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Franklin County authorities investigating Estill Springs theft
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a theft that occurred Monday, November 8th, at 2036 Cinder Path Road Estill Springs, TN.
The report filed states that person(s) unknown entered the garage of the residence and took the following items:
PSE Vision Compound Bow with black case;
3 pin sight;
Thumbhole camo release;
12 arrows3;
Rage broadheads;
3 Crimson Talon blade broadheads;
Anyone having any information regarding this incident is asked to contact investigator Nick Watson at the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office at 931-962-0123. Watch a video of the alleged theft on Facebook by clicking here.
Westwood picks up road sweep of Thurman-Francis
Westwood basketball went on the road and took care of business Monday night, picking up girls and boys wins over Thurman Francis.
The Lady Rockets got double-digit performances from Jules Ferrell (14) and Audri Patton (13) in a 56-10 win. Reece Finch pitched in 9 points.
In total, 10 different Lady Rockets were able to crack the scorebook in the win. Anna Reed scored 6, Bella VanZandbergen 3, Maddie Meacham, Ziya Dillard, CeCe Burgess all scored 2 and Jazz Fells and Bailey Barsenas each scored 1.
The Lady Rockets improve to 4-0 win the win (7-0 including the World Tournament at Forrest). They travel to North Tuesday.
Rockets get 16 from Lowery in win
Westwood’s boys followed up the girls with a 16 point performance by Kaysen Lowery and a 53-42 win.
Lane Fann added 12 for the Rockets – including a pair of 3-pointers – and Davis McKenzie pitched in 9. Matt Moore also added 9 points from the post and Will Rogers 4.
Westwood improves to 2-3 with the win.
CMS Lady Raiders drop E. Tullahoma, remain perfect; Raiders fall
Eighth grader Natalie Barnes piled up 27 points to lead the Coffee Middle School basketball team to a 61-27 rout of visiting East Tullahoma Monday night – a game you heard live on Thunder Radio.
It was a dominating win from start to finish for CMS to push the Lady Raiders to 5-0 on the year and 4-0 in CTC play.
The Lady Raiders led 32-16 at halftime and got a 30-point mercy rule running clock in the second half.
Ella Arnold put up 13 points for CMS in the win and sixth grader Adalyn Clark also added 13. Morgan Spears pitched in 4.
Raider boys fall
The Raiders weren’t able to handle the press of the East Panthers in a 56-16 loss.
The Raiders trailed 33-9 at the half and weren’t really able to mount a meaningful run. East forced 20 CMS turnovers. Luke Campbell and David Lewis each scored 5 points for CMS as the Raiders drop to 1-4 overall with the loss.
Birthdays- November 8
Clint Pica
Holly Logan
Bryan Morgan
Jackson Shemwell
Leah Kate Sullivan
Brian Farless
Troy Avery- Pizza Winner!
Justin Evans
Birthdays- November 7
Kimberly Evans- Pizza Winner!
Birthdays- November 6
AJ Schhuster- 14- Pizza Winner
Brenda Walls
Morris Lynn Evans
Morris Lynn Evans, age 71, of Lynchburg passed this life on November 7,
2021 at his residence. Morris was born March 3, 1950 in Holden, West
Virginia to the late Earl Ervin Evans and Sibyl Mae Deskins Evans. In
addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Cora
Evans.
Mr. Evans was raised in Hurricane, West Virginia. He was a member of the
New Hope Baptist Church in Fairfield, TN and was a veteran of the U.S Army
(Vietnam). He loved old cars, but most of all he loved his family and
friends.
There are no services planned at this time.
Morris is survived by his wife, Patricia (Pat) Evans; son, Nathan (Candace)
Evans; daughter Amanda Evans (Colin Dalby); sisters, Saundra Long and
Debbie Arnold (Pokie); grandchildren, Emily Evans, Vassily Evans, Bear
Fletcher, Evan Dalby and Calum Dalby.
Vicki Lynn Orr
Ms. Vicki Lynn Orr, 64, passed away Sunday November 7, 2021, at the NHC of Tullahoma nursing home. She was born in Manchester, Tennessee on July 5, 1957.
She was a member of the Church of Christ and a loan officer at AEDC Credit
Union up until her health declined.
She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Carrick; doting
grandparents, R.I. “Buck” Riddle and Lillie Thaxton Riddle.
She is survived by her mother, Gwendolyn Riddle Carrick; a host of loving
cousins and many friends.
The family would like to recognize the staff at NHC and Compassus Hospice
Care for their care of Vicki.
Funeral services will be held 12:00 Noon Wednesday in the funeral home
chapel with Minister Ralph Hart officiating with burial to follow in the
Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.
Visitation: 11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Wednesday at Central Funeral Home,
Manchester, Tennessee.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Missionary Fund at the Red
Hill Church of Christ or the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America.
Franklin County authorities investigating trailer theft
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a trailer from Skidmore Lane in Winchester.
The trailer is an 18ft. dual axle bumper pull and due to age is a rust color with approximate value of $1,000.00. Anyone having information regarding this matter is asked to contact Inv. Todd Hindman at 931-962-0123.
Free flu shots set for Nov. 9 in Manchester, Tullahoma
Coffee County Health Department will hold special “FightFluTN” events November 9 to provide flu shots at no charge to increase the number of people vaccinated against influenza in Tennessee. The Tennessee Department of Health urges all Tennesseans ages six months and older who have not yet received a flu shot this flu season to get one as soon as possible.
Below is information on the locations in Coffee County –
Tullahoma offering free flu vaccines on November 9. From 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at 615 Wilson Avenue, Tullahoma, TN 37388.
Manchester offering free flu vaccines on November 9. From 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at 800 Parks Street, Manchester, TN 37355.
No appointments are needed to get a flu shot during these events.
Flu shot locations and plans vary by county. Find a map of local #FightFluTN flu shot locations and contact information online at www.tn.gov/health/cedep/immunization-program/ip/flu-in-tennessee/influenza-immunization.html.
The Tennessee Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend a yearly flu vaccine for everyone aged six months and older. Learn more about fighting seasonal flu at www.cdc.gov/flu/consumer/prevention.htm.