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Thunder Radio to discontinue text alerts; move all alerts to Manchester Go smartphone app
Thunder Radio WMSR is discontinuing its text message alert service effective Wednesday, Feb. 8, announced company vice president Josh Peterson.
Instead, daily weather messages, school closure and breaking news alerts will continue to be sent via push notification from the station’s smartphone app: “Manchester Go” app.
“The text message service that we have used for over a decade has become outdated and, frankly, obsolete,” explained Peterson. “We have been sending breaking news alerts, school closings, etc. out via text message for over a decade. In the past year we began also sending those messages out as a push notification to smartphones from the Manchester Go app. This new avenue is more effective and efficient for our users and for Thunder Radio. Messages are able to be sent faster and received faster”
Thunder Radio is Manchester’s leading voice for school closings, weather alerts and breaking news. To continue receiving these messages after Feb. 8, simply download the Manchester Go app to your apple or android smartphone (it is free), and allow for push notifications. There is not cost.
Thunder Radio is owned and operated by Coffee County Broadcasting, Inc., which is Manchester’s only locally owned and operated media. Hear them broadcast at 107.9 FM, 1320 AM, 106.7 FM, on the Manchester Go app and at thunder1320.com, where you will also find daily news, sports, obits and community calendar events. They are located in Manchester at 1030 Oakdale St.
Raiders drop heartbreaker in double-overtime
Back-and-forth late craziness finally ended with Franklin County on top Tuesday night, as the Raiders fell 41-39 in double overtime in Manchester.
Coffee County actually sent the game to overtime after time expired. It appeared as if the Rebels won at the end of regulation after the Raiders could not get a game winning basket, trailing by 1. But a technical foul was called on the Rebels after time expired, sending Dayne Crosslin to the line. He missed the first, but sunk the second to tie the game at 37-37 and force overtime.
And that is where the offense died. For both teams.
Coffee County milked over 2:30 off the clock in the first overtime and appeared poised to take a crack at a game winning shot. But with under 10 seconds to play, the Rebels forced a turnover and had a fast break. Connor Shemwell was called for an intentional foul on the breakaway with 1.5 seconds to play.
From that point, the Rebels went on to miss 4 free throws in the final 1.5 seconds – 2 after the intentional foul and 2 more when the Raiders were whistled for a foul on the Rebels inbound play.
But offense was still stagnant in the second overtime. The Rebels finally went in front with just under 3 seconds to play when Kaleb Rigsby penetrated and scored near the basket.
Defensively, Coffee County did everything it needed to. CHS held Franklin County to single digit points in every quarter except the fourth. But offense was just not there for the Raiders.
Dayne Crosslin led the way with 9 points, followed by Jackson Shemwell with 8.
The loss ends a 6 game winning streak and knocks the Raiders out of first place in the district. It also gives the Rebels the upper hand in the season series, 2-1, and the tiebreaker over CHS.
The Raiders play again this Friday, Feb. 4, at Warren County.
THIS GAME WAS BROADCAST LIVE ON THUNDER RADIO. CLICK HERE FOR THE REPLAY.
Reel drops season high as Lady Raiders roll Rebelettes
Alivia Reel always has a little smile on her face when she sees Franklin County on the schedule.
The junior guard always plays well against the Rebelettes and that held true Tuesday night in Manchester, as Reel poured in a season high 21 points, including five 3-pointers to lead Coffee County to a 69-33 win.
“I don’t know what it is about them,” said Reel.
The Lady Raiders got off to a sluggish start, actually trailing 10-7 late in the first quarter. But it was all CHS from there, as the Lady Raiders ripped off a 30-0 run to close the half, holding Franklin County scoreless in the entire second period to take a 37-10 halftime lead.
“Anytime you can hold a 4A basketball team scoreless for over 8 minutes is good defense,” said CHS head coach Joe Pat Cope.
Coffee County substituted liberally late in the game.
Junior post Chloe Gannon pitched in 13 points, followed by a litany of players near double figures. Channah Gannon scored 9, Jalie Ruehling 8, Olivia Vinson and Elli Chumley each with 7. Kiya Ferrell added 4 points for CHS.
With the win, the Lady Raiders are one district win away from clinching the District 6-4A regular season title. They play at Warren County Friday.
THIS GAME WAS BROADCAST LIVE ON THUNDER RADIO. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE AUDIO REPLAY.
Coffee Middle advances to next round of TMSAA Sectional
Double digit points from Natalie Barnes and Ella Arnold led the Coffee Middle Lady Raiders past Oakland 40-14 in the opening round of the TMSAA Sectional Tournament Tuesday afternoon at Stewarts Creek.
Barnes poured in 15 points and Arnold added 11. The Lady Raiders improve to 22-2 with the win and will now play in the next round of the sectional at 5:15 p.m. Thursday at Stewarts Creek. That game will be broadcast live on Thunder Radio.
If Coffee County can beat Rockvale, the Lady Raiders will advance to the Sectional Championship at 6 pm Friday. A win in that game puts them in the final four of the state.
THIS GAME WAS BROADCAST LIVE ON THUNDER RADIO. CLICK HERE TO CATCH THE BROADCAST REPLAY.
Denise Marie Cata
Denise Marie Cata, beloved Mother, Nannie, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 31 st , 2022 at her home at the age of 66. Denise was born in Concord, Massachusetts to the late Jon and Phyllis Cummings Maxwell. She graduated from Spotsylvania High School in Virginia and then went on to attend and graduate from Brunswick Junior College and then St. Joseph’s College. She previously had worked as an RN at Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine, Florida and then worked at Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital as a Labor and Delivery Nurse. In addition to her parents, Denise was preceded in death by her son, Joseph Conley Newton; one grandson, Kevin Wade Pursley; and one sister, Jenni Litten. She is survived by her daughter, Laurie Newton; step-daughter, Shelley Bryan; two sisters, Pat Maxwell and Amy Rice; grandchildren, Luke Bryan, Matthew (Chelsea) Newton, Isabel Newton, and John Newton; and great-grandchildren, Carver and Coleman Newton. A visitation will be held on Monday, February 7 th , 2022 at Kilgore Funeral Home from 5:00-7:00pm.
Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Joseph “Joe” W. Robertson Jr.
Mr. Joseph “Joe” W. Robertson Jr., of Hillsboro, TN,
passed away on January 31, 2022 at the age of 90 years after a lengthy
illness. He passed peacefully in his sleep at home with his loving wife
Mary by his side. They were married for 67 years. Joe attended Manchester
Central High School and joined the Air Force after graduation. After his
enlistment period he returned home to begin his career with theTennessee
Highway Patrol where he retired after 30 years of service. He also served
with the Tullahoma Police Department as well as the US Marshals Office.
Joe’s military career spans over 30 years where he proudly served in the
Tennessee Air National Guard and The Alabama Army Guard. Joe was a member
of the Masonic Lodge #382 F&AM in Hillsboro, TN, for many years.
Joe had a passion for the history of the Civil War. Many hours he spent
hunting for artifacts at skirmish and battle cities in Chattanooga and
locations in Georgia. Joe was a collector of antiques and enjoyed
collecting clocks and other items from the past.
Joe was preceded in death by parents, Joseph Wade Robertson Sr. and Jessie
Wise Robertson of Tullahoma. He is survived by his wife Mary Robertson;
children, Joseph W. Robertson III (Angie), Constance D. Davis, Debora
Gleeman (Rich); grandchildren, Whitney (Cassie), Tiffany (Kirk), Brittany,
Logan (Ashley), Hunter (Melissa), Michael, Lindsay (John) and Ashley
(Brian); great grandchildren, Isabella, William, Jack, Caleb, Maxwell,
Adrian, and Jasmine.
Visitation with the family will be held on Monday, February 7, 2022, from
12:00pm noon until 2:00pm at Central Funeral Home in Manchester, TN.
Funeral services will be conducted immediately following visitation at
2:00pm with Rev. Kent Bailey officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill
Memorial Gardens in Tullahoma, TN.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice Compassus of
Tullahoma, TN.
Central Funeral Home is serving the family, 931-723-7774,
centralfuneralhome.com
William Bryan Zapotoc
William Bryan Zapotocky, age 47 of Manchester, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022, at his home after a battle with brain cancer. Bryan was born on May 26, 1974, to William Michael and Sarah Pitts Zapotocky in Woodbury, TN. He graduated from Nashville Auto Diesel College with an associate’s degree. Bryan enjoyed hiking, camping, fishing, and being outdoors. He loved working with his hands, especially if it had anything to do with automotive. Bryan and his brother, Michael, were both Eagle Scouts. He attended the World Outreach Church in Murfreesboro before his health declined. Bryan was a man of strong and devoted faith; he had a sign on his wheelchair that read, “I’m just the clay in the Potter’s hands, brain cancer doesn’t scare me”. Through his faith and during his failing health, he touched many lives.
In addition to his parents, Bryan is survived by his son, William Anthony Zapotocky and his wife, Nikkita, and stepdaughter, Kayley Horack and her fiancé, Peyton; brother, Michael Zapotocky and his wife, Terri; several nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. Bryan is preceded in death by his loving wife, Kelly Zapotocky, and grandparents, Malcolm and Christine Pitts, and Peter and Sally Zapotocky.
As per Bryan’s request, cremation was chosen. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Zapotocky family.
Eller Ruth Swinford
Eller Ruth Swinford, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Tuesday, February 1 st , 2022 at her home at the age of 84. Mrs. Swinford was born in Hillsboro to the late Tildon and Margaret Dorsett Stubblefield. During her life she worked at Wilson Golf as well as Wilson Ball. She also worked in the cafeteria at East Middle School and attended Kings Cross Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Swinford was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Swinford. She is survived by two Sheila Copeland and Connie (Ricky) Carter; two granddaughters, Cassandra (Ken) Boyd and Tamara Carter (and fiancé Dillon Dotson); one brother, Tildon Stubblefield one sister, Elizabeth Smith; and two great-grandchildren, Robin Osara Boyd and Archie Dotson. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 4 th , 2022 at Kilgore Funeral Home from 5:00-8:00pm. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 5 th , 2022 at 1:00pm in the Kilgore Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.
Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Marlin A. Anderson
Mr. Marlin A. Anderson, age 78, of Morrison, TN,
passed from this life on Monday, January 31, 2022, in Tullahoma, TN.
Mr. Anderson was born in Coffee Co., TN, to his late parents Porter
Anderson and Lydia Stacy. He worked in inspection with an air craft plant
for his career. Mr. Anderson was a sports fanatic and loved spending time
with his grandchildren. He served our country in the United States Army. In
addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughter, Marla
Anderson; son, John Marlin Anderson; granddaughter, Ashley Anderson;
siblings, Junior Anderson, Earl Anderson, Leighton Anderson, Marvin
Anderson, Wayne Anderson, Owen Anderson, Coty Anderson, Juanita Barnes and
Ann Bell.
Mr. Anderson is survived by his wife of 59 years, Brenda Anderson; son,
Tony R. (Linda) Anderson; sisters, Shirley (Archie) Driver, Jean (Ronnie)
Robinson, and Sue Faircloth; grandchild, Ryan (Casey) Anderson; one special
niece, Cherry Hill.
Visitation with the family will be held on Friday, February 4, 2022, from
5:00pm until 8:00pm at Central Funeral Home in Manchester, TN. Visitation
will also be held from 12:00pm until 2:00pm on Saturday, February 5, 2022,
with funeral services following at 2:00pm in the chapel of Central Funeral
Home with Jerry Finney and Jonathan Anderson officiating. Burial will
follow in Summitville Cemetery in Summitville, TN.
Central Funeral Home is serving the family, 931-723-7774,
centralfuneralhome.com