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Coffee County Justice Center closed due to COVID-19
The Coffee County Justice Center will be closed until Monday, September 14, 2020 due to COVID-19 related issues. The Coffee County Mayor’s office made the announcement Wednesday afternoon.
Coffee County Circuit Court Clerk Heather Duncan told Thunder Radio news that employees inside the building tested positive for the virus.
The lobby will be open for emergency filings and court business.
Ben Lomand expanding fiber in Coffee County; meeting set for Saturday
Ben Lomand Fiber has come to the area around Antioch Church of Christ in Coffee County, and the internet service provider wants to meet with residents in the area.
There will be an open, walk-in meeting Saturday, Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Antioch Church of Christ for residents to bring questions regarding internet, security, video or phone services.
If you are interested in signing up for services with Ben Lomand that day, please bring a valid driver’s license and if interested in changing your current phone service to Ben Lomand Connect, please bring the front of your latest bill.
The roads that are available for Ben Lomand services include:
Bart Ln.
Bly Cemetery Rd.
Cathy Ridge Rd.
Cedar Point Rd.
Chelsie Ln.
Creek Bend Ln
Cunningham Ln.
Dei Gratia Ln
Dodson Duke Rd.
Eli Dr.
Harrison Ln.
Heim Rd.
Hobbs Ln.
Holland Hill Ln.
J.D. McCullough Rd.
J. E. Sartain Rd.
Knob Creek Rd.
Lake Hill Rd.
Lambert Ridge Rd.
Long Hollow Ln
Matlock Rd.
McMahan Ln.
Moreland Rd.
Norris Ln.
Our Ln.
Plantation Dr.
Point View Ln.
Rattlesnake Ridge Ln.
Ray Lynch Rd.
Rhoton Hill Ln.
Roberts Ridge Rd.
Rocky Ln.
Sartain Rd.
Shelton Ln.
Sixteenth Model Rd.
Sonshine Ln.
Spray Ln.
Straight Creek Rd.
Suits Me Ln.
Vincent Ridge Rd.
Wesley Ln.
and Whitney Ln.
CMS football Raiders remain perfect, rout North on Homecoming
Coffee Middle School’s football team remains perfect on the season, now 4-0 after a dominating 42-7 win over North on Homecoming Tuesday night at Carden-Jarrell Field (A game you heard broadcast on Thunder Radio. To hear the podcast, click here.).
The Raiders got off to a quick start behind a Caiden Martin 8-yard touchdown, followed by a 27-yard dash from Cole Pippenger, 12-yard score from Martin, 7-yard run from Pippenger and an 18-yard interception return for a score by Brennan Young to take a 35-0 lead.
Pippenger returned a punt 67 yards early in the third quarter to cap the scoring for the Raiders, who substituted liberally for the remainder of the game.
Pippenger finished with 67 yards on six carries and a pair of scores. He was 2-of-4 through the air for 27 yards. Martin had 40 yards on three carries and two scores to go along with a 15 yard reception.
The Raiders will be at Warren County on the 15th and then host White County to wrap up the regular season on Sept. 22. With an undefeated record, CMS controls its destiny to play in the CTC Championship game, which will be held Oct. 3.
[Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”8″ gal_title=”Coffee Middle Football hosts North, Sept. 8, 2020″]CHS soccer falls 5-4 in tough match with Siegel
Coffee County’s Lady Raider soccer team was going goal-for-goal with visiting Siegel Tuesday night, but Siegel had too much firepower and ended up leaving Manchester with a 5-4 non-district win over the Lady Raiders.
Both teams went back-and-forth early. Katie Cotton scored two quick goals within the first 20 minutes, the first on an assist by Anna Amado and the second unassisted. But Siegel tied the score at 1-1 and then at 2-2. CHS freshman Jorja Waggoner scored in the 30th minute on an assist by Cotton before Siegel knotted the game at 3-3. The Stars took a 4-3 lead into halftime on an own goal.
The stars then pushed the lead to 5-3 in the 65th minute before Waggoner scored her second goal of the night – again on an assist by Cotton to pull CHS to within one with 10 minute to play. But the Lady Raiders ran out of time before they could complete the comeback.
Siegel bombarded CHS goalie Lucy Riddle all night, firing off 23 shots and 13 shots on goal compared to Coffee County’s five shots on goal.
The Lady Raiders (3-3 overall) travel to Warren County for a 7 p.m. start Thursday, Sept. 10.
Freshman football Raiders pitch second half shutout; improve to 2-1
The second half made all the difference for the Coffee County Freshman Red Raider football team Tuesday night at Shelbyville.
After scoring to take a 13-12 lead late in the third quarter, Red Raider Blayne Myers pounced on a fumble to set up the decisive score.
Freshman quarterback Jackson Shemwell connected with Brendan Sheppard on a 40-yard wheel rout and then found Jacob Barlow in the end zone to put the Raiders up 20-12 – a score that would hold for the final.
The freshman Raider defense pitched a shutout in the second half and the Raiders improved to 2-1 on the season.
CHS cross country has five top ten finished Tuesday
The Central High School cross-country runners had five top 10 finishers Tuesday at Henry Horton State Park.
For the Lady Raider runners, Patricia Barrera took second overall with a time of 22:36. Kailee Rossman wasn’t far behind, taking seventh with a time of 23:46.
For the Raider runners, Jacob Rutledge was second overall at the meet with a time of 17:04. Garrett Masters took fifth at 19:13 and Landon Kenney ninth at an even 20 minutes.
Coffee County COVID-19 update Tuesday, Sept. 8
There are 108 active cases of COVID-19 in Coffee County as of Tuesday afternoon, according to data provided by Tennessee Department of Health. This is 22 fewer cases than the previous day.
There have been 836 cases in Coffee County since March. Of these, 721 have either recovered or are inactive. Seven people have passed away, leaving 108 active cases. Coffee County’s estimated population is 57,000.
Across the state, there are 1,334 fewer cases reported Tuesday than Monday. TDH reported that fewer new cases may be reported on this day because of a drop in testing over Labor Day.
Coffee County Sheriff’s Department, Tullahoma PD help solve 25 year murder case in Georgia
On Friday, September 4, 2020, at approximately 10:00 PM, Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) arrested Robert Allen Mowry, age 50, and charged him with one count of malice murder for the death of James Richard Harris, age 54, in December of 1994.
On Thursday, December 22, 1994, at approximately 9:00 AM, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s (GBI) Regional Office in Calhoun was requested by the Walker County Sheriff’s Office to assist in a death investigation. James Richard Harris was found deceased at the entrance to his property and residence at 1610 Boss Road, Chickamauga, GA earlier that morning. Harris had been murdered and robbed by the gate of his property as he was leaving for work. At the time, Harris worked at Miller Industries in Chattanooga, TN.
In 2009, investigators received information from Crime Stoppers about the murderer’s possible identity. The GBI, Walker County Sheriff’s Office, and the Chattanooga Police Department pursued additional leads which brought the case closer to a resolution; however, there was not enough evidence to make an arrest.
In 2020, police developed new evidence following surveillances and interviews conducted by the GBI, the Walker County Sheriff’s Office, the TBI, the Tullahoma Police Department (TN), the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office (TN), and the Nashville Police Department. This new evidence led to a match to evidence from the original crime scene.
Over 25 years later, Mowry was taken into custody in Nashville, TN. This joint investigation will be turned over to the Walker County District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.
Tennessee sees lowest Labor Day gas prices in 16 years
After an increase in prices at the pump ahead of Hurricane Laura, Tennessee gas prices are now trending lower. Today’s state average is two cents cheaper than last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $1.97 which is seven cents more than one month ago and 30 cents less than one year ago.
Over the Labor Day weekend, Tennessee motorists paid an average of $1.97 per gallon – that’s 30 cents less than last year’s holiday gas prices and the cheapest Labor Day gas prices in 16 years. In Coffee County, prices average at $1.95 per gallon as of Tuesday.
“Tennessee motorists saw the cheapest Labor Day at the gas pump since 2004,” said Megan Cooper, spokesperson, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Traditionally, Labor Day marks the last big travel weekend of the summer. Moving into fall, we historically see a drop in demand and further savings at the pump. With demand already unseasonably low this summer due to the pandemic, pump prices should remain low.”
Quick Facts
· 86% of Tennessee gas stations have prices below $2.00
· The lowest 10% of pump prices are $1.79 for regular unleaded
· The highest 10% of pump prices are $2.28 for regular unleaded
· Tennessee shifted to the 9th least expensive market in the nation
National Gas Prices
Motorists saw plenty of savings at the pump from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The national gas price average during the unofficial start and stop to summer was $2.15 – the cheapest since 2004. Demand was decimated this summer, which ultimately meant increased supply and cheap gas prices. That trend continues. In its latest report, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that demand dropped from 9.16 million b/d to 8.79 b/d. While gasoline stocks dropped by 4.3 million bbl to 234.9 million bbl, total supply is 5.2 million bbl more than this time last year.
At $2.21, today’s average is two cents less than last week, one penny more than last month and 35 cents cheaper than a year ago.
Tickets are limited for CHS home game vs. Siegel; here is how to purchase
The Central High School Red Raider football team has an open week this Friday, with no opponent. The Raiders return to action on Friday, Sept. 18 when they host Siegel. If you plan to attend that game, below is important ticket information to consider.
*There will be no tickets sold at the gate the night of the game – Friday, Sept. 18.
*Tickets will be on sale at the Central High School main office, 100 Red Raider Dr. in Manchester.
*Tuesday, Sept. 15 and Wednesday, Sept. 16, tickets will be sold only to the varsity football team, cheer squad, dance team and band. Each student may purchase no more than two tickets. Students can purchase these or a parent of a student can purchase during the school day between 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 17, any remaining tickets will be sold to the public at the CHS main office from 8 a.m. until noon.
Digital tickets can be purchased anytime using the GoFan app. There is a convenience fee to use this app that does not go to the school athletic program. Iphone users can download the GoFan app. Android users should visit www.gofan.co (not .com) to purchase tickets.
Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students. Preschool children are free. TACA and TSSAA cards will be accepted at the pass gate.
COVID-19 related procedures remain in place – temperatures will be checked for all coaches, players, team personnel, officials, administrators and fans. Masks and facial coverings will be required while on site. Social distancing is strongly encouraged. Concessions will sell only pre-packaged, sealed food and drinks.
If you can’t go
If you cannot attend the game, you can always listen to every Red Raider football game on the home for all Red Raider and Lady Raider athletics – Thunder Radio. Pregame coverage begins at 6 p.m. with kickoff at 7 p.m. and postgame to follow.