paced the Raiders with 9 (7 in the second half). Phineas Rollman added 8 points – including 2 big free throws with the Raiders nursing a 1 point lead with a minute to play. Rollman also pulled a big offensive rebound with 30 seconds to play.

Also scoring for the Raiders were Dayne Crosslin with 8 points, Aidan Abellana 6, Brady Nugent 5, Jahlin Osbourne 5, Jackson Shemwell 5 and Cooper Reed 4. CHS only turned the ball over 7 times while forcing 11 Pioneer turnovers.

The win gives the Raiders a complete season sweep over the Pioneers, beating Warren County four times.

THIS GAME WAS BROADCAST LIVE ON THUNDER RADIO. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE AUDIO REPLAY.

The Raiders will play Shelbyville in the District 6-4A championship at Shelbyville Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. (The Lady Raiders will play Warren County in the championship at 7:30 p.m. Friday).

Tickets will be sold at the gate for both games. And both games will be broadcast live on Thunder Radio: 107.9 FM, 1320 AM, 106.7 FM, Manchester Go app and thunder1320.com.

Birthdays- February 15

Rhonda Murry

Clark Carden

Alexis Lowe- Pizza Winner!

George D McDaniel

George D McDaniel of Shelbyville passed this life on Sunday, February 13,
2022 at Southern Tennessee Regional Medical Center in Winchester at the age
of 78. No services are scheduled.

A native of Tullahoma, he was the son of the late David and Christine
Carpenter McDaniel. He enjoyed watching wrestling on TV and visiting with
friends and family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, George
McDonald Jr; brother, James McDaniel and sister, Donna Fay McKinnon.

He is survived by three children; brother, Donald McDaniel (Tina) of
Shelbyville and sister, Charlotte Carson (Larry) of Lynchburg.

Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Edna Dean Dotson

Edna Dean Dotson of Winchester passed this life on Monday, February 14,
2022 at her residence at the age of 83. Funeral Services are scheduled for
Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 12 Noon at the Mission House Ministries,
106 Rogers Street, Cowan, TN with burial to follow at Watson-North Memorial
Gardens. The family will receive friends beginning at 9 AM.

A native of Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Ethridge and Evelyn
White Gaither. She and her husband, James founded Dotson’s Produce and she
enjoyed working at the stores, growing flowers and vegetables and being
with her family. She was also very active in her church, the Mission House
Ministries.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James
Dotson.

She is survived by sons, James Dotson (Vivian) of Winchester and Ronnie
Dotson (Sherry) of Sevierville; daughter, Kathy Stamey (Eddie) of
Winchester; brother, James Gaither (Sue) of Sale Creek, TN; sisters,
Lillian Taylor of FL, Helen Patterson of AL, Bobbie Wright (Lewis) of
Soddy-Daisy, Joann Corvin (Crandal) of GA and Dorothy Fowler, Gail Brown
and Carolyn Beetle, all of Soddy-Daisy; eight grandchildren, twenty-one
great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren.

Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Quik Mart donates to Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center

Aiming to support children in Coffee County, Quik Mart Convenience Stores donated more than $6,000 to the Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center this year. Every December, Quik Mart locations hold a fundraising event, known as Cupcakes for Child Advocacy. Customers have a chance to join the battle against child abuse by purchasing cupcake cutouts. The company then matches the funds dollar for dollar. The company operates 40 Quik Mart Convenience Stores, including two stores in Tullahoma and one in Manchester.

East Regional Supervisor Ralph Harwell said that the company is proud to continue to match donations dollar for dollar each year.

“We sell the cupcakes and proceeds go to the local children’s advocacy center of each area,” Harwell said.

This donation will help the Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center provide services for children who have experienced abuse.

“We are so thankful for the support of Quik Mart,” said Executive Director of Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center Joyce Prusak. “The company has donated to the center for several years. Quik Mart donated over $6,700 between Cupcakes for Child Advocacy and the Giving Pump Program donations. These funds are used to provide services to children and their families and to help them recover and deal with the trauma they have experienced. We wouldn’t be able to operate without donations such as this. This donation will help make a positive impact on children served by the center. The Coffee County CAC serves more than 300 children every year.”

This campaign is very special to Chief Marketing Officer of Quik Mart Convenience Stores Sally Edwards Darnell, who “has a heart” for supporting local initiatives, said Harwell.

“We want to give back to our community,” Harwell said, crediting customers for the success of the campaign. “If it weren’t for the customers, the campaign wouldn’t be as successful.”

In December of 2021, Quik Mart Convenience Stores collected more than $35,000. With the company matching the funds, Quik Mart donated more than $70,000 to child advocacy centers serving the communities where the stores are located.

Cupcakes for Child Advocacy began in December 2015 and has seen growing support by local communities, according to the company’s website. Since launching the campaign, with the help of customers, the company has been able to donate more than $350,000 to child advocacy centers serving communities where the stores are located.

Aiming to support children in Coffee County, Quik Mart Convenience Stores donated more than $6,000 to the Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center this year. Executive Director of Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center Joyce Prusak (middle) expresses appreciation for the donation to Quik Mart (600 South Jackson St., Tullahoma) employee Lavernia Shetters and Ralph Harwell, East Regional Supervisor of Quik Mart Convenience Stores.

Tennessee receiving increased allocations of oral COVID-19 treatments

PRESS RELEASE, TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

The Tennessee Department of Health continues to receive increased bi-weekly allocations of oral antivirals to treat mild to moderate COVID-19.

There are currently two oral antiviral medications available for COVID-19 treatment. Paxlovid® by Pfizer and molnupiravir by Merck are available to treat mild to moderate disease in individuals at high risk of progression to severe illness, including hospitalization and death. When these treatments were first authorized under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), allocations to states were limited. However, in recent weeks, allocations have increased, allowing additional pharmacies and other dispensers to submit requests for these oral antiviral treatments.

“This increase in allocations is something we have been anticipating for weeks,” said Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey, MD, MBA, FAAP. “Our goal has always been to increase access to these treatments by onboarding more pharmacies to maximize access to patients. We have seen a steady increase in allocations to the state and know many pharmacies and providers are eager to offer this treatment to help mitigate COVID-19 disease progression for those at risk of a severe outcome.”

The department recently shared information to pharmacies and other potential dispensers on submitting requests for these oral antivirals through the State REDCap survey. This is in addition to the oral antiviral treatments continuing to be available at participating Walmart locations.

These therapies require a prescription by a licensed provider. Individuals seeking this treatment option should coordinate with their health care provider before contacting a location to receive these therapies.

Coffee County School System names teachers of the year

Coffee County School System on Monday (Feb. 14) presented district level teacher of the year awards.

This year’s recipients were:

In the PreK-4th grade category: Cindy Gilliam at North Coffee Elementary School

In the grades 5-8 category: Kelly Sheppard at Hillsboro Elementary

In the grades 9-12 category: Kandace Perry at Coffee County Central.

CC Schools 9-12 Teacher of the Year Kandace Perry (second from left)

ON TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP: Lady Raiders blast Franklin County, move to district title game

Lady Raider senior Elli Chumley puts up a shot near the basket Monday night, Feb. 14, 2022. Chumley scored 11 points and the Lady Raiders thumped Franklin County 78-45 in the District 6-4A semi-finals. — Thunder Radio photo by Holly Peterson

On to the championship.

Coffee County Central got double-digit points from three different players and produced their highest district point total of the season Monday night, cruising past Franklin County 78-45 in the semi-finals of the District 6-4A tournament in Shelbyville.

The win means the Lady Raiders will play for a district championship Friday night – playing against Warren County in Shelbyville. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. (hear it live on Thunder Radio). It also means the Lady Raiders will host the Region 4-AAA quarter-finals next week and, with a win in that game, will remain at home for the duration of the region tournament. A win on Friday against Warren County would give the Lady Raiders the best positioning for the region tournament.

“It is just huge to be at home and playing at The Patch with our fans and our students, I expect them to have that place rocking,” said CHS head coach Joe Pat Cope.

Monday night in Shelbyville, the Lady Raiders overcame a slow start and had their way with the Rebelettes.

Leading 16-10 after the first quarter, Coffee County turned up the heat and took a 36-19 lead into the halftime break. CHS put it out of reach in the third quarter, outscoring the Rebelettes 23-10.

Junior post Chloe Gannon piled up 22 points for the Lady Raiders. Olivia Vinson knocked down a trio of 3-pointers on her way to 13 points. Senior Elli Chumley attacked the basket early and finished with 11 points – 9 coming at the free-throw line. Overall, the Lady Raiders were stellar at the stripe, hitting 27-of-38.

Channah Gannon added 9 points off the bench for the Lady Raiders.

Kiya Ferrell and Ava McIntosh pitched in 7 points, Alivia Reel 4, Jalie Ruehling 3 and Remi Benjamin 2.

The Lady Raider win is their 24th straight, improving them to 27-3 overall and 10-0 in district games.

THIS GAME WAS BROADCAST LIVE ON THUNDER RADIO! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE AUDIO REPLAY.