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Early dismissal for students Thursday, Fair Day Friday
Both Coffee County and Manchester City School systems want to remind parents that schools will dismiss early on Thursday and be closed altogether on Friday.
Manchester City Schools will dismiss at 12:30 p.m. Thursday and parent-teacher conferences will be held in the afternoon. Meanwhile, Coffee County School system will dismiss at 2 p.m. Thursday for parent-teacher conferences. Both school systems will be closed for Fair Day on Friday.
Local United Way distributed $10k to area nonprofits in September
The United Way of Highway 55 believes that all our neighbors deserve a chance to succeed and
live a vibrant life here at home. For everyone to have a fair chance to succeed, we support
these areas that build a good quality of life and a strong community – education, income,
health, and essentials.
United Way prides itself on being a safe, effective outlet for donors to make a difference in
their community. We raise funds from a variety of individuals and businesses, pooling donated
resources, and organize fundraisers so we can make significant grants to nonprofit agencies in
Coffee, Moore, and Warren Counties. We distribute funds strategically to our partner local
nonprofits. Nonprofits submit applications and required documents, which our allocation
committee reviews every year. Through this process, we identify how organizations in our
community can work together to provide the most effective and efficient services. We allocate
funds to incentivize collaboration and support effective services. By giving to UWHWY55, you
are contributing to a strategic effort to make our communities stronger, while supporting many
needed missions. This process is repeated yearly, to invite new nonprofits and previous
applicants. United Way strives to protect donated dollars and strategically distributes to many
missions in our community.
United Way of Hwy 55 Director Ashley Abraham and Board Members will present checks to 19
local nonprofits in 3 counties: Coffee, Moore, and Warren. Abraham states, “UWHWY55
partner nonprofits will receive 4 checks this year. We appreciate the continued impact our local nonprofits make in our community. From helping injured animals, providing healthcare for the working uninsured, providing financial support, distributing food to those in need, servicing court Appointed Special Advocates for abused children, and many more initiatives that impact our community. We would like to thank our local nonprofits.”
To learn more about United Way of Hwy 55 and local nonprofits go to
www.highway55unitedway.org, email Ashley Abraham at Director@highway55unitedway.org.
or call (931)-455-5678. #LIVEUNITED
Six things that stood out in Titans win over Seahawks
The Titans rallied for an improbable, 33-30 overtime win over the Seahawks on Sunday.
Here’s a look at six things that stood out:
Resiliency
The Titans looked like they were done on Sunday. Not once, but a couple of times. Down 24-9 in the third quarter, and 30-16 in the fourth, it appeared the Titans were on their way to an 0-2 start. But as ESPN’s Lee Corso likes to say, ‘Not so fast, my friend.’ Touchdown drives of 68, 75 and 80 yards in the second half gave the Titans a second life in overtime, and once there, they closed the deal. It was a gut-check win, and the hope is it’s also a momentum-builder moving forward. “I was proud of our guys, we battled,” Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill said. “There’s a lot to get better, but as far as coming together as a unit, making plays, trusting each other and playing to our identity, I feel like it was a good step in the right direction.”
King Henry
Oh yeah, this was peak Derrick Henry once again. The NFL’s leading rusher in 2020 turned it another big-time performance, carrying the ball 35 times for 182 yards and three touchdowns….
Continue reading this story here.
Titans football can be heard in Coffee County exclusively on Thunder Radio – 107.9 FM, 1320 AM, 106.7 FM – courtesy of realtor Charlie Gonzales, Weichert Realtors Joe Orr & Associates.
PREP SPORTS SCHEDULE: Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021
Tuesday will feature a pair of home games for area teams.
The undefeated Coffee Middle School football team will play its only home game of the season Tuesday. It will be 8th grade night and homecoming. Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. and can be heard live on Thunder Radio as part of the Capstar Bank Hometown Sports Series.
TAX TIPS TUESDAY: Using your vehicle for business
H&R Block Presents – USING YOUR VEHICLE FOR BUSINESS
If you use your vehicle for business purposes, you may qualify for a deduction on your income tax return. The deduction is for self-employed taxpayers only. Most employees (taxpayers who are paid on a W-2) are not allowed to claim employment related expenses.
To claim an expense deduction for vehicles used in business, recordkeeping is crucial. You must keep detailed records of the business trips. For each business-related trip your log should contain the date, destination, business purpose, and number of miles. To keep your mileage log, you can use a manual paper log such as a notebook or daily planner calendar, computer spreadsheet, or one of many apps that are available. You must also record your odometer reading at the beginning and end of the tax year. If you use more than one vehicle for your business, you should keep a log for each vehicle.
Your vehicle expense can be deducted in one of two ways. Both ways require the mileage log and total miles driven for the year. The STANDARD MILEAGE RATE allows you to deduct a federal rate per mile for each eligible business mile driven in the year. The federal rate varies but for 2021 the rate is 56 cents per mile.
If you choose not to use the standard mileage rate, you can use your ACTUAL vehicle expenses such as fuel, insurance, repairs, license, parking, tolls, lease payments, etc. Usually, you can also take a deduction for the cost of your vehicle. You must keep receipts for actual expenses for the entire year to prove your deduction. Your tax deduction will be the total expenses for the vehicle for the year multiplied by the percentage of business use (determined from your mileage log).
Trips that begin at your home are considered commuting expenses and are not deductible unless you have a qualified office in home expense. However, miles driven from your first business related stop to your other stops during the day are deductible miles.
Vehicle expense deductions are frequently overlooked, but they can be a very helpful tax deduction. It is important that you maintain proper records to benefit from the deduction.
Stay tuned for next week’s tax tip for more information on qualified office in home expenses and how an office in home relates to your vehicle expenses.
If you need information about vehicle deductions for your business, please call your local H&R Block office. In Manchester TN call 931-728-9462. H&R Block Has Your Back!
Gas prices fall two cents
Tennessee gas prices have fallen 1.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.84/g today, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Gas prices in Tennessee are 2.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 93.2 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Tennessee is priced at $2.09/g today while the most expensive is $3.59/g, a difference of $1.50/g.
The national average price of gasoline has risen 1.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.18/g today. The national average is up 1.8 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands $1.01/g higher than a year ago.
Meanwhile, the average price per gallon in Coffee County stands at $2.88 per gallon.
Coffee County Fair continues into Tuesday
The Coffee County Fair continues on Tuesday!
The 164th annual Coffee County Fair moves along on Tuesday with big promotions on tap.
When it comes to rides, Tuesday is $20 hand stamp for rides, the Nick’s Kids Show is at 5 p.m. and the Wool & Woolies Show also at 5. Junior Miss Coffee County contests are set to begin at 6 p.m.
The Coffee County Fair is located at 99 Lakeview Drive and runs through Saturday.
Watts announces bid for Coffee Co Road Superintendent
Ronnie Watts, who has over 40-years of experience in the “road building” business has announced his plans to run for office for Coffee County Road Superintendent.
Currently, he owns and operates Watts Asphalt Maintenance company.
Ronnie Watts served as assistant road superintendent from 2010-2014.
“I Look forward to the opportunity to serve the good people of Coffee County and to put my expertise to work maintaining our many hundred miles of county roads,” Watts said.
Watts will be running in the Democratic primary in May. If he were to win, he would face the Republican nominee in August, 2022.
VOLLEYBALL: Coffee Middle, Westwood team up to raise over $1100 for St Jude
Volleyball was played Friday night at Coffee Middle School – but it was the secondary purpose for those in attendance and those on the court.
Coffee Middle School hosted Westwood with both teams teaming up to “serve it up against cancer.” With multiple fundraisers happening and over 100 individuals and businesses contributing, the two programs were able to raise $1,156 to send to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
CMS picked up the win over the Rockets on the floor.
Westwood soccer caps regular season 7-1
Westwood’s Lady Rocket soccer team put the finishing touches on a 7-1 regular season with a 5-1 win over Fayetteville City Friday night.
Westwood got a pair of goals from Bailey Barsenas, and one goal apiece from Carmen Barrett, Keira McInturff and Lexxi VanZandbergen. Hallie Watson had an assist.
Keeper Anna Rutowski had 3 saves in goal.
Westwood will get a week off before the conference tournament begins. Westwood will play at home at 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27 against an opponent to be determined.