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“Click it or ticket” campaign
As summer kicks off and families hit the road for vacation, the Shelbyville Police Department, Manchester Police Department, and Grundy County Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) to remind drivers to “click it or ticket.” From May 24 through June 6, participating agencies will increase seat belt enforcement as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) nationwide mobilization.
“Buckling up is such a simple task that can keep you and your family safe in the car,” said chief Jan Phillips. “But it’s more than that. Buckling up is the law. Our law enforcement officers see the consequences of not buckling up. We see the loss of life. Often, it could have been prevented with a simple click of a seatbelt. This should be automatic.
According to Tennessee’s Integrated Traffic Analysis Network (TITAN), 403 people killed in Tennessee traffic crashes last year were not wearing a seat belt. This represents approximately 33% of the state’s total traffic fatalities in 2020.
According to NHTSA, in 2019, there were 9,466 unbuckled passenger vehicle occupants killed in crashes in the United States. In that same year, 55% of passenger vehicle occupants killed at night (6 p.m.-5:59 a.m.) were not wearing seat belts. That’s why one focus of the “Click It or Ticket” campaign is nighttime enforcement. Participating law enforcement agencies will be taking a no-excuses approach to seat belt law enforcement, writing citations both day and night.
For more information about seat belt safety, visit www.tntrafficsafety.org
Movies under the stars
Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to enjoy free family-friendly films during their annual “Movies Under the Stars” program. A different movie will be shown each week at four locations beginning at 8:30 p.m.
Locations
– Mondays: Barfield Crescent Park
– Thursdays: Richard Siegel Neighborhood Park
– Fridays: Cason Trailhead
– Saturdays: Fountains at Gateway
For a list of movie titles showing each week, visit www.murfreesboroparks.com.
Limited concessions will be available for purchase; however, you are welcome to bring your own. Blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged.
For more information about Movies Under the Stars, call the Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department at 615-890-5333.
Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to providing vibrant public spaces and inclusive programs delivered with visionary leadership and caring staff that engage the individual and strengthen the quality of life of our community.
Birthdays- May 26
Birthdays:
Bonnie Gamble
Kim Watkins- Pizza Winner!
Jaqueline Johnson
Robert Baker-70
Anniversaries:
Josh & Melissa Goodman
Marie Lynn Daniel
Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Lynn Daniel, age 63 of Manchester, will be conducted at 5:00PM on Thursday, May 27, 2021, at Manchester Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 3:00PM until the time of services at the funeral home. Mrs. Daniel passed from this life surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, May 23, 2021, at her residence in Manchester.
Marie was born in Saltsburg, PA on September 10, 1957, the daughter of the late Samuel and Mary Libengood. Marie enjoyed spending time outdoors, camping and fishing. She loved being with her family more than anything though. Marie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister.
In addition to her parents, Marie is also preceded in death by her son, Ray Rollins Jr.; grandson, Jaxton Pinegar; sister, Mona Bell. She is survived by her beloved husband of 25 years, Oscar Daniel; two sons, Brian Rollins and Tyler Daniel; one daughter, Raelynn Keith; one brother, Sam Libengood; one sister, Sherry Hilbert; four grandchildren, Makaye Keith, Nautika Keith, Ky’Mani Overton, and Cayden Rollins; one great-granddaughter, Aurora Keith.
Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Daniel family.
Kimberly Rochelle Johnson
Kimberly Rochelle Johnson, daughter of Ted Johnson and Anna Johnson of
Tullahoma passed into the arms of her Lord on Monday May 24, at her
residence in Nashville. Known as ‘Kim’ by family and friends,
she died from heart failure as a result of treatments for a brain tumor.
Born in Tullahoma on June 22, 1973, Kim graduated from Tullahoma High
School. She attended Belmont University and graduated with a bachelor’s
degree in finance. Before her illness, Kim was employed by the General
Board of Discipleship as a marketing and social media manager.
Kim was preceded in death by paternal grandparents John and Iola Johnson of
Manchester and maternal grandparents A.J. and Regenia Reese of Tullahoma.
In addition to her parents she is survived by several aunts, one uncle and
several cousins.
While in high school and college, Kim played clarinet in the band and spent
some time with the Nashville Symphony. She loved cats, music, movies and
books. She especially enjoyed studying the Bible. Although she had several
Bibles at her disposal, Kim treasured the Bible she received as a gift for
her high school graduation. She enjoyed praise and worship at her church.
During the pandemic shutdown of services at the church building, she stay
involved with online worship, Bible study and weekly devotional sessions by
phone with her mother.
Kim had fond memories of her time at the library. In lieu of flowers, the
family requests making donations to the Lannom library for the organization
to purchase items which support the library. Send contributions (in memory
of Kimberly Johnson) to Coffee County Lannom Library, 312 North Collins
Street, Tullahoma TN 37388.
A private service with the immediate family is planned.
Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve the Johnson family.
William “Bill” George McCorkle
William “Bill” George McCorkle of Chattanooga passed this life on Tuesday,
May 25, 2021 at Erlanger Hospital at the age of 69. Graveside Services are
scheduled for Friday, May 28, 2021 at 1 PM at Green Cemetery, Carr Creek
Road, Bedford County, TN.
Bill, a native of Miami, FL, was the son of the late Albert Wilson and Lily
Lane McCorkle. He was a nurse and worked in Pediatric Surgery at Erlanger
Hospital for over thirty years. His favorite hobby was deep sea fishing
and he enjoyed playing video games and working in the yard.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his in-laws, Earl
and Clara Carr.
Mr. McCorkle is survived by his wife, Gina McCorkle of Chattanooga; sister,
Sue Lester; sister-in-law, Mitzi Underwood of Normandy; niece, Carla Chu of
Normandy and nephew, Cody Lester.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations be made in
his honor to the McKamey Animal Center, 4500 N. Access Road, Chattanooga,
TN 37415.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Freida Lynn Baker
Freida Lynn Baker, of Hillsboro, passed this life on Monday, May 24, 2021
at the age of 58. Memorial Services are scheduled for Saturday, June 5,
2021 at 2 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home. The family will receive
friends on Saturday beginning at 1 PM.
Mrs. Baker, a native of Lynchburg, was the daughter of the late Robert
Hassel and Stella Louise Morris Galloway. She was employed as a cook at
Logan’s Restaurant and enjoyed fishing, gardening, working jigsaw puzzles,
coloring and making quilts.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Larry Ray
Baker.
Mrs. Baker is survived by son, Adam Baker (Brandy) of Manchester;
daughters, Brandy Murphy (Jammy Cook) of Manchester and Amanda McCune
(Doug) of Bell Buckle; sister, Julia Ann Hadley (Keith) of Coffee County
and nine grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorial donations be made in
her honor to the Coffee County Humane Society, P O Box 252, Manchester, TN
37349.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
STATE TOURNAMENT: Lady Raiders hammer Collierville in opening round

It isn’t supposed to look easy when you get to the state tournament.
But Coffee County sure made it look that way Tuesday.
Coffee County Central High School’s Lady Raiders used 11 hits, including a 2-run home run from Keri Munn to beat Collierville’s Dragons 11-0 in the first round of the TSSAA Spring Fling State Tournament Tuesday, May 25 in Murfreesboro – a game you heard broadcast LIVE on Thunder Radio.
Coffee County was hot from the start – putting 4 runs on the board in the first inning and two more in the second. A five-run fourth inning allowed the Lady Raiders to use some substitutes and end the game early via mercy rule.
Coffee County picked up multiple hits from Kiya Ferrell and Chesnie Cox at the top of the CHS lineup – the two combined to go 6-for-6 with 3 RBIs and 5 runs scored.
Kaitlyn Davis pitched in an RBI on a double. Keri Munn closed the scoring when she launched a double well beyond the fence in the fourth inning.
Munn was solid in the circle – allowing just one hit over four inning of work while striking out 8 to earn the win. Kaitlyn Davis pitched a perfect inning in relief.
The Lady Raiders will play Farragut at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday at McKnight Park Field #1. Game time could be later due to an earlier game on that field. Thunder Radio will be there for the broadcast beginning at approximately 11:15 a.m. A win Wednesday morning will put CHS in the winner’s bracket finals and just one win from the state title game.
Brianna Shelton Kaitlyn Davis Riley Phillips Chesnie Cox Kaitlyn Davis Madison Pruitt Kara Beth Patton Haidyn Campbell Brianna Shelton Keri Munn Kiya Ferrell Olivia Evans Alivia Reel Kiya Ferrell Justus Turner Chesnie Cox
Lady Raider basketball to host team camp next weekend
After being forced to sit out team camps last summer because of COVID-19 pandemic, the Coffee County Central Lady Raider basketball team is chomping to get to work this summer in preparation for the 2021-22 high school basketball season.
The CHS Lady Raiders will return all starters with the exception of one – Bella Vinson.
The Lady Raiders will welcome a handful of other teams CHS’ Joe Frank Patch Memorial Gymnasium next Friday, June 4 for their first summer camp. Below is a schedule for the day:
JUNE 4
CCHS SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE
MAIN COURT
9AM COFFEE CO VS LINCOLN CO
10AM DEKALB CO VS TULLAHOMA
11AM MARSHALL CO VS CANNON CO
12PM LINCOLN CO VS DEKALB CO
1PM COFFEE CO VS TULLAHOMA
2PM CANNON CO VS MOORE CO
3PM FAY CITY VS TULLAHOMA
4PM LINCOLN CO VS CANNON CO
5PM MOORE CO VS TULLAHOMA
6PM COFFEE CO VS FAY CITY
SIDE COURT
12PM FAY CITY JV VS DEKALB JV
1PM LINCOLN JV VS MOORE JV
2PM MARSHALL JV VS FAY CITY JV
3PM CANNON JV VS LINCOLN JV
4PM MOORE CO JV VS COFFEE JV
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders to host camp of champions this summer for youth
Coffee County Central Lady Raider basketball coach Joe Pat Cope has announced that his team will be having a “Camp of Champions” June 7-9 at Joe Frank Patch Memorial Gymnasium.
The camp will be held from 8-10:30 a.m. each day and is for boys and girls, ages kindergarten through 8th grade.
Kids will be placed in groups by age and skill level and work on basketball fundamentals with Head Coach Joe Pat Cope as well as assistant coaches Matt Vinson, Rece Chumley, Anita Gannon and Amanda Ruehling; as well as current and former players. Campers will work on dribbling, shooting, passing, offense and defense each day. Each camper will receive a camp T-Shirt. Cost $60 per player.
Registration takes place from 8 a.m. through 6 p.m. on Friday, June 4 at the CHS gymnasium. For questions, contact coach Cope at copej@k12coffee.net.