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COVID vaccines available at fairgounds next week without appointment
Anyone still looking to receive the COVID-19 vaccine – there will be vaccines next week at the fairgounds with no appointment needed.
Currently, the vaccine is available to people ages 16 and older. The health department will be administering the vaccine at the Coffee County Fairgrounds next week with no appointment required at the following times:
Monday, April 12 from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday – Thursday, April 13-15, from 1-3 p.m.
Friday, April 16, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Appointments for vaccines are also still available and can be booked at www.vaccinate.tn.gov
United Way of Highway 55 still accepting applications for allocation cycle
The Director of United Way of Highway 55, Ashley Abraham, is reminding non profits that this is the time to apply for allocations from the organization.
United Way of Highway 55 allocations process has begun. Each year, United Way of Highway 5 strives to reach and receive more applications in all 3 counties served – Coffee, Moore and Warren. Last year, there were 22 applicants. Any non profits wishing to apply should email Ashley Abraham directly at director@highway55unitedway.org.
United Way prides itself on being a safe, effective outlet for donors to make a difference in their community. We raise funds from a variety of individuals and businesses, pooling donated resources, and organize fundraisers so we can make significant grants to nonprofit agencies in Coffee, Moore, and Warren Counties. We distribute funds strategically to our partner local nonprofits. Nonprofits submit applications, which our allocation committee reviews every year. The committee members are a diverse group consisted of our Board members, community leaders, and gold donors. Through this process, we identify how organizations in our community can work together to provide the most effective and efficient services. We allocate funds to incentivize collaboration and support effective services. By giving to UWHWY55, you are contributing to a strategic effort to make our communities stronger, while supporting many needed missions.
For more information about United Way of Highway 55 go to http://highway55unitedway.org/. Again, to request an application email director@highway55unitedway.org. The applicants can email the application back or send to 101 W Lincoln St, Tullahoma TN 37388. If you have further questions contact Ashley Abraham, UWHWY55 Executive Director, at 931-455-5678.
TN General Assembly passes bill aiming to curb catalytic converter thefts
The Tennessee General Assembly last week unanimously passed legislation that aims to curb thefts of catalytic converters in Tennessee. In partnership with local and state law enforcement agencies, House Bill 1155 targets those who steal catalytic converters from cars. The bill requires any entity engaged in buying these unattached parts to notify law enforcement of these purchases. This will support the creation of a registry which will help suppress criminal activity in Tennessee. House Bill 1155 heads to the governor’s desk for his signature.
Munn no-hits Pioneers in 7-0 Lady Raider win
Keri Munn was unhittable Monday night. Again.
The senior right-hander tossed a no-hitter against visiting Warren County and the Central High School Lady Raiders ripped off 15 hits on their way to a 7-0 shutout win in Manchester.
In a game you heard live on Thunder Radio, Coffee County bust the game open with a 5-run fifth inning.
Justus Turner and Brianna Shelton each had three-hit nights. Shelton scored a pair of runs. Meanwhile, Turner’s 3-hit performance included a double off the top of the fence for a pair of RBIs. She also scored a run. Turner, Shelton and Munn were named Mid-Tenn Turf Players of the Game by Thunder Radio.
Olivia Evans also had an RBI – coming on a triple in the second inning. Kiya Ferrell also scored when she reached on an error in the first inning. She later picked up an RBI. Kaitlyn Davis also had a hit and an RBi for CHS.
Munn finished the night with 7 strikeouts and 2 walks – she also hit a batter. She improves to 14-0 in the circle. The Lady Raiders improve to 18-2-1 overall with the win.
Coffee County will host Shelbyville at 7 p.m. Tuesday – a team Coffee County beat 13-0 back on March 22 in Shelbyville.
See more photos below and full gallery on our Facebook page here.
CMS Raiders remain unbeaten in conference play with 4-2 win over Tullahoma
Cole Pippenger was solid through five innings and Caleb Crouch notched the save on Monday as the Coffee Middle School Red Raider baseball team beat visiting Tullahoma 4-2 on 8th grade night.
Coffee County took the lead in the bottom of the fifth when Colter Neel hit into a fielder’s choice that sent one across the plate.
Neel finished with a pair of RBIs for Coffee County. Landon Abellana also had an RBI at the plate for CMS.
Pippenger picked up the win after working five and 2/3 innings. He allowed 2 hits and 2 runs. He struck out 11. Caleb Crouch got the last 4 outs on the mound for CMS.
Pippenger also scored a run at the plate on a pair of hits.
The Raiders travel to Tullahoma on Tuesday to complete that series before playing Harris in a makeup game on Wednesday to close the regular season.
CHS tennis swept on Monday
For the first time this season, the CHS tennis teams were on the wrong end of a decision. The Raider boys fell 2-5 and the Lady Raiders 3-4 against Lincoln County Monday, April 12.
For the Raider boys, Jaden Talley won his singles contest 8-0. Krish Patel also won 8-4. Xander Blomquist, Landen Booth, Johnathan Welch and Jonathan Nelson all dropped singles matches.
Meanwhile, Rylea McNamara, Wren Lawson and Emma Fulks all won singles matches for CHS. Lauren Perry and Macie Lawrence each dropped decisions.
SOFTBALL: CMS Lady Raiders score late to beat Tullahoma 1-0
After struggling to score all game, the Coffee Middle School Lady Raiders got a run in the bottom of the sixth to beat visiting Tullahoma 1-0 Monday afternoon.
With the game tied at 0-0, Ella Arnold tripled to start the sixth and came across to score on a wild pitch to give CMS a 1-0 win.
Channah Gannon was nearly unhittable in the circle for the Lady Raiders. The 8th grade right-hander allowed just one hit, a single in the fifth inning. Gannon struck out 3 Lady Cat batters, otherwise relying on her strong defense to keep Tullahoma limited.
The win improves Coffee County to 10-3 on the season.
Westwood softball drops Liberty 4-2
A three run third inning powered the Westwood Lady Rockets in a 4-2 softball win over Liberty on Monday.
Lily Norman, Liza Freeze and Kylie Evans all reached and scored in the third inning. Evans walked, followed by Norman and Freeze each singling. Maggie Brei and Madison Waller tacked on singles in the inning.
Birthdays- April 12
Birthdays:
Aiden Robertson- 16- Pizza Winner!
Slade McInturff- 10
Eddie Paul Brewer- 78
Ronnie Patterson Jr.- 42
Anniversaries:
Jamie & Marcus Norris
Emily & Kaleb Penick
Birthdays- April 11
Tyler Imhoff
Dallas Holmes
Teresa McFadden- Pizza Winner!