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Constitutional Carry advances to Finance, Ways & Means
Tennessee House Republicans continued to advance House Bill 786, also known as the Constitutional Carry bill, through committees last week and on to Finance Ways and Means Subcommittee for consideration on March 17.
House Bill 786 ensures honest, law-abiding citizens who are legally eligible may utilize their Second-Amendment right to self-defense without asking for government permission. Alongside of that, the bill strengthens penalties for anyone who steals a firearm, felons in possession of a firearm, and dangerous stalkers. House Bill 786 makes Tennessee communities safer and corrects current law that leaves law-abiding citizens defenseless in violation of their constitutional rights.
Currently, concealed carry permit holders have the right to carry a handgun, except in restricted areas. House Bill 786 would extend the same constitutional right to carry a handgun without a permit to all law-abiding citizens 21 and older or 18 and older for active members of the military.
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United Way of Highway 55 increases fundraising $50K during pandemic year
Last year was a struggle for so many businesses and nonprofits. It was the year of challenge, change, and unknown.
During the Covid-19 pandemic United Way of Highway 55 worked hard to connect both nonprofits, and citizens in our community with the resources they need. The needs for the citizens in this community grew during the pandemic. Whether that was food, utility/rental assistance, shelter, or help finding other resources.
With many collaboration projects and amazing donors that stepped up, UWHWY55 was able to raise $112,779 in 2020. Compared to $63,362 in 2019. Two of our Gold Donors-National Aerospace Solutions and Bechtel Group Foundation donated together close to $50,000.
Ashley Abraham, Director of United Way of Highway 55, states, “NAS has an employee payroll program set up, so we want to thank those individuals that continue to give. And thank you to Bechtel for donating $25,000 as well!”
UWHWY55 was able to allocate their promised $40,000 to the 16 partner nonprofits so they could continue their much-needed missions, as well as make a big impact in the community during the pandemic.
“Thank you to so many that contributed…It takes a village and we have such an amazing one,” Abraham expressed.
Katherine Ellen Fults
Mrs. Katherine Ellen Fults, age 86, of Manchester,
TN, passed from this life on Friday, March 12, 2021, at her residence
surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Fults was born in Manchester, TN, to her late parents Lottie Sain
Jones and John G. Jones. She was a homemaker all her life and always took
care of her family. Mrs. Fults was a wonderful mother, wife, and friend and
she loved her family dearly. She loved home decorating, crafting, reading
and loved flowers. Mrs. Fults was a beautiful singer and she always loved
hearing the birds chirping outside. In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by a son, John W. Fults; grandson, John W. Fults, Jr.;
sister, Carolyn Cole; brother, Verlon Jones; son-in-law, Dan Scott.
Mrs. Fults is survived by her loving husband, Porter Fults; daughters,
Deidra Scott, Kathy (Dexter) Toombs; sisters, Frances O’Kelley, Jonnie
Jones, and Peggy Brandon; grandchildren, Chandra Scott, Brittany Toombs,
Danielle Scott, Brannon Toombs, Kayla Wakefield; great grandchildren, Ethan
Potter, Austin Howard, Zoey Holloway, Bryton Toombs, Bryleigh Wakefield,
and Jace Richardson.
Family will receive friends Sunday, March 14, 2021, from 5:00pm until
9:00pm at Central Funeral Home in Manchester, TN. Funeral service will be
conducted on Monday, March 15, 2021, at 1:00pm from the chapel of Central
Funeral Home with Bro. Billy Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in
Summittville Cemetery.
Central Funeral Home is serving the family, 931-723-7774,
centralfuneralhome.com
Birthdays- March 12
Birthdays:
Joel Vinson- Pizza Winner!
Kenligh Jones
Gordon Matthews- 70
Weekly:
Cake- Eliva Gonzales
Flowers- Josh & Nicole Carney
Mary “Jeanette” Byrom Gardner
Mrs. Mary “Jeanette” Byrom Gardner, age 73, passed away on March 11, 2021 in Columbia, South Carolina surrounded by family.
Jeanette was born on October 9, 1947 in Franklin County Tennessee where she grew up with 5 brothers and a sister. She grew up on a farm where her family had a love of horses and grew up going to the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration. She graduated from Franklin County High School in 1965. She went to Nursing School in Manchester and studied to become an LPN. She started her career at Harton Hospital where she met her husband, Les Gardner. Les and Jeanette were married on June 3, 1972. They have 2 children, Scott and Holly, and lived in Tullahoma until 1979 when they moved to Pennsylvania for Les’ work. They continued to move around for the next 30+ years. They went from Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, to Florence, Alabama, Nashville, Tennessee, Louisville, Kentucky, Roswell, Georgia, Portland, Oregon, Frisco, Texas, Woodstock, Georgia (where they lived for 20 years) and their final home in Newberry, South Carolina.
Jeanette worked as a Nurse in a doctors office, various hospitals and nursing homes throughout her nursing career. She was the kindest caregiver you could meet and took pride in her work. She made the patients and the patients loved ones feel at ease and comforted that she was there to look after them.
Jeanette loved her family and loved them hard. She was a loving wife, mom and GG to her grandchildren. She has 3 Grandsons and 1 Granddaughter who are all active in sports. She loved to brag about all of her grand babies. She was a member of Mt. Gilead United Methodist Church in Woodstock, Georgia and had a strong faith in the the Lord. She was a Christian woman and worshiped the Lord daily.
Jeanette is preceded in death by her parents Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Reagor & Mary Ruth Byrom, in-laws Mr. & Mrs. Guy J. & Nancy Sue Gardner and sister-in-law Felicia Byrom.
Jeanette leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband of almost 50 years, Les Gardner; two children, Scott Gardner (Christie) of Newberry, SC and Holly Stroup (Leon) of Canton, GA; four grandchildren, Payton Gardner, Austin Gardner, Claire Stroup and Kyle Stroup. She also leaves behind Brothers Joe Byrom, Jackie Byrom (Connie), Jimmy Byrom (Katherine), Jeff Byrom (Kim) and Justin Byrom (Suzanne), as well as her only sister Judy Gambill (Paul), Aunt Ava Lee Womble and many nieces and nephews, a host of cousins and family friends.
There will be a Visitation on Saturday, March 13, 2021 from 6-8 PM. The Funeral will be held on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 1:00 PM, presiding over the service is Jeanette’s nephew, Minister Jamie Byrom. They will both be held at the Lynchburg Funeral Home in Lynchburg, Tennessee.
Jeanette will be buried at Smith Chapel Cemetery in Lynchburg, Tennessee next to her parents.
Please make any Memorial Donations in Jeanette Gardner’s name to the following: Newberry Academy Athletic Department 2055 Smith Road Newberry, SC 29108
For online guest registry please visit, www.lynchburgfuneralhome.com
LYNCHBURG FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
Authorities issue BOLO for man suspected in multiple car burglaries; considered armed and dangerous
Coffee County and Warren County Sheriff’s Departments have issued a BOLO (be on the lookout) for a man they say is responsible for multiple car burglaries and thefts in Coffee, Warren and surrounding counties.
Jeffery Michael Hodges, (white male, 5’9”, 165 lbs, bald, blue eyes, DOB 3-11-74) is wanted for questioning by police.
Police say Hodges is considered to be “armed and dangerous” and at times “under the influence of narcotics.”
Hodges allegedly stole multiple firearms from vehicles along with several other items.
If anyone has seen or has information about Hodges’ whereabouts, you are encouraged to contact your local authorities. In Coffee County you can call 931-728-9555.
Red Raider senior Griffin Meeker officially signs to play baseball at Motlow
Just four days before the first regular season game of his senior year and Central High School Red Raider Griffin Meeker knows where he will be playing college ball.
After verbally committing a few weeks back, Meeker signed on the dotted line in front of family, friends, coaches and teammates at Powers Field Thursday afternoon.
The senior right-hander plays infield and pitches for the Raiders. He said he just knew Motlow was the best fit.
“When I went there and visited with the players and the coaches I just knew it was a good fit for me,” said Meeker. “I didn’t even have to think about it really, I almost immediately told them I wanted to play there.”
CHS head coach David Martin was not surprised that colleges were looking at Meeker.
“Griff is a hard worker, has a great approach to the game and does the things it takes to play at the next level,” said Martin. “He is a big asset for us. He is a leader out there and we expect him to have a great senior year for us.”
Coffee County opens the season Monday, March 15, at Columbia.
BASEBALL: Coffee Middle leaves 12 runners stranded, falls to Stewarts Creek
Coffee Middle’s Red Raider baseball team pushed 3 runs across the plate in the first inning Thursday afternoon against Stewarts Creek. But it was the runs that didn’t score that cost CMS.
The Raiders stranded 12 runners on base, including three innings where they left the bases loaded, in a 5-3 loss to visiting Stewarts Creek – a game you heard broadcast live on Thunder Radio as part of the Peoples Bank & Trust Hometown Sports Series.
Everything looked good for the Raiders early. Landon Abellana drove in Tatsuki Aso and Cole Pippenger with 2-RBI single. That was followed by an RBI single from Jace Cashion to send Evan Kirby across the plate.
But the Raiders left the bases loaded to close the first, then loaded them up again in the second and couldn’t push across a single run. CHS stranded one in scoring position in the fourth inning after Cole Pippenger singled and stole second. Then the Raiders loaded the bases in the fifth with one out and could not score. Two runners reached in the sixth with no outs, but Stewarts Creek again pitched out of trouble.
Meanwhile, Stewarts Creek got an unearned run across in the third and eventually took the lead with a 3-run fifth, powered by a 2-run home run by Tyler Huskey. SCMS added a run in the seventh.
CMS was pitcher by committee – getting 2 innings out of starter Colter Neel, 2 from Aso, 1.2 from Keaton Rowe and 1.1 from Caleb Crouch.
Jeff Moran picked up the win on the mound for Stewarts Creek – not allowing a single run in relief while pitching out of a bases loaded jam in the second and sixth.
It is the first loss of the season for the Raiders, who are now 4-1. They will host Harris Middle on Monday, March 15.
Caleb Crouch 
Evan Kirby 
Cole Pippenger 
Landon Abellana
Preds conclude stop at Carolina with 5-1 loss
Nick Cousins scored the lone goal for the visitors, as the Nashville Predators finished their two-game set in Carolina with a 5-1 loss to the Hurricanes on Thursday night at PNC Arena. The result sees Nashville’s two-game point streak to start their eight-game road trip come to a close as their overall record 11-15-1 on the season.
Predators hockey can be heard all season long on Thunder Radio – presented by Charlie Gonzales with Weichert Realtors, Joe Orr and Associates.
Birthdays- March 11
Birthdays:
Brenda Simmons- 43
Luke Beachboard- 16- Pizza Winner!
Kathy Baitty- 62
Anniversaries:
Mellissa & Tim Duke- 26 years