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SOCCER: Lady Raiders get 5-2 win at Columbia

Coffee County Central’s Lady Raider soccer team went on the road Wednesday night and picked up a 5-2 road win at Columbia.

Junior Katie Cotten had herself a night – racking up 4 goals in the win.

Thursday Prep Sports Schedule

Local Sports Action for Thursday:

The CHS Golf Team will be in action against Tullahoma and Lincoln County at Lakewood Country Club. Tee off at 1 pm.

Meanwhile, the Westwood Rocket football team is at Eagleville. Kickoff at 6:30 p.m. and that will be broadcast live on Thunder Radio as part of the Capstar Bank Hometown Sports Series.

VOLLEYBALL: Lady Raiders make easy work, sweep Tullahoma 3-0

Coffee County Central picked up wins on consecutive nights, blowing out Tullahoma at home on Wednesday afternoon.

The Lady Raider ran away with a clean 3-0 sweep in the best of five, winning 25-15, 25-19 and 25-15.

It was a clean sweep across the board as the Lady Raider freshmen and JV teams also won over Tullahoma.

Lauren Brandt was solid at the service line with 5 aces to go along with 4 service aces from Anna Johnson – who didn’t have a service error all match. Johnson added 3 kills.

Kiya Ferrell led the team with 13 kills at the net and Brandt was there to set her up most of the night with 12 assists. Senior Maddy Sussen led the way with six digs.

CHS is now 7-5 on the season.

Aggravated robberies occur in Shelbyville; suspects sought

Area authorities are searching for suspects who allegedly committed two robberies at gunpoint late Tuesday, Aug. 31.

According to Shelbyville Police Department, the first incident occurred on Germantown Rd. The victims were in the process of putting children in car seats when two black males exited a Ford Fusion and approached the victims. The suspects allegedly produced a handgun and demanded a wallet.

Later, officers responded to an aggravated robbery at T&M Market on East Depot St. Surveillance shows two black males entering the store while another stood at the door as a lookout. One suspect pointed a gun at the clerk and demanded the money from the register. After taking the money, both black males exited the store and ran from the scene. Video surveillance showed a blue Ford Fusion in the area of the store.

One individual has been identified as being involved in both robberies. Warrants are on file for Godice Clark for aggravated robbery. He is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information on his whereabouts, contact Detective Nathan Everhart at 931-684-5811.

Godice Clark

Birthdays- September 1

Mary Teal- 88

Bodey Todd- 18- Pizza Winner!

Olivia Bryan- 11

Carter Bailey- 10

Alisha Vaughn

Jathan Cassel

Khristi Peterson

Birthdays- August 31

Birthdays:

None to be reported

Anniversaries:

Mike & Kay Johnson- 30 Years

James “J.D.” Simmons

Funeral services for Mr. James “J.D.” Simmons, age 80 of Manchester, will be conducted at 2:00PM on Friday, September 3, 2021, at Manchester Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 12:00PM until the time of services at the funeral home.  Mr. Simmons passed from this life on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN.

J.D. was born in Manchester on July 16, 1941, the son of the late Mance and Dora Simmons.  He was a devoted member of Forest Mill Church of Christ.  J.D. enjoyed gardening, mowing, and listening to gospel music.  He loved to socialize and tell a joke to anyone with a listening ear, but most importantly he loved his family.  Especially his granddaughters.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

In addition to his parents, J.D. is also preceded in death by his son, Jeff Simmons; brothers, Walter, Valis, Howard, and Ross Simmons; sister, Frances Brown.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Faye Simmons; brothers, Waymon Simmons; granddaughters, Leslie Beaty (Will) and Emily Skinner (Eddie); great-granddaughters, Aria Beaty, Emmie Kate Skinner, and Sophie Grace Skinner; special daughter, Sharon Gilliam; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Simmons family.

Velma J Rubalcaba

Velma J Rubalcaba of Murfreesboro passed this life on Tuesday, August 31,
2021, at NHC of Tullahoma at the age of 92. No services are scheduled at
this time.

Mrs. Rubalcaba, a native of Toledo, OH, was the daughter of the late Lloyd
and Ruth Winslow Magley.  She loved square dancing and clogging and enjoyed
working and spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by daughter, Paula
Jean Peterson.

Mrs. Rubalcaba is survived by son, Kane Rubalcaba (Jamie) of Bell Buckle;
grandchildren, Rebecca Smith (Tim), Rachel Rubalcaba, Charlie Rubalcaba,
David Rowe (Lana) and Amber Simko; great grandchildren, Jonathon, Andrew
and Matthew and two great great grandchildren.

Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Farmer’s Almanac calls for cold, snowy winter in Tennessee

It’s going to be a cold and snowy winter in Tennessee, according to the 2022 “Old Farmer’s Almanac.”

“This coming winter could well be one of the longest and coldest that we’ve seen in years,” says Janice Stillman, editor of The Old Farmer’s Almanac.

She says in the winter will bring lots of snow and cold to areas of New England, through the Ohio Valley and northern portions of the Deep South (which includes Tennessee).

The almanac is calling it the “season of shivers,” predicting below normal temperatures for most of the United States.

For 230 years, the Almanac has been helping readers to prepare for winter’s worst conditions with its 80 percent–accurate weather forecasts.

Motlow State now requires masks

Effective August 31, Motlow State Community College is requiring face masks to be worn inside buildings.  This decision supports shared recommendations across the college community.  

All students, faculty, staff, and visitors are required to wear face masks while inside Motlow facilities. Social distancing is encouraged wherever possible. 

“In a proactive effort, college representatives unanimously support the wearing of face masks to allow for the continuous on-ground presence of students, faculty, and staff in the safest environment possible,” said Motlow President Dr. Michael Torrence.  “To meet the varied needs and requests of our students, an on-ground presence is necessary; therefore, the mask requirement helps to keep the college open and ensures the safety of everyone.” 

Protocols are in place to support the mask requirement as well as the health, safety, and wellness of everyone on campus, including the availability of masks, hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, and personal protective equipment (PPE).  

To learn more about Motlow State’s Response to COVID-19 and the Return to Campus Plan, go to www.mscc.edu.  

Tennessee’s Community Colleges is a system of 13 colleges offering a high-quality, affordable, convenient, and personal education to prepare students to achieve their educational and career goals in two years or less. The system offers associate degree and certificate programs, workforce development programs, and transfer pathways to four-year degrees. For more information, please visit us online at tbr.edu or visit Motlow at mscc.edu.