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COLLEGE CHECKUP: Raider alum Rozier picks up double-double; Vinson starts first game at Lipscomb
A pair of Central High School Raider alum were getting work done on the court Tuesday night, Nov. 9.
In boys action, former Red Raider Darius Rozier turned in a double-double performance for Tennessee Wesleyan in a 98-96 overtime win over Montreat College.
Rozier, a junior center for the Bulldogs, scored 13 points and grabbed 12 rebounds.
In women’s action, former Lady Raider Bella Vinson scored 12 points in her freshman college debut for Lipscomb Tuesday. Vinson knocked down a pair of 3-pointers and was 2-of-2 at the free-throw line. The Bisons lost on the road to BYU 81-58.
Reward offered after Mustang stolen from Winchester car lot
Area authorities are seeking information about the theft of a 2021 Ford Mustang from a car lot in Winchester.
According to Winchester Police Department, sometime during the overnight hours of Tuesday, Nov. 9 and the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 10, a 2021 Ford Mustang GT500 was taken from Russell Barnett Ford at 4055 Tullahoma Highway in Winchester.
The mustang is orange in color (see photo below). There is currently a $10,000 reward for recovery of the mustang. Anyone with information to aid in the investigation is encouraged to contact Winchester Police Department at 931-967-3840 or Crimestoppers at 931-962-INFO.
Manchester Music Series event is Friday
Manchester-Coffee County Conference Center has announced the launch of a “Visit Manchester Music Series” with the first concert set for Friday, Nov. 12.
The headlining performance will be by national touring artist Tyler Braden. Also performing will be Matt Dillon, Logan Wheat and Stephanie Nash.
Tickets are now on sale now and can be purchased by clicking here. Tickets will also be available at the gate. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. Nov. 12.
Manchester native named college assistant coach of the year
The 2021 Mid-South Conference has announced its women’s soccer awards.
Among those receiving honors are Tennessee Southern assistant coach Zach Crownover, a Manchester native, who was named Mid-South Conference Assistant Coach of the Year.
Westwood Middle splits on the road at North Franklin
The wins keep coming for the Westwood Middle Lady Rockets.
WMS went on the road Tuesday and picked up a 42-35 win over North Middle School – the win completes the season sweep of the Gatorettes for Westwood.
Reece Finch turned in a stellar performance for the Lady Rockets – leading the team with 16 points. She managed to knock down a 3-pointer and was 7-of-9 at the free-throw line. Jules Ferrell And Audri Patton added 8 points apiece for Westwood. Ziya Dillard and Anna Reed pitched in 5.
The Lady Rockets improve to 5-0 win the win (8-0 including the World Tournament at Forrest). They will host Cascade Thursday – tip at 6 p.m. and you can hear it live on Thunder Radio as part of the Ben Lomand Connect / Capstar Bank Hometown Sports Series.
Rockets fall to Gators for 2nd time
Westwood trailed by only 2 points at halftime, but an 18-point North 3rd quarter doomed the Rockets in a 50-40 loss on the road Tuesday night.
Davis McKenzie led the Rocket offense with 11 points, including 3-of-4 at the free-throw line. Kaysen Lowery added 10, Lane Fann 8, Matt Moore 6, Blake Cummings 4 and Will Rogers 1.
Westwood falls to 2-4 on the season with the loss. The Rockets will return home Thursday to host Cascade.
Coffee Middle Lady Raiders remain unbeaten; Raiders fall in Rockvale tournament
Coffee Middle handled business in a close one Tuesday night at the Rockvale Tournament, eking past Ellis Middle School 40-37.
Natalie Barnes racked up 19 points in the victory and Ella Arnold added 13.
CMS improves to 6-0 on the year with the win. The Lady Raiders will play at West Tullahoma at 6 p.m. Thursday.
Raider boys struggle with Oakland
For the second game in a row, Coffee Middle’s boys struggled to get offense going and took a loss on the chin, falling to Oakland 46-16 at the Rockvale tournament Tuesday.
The Raiders trailed 22-6 at the halftime break and 38-10 after three quarters.
Jacob Mullen and Luke Campbell each scored 5 points for CMS. The loss drops the Raiders to 1-5 overall. they will play at West Tullahoma Thursday.
HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS: Lady Raiders handle business in 6 quarters of preseason work with Fayetteville City
The Central High School Lady Raider basketball team got six quarters of preseason work at Fayetteville City Tuesday night. For what the final score is worth – CHS won the scrimmage 85-26.
The Lady Raiders used the format to work on zone defense for 2 quarters, man defense for 2 quarters and press for 2 quarters.
Junior post Chloe Gannon dominated down low on the afternoon, scoring 26 points for CHS. After that, a few freshmen stepped up for CHS: Olivia Vinson pitched in 16 points, Channah Gannon 14 and Ava McIntosh added 12. Junior guard Alivia Reel added 13 points on the afternoon.
The Lady Raiders will open the 2021 basketball season with Moore County coming to Manchester on Friday, Nov. 19. The girls will play at 6 p.m. with the Raider boys to follow. You can hear Lady Raider and Red Raider basketball all season on Thunder Radio – your Coffee County Sports Authority. Listen at 107.9 FM, 1320 AM, 106.7 FM, thunder1320.com and on the Manchester Go Smartphone app.
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TBI agents investigating officer-involved shooting in Grundy County
At the request of 12th District Attorney General J. Michael Taylor, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances leading to the death of a woman during an interaction with an officer from the Monteagle Police Department.
On Monday, Monteagle officers received a report of a person with a weapon in the area of a market on Highway 41 in Monteagle. A Monteagle officer responding to the scene encountered the woman with the firearm. Initial reports from the scene indicate that during the confrontation with the woman, identified as Angie McFarland (DOB 07/03/1971), she pointed the firearm at the officer. The officer fired, striking her, and she was pronounced deceased at the scene.
TBI agents are working to independently determine the series of events leading to the shooting, including collecting evidence and conducting interviews. Throughout the process, investigative findings will be shared with the District Attorney General for his further review and consideration. The TBI acts solely as fact-finders in its cases and does not determine whether the actions of an officer were justified in these types of matters. That decision rests with the District Attorney General requesting TBI’s involvement.
The TBI does not identify the officers involved in these types of incidents and instead, refers questions of that nature to the respective department to answer as it sees fit.
This Veterans Day, Tennessee Treasury wants to return unclaimed military medals to owners
This Veterans Day, the Tennessee Department of Treasury is asking for help in locating the owners of military medals held for safekeeping by the Division of Unclaimed Property.
In Tennessee, unclaimed property is usually money. However, if a military medal is found in an abandoned safe deposit box, the medal is turned over to the State Treasurer for safekeeping until it can be returned to the rightful owner.
Some examples of military medals currently held in Unclaimed Property for Tennesseans, include:
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Purple Heart: A Purple Heart was found in a safe deposit box held by Victor Presnell, of Cane Ridge, including a letter indicating the medal was awarded to Pvt. Lawrence Presnell on April 23, 1945. This medal, when awarded in 1945, was for wounds received in action against the enemy in World War II.
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Armed Forces Expeditionary Service: This medal, in holding for Arthur S. Fair or Gloria Ownes, of Milligan College, was awarded to military members who, after July 1, 1958, participated in a U.S. military operation and encountered foreign armed opposition. It can also be awarded to those who were in significant danger of hostile action by foreign forces.
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European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign: This medal was awarded for qualifying U.S. military service within the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater of Operations between Dec. 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946. These medals are in holding for three Tennesseans – Charles Brown, of Knoxville; James C. Sanders, of Nashville; and Joseph R. Foster, of Nashville.
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WWII Victory Medal: The World War II Victory Medal was first issued as a service ribbon, and later established as a medal in 1946. It was awarded to any member of the U.S. armed services who served on active duty, or as a reservist, between Dec. 7, 1941 and Dec. 31, 1946. These medals are in holding for James C. Sanders, of Nashville, and Joseph R. Foster, of Nashville
The Treasury is asking for the public’s help in reuniting the owners with their medals. If you know any of these individuals or their families, please help us get these medals back to those who earned them. All unclaimed property, including medals in safekeeping, is listed at ClaimItTN.gov (https://t.e2ma.net/click/pf6iyh/5n7lps/18shjgb). Medals in holding are listed as “Tangible Property.”
“You cannot put a value on these priceless badges of sacrifices made by our military,” Treasurer David H. Lillard, Jr. said. “These medals belong in the hands of the families of these heroes.”
The Tennessee General Assembly established a law to protect military medals for veterans in May 2011. Identifying military medals as “any decoration or award that may be presented or awarded to a member of a unit of the Armed Forces or National Guard,” the law established a clear policy to turn over these medals to the Treasurer for safekeeping until they are claimed by the rightful owners or their heirs.
Medals currently in keeping include various World War II medals, Dog tags, military pins, and other insignia.
“The sacrifice of our service men and women is worthy of our highest honor,” said Tennessee Department of Veterans Services Commissioner Tommy Baker. “This program to reunite lost medals with the families of the service members who earned them is commendable and courageous just as those service members were when they put on the uniform. I am proud that our State has a process to reunite these medals with their rightful owners.”
During the week of Veterans Day, Nov. 11, the Department will also be using Facebook and Twitter to share the names of individuals who may have these medals to claim.
About the Unclaimed Property Program
Unclaimed property is money turned over to the Division by businesses and organizations that were unable to locate the rightful owner. This consumer protection program of the State Treasury works to reunite the millions of missing dollars turned over every year with its rightful owners.
The Unclaimed Property Division returned 52,584 claims, totaling $60 million, to the rightful owners during fiscal year 2021. There is currently over $1.2 billion waiting to be claimed.
Anyone can see if they are owed any missing money by searching their name at ClaimItTN.gov (https://t.e2ma.net/click/pf6iyh/5n7lps/h1thjgb) and may file a claim online if they find unclaimed property belonging to them. Treasury recommends searching for common misspellings of your name and previous addresses. In Tennessee, there is no time limit to claim unclaimed property. It is held for the rightful owner or their legal beneficiaries until it is claimed