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SCHEDULE RELEASE: Opening serve for Lady Raider volleyball is Aug. 16
Fall sports are around the corner. The Coffee County Central Lady Raider volleyball team will open the 2022 slate on Aug. 16 when Riverdale High School comes to town.
Fans will have multiple opportunities to catch the defending district champions at home as the Lady Raiders have home matches on Aug. 16th, 23rd and 30th and then four more home matches in September on Sept. 13, 15, 21 and 22.
The Lady Raiders will also host the “Dream for Weave Southern Slam” on Sept. 17, with portions of the tournament proceeds benefiting the Dream for Weave Foundation, a 501c3 organization which funds the Thundies Sports Awards in May.
The Lady Raider program is going for its fourth consecutive district championship this fall. The team has won 29 consecutive district matches entering the 2022 season.
Thunder Radio plans to be on hand to broadcast a handful of Lady Raider matches as part of the fall Capstar Bank Hometown Sports Series. That schedule will be released later this week.
Area authorities seeking suspected vandal
Grundy and Warren County Sheriff’s Department authorities are asking for the public’s help to identify a male subject who is believed to have vandalized property near the Warren and Grundy County line.
The person involved appears to be a a slender white male, driving an older model, light color Chevrolet SUV. You can see photos below.
Anyone with questions or information should call 931-692-3466.
Braves hit all start break 2.5 games back in NL East
Major League Baseball has officially hit the All-Star Break. The Atlanta Braves will be off Monday through Thursday before returning to action on Friday when they host the Los Angeles Angels in a weekend series.
After falling behind the first place Mets by 10.5 games in late May, the Braves closed that gap to 2.5 games at the break, sitting at 56-38. If the season ended today, the Braves would be in the playoffs as a Wild Card.
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Bank bag recovered at Fred Deadman Park; owner sought
Manchester Police Department responded to a call to recover a bank bag that was located at Fred Deadman Park.
The bag was located within the last 10 days the police department is seeking the owners of the bag. If you lost a bank bag that had money in it – Manchester Police Department is in possession.
If you call, be prepared to describe the bank bag and the amount of money included inside to claim the property. Contact investigator Trey Adcock at 931-728-2099.
Gas prices in Tennessee fall for 5th straight week
The downward trend at the gas pump continues as Tennessee is headed into its fifth straight week of declines. Gas prices fell, on average, 18 cents over last week – the biggest weekly decline so far this year. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $4.10 which is 50 cents less expensive than one month ago and $1.22 more than one year ago.
Prices in Coffee County were below the state average when prices peaked in June. But prices have been slower to come down, with the average price in Coffee County at $4.16, which is 6 cents above the state average and 32 cents below the national average of $4.52.
Gas is less expensive in Bedford County, where the average price per gallon is $3.88 and in Warren County at $3.93.
“Tennesseans are now seeing the cheapest prices at the pump in 10 weeks and it’s likely that prices will move even lower this week, ” said Megan Cooper, spokeswoman for AAA – The Auto Club Group. “While the oil market still remains volatile, significant drops in crude oil prices over the last few weeks alongside a steep decline in domestic gasoline demand are paving way for cheaper prices at the gas pump.”
Quick Facts
- 41% of Tennessee gas stations have prices below $4.00
- The lowest 10% of pump prices are $3.74 for regular unleaded
- The highest 10% of pump prices are $4.52 for regular unleaded
- Tennessee is the 7th least expensive market in the nation
National Gas Prices
The national average for a gallon of gas fell 15 cents since last week to $4.52. The steady decline is due to lower domestic demand for gasoline at the pump and a much lower global price for oil. The cost of a barrel of oil is in the mid-$90s, down from around $110 two weeks ago.
According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gas demand dropped from 9.41 million b/d to 8.06 million b/d last week, while total domestic gas stocks increased by 5.8 million bbl. The decrease in demand and declining oil prices have helped push pump prices down. As these supply/demand dynamics hold, drivers will likely continue to see price relief at the pump.
Today’s national average of $4.52 is 46 cents less than a month ago and $1.36 more than a year ago.
National Oil Market Dynamics
At the close of Friday’s formal trading session, WTI increased by $1.81 to settle at $97.57. Crude prices increased slightly at the end of the week due to the market expecting crude supply to remain tight throughout summer. Tightening of supply is being driven by the potential for slower economic growth due to rising interest rates and inflation. Declining crude demand, due to reduced economic activity, could lead prices to follow suit. For this week, crude prices could rise if the market continues to believe supply will remain tight. Additionally, EIA reported that total domestic crude stocks increased by 3.3 million bbl to 427.1 million bbl last week, which is nearly 11 million bbl lower than the storage level last year.
CMS volleyball goes unbeaten at Saturday playday
Saturday’s (July 16, 2022) middle school volleyball playday could not have gone any better for the Coffee Middle Lady Raiders.
The JV Lady Raiders went 5-0 to win their tournament. Meanwhile, the varsity Lady Raiders went 6-0 to win their division of the tournament.
In varsity play, Coffee Middle picked up wins over Westwood, Warren County, Tullahoma, and North.
SCHEDULE RELEASE: Lady Raider soccer to open season Aug. 16
Fall sports are around the corner. The Coffee County Central Lady Raider soccer team will open the 2022 slate on Aug. 16 at Lincoln County. The Lady Raiders’ first home game of the year will be a doozy – welcoming Tullahoma for the annual Coffee Cup match on August 25th.
Fans will have 6 opportunities to catch the Lady Raiders at home – Aug. 25, Sept. 1, Sept. 8, Sept. 15, Sept. 22 and Sept. 29. The Lady Raiders play behind Raider Academy. Full schedule below.
Thunder Radio plans to be on hand to broadcast a few Lady Raider matches as part of the fall Capstar Bank Hometown Sports Series. That schedule will be released later this week.
Manchester City Schools score above state average in ELA, Math
At the end of each school year, students across the state of Tennessee take part in the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program(TCAP). Students in grades 3 through 5 are tested in English Language Arts (ELA), mathematics, and science. Students in middle school are also tested in the same subjects with the addition of social studies.
The 2021-22 school year presented many obstacles and challenges for everyone. Manchester City Schools worked diligently to identify possible gaps in student learning caused by the loss of instructional time during the pandemic. The district focused on literacy in all grades, common formative assessments, and using high quality instructional materials. “Our teachers and staff worked incredibly hard to take care of our students during a time when many challenges were present,” said Superintendent, Dr. Joey Vaughn. As a result of their work, Manchester City Schools was named a “Reading 360 District” and a “Best for All District” for the 2021-22 school year.
The Tennessee Department of Education released preliminary data this past week. With this data, Manchester City Schools was able to see a significant increase in proficiency rates across ELA and Math as compared to scores from 2021. Specifically, the district scored at or above the state averages in most of the grade levels in ELA and math. “We are incredibly proud of the work our teachers, staff, and students have put forth,” stated Instructional Supervisor, Dr. Mick Shuran. “Teachers have high expectations for their students, are strategically focusing on standards, and regularly looking at data for strengths and needs.”
Vaughn concluded by restating the importance of teachers and staff members in children’s lives. “We are thankful for all of those who work with Manchester City Schools and to our community for always being supportive. While assessment plays an important role in education, our focus is still on our students and our priority is in keeping them healthy, happy, and safe.”
VOLS HENDON HOOKER, ALONTAE TAYLOR VISIT LOCAL PLAYERS AT NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS(Photo gallery)
Area football players from Coffee County Central High School, Warren County High School, Coffee Middle and Westwood Middle enjoyed a treat Friday when Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker stopped by the First Baptist Church Manchester to speak with them about his life, religion and football.
Hooker brought some friends with him – including standout defensive lineman Tyler Baron. Both hung around for photos and autographs with everyone in attendance. Special surprise guest Alontae Taylor made an appearance before Hooker and spoke with everyone in attendance, at one point taking questions from the audience. Taylor, a former Coffee County Red Raider and Tennessee Vol, was drafted 49th overall in April to the New Orleans Saints.
PHOTOS BELOW BY HOLLY PETERSON, THUNDER RADIO | THUNDER THE MAGAZINE
