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Westwood golf wins big Monday; CMS falls to Tullahoma
Westwood Middle School’s golf team took care of business Monday, dropping Fayetteville 11.5 to 0.5 Monday afternoon at WillowBrook Golf Course.
The team of Jack Stowe and Leah Kate Sullivan each picked up 3 flags; Jaxon Philips and Amelia Thomas picked up 3 flags; Thompson Lowe, Ziya Dillard and Peyton Evans earned 2.5 flags; Landon Collins, Meagan McKenzie and Colin Bryant picked up 3 flags.
Meanwhile, Coffee Middle School golf dropped golf match 11.5 to 0.5 to Tullahoma Monday afternoon at WillowBrook Golf Course.
Tallan Crosslin was the lone Raider player to pick up any points, getting a half of a flag.
Middle school golf scoring is based on flags. The player that wins the most holes out of a 3-hole grouping is awarded a flag.
Birthdays- April 26
Birthdays:
Gregg Howes
Glen Espy- 73
Eathen Beaty- 17- Pizza Winner!
Birthdays- April 25
Birthdays:
Shirley Lawson
Travis Escobedo- 37
Bryleigh Gray- 15- Pizza Winner!
Birthdays- April 24
Birthdays:
Jon Spears- Pizza Winner!
Claybusters have several top performers at Hog Heaven
Coffee County Claybusters Trap Shooting team had multiple winners to celebrate from the Hog Heaven shoot over the weekend.
Individual winners include, Intermediate Advanced Male Jacob Anderson and Intermediate Advanced Lady Halie Jacobs. (pictured below)
The Hog Heaven winning varsity squad includes Jonah Wyatt, Riley Bellomy, Garrett Taylor, Xavier Bartley and Tucker Carlton. (team photo below)
TN House passes bill to prevent government mandate of vaccine; moves to senate
Republicans overwhelmingly supported legislation on Wednesday that prohibits state and local governments from forcing citizens to receive Covid-19 vaccinations against their will.
As amended, House Bill 13 prevents a law enforcement agency, governmental entity, or governor or chief executive of a local government from requiring citizens to receive the vaccination against their will. Students of public higher education institutions who are enrolled in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy or another health care profession who may be subject to policies or rules of a private office that delivers health care services are exempt.
House Republicans have long stood for individual freedom over government mandates. This legislation does not deny a person the ability to receive a Covid-19 vaccine, but rather respects an individual’s right to decide for themselves if receiving the vaccine is an appropriate action to take.
The bill now awaits passage in the Senate.
Tennessee to resume Johnson & Johnson vaccine
After an extensive analysis of the risks and benefits of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted last week to recommend to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that jurisdictions may resume their administration of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccine without restrictions.
The recommendation from the ACIP is unchanged from the original recommendation provided on February 27, 2021: “The Janssen COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for persons 18 years of age and older in the U.S. population under FDA’s Emergency Use Authorization.”
The committee made the determination after reviewing cases of rare but serious blood clots occurring in some individuals who received the vaccine. To date, 15 cases have been reported with the majority occurring in women ages 18-49 years. The risk of developing the condition is approximately 7 in 1 million vaccine doses for women in that age group. For women ages 50 years and older and for men, the risk is approximately 1 in 1 million vaccines doses.
The Tennessee Department of Health is taking necessary steps to inform all approved COVID-19 vaccine providers across the state of the information released by ACIP so that they may resume the administration of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccine as soon as possible. While the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccine is in short supply, most vaccine providers in Tennessee continue to have abundant supply of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.
“The independent review process conducted by ACIP further shows the amount of scrutiny and review that goes into ensuring the safety of all vaccines used in this country, including those that protect against COVID-19,” said Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey, MD, MBA, FAAP. “The CDC and FDA took a necessary pause in the administration of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccine and the ACIP has done its diligence to confidently recommend that the country resume its use of the vaccine. We’re excited to get this third vaccine option back into use in Tennessee.”
Women between the ages of 18 and 49 years should weigh the risk of the vaccine with its benefits when deciding to receive the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccine versus the mRNA vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna, which have not been associated with this rare blood clotting disorder.
Individuals seeking a COVID-19 vaccine appointment can visit covid19.tn.gov or vaccinefinder.org to schedule an appointment with a local vaccine provider.
For more information regarding vaccine recommendations and guidelines from ACIP visit https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/acip-recs/vacc-specific/covid-19.html.
The mission of the Tennessee Department of Health is to protect, promote and improve the health and prosperity of people in Tennessee. Learn more about TDH services and programs at www.tn.gov/health.
Gas prices holding steady in Tennessee
Tennessee gas prices shifted slightly lower, on average, over last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $2.69 which is only a penny more expensive than one month ago and $1.13 more than one year ago.
The average price in Coffee County is $2.66 per gallon, which is 3 cents below the state average and 22 cents below the national average, which is $2.88.
“Tennessee gas prices have seen minimal fluctuation over the last almost six weeks, moving only a penny or two in either direction week-to-week,” said Megan Cooper, spokesperson, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Anticipated strong springtime gasoline demand is likely to help keep a floor on falling gas prices. However, a healthy gasoline supply will likely help to keep pump prices in check, especially if crude oil pricing holds steady.”
Quick Facts
· 78% of Tennessee gas stations have prices below $2.75
· The lowest 10% of pump prices are $2.51 for regular unleaded
· The highest 10% of pump prices are $2.96 for regular unleaded
· Tennessee moved to the 10th least expensive market in the nation this week
National Gas Prices
Today’s national average is $2.88 which is 2 cents more than one month ago and nearly $1.11 more expensive than last year.
According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), total domestic gasoline stocks increased by 100,000 bbl to 235 million bbl last week. The increase helped to minimize pump price increases as demand increased from 8.94 million b/d to 9.1 million b/d. Last week’s demand estimate is one of the highest since March 2020, when social distancing restrictions were established that dramatically reduced gas demand, and is in line with typical spring driving season rates seen pre-pandemic. Continued growth in total domestic supply will likely help to keep pump prices in check.
National Oil Market Dynamics
At the close of Thursday’s formal trading session, WTI increased by eight cents to settle at $61.43. Crude prices increased despite growing market concern that surging coronavirus infection rates in Asia may derail expectations for crude demand recovery. Additionally, EIA’s weekly report revealed that total domestic crude inventory increased by 600,000 bbl to 493 million bbl last week, contributing to downward pressure on crude prices.
Robert Mark Nichols
Funeral services for Mr. Robert Mark Nichols, age 43, will be conducted at 12:00PM on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Coffee County Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Woodbury, TN. The family will receive friends from 5:00PM until 8:30PM on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at the funeral home. Mark passed from this life on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Erlanger Health System in Chattanooga, TN.
Mark was born in Murfreesboro, TN on October 10, 1977, the son of Mike Nichols and Teresa Miller. He was a welder for many years. Mark was a kind hearted man who loved life. He would try and help anyone that needed it. Mark enjoyed playing golf, listening to music, going to the lake, and drag racing. He also had a special place in his heart for his dog, Jack. Mark is survived by his parents, Mike Nichols and Teresa Miller.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Nichols family.
SOFTBALL: Offense sputters as CMS finishes third
Coffee Middle School’s softball team couldn’t muster any offense to close out the CTC tournament over the weekend and finished in third place.
The Lady Raiders fell to Tullahoma 2-0 in the winner’s bracket finals and then couldn’t fight out of the loser’s bracket to get a rematch with Tullahoma, falling to Warren County 1-0.
Granted the Lady Raiders didn’t stand a chance to win because they couldn’t score – but the pitching staff was on point. Channah Gannon allowed just 5 base runners in the loss to Warren County, the most costly coming in the fifth on a single that was followed by a double and a wild pitch.
The Lady Raiders got runners to third base twice but couldn’t get across the plate.
Meanwhile, against Tullahoma Gannon and Samantha Cothran teamed up to allow just two runs. The Lady Raiders once again couldn’t muster any offensive output. They got runners to second base three times and to third once, but stranded them all. In total CMS stranded 8 runners.