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A juvenile has been arrested by Bedford County authorities after alleged threats against schools in that jurisdiction.

According to Bedford County Sheriff’s Department, authorities conducted a thorough investigation into threats made through a social media post regarding students and faculty and Shelbyville Central High School and Harris Middle School. This investigation led to the arrest of one juvenile, who is in custody.

The threat was allegedly made through Snapchat, according to BCSD.

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Estill Springs traffic stop nets cocaine, prescription meds

A traffic stop by Franklin County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Spring Creek Rd. in Estill Springs Sunday, Oct. 24, resulted in the recovery of multiple drugs and an arrest.

Deputies seized 28.49 grams of what is believed to be cocaine, various prescription medications and .5 grams of what is believed to be marijuana, baggies and other drug paraphernalia.

Arrested was Tyrie P. Jones, of Decherd. He is charged with possession of schedule II with intent to sell, simple possession of schedule VI, simple possession of schedule V, simple possession of schedule III, possession of Drug Paraphernalia and speeding. He is being held in Franklin County jail.

Authorities investigating Sunday shooting death in Warren County

Authorities have identified a 36-year old man who was shot and killed Sunday, Oct. 24, on Sparta Highway in Warren County.

He has been identified as Christopher Hollis, of McMinnville. A suspect has yet to be named by authorities.

The investigation in this case remains open, with Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Warren County Sheriff’s Department investigating. More details were not available.

Patsy Baldwin

Mrs. Patsy Baldwin, age 75, of Manchester, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Patsy was born in Coffee County, Tennessee on September 22, 1946 to the late Lawt and Alice Robinson Rogers. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Manchester and worked at Oster, P. C. A. and M-Tek during her career. She was quick-witted, loved helping others (especially her siblings) and never met a stranger. She enjoyed going to yard sales, flea markets and antique stores. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Glenn Baldwin; sister, Etta Mae Lowery; two brothers, Eston Rogers and J. B. Rogers. Patsy is survived by her husband, Foster Swanger; two sons, Buddy (Susan) Baldwin and Jeff (Julie) Baldwin; brother, Paul (Sharon) Rogers; five sisters, Betty Adams, Shirley Hobbs, Celine (James) Bryan, Erline McKissick, Jenny (Doug) McCafferty; six grandchildren, Ashley (Matt) Harris, Taylor (Cody) Frame, Torrie (Travis) Jernigan, Jarret Baldwin, Tatum Baldwin, Alex Baldwin; five great grandchildren, Liam Gallagher, Kellan Gallagher, Kypton Frame, Kian Frame, Jasper Gallagher. Visitation with the Baldwin family will be held Friday, October 29, 2021 from 4-8pm at Central Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 2:00pm in the Chapel of Central Funeral Home with Bro. Jon Hollifield and Bro. Steve Adams officiating. Burial will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Central Funeral Home is honored to serve the Baldwin family; 931-723-7774;
www.centralfuneralhome.com

Lady Raiders picked as favorites for inaugural season of District 6-4A in coaches, media polls; Raider boys 2nd

Lady Raider head coach Joe Pat Cope, along with seniors Emma Fulks (center) and Elli Chumley speak at District 6-AAAA media day Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021 at Praters BBQ in Manchester. The Lady Raiders were selected as favorites to win the district championship this season.

Basketball season is around the corner and it means a new district this year for the Central High School Red Raider and Lady Raider basketball teams.

The 2021-2022 basketball season will be the inaugural season for District 6-AAAA , which includes Coffee County, Warren County, Shelbyville and Franklin County. Coaches and media gathered for Basketball Media Day Tuesday at Praters BBQ in Manchester.

Coming off a 28-2 season, the CHS Lady Raiders were selected as unanimous favorites to claim a district championship this year. The Lady Raiders were selected as preseason no. 1 in both the media and coaches polls.

Girls District 6-AAAA Preseason Media Poll:

Coffee County
Warren County
Shelbyville
Franklin County

Girls District 6-AAAA Preseason Coaches Poll:

Coffee County
Warren County

T3. Franklin County

T3. Shelbyville

The Lady Raiders will be working hard to replace the production of Bella Vinson, who put up 2,300 career points and graduated as all-time Lady Raider leading scorer. However, CHS does return plenty of experience and an abundance of size. The Lady Raiders will feature three players who stand over 6-feet tall: Chloe Gannon, Channah Gannon and Kiya Ferrell – Chloe and Kiya each with varsity experience. Meanwhile, forward Elli Chumley, a 3-year starter and college commit, will provide plenty of leadership along with fellow senior guard Emma Fulks. Junior Alivia Reel will return to the starting lineup this season, as well.

The Lady Raiders will be without returning point guard Jalie Ruehling to start the season after she suffered a torn ACL in summer camp, but she is on track to return by the season midpoint, according to Lady Raider head coach Joe Pat Cope.

Cope, Franklin County coach Amber Gilliam and Warren County coach Anthony Lippe all return to their programs this season. Meanwhile, Shelbyville has hired new head coach Kyle Turnham, who brings 34 years of coaching experience with him.

Listen to the girls media day interviews and speeches by clicking here.

The Lady Raiders and Red Raiders open the season Nov. 19 when they host Moore County in a double header at The Patch.

Thunder Radio is once again your home for Red Raider and Lady Raider basketball this winter (driven by Al White Ford Lincoln). Listen all season long at 107.9 FM, 1320 AM, 106.7 FM, Manchester Go app and Thunder1320.com.

Meanwhile, on the boys side, the Raiders lose multiple starters and head coach Micah Williams. But a familiar face to the Raider program – Andrew Taylor – will be on the bench for CHS this winter. The Raider boys were selected to finish second in the coaches poll, third by the media.

Boys District 6-AAAA Preseason Media Poll:

Warren County
Shelbyville
Coffee County
Franklin County

Boys District 6-AAAA Preseason Coaches Poll:

Warren County
Coffee County
Shelbyville
Franklin County

The Raiders have starting experience returning in the form of senior Brady Nugent and Phineas Rollman. CHS will also get back Connor Shemwell in the post and plan to rely heavily on junior post Jahlin Osbourne.

Improved team discipline was a point of emphasis by Nugent at media day on Tuesday.

Taylor won’t be the only new head coach to the district on the boys side. It will be the first year as head coach at Franklin County for Zach Holt and the first year for Kody Howard at Shelbyville. Warren County coach Chris Sullens only head coach returning to his team – the Pioneers reached the state sectional last year.

Listen to the boys media day interviews and speeches by clicking here.

BASKETBALL: Coffee Middle Raiders can’t keep pace in loss to White County

The Red Raiders of Coffee Middle played well in spurts Monday night, but the Raiders struggled to find their offense consistently and dropped the season opener 45-25 to the visiting White County Warriors.

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

The Raiders looked out of the game early, trailing 25-9 at the halftime break. But a quick 10-0 run, behind 5 points from Landan Abellana and a 3-pointer by Luke Campbell cut the deficit to 25-19.

But White County went on to outscored the Raiders 20-6 over the rest of the game to close out the win.

CMS was led in points by Jase Cashion with 9 in the post. Abellana pitched in 7 and Levi Rollman 4. Campbell had 3 and David Lewis 2 points.

The Raiders (0-1) will open conference play Thursday when Harris comes to Manchester. Tip-off at approximately 7 p.m. (following the girls game). That game will be broadcast live on Thunder Radio.

BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders open middle school season with thriller over White County

Natalie Barnes moves the ball up the floor for CMS Monday night, Oct. 25, 2021. Barnes had a game-high 20 points in the Lady Raider win. — Thunder Radio photo by Holly Peterson

Coffee County hit big shots when it needed them Monday.

The CMS Lady Raiders trailed by 8 in the second half but stormed back, taking a 43-41 lead and never looking back in a 54-47 win over visiting White County in Manchester.

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

CMS pulled away down the stretch with solid free-throw shooting. Natalie Barnes nailed a pair from the charity stripe with 2:30 to play and Jaydee Nogodula buried 6 straight in the final 1:12 to ice the game for Coffee County.

Barnes finished the night with a game-high 20 points. Ella Arnold had 10 before fouling out in the fourth quarter. Nogodula and Kayson Morgan each finished with 8, Sierra Starr added five and Adalyn Clark 2.

White County was led by Bella Winningham with 17 points, all coming in the first half as CMS smothered her in the final two quarters.

The Warriorettes struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 7 of 18.

The Lady Raiders will return to action Thursday when they open conference play – Harris Middle will come to town for a 6 p.m. tip. That game will be broadcast live on Thunder Radio.