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GOLF: Lady Raiders take 3rd at Tullahoma Invitational
Coffee County Central’s golfers had mixed results in the season opening match Thursday at Lakewood Country Club in Tullahoma.
The Lady Raider golf team placed 3rd out of 5 teams, while the Raiders finished 7th out of 7 to open the year.
The Lady Raider team of Maggie Crouch and Araya Hughes combined for a 201. Crouch led the way with a 98.
Meanwhile, Logan Hale carded an 89 to lead the Raider boys effort, followed by a 99 from Zach Tidwell. Beau Murray and Brady Daugherty each put together a 108 to round out the scoring.
CHS golfers will have their first home match Aug. 2 when they host Shelbyville, Marshall County and Tullahoma.
Helen Irene Qualls Hill
Mrs. Helen Irene Qualls Hill, age 93, of
Manchester, TN, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in
Manchester, TN.
Mrs. Hill was born in Coffee County, TN, to her late parents Clarence
Qualls and Josie Hale. She was a homemaker all her life and loved her
children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren very much. In addition to
her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Hill;
daughter, Bonnie Harden; several brothers and one sister.
Mrs. Hill is survived by son, Wayne (Judy) Finchum; daughter, Wanda
Finchum; brother, Franklin Qualls; several grandchildren and several great
grandchildren.
Visitation with the family will be on Saturday, July 31, 2021, from 12:00
noon until 2:00pm at Central Funeral Home in Manchester, TN. Funeral
services will be conducted immediately following visitation at 2:00pm in
the chapel of Central Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Fredonia Cemetery
in Manchester, TN.
Central Funeral Home is serving the family, 931-723-7774,
centralfuneralhome.com
Annie Ruth Watts Brown
Annie Ruth Watts Brown was born in Springfield, TN on July 14, 1921 and
departed this life on July 28, 2021 at the age of 100. She was born to
Maggie and Burgess Watts, being the youngest of 8 children. She is survived
by her daughter, Janice Brown Bean and her husband, Don Bean of Winchester,
TN; 3 grandchildren, Darrin and wife, Lyndi, Julie Bean, and Jennifer
Parsons and husband, Mike; 8 great grandchildren, Cade Bean, Carly Bean,
Cole Palmertree, Caleb Palmertree, Oliver Parsons and Eli Parsons, Cody
Ballard and wife, Brooklyne, and Katelyn Meade and husband, Zaine.
Annie Ruth was married to the late Carlie Carson Brown for 54 years.
Annie Ruth attended the First Baptist Church of Tullahoma and was a charter
member of the Christian Women’s Club. She and her husband, Carlie, started
Covenant Presbyterian Church in Tullahoma, TN. She remained very active in
her church until her health prevented her from participating.
Most of her life, Annie Ruth was a mother and a homemaker. She was a woman
of truth, who had a heart for those suffering in one way or another. She
loved to sew when time allowed. Annie Ruth did sale insurance with her
husband later in her married life.
Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Ruth Brown will be conducted on Sunday,
August 1, 2021, at 2 PM in the Tullahoma Funeral Home chapel. Burial will
follow in the Oakwood cemetery in Tullahoma. Mrs. Brown passed away on
Wednesday, July 28 at Rock Gate Assisted Living in Cowan.
Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve the Brown family.
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office releases statement regarding Covid-19
“The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has been and is dealing with inmates and employees that have been exposed to the COVID 19 virus. On July 17th, 2021 it was determined that the jail had 38 inmates that were positive for the COVID 19 virus. At the inception of the problem, jail staff and the jail physician put into place all approved and required CDC guidelines and protocols for combating the COVID 19 virus. Quarantine and medical treatment are just two of the guidelines being used to insure the safety of non-infected persons and the care of positive patients are the top priority. All inmates testing positive for the virus are receiving optimal medical care and to date no one has required to be hospitalized. Also, 10 inmates returned to work July 29th, 2021 after a negative COVID Test after going through the protocols put in place. The corrections and medical staff will continue to implement all proper and required guidelines and policies to combat the spread of the virus. Deputies and staff are also following policies and guidelines to minimize the need for citizens to enter the jail. Any business that can be conducted in the parking lot by a deputy will be done that way. If anyone needs a deputy to come to their residence or respond to a public need of course that service is still being provided. Any inquiries about the jail or policies and practices may contact the public information office at 931-962-0123 (Sgt. Chris Guess).”
Manchester Police Department search for subject(s)
The Manchester Police Department is looking for unknown subject(s) involved with a robbery on Saturday July 24th. The individual(s) forced their way into a business on Lincoln Street and stole approximately $10,000 worth of property including, a trailer with an attached welder, and possibly more items.
If you recognize the vehicle in the picture, or have any knowledge about this crime, you are asked to contact Investigator Jamie Norris or Investigator Trey Adcock at 931-728-2099.
Gov. Bill Lee bring sued over decision to pull out of federal unemployment benefits
Governor Bill Lee is being sued over his decision to pull out of federal unemployment benefit programs for Tennesseans.
Seven Tennesseans said this week that they struggle to survive even with the unemployment funds while they look for work.
Lee announced the withdraw from unemployment programs in May that would opt out of funds that pay unemployed Tennesseans an additional $300 per week as wall as an additional $100 weekly benefits for mixed earners.
In the suit, the unemployed individuals say that they have submitted many applications to jobs, most without receiving any responses.
They have asked the court to instruct Governor Lee to reverse his earlier decision and re-enter the pandemic unemployment programs.
Ag Tag Breaks Record on 25th Birthday
Tennessee’s Ag Tag license plate hit the streets 25 years ago and thanks to citizens who support agriculture in this way, 2021 has been a record-breaking year.
For this fiscal year, sales of the specialty license plate raised $487,000 to support Tennessee’s agricultural community with a focus on agricultural development and youth. The Ag Tag became available in 1996 and since then, $7.3 million has been gifted. Contributions include $55,000 each year to FFA, 4-H, and the Governor’s School for the Agricultural Sciences. Ag in the Classroom receives $65,000 annually.
“The Ag Tag with its recognizable red barn is more than a symbol,” Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, D.V.M. said. “The license plate has a real impact on agricultural programs for young people and for local farmers. When you put the Ag Tag on your vehicle, you are helping sustain agricultural and forestry development and leadership programs. The red barn conveys Tennessee’s rural heritage and the value we place on farming families.”
Programs to connect consumers with farm-direct products through farmers markets and restaurants that source local ingredients have also been launched with Ag Tag proceeds.
The Ag Tag idea was sparked by Tennessee Department of Agriculture staff members. “We wanted to recognize Tennessee’s agriculture heroes and contribute to the ag community,” Assistant Commissioner for Business Development Keith Harrison said. “That discussion resulted in the iconic red barn that inspired the Ag Tag and the Pick Tennessee Products logo,” Harrison said. “It’s rewarding to see after more than two decades that the Ag Tag supplies the next generation of farmers with valuable tools.”
The specialty plate is available via the MyTN app or from your county clerk. A list of MyTN services and download information can be found at www.tn.gov/mytn.html. For just $35 added to your county tag purchase or renewal, you can support farms and programs that strengthen Tennessee’s rural economies. Your county clerk can exchange your current license plate for Tennessee’s Ag Tag. Time remaining on any current registration will be credited to the new tag.
Funds collected from Ag Tag sales are administered by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture through the Tennessee Agricultural Development Fund to directly benefit agricultural youth organizations, agricultural and forestry awareness, education and marketing efforts, and support for farmers markets.
Coffee County Raider, Lady Raider basketball releases 2021-22 schedule
Coffee County Central High School’s Red Raider and Lady Raider basketball teams have released their schedule for the 2021-22 winter season.
The season tips off Nov. 19 with Hall of Fame games against opponents that are to be determined.
Coffee County will open with 5 consecutive home games (minus a Cannon County Thanksgiving tournament sandwiched in the middle for the boys). The Lady Raiders will be traveling to Panama City Beach, Florida for a Christmas tournament before both teams open district play in January in Shelbyville.
Other schedule highlights: Tullahoma remains on the schedule, now as a non-district opponent in a home-and-away series; both teams close the season with 3 consecutive away games.
The Lady Raiders are coming off a 28-win season that included their fourth consecutive district championship. Meanwhile, the Red Raider boys advanced to the Region 4-AAA semi-finals last year and will be under the direction of a new coach as Andrew Taylor takes over for Micah Williams.
Thunder Radio is your home for the Red Raiders and Lady Raiders all winter long. Listen at 107.9 FM, 1320 AM, 106.7 FM on the Manchester Go app and thunder1320.com. Coffee County basketball on Thunder Radio is driven by Al White Ford-Lincoln.
Full Schedule:
| 11/19/21 | TBD | CHS | Basketball | HOF Game | Home |
| 11/20/21 | TBD | CHS | Basketball | HOF Game | Home |
| 11/22 | TBD | CHS | Basketball | Cannon Co Thanksgiving boys only | Away |
| 11/23/21 | TBD | CHS | Basketball | Cannon Co Thanksgiving boys only | Away |
| 11/29/21 | 6:00 PM | CHS | Basketball | Blackman | Home |
| 11/30/21 | 6:00 PM | CHS | Basketball | Walker Valley | Home |
| 12/3/21 | 6:00 PM | CHS | Basketball | Tullahoma | Home |
| 12/10/21 | 6:00 PM | CHS | Basketball | Blackman | Away |
| 12/11/21 | 6:00 PM | CHS | Basketball | Rockvale | Home |
| 12/13/21 | 6:00 PM | CHS | Basketball | Walker Valley | Away |
| 12/14/21 | 6:00 PM | CHS | Basketball | Pickett Co | Home |
| 12/17/21 | 6:00 PM | CHS | Basketball | Tullahoma | Away |
| 12/20/21 | TBD | CHS | Basketball | Fort Payne Christmas Tournament Girls Only | Away |
| 12/21/21 | TBD | CHS | Basketball | Fort Payne Christmas Tournament Girls Only | |
| 12/22/21 | TBD | CHS | Basketball | Fort Payne Christmas Tournament Girls Only | |
| 12/20/21 | TBD | CHS | Basketball | Sonic Shootout Boys Only | Sparta |
| 12/21/21 | TBD | CHS | Basketball | Sonic Shootout Boys Only | Sparta |
| 12/22/21 | TBD | CHS | Basketball | Sonic Shootout Boys Only | Sparta |
| 12/28/21 | TBD | CHS | Basketball | Panama City Beach Christmas Girls Only | Away |
| 12/29/21 | TBD | CHS | Basketball | Panama City Beach Christmas Girls Only | Away |
| 12/30/21 | TBD | CHS | Basketball | Panama City Beach Christmas Girls Only | Away |
| 1/7/22 | 6:00 PM | CHS | Basketball | Shelbyville | Away |
| 1/11/22 | 6:00 PM | CHS | Basketball | Franklin County | Home |
| 1/14/22 | 6:00 PM | CHS | Basketball | Warren County | Away |
| 1/18 | 6:00 PM | CHS | Basketball | Shelbyville | Home |
| 1/21/22 | 6:00 PM | CHS | Basketball | Franklin County | Away |
| 1/24/22 | 6:00 PM | CHS | Basketball | Lighthouse Christian | Home |
| 1/25/22 | 6:00 PM | CHS | Basketball | Warren County | Away |
| 1/28/22 | 6:00 PM | CHS | Basketball | Shelbyville | Away |
| 2/1/22 | 6:00 PM | CHS | Basketball | Franklin County | Home |
| 2/4/22 | 6:00 PM | CHS | Basketball | Warren County | Away |
| 2/8/22 | 6:00 PM | CHS | Basketball | Pickett County | Away |
| 2/11/22 | 6:00 PM | CHS | Basketball | Rockvale | Away |
Raider, Lady Raider golf to open season Thursday
The Coffee County Central Red Raider and Lady Raider golf teams will be the first fall sports team to get competition underway this season.
Both teams will head to Lakewood Country Club for the Tullahoma Invitational. It will tee off at 9 a.m. Thursday, July 29.
CHS golfers will have their first home match Aug. 2 when they host Shelbyville, Marshall County and Tullahoma.
Titans Training Camp Preview: Special Teams
The Tennessee Titans open training camp on Wednesday. Preview continues today with special teams with Titans writer Jim Wyatt.
The Tennessee Titans can be heard all season long on Thunder Radio – your exclusive home for the Titans in Coffee County, presented by realtor Charlie Gonzales with Weichert Realtors Joe Orr & Associates (107.9 FM, 1320 AM, 106.7 FM).
In camp: P Brett Kern, P James Smith, K Tucker McCann, K Blake Haubeil, LS Morgan Cox, Returners Darrynton Evans, Cameron Batson, Chester Rogers, Josh Reynolds, Brian Hill, Mason Kinsey and others.
Offseason developments: The Titans signed Cox, a four-time Pro Bowler with the Ravens, early in free agency. The Titans also added Smith and Haubeil as undrafted free agents following the NFL Draft, and both kicked during offseason work. Stephen Gostkowski, who kicked for the team last season, saw his contract expire, and he remains a free agent. Kalif Raymond, who handled punt and kick returns for the Titans last season, was not re-signed, and he ended up signing with the Lions. The Titans added a number of new players who should compete on special teams in the offseason, from draft picks to free agents. Meanwhile, the team’s top three special teams tacklers a year ago – Nick Dzubnar, Daren Bates and Joshua Kalu – were not re-signed.
In the spotlight: Kern. While there are plenty of questions heading into the season – Who will be the team’s kicker? Who will handle returns? – one thing remains a constant, and that one thing is punter Brett Kern. A three-time Pro Bowler, Kern averaged 45.8 yards a punt, with a 41.4-yard net, in 2020, when he put 22 punts down inside the 20, and had only three touchbacks. Kern continues to work on his craft to improve, and his consistency is a blessing for the coaching staff. The biggest question surrounding Kern heading into the season is: Who will he be holding for on field goals this fall?
Battle to watch: Kicker. At this point, the Titans have a pair of kickers who’ve never kicked in an NFL game on the roster in Haubeil and McCann. Haubeil kicked in 50 games at Ohio State, and he was 28 of 35 on field goal attempts with a long of 55. He did not miss an extra point, converting on 146 of 146 for his career. McCann, who spent last season on the team’s practice squad before landing on IR, was signed by the Titans as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL Draft. McCann was 16-for-22 on field goals (with a long of 52) and 34-for-37 on extra points at Missouri in 2019. McCann posted 82 points during his senior season (16 field goals, 24 extra points) and finished his career with 358 points, just four shy of the all-time Mizzou scoring record (362 by Jeff Wolfert from 2006-08). The Titans will give these two kickers a chance to win the job in camp. If neither kicker is convincing, the team will look at other options.
Keep an eye on: The returners. The Titans will sort through their options in the return game during camp. So much, of course, depends on how position battles are going in determining who will be on the final roster, and really in contention. Running back Darrynton Evans returned nine kickoffs last year, and he’ll be in the mix there in camp. So will receiver Cameron Batson, who returned 11 kickoffs. Batson also figures to be among those who will compete at punt returner. So, who else might be involved? Chester Rogers and Mason Kinsey could enter the competition, and running back Brian Hill has at least some experience returning kicks. Receiver Josh Reynolds could also be an intriguing option at punt returner as well.