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Motlow business program reaffirmed accreditation
Motlow State’s business programs were recently reaffirmed accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The accreditation verifies the programs offer a rigorous educational experience and demonstrate continuous quality improvement.
“Motlow submits its academic programs through the review process for the purpose of reaffirmation as a mechanism to make certain our programs meet current industry needs,” said Dr. Michael Torrence, Motlow president. “We want to ensure students that the programs we offer and develop meet the agile nature of industry to be warranted as market-relevant. Our students deserve programs that emphasize application beyond and alongside theory so they can compete for the best jobs.”
Academic programs at Motlow were first accredited by ACBSP in 1991, making the College one of the first to achieve ACBSP accreditation. The reaffirmation process is required every 10 years to maintain ACBSP accreditation.
“It’s important for families to understand that ACBSP accreditation is at the program level,” said Dr. Jeff Horner, Motlow executive vice president for academic affairs and student success. “Motlow is regionally accredited institution-wide by SACSCOC. Regional accreditation is a must for any college. What we’re talking about here is program-level accreditation. Program accreditation is an optional, deeper level of quality commitment that we electively pursue to ensure the highest level of instruction for our students. We do this because we are vigilant in ensuring the quality and value of our curriculum.”
ACBSP is a leading specialized accreditation body for business education. ACBSP’s mission is to promote continuous improvement and recognize teaching excellence in the accreditation of business education programs throughout the world. ACBSP currently accredits business programs at nearly 1,200 campuses in 63 countries.
“Motlow State has shown its commitment to teaching excellence and to the process of quality improvement by participating in the accreditation process,” said ACBSP Chief Accreditation Officer Dr. Steve Parscale, who will present Motlow the Certificate of Reaffirmation of Accreditation at the ACBSP Conference 2020 in Chicago on Jun. 28.
“This reaffirmation of accreditation is evidence that Motlow is committed to maintaining the highest quality business education for its students for the next 10 years, just as it has done since 1991,” added Parscale.
Motlow offers a wide range of business and technology programs. For more information or to apply, call 931-393-1520 or go to mscc.edu.
Truck overturns on I-24 in Manchester Tuesday
Traffic on Interstate 24 through Manchester was snarled for a short while early Tuesday morning after a tractor trailer overturned.
The accident happened at the 111 eastbound at approximately 8:20 a.m. Manchester Fire and Rescue Department responded to the scene and extricated the driver from the vehicle. The driver was then transported by Coffee County EMS to the hospital.
The truck spilled a large load of grain at the crash.
UPDATE: Juveniles shot in Winchester reported in stable conditin
The two juveniles who were allegedly shot by their father in Belvidere Saturday afternoon are reported to be in stable condition.
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department issued a statement updating the public on their conditions Tuesday morning.
The two juveniles, ages 14 and 13, were allegedly shot by their father, Christopher Maxwell, Saturday afternoon in a domestic violence situation at the home, an incident which led to the death of Maxwell’s wife, Holly Raquel Maxwell.
Deputies were called at approximately 4:30 p.m. Saturday to a domestic violence situation and, while in route to the scene, shots were fired. Deputies discovered Holly Maxwell deceased on the floor when they arrived. Christopher Maxwell was found in an adjacent milk barn on the property and he was taken into custody. The two juveniles, reported to be Christopher Maxwell’s children, were shot and transported to Vanderbilt and Erlanger.
Christopher Maxwell faces charges of first degree murder, homicide, criminal attempt and aggravated child abuse and neglect. He is being held with no bond.
Officials warning parents of new social media challenge that poses fire risk
School officials at various districts around the country are warning parents about a dangerous challenge making the rounds on social media – primarily on the popular app called “TikTok.”
It is called the “penny challenge.”
The challenge calls for users to record a video of themselves sliding a penny between a partially plugged in cellphone charger and a wall outlet. Users are asked to film and post the results on TikTok.
Placing the penny across an active electrical connection creates sparks that can damage the outlet and potentially start a fire. A child performed this challenge in a school in Massachusetts, causing damage and setting off the school fire alarms. Damage has been reported in other states, as well.
Parents are urged to monitor their children’s social media use and explain the dangers of electrical outlets.
Manchester City Schools, PD teaming up to to educate students on dangers of vaping
Manchester City Schools will be holding anti-vaping events this week, with the primary focus on providing educational materials to their students and making them aware of dangers present in vaping.
Students at Westwood Middle School will be asked to sign a pledge that they will not vape.
The event comes in conjunction with numbers provided by the Coffee County anti-drug coalition, which conducted anonymous surveys of 6th, 8th, 10th and 12th grade students across the county conducted in November of 2018.
The survey found that among 12th graders, 66% admit to having used e-cigs with nicotine within the past 30 days. Of the entire survey group, 40% admitted to having vaped nicotine in the past 30 days.
Fifty-seven percent of 12th graders and 28% of 10th graders bought e-cigs from the store.
The study also discovered a high percentage of RX misuse, particularly among 10th graders at 14% and 12th graders at 15%.
While vaping is on the rise, there have been significant drops in use of regular cigarettes, dropping from 20% in 2012 to 8% in 2018. Alcohol and marijuana use also decreased. There were also drops in what students saw in perceived risks, including a drop of perceived risk in illicit use of RX drugs from 81% to 48%.
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Authorities release name of shooter, deceased in Saturday shooting
Franklin County Sheriff’s Department authorities have released names in a shooting incident that happened in Belvidere Saturday that left one woman dead and two juveniles in the hospital.
Christopher Maxwell, age 47, has been identified as the shooter, accused of shooting and killing his wife, Holly Raquel Maxwell, age 46, and shooting and injuring his two sons, ages 14 and 13.
Deputies say they entered the residence at 1620 Vernon Ridge Rd. shortly after 4:30 p.m. Saturday and found Holly Raquel Maxwell on the floor of the residence. She was deceased. While processing the scene, authorities made contact with Christopher Maxwell in an adjacent milk barn, where he was taken into custody.
As we previously reported, two juveniles, ages 14 and 13, were transported to Erlanger and Vanderbilt hospitals for treatment of gunshot wounds.
Christopher Maxwell faces charges of first degree murder, homicide, criminal attempt and aggravated child abuse and neglect. He is being held in the Franklin County Jail with no bond. His initial court date is set for Thursday, March 5.
State senator introduces bill to allow Marijuana in Tennessee
Tennessee democratic senator Raumesh Akbari filed senate bill 1849 last week, a bill that would allow for the sale of marijuana along with a 12% tax that would go toward helping education and infrastructure.
According to the bill, a person or entity would need to have a registered business, a license from the state and be in compliance with the Business Tax Act. This bill would also apply for the growing, processing, manufacture, delivery and sale of marijuana. Sales would be for ages 21 and older and would be regulated to a half-ounce.
The 12% sales tax would be split, with 20% going to the state’s general fund, 50% toward education and 30% to infrastructure projects.
While the bill was introduced, it is far from any kind of formal law. It still needs to pass the house, senate and receive a signature from governor Bill Lee, a process that pundits see as unlikely during this legislative session.
In related news, senator Janice Bowling has said she intends to introduce a bill this session that would support medical marijuana in the state.
Currently, 33 states, Washington DC and four US territories have approved some form of medical marijuana program and 14 states and territories have approved recreational use of Marijuana for adults. Tennesseans can actually legally purchase marijuana at Illinois dispensaries, but it is illegal to bring it back to the state.
See the full bill below:
Longtime Coffee Co. Assistant DA Ken Shelton dies
Ken Shelton, who served as an assistant District Attorney General in Coffee County for 36 years, passed away on Saturday, January 25 at Tennova Healthcare-Harton in Tullahoma. He was 65. Visitation is from 11-2 p.m. Tuesday, with funeral services to follow at 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Tullahoma. You can see the full obit here.
Gas prices drop 4 cents in past week
The Tennessee Gas Price average is $2.28 which is four cents less than last week, 3 cents lower than one month ago, and 23 cents higher than one year ago. Prices are expected to slip even lower in the coming days.
Gas prices have continued to drop over the last week as gasoline stocks grew again, measuring at 260 million bbl – the highest stock level ever recorded by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) since it began recording the data in 1990.
The average price in Coffee County is on par with the state average, at $2.28. Just up the road in Rutherford County, gas is $2.18.
“Increased total domestic stocks of gasoline have helped to ease pump prices,” said Megan Cooper, Public & Government Relations Consultant, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Typically, we see lower demand during this time of year. When combined with higher stock levels, pump prices usually decrease in response.”