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Birthdays- May 25
Birthdays:
James Harlow- 65
Jayda Wright- 17- Pizza Winner!
Jesse Musall
Jason Dendy
Anniversaries:
Buck & Ginelle Baskin- 19 Years
TDOT to suspend construction for Memorial Day
The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes beginning at noon on Friday, May 28 through 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 1. This will provide maximum roadway capacity for motorists expected to travel in the state this Memorial Day weekend.
“Suspending construction-related lane closures during the Memorial Day weekend will lessen congestion and delays on Tennessee’s major highways,” said Commissioner Clay Bright. “We want to do our part to help everyone have an enjoyable and safe holiday weekend and keep traffic flowing as smoothly and efficiently as possible.”
Motorists may still encounter some lane closures or restrictions while traveling through long-term construction projects. In addition, drivers should be aware that reduced speed limits will be in effect in work zones. Drivers convicted of speeding through work zones where workers are present face a fine of up to $500, plus court fees and possible increased insurance premiums.
“We’re asking motorists to drive safely this Memorial Day weekend,” Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Jeff Long said. “Traffic is picking back up and with it speeding and distracted driving crashes. State Troopers will work to enforce traffic laws to reduce crashes and traffic fatalities across the state.”
AAA estimates nearly 37 million Americans will travel this Memorial Day holiday, 60% more than last year, still almost six million fewer than pre-pandemic. Over 776,000 Tennesseans plan to travel, with more than 687,000 driving to their Memorial Day destinations.
From your desktop or mobile device, get the latest construction activity and live streaming SmartWay traffic cameras at www.TNSmartWay.com/Traffic. Travelers can also dial 511 from any landline or cellular phone for travel information, or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TN511 for statewide travel. As always, drivers are reminded to use all motorist information tools wisely and Know Before You Go! by checking travel conditions before leaving for your destination. Drivers should never tweet, text, or talk on a cell phone while behind the wheel.
Memorial Day celebration in Manchester
There will be a Memorial Day celebration on Saturday, May 29th at 6 pm. This event will be hosted by the Coffee County Veterans Association. The celebration will take place at the Manchester Courthouse on the square. Limited seating will be available, so those wishing to attend are advised to bring a lawn chair.
Multiple COVID-19 pop-up vaccination sites available in Coffee County this week
Those wishing to receive COVID-19 vaccination in Coffee County will have multiple opportunities to do so this week.
Wednesday
Manchester Health Department 9:00-11:00
Tullahoma Health Department 9:00-11:00
Southern Family Markets 3:00-6:00
Thursday
Manchester Health Department 9:00-11:00
Tullahoma Health Department 1:30-3:30
Southern Family Markets 11:00-2:00
Mid Tenn Turf 2:00-4:00
Friday
Manchester Health Department 7:00-9:00
Tullahoma Health Department 7:00-9:00
*Marcrom’s Pharmacy has appointments and walk-ins available every Monday and Friday.
William “Bill” Robert Carden
Funeral services for Mr. William “Bill” Robert Carden, age 79, will be conducted at 11:00AM on Thursday, May 27, 2021, at Coffee County Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at the Carden Farm in Noah, TN. The family will receive friends from 5:00PM until 8:00PM on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, and 9:00AM until the time of service on Thursday, at the funeral home. Mr. Carden passed from this life on Monday, May 24, 2021, at his home in Noah, TN.
Bill was born in Noah on September 3, 1941, the son of the late Russell and Miriam Carden. He grew up working on the farm with his family and continued that tradition with his children and grandchildren. He was an avid outdoorsman that loved hunting, farming, and gardening. He had a sincere respect for all things in nature. Bill spent over 50 years driving a school bus for Coffee County Schools, where he touched the lives of many people. Mr. Bill had a quiet authoritative manner that allowed children to enjoy their bus ride, while setting boundaries for their behavior. He taught numerous lessons to many generations of children with his daily bits of wisdom. Bill was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who enjoyed his family.
In addition to his parents, Bill is also preceded in death by two grandchildren, Rusty Carden and Christian Carden; three brothers, Charles “Tom” Thomas Carden, Milner Carden, and James Render Carden; one sister, Arlena Nickle. He is survived by his beloved significant other, Shirley Banks; two sons, Cantrell Carden (Lynda) and Billy Bob Carden (Rachel); two daughters, Rose Anne Smith (Nick) and Susan Ferrell (David); one brother, John Emory Carden; seventeen grandchildren, Viktor Carden, Christina Carden, Stone Riddle, Boone Riddle, Grey Riddle, Lucy Riddle, Scott Smith, Alaina Murray (Chris), Abby Ferrell, Chad Ferrell (Shala), LeChelle Ferrell (Jerrod), Eliza Carden, Gus Carden, Willow Carden, Pearl Carden, Will Carden, and Abraham Carden; eight great-grandchildren, Zuri Murray, Rusti Murray, Kix Ferrell, Kiya Ferrell, Kayda Ferrell, Jules Ferrell, Jerzee Ferrell, and Justus Ferrell.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Carden family.
Birthdays- May 24
Joy Hamm
Maddie Hansen- 18
Lloyd Hassman- Pizza Winner!
SOFTBALL: Lady Raiders open state tournament Tuesday afternoon in Murfreesboro
Coffee County Central’s Lady Raider softball team will play Collierville at Starplex Field # 1 at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday to open up the TSSAA Spring Fling State Tournament.
If the Lady Raiders win on Tuesday, they will play again at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday. If they lose, they will play at 10 a.m. on Wednesday. The state tournament is double elimination.
The State Championship game is set for 3 p.m. Friday at Starplex. Click here to see the bracket in its entirety.
If you plan to travel to Murfreesboro to watch the Lady Raiders play – Admission is $12 per game. Tickets for each venue will be limited and must be purchased in advance through GoFan. No tickets will be sold on site. Children five years of age and older must purchase a ticket. TSSAA Championship Event Cards, TACA cards, TSSAA ID cards and TMSAA ID cards will NOT be accepted for admission. Parking will also be $5.
Under current TSSAA COVID-19 protocols and venue capacity restrictions, spectators will only be allowed entry into the venue where they purchased their ticket. There will be no moving between venues without purchasing a new ticket. In the event a team will be playing again later in the day at the same venue, spectators will be given a wristband or handstamp good for re-entry.
The Lady Raiders are looking to bring the first team state championship to Coffee County since Lady Raider basketball in 1993.
Coffee County beat Soddy Daisy 2-1 in an instant classic Friday night. Click here for that game story, photos and a link to the broadcast replay.
Titans safety Kevin Byard hosting free kids camp in July
Titans safety Kevin Byard is hosting a football camp for kids on July 24.
The Byard Family Legacy Youth Football Camp will be held in Murfreesboro at Middle Tennessee Christian School (100 E MTCS Road) from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
The free camp is for boys and girls, ages 9-16.
Here’s the short listed on ByardFamilyLegacy.org:
‘The Byard Family Legacy Youth Football Camp brings a NFL experience to the youths of Nashville! An absolute jam packed day filled with football taught by not only NFL players, but coaches as well. Available to boys AND girls ages 9-16. The gridiron meets grins as food, drinks, giveaways and a few pick up games help children in need get exposure to a team atmosphere.’
“At this camp, we go through a ton of drills,” Byard said. “I am able to talk to the kids, not only about football, but about life. I think it is huge for me for me to (have) camps for kids that are aspiring to be NFL superstars, to see my face at these camps, and see me giving back.”
To register, CLICK HERE.
You can hear the Tennessee Titans all fall long on Thunder Radio – your exclusive home for the Titans in Coffee County.
Predators even series after 2OT win
Double the overtime, double the fun. Again.
Luke Kunin scored the game-winning goal at the 16:10 mark of the second OT, and the Nashville Predators defeated the Carolina Hurricanes by a 4-3 final in Game 4 on Sunday afternoon at Bridgestone Arena. The game was heard live on Thunder Radio (presented by realtor Charlie Gonzales with Weichert Realtors, Joe Orr & Associates).
The result gives the Preds their second consecutive victory in double overtime against the Hurricanes, and more importantly, the best-of-seven series is now even at two games apiece.
Behind the energy of yet another thunderous crowd at Bridgestone Arena of 12,135 strong, the Predators went back and forth with Carolina all day long, and it by the time it was all over, Preds goaltender Juuse Saros had made a franchise-record 58 saves to record his second-straight, double-OT win.
The effort from Saros, combined with regulation goals from Kunin, Ryan Johansen and Nick Cousins propelled Nashville to win consecutive postseason games in multiple overtimes for the first time in team history.
Tennessee average gas price down 2 cents; Coffee County 22 cents below national average
Tennessee gas prices are down by nearly two cents on the week as over 687,000 Tennesseans prepare to hit the road for Memorial Day. Gas Price average is now $2.88 which is 18 cents more than one month ago and $1.18 more than one year ago. Coffee County is 22 cents below national average and 10 cents below the state average.
“Tennesseans planning to take a road trip this weekend for Memorial Day will see the most expensive prices at the pump since 2014,” said Megan Cooper, spokesperson, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “We’ve seen gas prices stabilize following the Colonial Pipeline shutdown, however, with the expected increase in travel demand we’re likely to see gas price fluctuations leading up to the holiday weekend.”
Quick Facts
· 92% of Tennessee gas stations have prices below $3.00
· The lowest 10% of pump prices are $2.65 for regular unleaded
· The highest 10% of pump prices are $3.14 for regular unleaded
National Gas Prices
Motorists hitting the road this week to celebrate the unofficial kick-off to summer will be greeted with the most expensive Memorial Day weekend gas prices since 2014. The national average has stabilized following the Colonial Pipeline cyber-attack, but pump prices are likely to fluctuate leading up to the holiday weekend. Over the past weekend, the national gas price average declined a penny to $3.03, the first decrease in two weeks. While barely cheaper on the week, the average is 17 cents more than last month and $1.12 more expensive than last year.
While the Colonial Pipeline is back in operation and deliveries are in progress, some stations in the southeast continue to experience supply strain. This is likely to extend into the holiday weekend, but motorists will be able to fill-up.
“Holiday road trippers may come across some gas stations with low fuel supply in popular travel destinations, like beaches, mountains or national parks. However, markets are not expected to be fuel-less, like we saw in the wake of the pipeline shutdown,” continued Cooper.
AAA offers these road trip tips for Memorial Day travelers:
· Make a good BET before hitting the road: get your battery, engine and tires checked.
· Consider refueling when your gas tank level hits ¼ of a tank.
· Fill up before arriving at your vacation destination. Gas prices are likely to be cheaper outside of popular travel destinations.
· Use your AAA app to find the closest gas station on your route. You can always call ahead to confirm their pumps are flowing.
· Do not leave home without an emergency roadside kit. Include a mobile phone and car charger, first-aid kit, blankets, drinking water, a flashlight with extra batteries, a basic toolkit, warning flares and jumper cables. Don’t forget extra snacks or meals, as well as cleaning supplies, including disinfecting wipes.
National Oil Market Dynamics
At the close of Friday’s formal trading session, WTI increased by $1.64 to settle at $63.58. While a stronger dollar contributed to higher prices for the day, on the week crude prices declined as the market remains concerned that increasing coronavirus infections around the world could reduce crude consumption this year. Additionally, new market concerns about inflation and the Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) weekly report revealing that total domestic crude inventories increased by 1.3 million bbl to 486 million bbl helped to reduce crude prices last week. If EIA’s next weekly report shows another increase in crude stocks, prices could decrease further this week.