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Tennessee gas prices fall another 8 cents
Gas prices across Tennessee are continuing their downward trend this week. On average, gas prices across the state fell by nearly eight cents. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.89 which is nearly 24 cents less expensive than one month ago and $1.21 more than one year ago.
“Gas prices are continuing to fall across the state, providing much needed relief at the pump for Tennesseans, ” said Megan Cooper, spokeswoman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “If oil prices remain below $100 per barrel we can expect to see additional drops in pump prices again this week.”
The average gas price in Coffee County according to AAA is $3.88. That is one penny below the state average and 23 cents below the national average of $4.11.
Quick Facts
· 86% of Tennessee gas stations have prices below $4.00
· The lowest 10% of pump prices are $3.59 for regular unleaded
· The highest 10% of pump prices are $4.19 for regular unleaded
· All metro areas in the state now have a metro average below $4 per gallon
National Gas Prices
The cost of gasoline has continued to slide due to falling oil prices. The global oil market has seen lower prices since the U.S. and its allies agreed to significant releases of oil reserves. Also weighing down oil prices is the fear of resurgent COVID-19 infections in China and its potential for an economic slowdown in one of the world’s largest oil-consuming nations. Domestically, the national average for a gallon of gas has fallen to $4.11.
According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), total domestic gasoline stocks decreased by 2 million bbl to 236.8 million bbl last week. Gasoline demand increased slightly from 8.5 million b/d to 8.56 million b/d. Although supply and demand factors would have typically supported elevated pump prices, the fluctuating oil price continues to be the main factor influencing pump prices. Pump prices will likely face downward pressure if oil prices remain below $100 per barrel.
Today’s national average for a gallon of gas is $4.11, which is seven cents less than a week ago, 22 cents less than a month ago, and $1.25 more than a year ago.
The most expensive gas in the nation remains out west in California, where a gallon will cost you $5.76 on average.
National Oil Market Dynamics
At the close of Friday’s formal trading session, WTI increased by $2.23 to settle at $98.26.
Overall crude prices declined last week following EIA’s weekly report, which showed U.S. crude oil inventories rose by 2.4 million bbl to reach 412.4 million bbl. For this week, crude prices could decline further if the EIA’s next report shows another increase in total domestic supply. Additionally, market watchers will be keeping a close eye on China’s COVID lockdown of Shanghai and the impact it may have on crude oil demand.
Drivers can find current gas prices along their route with the free AAA Mobile app for iPhone, iPad, and Android. The app can also map a route, find discounts, book a hotel, and access AAA roadside assistance. Learn more at AAA.com/mobile (https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=vgPU0L08DtdYS96St647-2FWiju92RD0qJ52u24YCNHC8-3DWKW0_7Q9RAhmRMOAGK9TAwZe-2FcD8ApDKFdGlBoBa5sPSfoEcEA7eLjIo8rZa74yK-2Ba-2Bd6sp08FGsWGItGBek34SZIkE2vkAFcBOwGi3SfnSRzFUgZhkCvy9trz-2BQ5IKmf5-2FNGxEMFfKYXBnMVjXwYp9tp1KwRSzAk8xQURVvJML1OZNQsOywEai-2FPdEn0cTZMMGfgBEvQGXLUkuxKQ0uE0Pn3-2Bj2U60qSAz2-2BYPkS-2F7sX6YL4VZL9qsiVafyMuJHVt-2F9mgdeD2TJRuUDppq0omrq6CSGHHPSfMWYNal2pxpwF-2FjMlJ31KOnVqnziZwgK2sZlLz15HemWUAVm89tPfWNNTFJhLc1wGuXnDthYmmgZr2kQ-3D .
Tennessee Regional Prices
· Most expensive metro markets – Knoxville ($3.99), Morristown ($3.99), Memphis ($3.93)
· Least expensive metro markets – Clarksville ($3.81), Kingsport ($3.82), Chattanooga ($3.83)
Glenn Howard Fishe
Glenn Howard Fishe , of Manchester, passed this life on Saturday, April 9 th , 2022 at the Health Care Center at Standifer Place in Chattanooga at the age of 82. Mr. Fishe was born in Manchester to the late Robert E. and Nora Batey Fishe. He served his country in the United States Navy and went on to work as a Corrections Officer (Prison Guard) for 30 years at the Tennessee State Penitentiary in Nashville, TN. Mr. Fishe was an avid coin collector and loved to read about historical times and events. He could finish a book that would take some people months to read in a very short period of time and could answer just about any question you had about past wars and historical events. In addition to his parents, Mr. Fishe was preceded by two brothers, James and Donald Fishe. He is survived by his daughter, Mary Kay Counts and her husband Tim; one brother, Carl Fishe; two sisters, Jeanette Montgomery and JoAnn Reeves; and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of Glenn’s life will be held on Thursday, April 14 th , 2022 at Kilgore Funeral Home in Tullahoma from 4:00-8:00pm. Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Wayne Allen
Robert Wayne Allen, age 67 of Morrison, was born on January 16, 1955, in
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, to the late Wallace and Florence Bolton Allen.
He was a man of many trade qualities and good with his hands. At his
retirement, Robert was a self-employed truck driver.
Robert is survived by his wife of fifteen and a half years, Sharon Denise
Vincent Allen; children, Joel Allen and his wife, Bonnie, Jerry Allen and
his wife, Tara, Katie Bolt and her fiancé, Steven, Chris Parton and his
wife, Bethany, and Jennifer Birdine and her husband, Julius; grandchildren,
Austin and Kerra Overman, Zach and Haley Parton, Emilyn and Alyssa Colburn,
Olivia Allen, Krisily, Brook, and Kelsey McJunkin, several extended family
members and a host of friends.
As per Robert’s request, cremation was chosen and a memorial service will
be held in Canada at a later date.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Allen family.
TENNIS: Coffee County splits with Lawrence County
Coffee County Central tennis split with Lawrence County last week – boys winning 5-2 and the Lady Raiders falling 3-4.
boys
Jonathan Nelson. Loss. 6-8
Krish Patel. Win. 8-1
Liam Brown. Win. 8-2
Nolan Sussen. Win. 8-4
Alexander Blomquist. Loss. 6-8
Patel / Brown. Win. 8-3
Nelson / Sussen. Win. 8-6
girls
Lauren Perry. Win. 8-5
Katie Lawrence. Loss. 4-8
Macie Lawrence. Loss. 2-8
Emma Fulks. Win. 8-4
Raelin Tucker. Loss. 3-8
Perry / Fulks. Win. 8-6
Lawrence / Lawrence. Loss. 6-8.
Coffee County School board to meet Monday
Coffee County Schools Board of Education has a meeting set for 4:30 p.m Monday at the Board of Education building on McArthur St. Everyone is welcome to attend this public meeting. Agenda below:
Call to Order
II. Call for Intent
III. General Consent Items
(*If no objections, the following items will be considered passed when the agenda is passed.)
- Minutes from March 14, 2022 Board Meeting
- 1st Reading of Policies: 6.306, 6.206, 1.102
- Overnight Field Trip / CHS Girls Basketball / June 12 –June 14
- Overnight Field Trip / DECA / April 22 – April 27
- Use of Facilities /Top Gun / Kenneth Buchanan /Tues. & Thurs Waive Fee EC
- Use of Facilities / Top Gun / Ben Shemwell / April-May
- Use of Facilities/ Taylor – Cope /April 6,11,13,18,20,25,27 May 2,4,9,11,
IV. Agenda Items - Bonnaroo Agreement
- Calendar Change FY 2022-2023
- Calendar Change FY 2023-2024
- Surplus School Bus
- Surplus Clinical Furniture
- Bid CDW G Samsung TV
- Bid CDW G View Sonic Panel
- Bid CCCHS Softball / Baseball Bleachers
- Compensation Committee
1) Supervisor Salary Schedule Adjustment
2) Technology Support Specialist Work Calendar
3) Soccer Field Maintenance Stipend
4) Elementary Assistant Principals’ Work Calendar and Stipend Adjustment
5) Align Finance Specialists to Pay Line
6) Administrative Assistant to the Supervisor of Transportation from Clerical to Bookkeeper
7) Central Office Receptionist Pay Line
8) Adjustment of Attendance Secretaries’ Work Calendar - General School Budget FY 2022-2023
- School Nutrition Budget FY 2022-2023
- Budget Update
V. Items for Discussion
VI. Committee Reports
VII. Student Ambassador Report
VIII. Director’s Report - ESSER Update
SOFTBALL: Lady Raiders mash out 15 hits in beating of Tullahoma
Four different Lady Raiders had multi-hit games, and Kaitlyn Davis blasted a home run as Coffee County picked up 15 hits in a 11-1 rout of visiting Tullahoma Sunday afternoon – a game you heard live on Thunder Radio.
Coffee County led from the first inning and never let up, ending the game in the bottom of the fifth when Paisley Campbell singled home Olivia Evans to implement the mercy rule. Evans was at third after a triple – she singled twice, tripled, scored three times and had an RBI and was named Thunder Radio Player of the Game.
Everyone up and down the CHS lineup contributed. Chesnie Cox set the tone with a single and a run scored in the first. She went on to have 3 hits and a pair of RBI.
THIS GAME WAS BROADCAST LIVE ON THUNDER RADIO. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE BROADCAST REPLAY.
For Coffee County; Kiya Ferrell knocked in a run; Haidyn Campbell singled, doubled, scored twice and drove home a pair; Channah Gannon doubled; Davis homered and had 2 RBI; Cheyenne Vickers doubled off the fence and knocked a run in; Jada Bowen had a single and two doubles to go along with two runs scored an an RBI; and Emily Schuster walked and scored.
Davis kept Tullahoma at bay in the circle. She didn’t allow a hit until an infield single in the fifth. She allowed a run (unearned) on one hit while striking out four to pick up the win.
Kylee Holt reached on a two-base error and scored on a ground out for the Lady Cats.
Tullahoma starting pitcher Zaylon Spinner was hit with the loss – allowing 8 runs on 10 hits through 3 innings. Katy Bean worked the final one and 2/3.
With the win, Coffee County earned a season sweep of the Lady Cats. The Lady Raiders return home to host Shelbyville on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. You can hear that game live on Thunder Radio.
BASEBALL: Raiders swept in home double header against Lincoln County
The CHS Red Raider baseball team took a tough home sweep at the hands of Lincoln County Saturday: falling 15-13 and 12-1.
The Raiders gave up 7 runs over the final two innings to drop the first game 15-13 despite outhitting the Falcons 16-14. The Raiders made 4 errors that were costly.
Cole Bryce took the loss in relief – allowing 7 earned runs over 2.1 innings of work.
Only 7 of the 15 runs allowed were earned.
Caleb Moran homered for Coffee County in the loss. Brady Nugent also picked up an extra base hit – a triple.
Nugent and Moran each drove in 3 runs. Pippenger had a 4-for-4 day with 2 RBIs and 3 runs scored.
Lincoln County 12, Raiders 1
The score looked worse than it was as the Falcons busted the game open with 6 runs in the top of the 7th.
The Raiders struggled at the plate, though, mustering only 4 hits. Nugent had a double for the only extra base hit.
Timothy Henderson was tagged with the loss – allowing 4 earned runs over 2 innings. He was one of 5 Raider pitchers to et work on the day.
The Raiders will have a two-game district series with Franklin County this week – hosting the Rebels Monday and traveling to Winchester on Tuesday. The Raiders split with the Rebels in a series earlier in the season.
SOFTBALL: Lady Raiders go 3-1 in weekend East Tennessee tournament
The CHS Lady Raider softball team went 3-1 over a two-day tournament Friday and Saturday in East Tennessee.
Coffee County beat Hardin Valley Academy, Hendersonville and Soddy Daisy before falling to Powell on Saturday.
CHS 12, Hardin Valley 2
Coffee County got a home run and 3 RBI from Cheyenne Vickers to go along with 3 RBIs from Jalyn Moran to rout Hardin Valley Academy.
CHS outhit Hardin 12-4.
Katelyn Anderson (2), Kiya Ferrell, Jada Bowen and Riley Phillips also knocked in runs.
Anderson earned the win in the circle – allowing 2 runs (none earned) on 4 hits and 5 strikeouts.
Lady Raiders 17, Hendersonville 0
Freshman Channah Gannon exploded against Hendersonville – smashing a home run and knocking in 5 runs in a game that was called after 1.5 innings.
The Lady Raiders tagged Hendersonville for 13 in the first inning.
Savannah Cooper had a pair of hits and 4 RBIs and Paisley Campbell knocked in 3 on a pair of hits.
Samantha Cothran earned the win – allowing no hits over her inning of work.
Lady Raiders 4, Soddy Daisy 3
In a rematch of last year’s state sectional game, Willow Carden put the ball in play and reached on an error to score Jada Bowen and Ava McIntosh and give the Lady Raiders the walk-off win in the bottom of the sixth inning.
Alivia Reel and Kaitlyn Davis each had an RBI for Coffee County at the plate. Ferrell and Reel also scored runs. Olivia Evans had a pair of hits, including a double.
Kaitlyn Davis earned the win – allowing 2 runs on 5 hits and 5 strikeouts.
Lady Raiders 2, Powell 8
Coffee County mixed different players into the lineup and fell to Powell 8-2.
Chesnie Cox had a pair of hits and a run scored. Ava McIntosh had the only extra base hit for the Lady Raiders – a double.
Channah Gannon was tagged with the loss. She allowed 5 runs (none earned) on 3 hits and 3 strikeouts.
Cothran allowed 3 runs in relief. The Lady Raiders made 3 errors.
Ongoing drug investigation results in two dozen arrests in Grundy County
An ongoing drug investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, with the assistance of other law enforcement partner agencies, has resulted in the arrest of 24 people in Grundy County on various drug-related charges.
Beginning in early 2021, TBI agents conducted a series of undercover drug purchases in Grundy County, resulting in the acquisition of various types of narcotics including methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl, and prescription pills. On March 14th, the Grundy County Grand Jury heard the case, and returned indictments charging multiple individuals on various drug-related charges, including the possession for resale and the distribution of illegal narcotics.
Over the past two weeks, TBI drug agents, joined by Grundy County Sheriff’s deputies and agents with the 12th Judicial District Drug Task Force and Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, began locating and arresting those named in the indictment.
The individuals who have been arrested and booked into the Grundy County Jail at this stage of the investigation include:
Jason Miller (DOB 04/05/1973), Tracy City: Two counts Manufacture, Delivery, Sell of Schedule II – Methamphetamine.
*James Saltzman (DOB 02/07/1978), Tracy City: Six counts Manufacture, Delivery, Sell of Schedule II – Methamphetamine.
*Beverly Alford (DOB 10/03/1959), Tracy City: Four counts Manufacture, Delivery, Sell of Schedule II – Hydrocodone.
*Melanie Nelson (DOB 03/11/1967), Tracy City: Two counts Manufacture, Delivery, Sell of Schedule II – Hydrocodone.
*Matthew Baker (DOB 05/03/1979), Tracy City: Two counts Manufacture, Delivery, Sell of Schedule II – Methamphetamine.
*Bobby Church (DOB 11/24/1954), Tracy City: Two counts Manufacture, Delivery, Sell of Schedule II – Oxycodone.
*Jay Douglas (DOB 12/28/1987), Tracy City: Two counts Manufacture, Delivery, Sell of Schedule II – Morphine.
*Jayme Featherstone (DOB 02/10/1980), Monteagle: Two counts Manufacture, Delivery, Sell of Schedule II – Methamphetamine.
*Jerry Fraley (DOB 08/14/1960), Tracy City: Eight counts Manufacture, Delivery, Possession, Sale of Schedule II Controlled Substance, two counts Manufacture, Delivery, Sale, Possession – Methamphetamine.
*David Hughes (DOB 05/25/1972), Tracy City: Four counts Manufacture, Delivery, Sale, Possession Schedule II Controlled Substance.
*Donald McDaniel (DOB 08/02/1973), Tracy City: Two counts Manufacture, Delivery, Sell of Schedule II – Methamphetamine.
*Sherry Nunley (DOB 05/02/1963), Tracy City: Four counts Manufacture, Delivery, Sell of Schedule II – Alprazolam.
*Michael Posey (DOB 08/03/1999), Altamont: Four counts Manufacture, Delivery, Sell of Schedule II – Methamphetamine.
*Gerald Simer (DOB 09/14/1961), Tracy City: Two counts Manufacture, Delivery, Sell of Schedule II – Methamphetamine.
*Eddie Stiefel (DOB 10/23/1957), Tracy City: Four counts Manufacture, Delivery, Sell, Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance.
*Jimmy Harris (DOB 01/16/1964), Tracy City: Four counts Manufacture, Delivery, Sale, Possession Schedule II – Controlled Substance.
*Christopher Summers (DOB 11/18/1984), Monteagle: Two counts Manufacture, Delivery, Sell of Schedule II – Morphine.
*Nathan Layne (DOB 08/30/1979), Monteagle: One count Manufacture, Delivery, Sale, Possession of a Counterfeit Controlled Substance.
*Houston Seagroves (DOB 03/30/1963), Gruetli Laager: Two counts Manufacture, Delivery, Sell of Schedule II – Oxycodone.
*Vicki Douglas (DOB 03/05/1956), Tracy City: Two counts Manufacture, Delivery, Sell of Schedule II – Morphine.
*Jordan Hornbuckle (DOB 06/20/1996), Gruetli Laager: Two counts Manufacture, Delivery, Sale or Possession of Methamphetamine.
*Teresa Church (DOB 07/18/1954), Tracy City: Two counts Manufacture, Delivery, Sell of Schedule II – Oxycodone.
*Carl Dykes (DOB 01/01/1951), Altamont: Four counts Delivery, Sell of Schedule III, two counts Manufacture, Delivery, Sell of Schedule IV Drugs – Xanax.
*Eric Bunn (DOB 09/25/1985), Tracy City: Four counts Manufacture, Delivery, Sell of Schedule II – Oxycodone.
Coffee County Sheriff’s Department need help locating suspected thieves
Coffee County Sheriff’s Department authorities need your help locating two white males who are suspects in a trailer theft from the Busy Corner storage on April 1.
The trailer has since been recovered.
However, authorities are still seeking the individuals allegedly responsible for taking the trailer. From a surveillance photo (see below), the truck is a white, extended cab pickup truck.
Anyone with information should contact investigator Brandon Gullett at 931-728-3591,
