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Cunningham announces bid for Coffee County Mayor
PRESS RELEASE FROM MARGARET CUNNINGHAM:
Margaret Cunningham, County Commissioner from District 7, has announced her candidacy for Coffee County Mayor as an Independent in the upcoming election on August 4th. Her qualifications-experience, integrity, common sense, knowledge of county government– give her the leadership skills, with fifteen years’ experience in County Government, to lead Coffee County. She will be a new voice for changing times.
Margaret worked as Project Manager under two different County Mayors for 7 years and has been serving as County Commissioner for the last 8 years. As County Commissioner, she has served on numerous committees including serving as Chairman of the Water and Wastewater Authority for the past seven years.
Cunningham has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Troy University and studied law at Samford University. She was raised in a community service oriented family and has utilized those traits to be a founding board member for the Coffee County Imagination Library, the Coffee County Anti-Drug Coalition and the Animal Welfare Coalition. She also serves as an advisor to the Dusty Elam Foundation which assists special needs and economically disadvantaged children in the County.
She has been married for 42 years to Steve Cunningham, farmer and businessman in the Ninth Model community. She has two children who also follow her passion for community service; Lee who is married to Hanna Lovelady, and Anna Forrest who lives in Pegram with her husband, John, and two children, Bristol and Gunner.
Critical community issues to address in the coming four years are: (1) Ways to address the growth in the County while maintaining its rural nature, (2) Area wide cell service/broadband, (3) Water line infrastructure expanded and (4) A new Animal Control facility.
Cunningham is a tireless and hard worker that knows the workings of the County Mayor’s office from experience. Under her leadership she will be a full time mayor and promises improved coordination between County offices, committees and the County Legislative Body. Cunningham will focus on issues at hand and make timely decisions in the best interest of the county. A NEW VOICE FOR CHANGING TIMES through Experience, Honesty, Integrity, Fortitude and Leadership.
THP announces plan for New Year enforcement
The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) will conduct a strict traffic safety enforcement campaign during the 2021 New Year’s Eve holiday period beginning Friday, December 31, at 6:00 p.m. and concluding Sunday, January 2, at 11:59 p.m. State troopers will perform traffic saturation patrols, seat belt, sobriety, and driver’s license checkpoints during the holiday. All of Tennessee’s 95 counties will have troopers working to ensure a safe holiday.
“Our goal is to keep everyone safe on Tennessee roadways,” Colonel Matt Perry said. “We will not tolerate drivers that endanger the public with their bad choices. Now is the time to start planning for your safe and sober ride.”
If you see unsafe driving, please report it by dialing *THP (*847) from your cell phone. This will get you in touch with one of our dispatch centers across the state.
During last year’s New Year’s holiday period, nine people were killed in eight traffic crashes on Tennessee roadways. These crash fatalities included one motorcyclist, five passenger car occupants, and three pedestrians.
Over the 2020 New Year’s holiday period, State troopers arrested 104 individuals for alcohol-impaired driving.
For a list of Tennessee Highway Patrol checkpoints visit our website at https://www.tn.gov/safety/tnhp/checkpoints.html.
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s (www.TN.Gov/safety<http://www.TN.Gov/safety>) mission is to serve, secure, and protect the people of Tennessee.
Coffee County, Manchester City offices to be closed Friday
In recognition of the upcoming holiday, Coffee County Government offices and Manchester City Government offices will both be closed on Friday, Dec. 31 for New Year’s Eve.
Emergency offices such as 911 communications, sheriff’s department, police and fire departments will remain open and operational.
Offices will be open on Thursday for anyone needing to conduct business with either government.
Coffee County opens Charleston tournament with 21-point win
No post Christmas sloppiness or jet lag from the trip to Charleston were really evident for the Lady Raiders Tuesday night.
The Coffee County Central Lady Raider basketball team got a 5-for-5 performance from the 3-point line in the first half from Olivia Vinson and outlasted a tough Bishop England High School for a 53-32 win.
Vinson finished 5-of-6 from the arc and had a game-high 15 points.
Coffee County led 33-15 at halftime and slowly added to the lead in the second half behind a strong defensive effort.
Senior Elli Chumley pitched in 11 points for the Lady Raiders. Chloe Gannon and Kiya Ferrell each added 8.
The win marks 8 straight for the Lady Raiders. They will play at 12:30 p.m. (central) Wednesday in the tournament semi-finals for a chance to go to the championship game on Thursday. Both games will likely be video-streamed on the Thunder Radio facebook page thanks to our excellent parent partners.
The Lady Raiders will open district play next week in Shelbyville. That game will be broadcast live on Thunder Radio – 107.9 FM, 1320 AM, 106.7 FM, Manchester Go app and thunder1320.com.
Birthdays- December 28
Birthdays:
Tidus Melton
Jack Oliver
Kaysen Morgan- Pizza Winner!
Tommy Miller
Anniversaries:
Donnie & Loretta Bennett- 20 Years
Grundy County authorities need help finding wanted woman
Grundy County Sheriff’s Department is asking for help locating Wanda Faye Boswell.
According to GCSD, Boswell has outstanding warrants for manufacture and delivery of methamphetamine, possession of Schedule II drug, false reports and failure to appear in court.
If you have any information on Boswell’s whereabouts, contact the Grundy County Sheriff’s Department at 931-692-3466×5 or 931-924-2077. Tips will remain anonymous.
Severe weather returns to forecast for Wednesday
It was just earlier this month that severe weather ravaged West Tennessee and Kentucky, and left behind notable damage in Tullahoma and Grundy County.
Now severe weather returns to the area forecast – including Coffee County – for Wednesday, Dec. 29.
According to National Weather Service Nashville office, severe storms are possible between 2-8 p.m. Wednesday. This timing is approximate.
Rainfall will be heavy at times with 1-3 inches expected and localized flooding is possible. The main concern with these storms will be damaging straight-line winds in excess of 60 miles per hour. However, tornadoes cannot be ruled out.
More severe weather could be in the forecast for Saturday, although details are not available. Temperatures will remain unseasonably high – with forecast temps in the upper 60s and low 70s through Saturday. Temperatures will plunge on Sunday, with a high of 43.
IF SEVERE WEATHER DOES THREATEN. REMAIN TUNED INTO 107.9 FM, 1320 AM OR THUNDER1320.COM OR THE MANCHESTER GO APP. WE WILL BROADCAST LIVE WEATHER UPDATES AND EMERGENCY ALERTS AS NECESSARY.
TAX TIPS: How to choose your tax professional
H&R Block Presents – CHOOSING A TAX PROFESSIONAL
This week we will enter a new year! As a new tax filing season begins you may be thinking about how you will have your 2021 tax return prepared. There are many 2021 tax changes and IRS payments that will affect your return. You may want to consider having your tax return prepared by a professional even if you haven’t in the past. IRS provides a list of tips to help taxpayers choose a reputable tax return preparer. Here are some items you should consider.
1. Check the IRS Directory of Preparers. It includes tax preparers who are Enrolled Agents, CPAs, and those who participate in the Annual Filing Season Program which registers preparers who have successfully completed IRS training. These important designations mean your preparer has completed training on all the tax updates for the new filing season.
2. Avoid tax preparers who base their fee on a percentage of your refund or who offer to deposit all or part of your refund into the preparer’s account.
3. Be wary of tax return preparers who claim they can get you a larger refund than others.
4. Ensure the preparer signs the return and includes their preparer tax identification number. This number is required by IRS for all tax return professionals who receive pay for their service.
5. It is wise to choose a tax return preparer who participates in IRS E-file. Electronic filing is a more secure, accurate, and quicker way to file your tax return.
6. Consider whether or not your tax preparation service will be accessible after filing your return. Should you receive an IRS letter regarding your return, will your preparer be available to help you respond? Some tax preparers close their office after the filing deadline and don’t reopen until the next filing season.
7. Check the person’s credentials. Only Enrolled Agents, Attorneys, and CPAs can represent taxpayers before the IRS in tax matters.
If you are looking for a tax professional to prepare your 2021 individual or business income tax return, we hope you will trust the tax professionals at H&R Block in Manchester. Our office is open year-round to provide you with knowledgeable, friendly, and professional service. An Enrolled Agent is present in the office year-round to help you with any IRS issues you may have.
Thank you to all of our clients who trust H&R Block in Manchester for their tax preparation needs. We appreciate your business and value your referrals.
If you have questions about filing your 2021 tax return, please call H&R Block in Manchester TN at 931-728-9462. H&R Block Has Your Back!
Birthdays- December 27
Cathan Phipps- 14
Luke Simpson
Holli Hancock- Pizza Winner!
Ziya Dillard
Birthdays- December 26
Birthdays:
Jason Deurmeyer
Jaxx Cargyle- 9
Matt Moore- 14
Natalie Barnes- Pizza Winner!
Reece Finch
Anniversaries:
Jerry & Patricia Finney