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Desiree IV makes children feel more comfortable when they come for their medical visit
Desiree IV visited the Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center June 2. Desiree IV is the Our Kids facility dog. Our Kids Clinic has a location at the Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center. The clinic provides medical exams for children in Coffee and surrounding counties when there are concerns of child sexual abuse. Many children who come for a medical exam at the Coffee County CAC have the chance to meet Desiree IV.
Desiree IV makes children feel more comfortable when they come for their medical visit.
Desiree IV has been the Our Kids facility dog since 2017. She is part of the Canine Companions for Independence program and was provided to Our Kids free of charge. Desiree IV attended an extensive training program for two years and is trained in over 40 commands.
“We are so grateful for the partnership with Our Kids Clinic,” said Joyce Prusak, executive director of the Coffee County CAC. “Our Kids Clinic provides expert medical forensic evaluations and crisis counseling for children and families when there are concerns of child sexual abuse. Our Kids Clinic serves more than 45 counties in Middle Tennessee, including Coffee County, and there is no cost to families for the services.”
With its main clinic in Nashville, Our Kids has offered services for more than 30 years. All examinations are conducted by a nurse practitioner or doctor with extensive training in the field of medical evaluation of sexual abuse, according to ourkidscenter.com.
The mission of the Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center is to serve children who are victims of severe abuse through prevention, education and intervention. The center’s vision is for a community where children are safe, families are strengthened and victims are healed. The Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center is located at 104 N. Spring St., Manchester. For more information about the Coffee County CAC, follow the center on social media, visit www.coffeecountycac.org or call 931-723-8888.
Birthdays- June 2
Trey Cole- 7- Pizza Winner!
Kaitlyn Cole- 1
Wilburn Ray Walker
Mr. Wilburn Ray Walker, age 81 of Manchester, was born on November 2, 1939,
in Lynchburg, TN. He was a member of the Estill Springs Church of Christ
and attended the Highland Hills Church of Christ in Tullahoma. Mr. Ray
served his country in the TN National Guard. He enjoyed bird watching,
woodworking, fishing, and being out in nature, but his greatest pastime was
reading, especially his Bible.
Mr. Ray is preceded in death by his first wife, Gail Leigh Todd Walker, and
recently, his son, Carl Walker. He is survived by his wife, Elsie Taylor
Walker, stepson, Terry Hopkins and his wife, Lona; stepdaughter, Denise
Wooten and Colt Hall; daughter-in-law, Maria Moore Walker; grandchildren,
Leah, Jessica, and Chris Hopkins, Brent Vaughn and his wife, Tara, and
Bradley and Brandon Wooten; great grandchildren, Alli and Sadie Vaughn, and
Journey Hopkins; brother, Franklin Walker and his wife, Marie; sister,
Nancy Lemons and her husband, Jack; several nieces, nephews, and a host of
friends.
A memorial service and a celebration of Mr. Ray’s life will be held at the
Highland Hill Church of Christ at a later date.
Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve the Walker family.
Grundy County Deputies search for escaped inmate
Grundy County Sheriff’s Office is looking for an escaped inmate. Anthony Burnette escaped custody while he was being transported for a COVID test.
He was last seen handcuffed, barefooted, and wearing orange inmate clothing. Authorities say he was last seen entering the woods behind the health department.
As of 5:47 p.m. Tuesday evening, deputies were still searching for Burnette. A Tennessee Highway Patrol helicopter and a dog team have been deployed to help search for the inmate.
You are asked to contact your local law enforcement if you have any information.
Appeals court to consider Tennessee abortion waiting period
A federal appeals court will listen on Wednesday to arguments over whether to uphold a 48-hour waiting period for women seeking abortions in Tennessee.
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated the waiting period earlier this year amid a lengthy battle challenging a 2015 Tennessee law that required women to make two trips to an abortion clinic – first for mandatory counseling and then for the abortion at least 48 hours later.
A lower federal court previously struck the law down last year. The appeals court initially upheld that decision, but later agreed to reinstate the waiting period as the state’s appeal is resolved.
According to the groups Planned Parenthood and the Center for Reproductive Rights, other waiting periods have been passed in more than 25 states.
TNDH offers tips to prevent swimming deaths for children
As we progress into the summer months, it’s important to remember to always keep a watchful eye on children who enjoy swimming. The Tennessee Department of Health reports that drowning is the leading cause of injury and death for children ages one to four.
Nationwide, three children die every day as a result of drowning.
TNDH gives a few tips to prevent any situation where a child could be in danger of drowning:
-Install a four-sided fence with self-closing, self-latching gates.
-Never leave a child unattended by a pool, even just for a moment.
-Be sure children always wear life jackets around natural bodies of water.
-Know CPR and get recertified every two years.
-Be alert around any bodies of water at all times.
Visit https://www.tn.gov/health/cedep/environmental/healthy-homes/hh/injury-prevention.html#drowning for more information.
SOFTBALL: Ferrell and Davis named to TSCA All-State Team
Postseason awards and accolades continue to roll in for members of the 2021 Coffee County Central High School softball team.
Junior Kiya Ferrell and sophomore Kaitlyn Davis have both been named to the Tennessee Softball Coaches Assocation (TSCA) All-State Team.
Ferrell was the table setter for the Lady Raider offense all season – batting at a .466 clip with a .537 on-base percentage and 50 runs scored. She had 9 doubles and 3 triples.
Davis anchored the middle of the lineup all season and set a single-season home run record for the Lady Raider program. She hit .385 and led the team in doubles (11), home runs (14) and RBIs (50).
As Thunder Radio reported Tuesday, Senior Lady Raiders Keri Munn and Justus Turner have been selected by the Tennessee Softball Coaches Association to play in the TSCA All-Star Game.
The game will be held June 17 at Riverdale High School in Murfreesboro.
Kiya Ferrell 
Kaitlyn Davis
Barbara Ann Good Buckner
Mrs. Barbara Ann Good Buckner, age 82, of
Manchester, TN, passed from this life on Monday, May 31, 2021, at her
residence surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Buckner was born in
Manchester, TN, to her late parents Marion Good and Gladys Brown Good. She
worked in bookkeeping for 1st National Bank for many years until her
retirement. Mrs. Buckner and her husband, Howard Buckner, owned and
operated B&B Texaco for 46 years. Mrs. Buckner and her husband Howard were
married on June 14, 1958, and were together for 57 years until Howard’s
passing. She absolutely loved her horses and her animals, especially her
chihuahua, Zoey. Mrs. Buckner also loved anything to do with Elvis Presley
including his music and movies. She took pride and joy in her family farm
where she was born, raised, and lived all her life until her passing. Mrs.
Buckner was a member of the Tennessee National Walking Horse Association
and was a faithful member of Blanton’s Chapel Methodist Church. In addition
to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Buckner
and Justin K. Jones, grandson. Mrs. Buckner is survived by a daughter, Lisa
(Mike) Holbrook; grandchildren, Jordan (Jasmine) Jones; great
grandchildren, Logan, Laine, and Alli Jones. Family will receive friends on
Wednesday, June 2, 2021, from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Central Funeral Home
in Manchester, TN. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, June 3,
2021 at 2:00pm from the chapel of Central Funeral Home. Burial will follow
at Blanton’s Chapel Cemetery. Central Funeral Home is serving the family,
931-723-7774, centralfuneralhome.com
Shane Greene nearing return to bullpen for Atlanta Braves
Braves manager Brian Snitker isn’t ruling out the possibility of adding Shane Greene to his bullpen within the next few days.
“I think there’s always a chance,” Snitker said prior to Wednesday’s game against the Nationals at Truist Park. “We just need to get him to the ballpark.”
After making his third scoreless appearance for Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday, Greene was slated to go through his normal pregame running and throwing exercises on Wednesday. His recovery from those activities will influence when he could join Atlanta’s bullpen.
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Titans make several staff updates
The Titans on Tuesday announced a number of updates to the team’s football staff.
In the personnel department, Blaise Taylor is now a pro scout and Matt Miller is now a college scout, transitioning from their previous roles as scouting assistants.
Taylor’s focus will be involved in advance scouting for upcoming opponents, as well as evaluating potential free agents for the free agency period every spring. Miller will have a region of colleges to visit, evaluate, and gather information on prospects for the annual NFL Draft. Both will retain portions of their previous roles as scouting assistants.
Also, Mical Johnson will now serve as a scouting assistant in a full-time role. Last fall, Johnson served as the Amy Adams Strunk Women in Football intern. She will work in both college and pro scouting, evaluating players, monitoring the daily waiver wire, and assisting in the preparation for free agency and the NFL Draft.
Johnson, who played women’s tennis at Belmont from 2015 to 2019, helped put the advanced reports together for the coaches during the 2020 season for the team’s weekly opponent.
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