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RAIDER FOOTBALL AT SPRING HILL: How to get tickets; how to listen
The Coffee County Central High School Red Raider football team hits the road Friday at Spring Hill. Below is gameday information you need to know.
Tickets
Spring Hill athletics has announced that there will be no cash ticket sales processed at the gate. You will need to purchase online and you can do so by clicking right here.
Radio
If you aren’t planning to make the hour and 15 minute drive to Spring Hill, Thunder Radio has you covered. The Friday Night Thunder pregame show will bring you extensive matchup breakdown, region scoreboard, pregame interview with Spring Hill coach Ben Martin, field conditions report, injury report, keys to victory, the final words from the locker room with CHS head coach Doug Greene and starting lineups. Pregame begins at 6 p.m. and kickoff at 7 p.m. on Thunder Radio. Listen at 107.9 FM, 1320 AM, 106.7 FM – or you can listen on the Manchester Go Smartphone app or by clicking here.
Barlow hired as CHS wrestling head coach
Coffee County Central High School has appointed Roger Barlow as the school’s head coach for
wrestling.
“Coach Barlow has been instrumental in the success of our wrestling program over the
past 12 years,” the school said in a statement. “During these years, he has served as head coach and assistant coach of our wrestling team, and has dedicated 15 years as an assistant football coach. Coach Barlow brings
an expertise and work ethic that will ensure our wrestling team’s continued success.”
Barlow takes over for Randall Jennings, who resigned earlier this month.
VOLLEYBALL: Lady Raiders roll in 3-0 sweep over Tullahoma
Coffee County made quick work of of the Lady Wildcats in Tullahoma Wednesday night, picking up a 3-0 sweep with wins of 27-25, 25-17 and 25-16.
The win completes the season sweep over the Lady Cats after a win earlier this season.
The Lady Raiders had a strong night from Kiya Ferrell. The senior led CHS at the service line with 5 aces and also led the team in kills with 13. She tied Madison Pruitt for the team lead in assists with 10 apiece. Ferrell also led the team in digs with 6.
Zowee Dillard and Gia Perez each had solid days at the service line with 4 aces apiece.
The win pushes CHS to 17-9 overall and the Lady Raiders will be in action again Thursday when they travel to Warren County.
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Two arrested, authorities release more details from weekend homicide
Two Coffee County residents were taken into custody early Wednesday morning and charged with murder.
Coffee County Sheriff’s Department investigators have taken into custody Ronald A. Archey, age 54, and Cullen B. Hickerson, 26, both of Hillsboro, and charged them with premediated first degree and felony murder.
Both are suspected by authorities to have been involved in the deaths of Chasity Kay Hill, 27, and Logan Tindale, 22, who were found dead at 93 Clyde Vickers Rd. over the weekend.
Coffee County District Attorney General Craig Northcott released a statement on the arrest of Archey and Hickerson.
“On Sept. 19, 2021, police were called to the scene at which the bodies of Chasity Hill, age 27, and Logan Tindale, age 22, were located. Upon investigation, it was immediately apparent that they had suffered fatal gunshot wounds,” Northcott said.
“Over the course of the next several days, the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department worked tirelessly to determine who was involved in this incident. Dozens of interviews, hours of crime scene investigation and the resolve to achieve justice for these victims resulted in developing evidence to make the arrest of two individuals involved in the murders.
“Ronald Andrew Archey, age 54, of Coffee County, and Cullen Blake Hickerson, age 25, of Coffee County, have each been charged with two counts of premeditated murder and felony murder for the killings.”
Both suspects are scheduled to appear in Coffee County General Sessions Court on Sept. 23.
“I want to thank all the investigators and officers of the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department for their relentless and professional efforts in this investigation,” added Northcott. “I want to thank sheriff Chad Partin for making available all the resources of his department and his many hours leading the investigation. The work will continue in this case to leave no lead unpursued to ensure that justice will be served. please pray for the victims’ families and respect their privacy in this difficult time.”
Bowling named chairman of ‘Yes on 1’ chairman for Coffee Co.
The Yes on 1 Committee announced Wednesday morning its regional and local leadership team, naming a county chairman in all 95 Tennessee counties. Yes on 1 will advocate for Amendment 1 to place right-to-work in the Tennessee Constitution, which will appear on the ballot on November 8, 2022. Right-to-work says that Tennesseans cannot be forced to join a union and pay dues in order to get or keep their job.
In Coffee County, State Senator Janice Bowling was named chairman.
Lt. Gov. Randy McNally (Anderson County) and House Speaker Cameron Sexton (Cumberland County) will serve as Yes on 1’s East Tennessee co-chairmen. Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson (Williamson County) and House Majority Leader William Lamberth (Sumner County) will serve as Middle Tennessee co-chairmen. Sen. Brian Kelsey (Shelby County) and Rep. Chris Todd (Madison County) shepherded the amendment through the legislative process to put it on the ballot and will serve as co-chairmen for West Tennessee. Former Gov. Bill Haslam was previously announced as treasurer of Yes on 1.
“Tennessee’s right-to-work law is under attack in Washington, D.C., and neighboring states like Virginia,” said Jim Brown of the Yes on 1 Committee. “It’s a main reason that the Yes on 1 effort to enshrine our 1947 right-to-work law into the state Constitution has the backing of so many state leaders across Tennessee. They believe worker choice and worker freedom are Tennessee values worth preserving for generations to come, and it’s why they are asking voters to join them in supporting Yes on 1 on the November 2022 ballot.”//////
“Right to Work is fundamental to Tennessee’s business friendly status,” said Yes on 1 Committee member Bradley Jackson. “Business leaders across our great state support placing it in our Constitution to ensure its permanent status for future generations and continued economic prosperity.”
“We are grateful to have these leaders in all 95 counties championing right-to-work as a fundamental constitutional right,” said Justin Owen of the Yes on 1 Committee. “Their leadership on this issue sends a strong message to all Tennessee voters that right-to-work is a Tennessee tradition and should be protected at all costs.”
The following leaders have been named as county chairmen for Yes on 1:
Rep. Dennis Powers – Anderson and Campbell Counties
Rep. Pat Marsh – Bedford and Lincoln Counties
Sandy Still – Bedford County
Sen. John Stevens – Benton, Carroll, Henry, and Obion Counties
Sen. Paul Bailey – Bledsoe, Cumberland, Jackson, Overton, Putnam, and White Counties
Rep. Jerome Moon – Blount County
Rep. Bob Ramsey – Blount County
Scott Stuart – Blount County
Sen. Art Swann – Blount and Sevier Counties
Sen. Mike Bell – Bradley, McMinn, Meigs, Monroe, and Polk Counties
Rep. Dan Howell – Bradley, Meigs, and Polk Counties
Sen. Ken Yager – Campbell, Fentress, Morgan, Pickett, Rhea, Roane, and Scott Counties
Rep. Clark Boyd – Cannon, DeKalb, and Wilson Counties
Sen. Jon Lundberg – Carter, Johnson, and Sullivan Counties
Rep. Mary Littleton – Cheatham and Dickson Counties
Chad Cherry – Chester County
Rep. Kirk Haston – Chester and Perry Counties
Sen. Page Walley – Chester, Decatur, Fayette, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, and McNairy Counties
Sen. Frank Niceley – Claiborne, Grainger, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, and Union Counties
Rep. Kelly Keisling – Clay, Fentress, Macon, Pickett, and Scott Counties
Rep. Jeremy Faison – Cocke County
Sen. Janice Bowling – Coffee, Franklin, Grundy, Marion, Sequatchie, Van Buren, and Warren Counties
Rep. Chris Hurt – Crockett, Haywood, and Lauderdale Counties
Sen. Ed Jackson – Crockett, Dyer, Lake, Lauderdale, and Madison Counties
Joe Scarlett – Davidson County
Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver – DeKalb, Smith, and Trousdale Counties
Rep. Michael Curcio – Dickson County
Rep. Rusty Grills – Dyer County
Rep. Ron Gant – Fayette County
Valerie Jones – Fentress County
Brooks Lynch – Franklin County
Rep. Iris Rudder – Franklin, Marion, and Moore Counties
Rep. Curtis Halford – Gibson County
Rep. Clay Doggett – Giles and Lawrence Counties
Sen. Joey Hensley – Giles, Lawrence, Lewis, Maury, Perry, and Wayne Counties
Chris Morris – Giles County
Rep. Jerry Sexton – Grainger County
Rep. David Hawk – Greene County
Brett Purgason – Greene County
Rep. Rick Eldridge – Hamblen County
Rep. Patsy Hazlewood – Hamilton County
Rep. Robin Smith – Hamilton County
Rep. Gary Hicks – Hawkins County
Sen. Kerry Roberts – Hickman and Robertson Counties
Rep. Jay Reedy – Houston and Humphreys Counties
David Seal – Jefferson County
Mayor Glenn Jacobs – Knox County
Angie Almond – Lauderdale County
Chris Morris – Lawrence County
Rep. Lowell Russell – Loudon and Monroe Counties
Larry Lowrance – Madison County
Sen. Shane Reeves – Marshall, Moore, and Rutherford Counties
Rep. Mark Cochran – McMinn and Monroe Counties
Rep. Curtis Johnson – Montgomery County
Sen. Bill Powers – Montgomery and Stewart Counties
Henry Redmond – Roane County
Sen. Dawn White – Rutherford County
Rep. Dale Carr – Sevier County
Rep. Kevin Vaughan – Shelby County
Rep. Johnny Garrett – Sumner County
Rep. Debra Moody – Tipton County
Renea Jones – Unicoi County
Rep. Rebecca Alexander – Washington County
Rep. Tim Hicks – Washington County
Rep. Tandy Darby – Weakley County
Cheryl Brown – Williamson County
Rep. Glen Casada – Williamson County
Rep. Brandon Ogles – Williamson County
Rep. Sam Whitson – Williamson County
Thursday is 2 for 1 day at the Coffee County Fair
The 164th annual Coffee County Fair continues Thursday with the first really good day of weather of the week.
Thursday will be 2 for 1 rides from 6 p.m. until closing. The Junior Dairy Cattle Show will be at 6 p.m.
For entertainment, the American Superstars will perform at 6:30 p.m. with the Monster Truck Show at 7 p.m.
The Coffee County Fair is located at 99 Lakeview Dr. and runs through Saturday. Click here for the complete fair book.
Melissa Ann Martinez
Melissa Ann Martinez, age 49 of McMinnville, TN, was born on August 9,
1972, in McMinnville, to the late Bonnie C. Pinegar. She had a great love
for road trips, especially the ones that lead to the beach, going to flea
markets, and the fair. She was a fan of the Florida Gators football, but
her greatest love was spending time with her family, especially her
children and grandchildren.
In addition to her mother, Melissa is preceded in death by her stepfather,
Lewis Flint, brother, Kevin Pinegar, and granddaughter, Anessa Adams. She
is survived by her husband, Santiago Martinez; children, Anthony Adams
(Jennifer Estes), Tony Adams, and Austin Adams (Savanah), Destin “Sissy”
Martinez, Gracie Martinez, Marissa Nash Martinez; grandchildren, Deashawn,
Tylan, and Davion Adams, and Alayana Adams; brother, James Nash (Angel);
nieces and nephews, Danielle and Alena Cates, Dylan and Dyestani Nash and
their children, Kova and Liam; Maci Nash; Haley and Ben Smith and their
daughter, Lillian Layana Lee Nash Qualls; several extended family members and a host of friends.
Memorial services for Melissa will be conducted on Sunday, September 26 at
2 PM at Manchester Funeral Home with Bro. Michael Harris officiating.
Visitation with the family will begin at 12 Noon on Sunday until time of
services at the funeral home. Melissa passed away on Tuesday at St. Thomas
Riverpark in McMinnville.
Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Martinez family.
David A. Bruschi
David A. Bruschi of Manchester, TN passed this life on Monday, September
20, 2021, at his residence at the age of 86. No services are scheduled at
this time.
Mr. Bruschi, a native of Raritan, NJ, was the son of the late Silvio and
Mary Febo Bruschi. He enjoyed playing tennis and riding motorcycles when he
was younger. He was member of SASS (Cowboy Action Shooting Society) and
Wartrace Regulators of Normandy.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Matthew
Bruschi and granddaughter, Elizabeth Bruschi.
He is survived by his wife, Constance Bruschi of Manchester; son, Kevin
Bruschi of Roundup, Montana; daughter, Arlene Brown (Ray) of Loxahatchee,
FL; grandchildren, Dawn Bruschi, Lynette Bruschi, Daniel Bruschi, Emily
Brown and Raymond Brown and great-grandchildren, Caleb Bruschi and Kaydense
Wilson.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Krista Lee Winstead Kochans
Mrs. Krista Lee Winstead Kochans, age 50, of Manchester, TN, passed from his life on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, in
Nashville, TN.
Mrs. Kochans was born in Tullahoma, TN, to her parents Steven H. Winstead
and Pamela Faye Fletcher Winstead. She loved slow pitch softball, riding
and cruising around, and going to the beach. Mrs. Kochans also loved
watching the TV series *Supernatural. *She was of the Pentecostal faith.
Mrs. Kochans was preceded in death by an aunt, Rantha Elsadie; grandmother,
Nedia Mora; grandfathers, Andrew Lee Fletcher Jr. and William “Harold”
Winstead.
Mrs. Kochans is survived by her husband of 18 years, Jim Kochans; daughter,
Kaedyn Raye Kochans; parents, Steven and Pamela Winstead; sisters, Karrah
Elaine Winstead and Klarisa Faye Winstead; nephew, Tyler Lee Walker;
grandparents, Christine Cantrell Fletcher and Mary Elaine Midgley Winstead;
best friends, Tracey Yates Adams, Ashleigh Jones, and Chris Thompson;
several aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and loved ones.
Visitation with the family will be on Saturday, September 25, 2021, from
12:00pm until 3:00pm at Central Funeral Home in Manchester, TN. Funeral
services will be conducted immediately following visitation at 3:00pm with
Bro. Gene Bagby officiating. Burial will follow in Welker Cemetery in
Manchester, TN.
Central Funeral Home is serving the family, 931-723-7774,
centralfuneralhome.com