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Joy Ruth Harrell
Funeral services for Mrs. Joy Ruth Harrell, age 83 of Manchester, will be conducted at 2:00PM on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Manchester Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 11:00AM until the time of services at the funeral home. Mrs. Harrell passed from this life on Friday, April 1, 2022, at St. Thomas Stones River in Woodbury, TN.
Manchester Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Loland McArthur
Loland McArthur of Tullahoma passed this life on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at
Vanderbilt Tullahoma Harton Hospital at the age of 69. A Celebration of
Life service will be held at a later time.
Loland was the son of the late Wendell and Marjorie Cobb McArthur. He
graduated from Coffee County High School in Manchester in 1971. He enjoyed
music, computers, collecting movie videos, farming and being outdoors.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his spouse, Arthell
Webb and brother, Phillip McArthur.
Mr. McArthur is survived by his brother, Randy McArthur of Tullahoma;
sisters, Patricia Bennett of Tullahoma and Janie Howard of Lynchburg;
several nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Debbie Trevino
Funeral services for Debbie Trevino, age 63 of Christiana, TN, will be conducted on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at 2 PM in the Manchester Funeral Home chapel. Burial will immediately follow in Gilley Hill cemetery. Visitation with the family will begin at 1 PM on Thursday at the funeral home. Ms. Debbie passed away on Sunday at St. Thomas Rutherford hospital after an extended illness.
Debbie was born on January 25, 1959, in Port Arthur, TX, to the late Leo and Doris Baker McBride. She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking and spending time with family. Her greatest accomplishment was being a mother and grandmother.
In addition to her parents, Debbie is preceded in death by her brother, Bubba McBride. She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Albert Trevino, Jr.; children, Kevin Trevino (Angela), Aimee Trevino, and Crystal Allen (Kenny); grandchildren, Lexi Reissner (Jacob), Kloey Allen, Isaac Trevino, Colby Allen, Ava Trevino, and Ethan Trevino; great grandchild, Finley Reissner; brother, Paul McBride; sister, Tammy McCrory (Johnny); her sweet companion, “Peanut”; several extended family members and a host of friends.
Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Trevino family.
Online condolences and memories can be shared at
Legislation protecting women’s college athletics advances in Tennessee committee
A bill aimed at protecting the competitive balance of female intercollegiate sports is advancing through Tennessee House committees. House Bill 2316 prohibits male students from participating in certain intercollegiate or intramural athletic teams or sports that are designated for females. The bill ensures public colleges and universities are not creating opportunities for undue injury to students who participate in intercollegiate activities and sports. The bill ensures biological males are not able to displace biological females in competitive events which could deny female athletes’ victories, opportunities or scholarships. The bill does not apply to sports deemed co-ed.
“The anatomical differences of the greater male muscular strength are undeniable,” State Rep. John Ragan, R-Oak Ridge. “Consequently, it is an absurdity to expect sporting competitions involving speed, strength and endurance with males competing against females to be fair. It is (wrong) to take opportunities for scholarships away from young women.”
House Bill 2316 also creates a private cause of action for violations that deprive a student of an athletic opportunity or causes direct or indirect harm to students attending a public school or public charter school. The General Assembly passed legislation in 2021 to ensure that middle and high school students compete in athletic competitions that correspond with their sex at birth. House Bill 2316 establishes certain prohibitions for government entities, accrediting organization, and athletic associations.
Another bill also sponsored by Ragan requires funds to be withheld from a local school district for failure to restrict student athletics participation by sex. House Bill 1895 passed Thursday in the House chamber. For information about House Bill 1895, visit here. For information about House Bill 2316 here.
Manchester American Legion to host Easter Egg Hunt
Manchester’s American Legion Gold Star Post 78 will be hosting an Easter Egg
Hunt at the Coffee County Veterans’ Building, 130 Shelton Road, on Saturday,
April 9 from to 2-5 PM. The egg hunt is open to all children up through 8
years of age; and is cosponsored by the American Legion and Hardee’s.
Some eggs contain candy, while other eggs will have prize tickets in them. A
silent auction will also be held for a boy’s and girl’s bicycle.
Refreshments will be available, and a fun time for all is assured.
This is also a great opportunity for the public to learn more about the
American Legion and the many benefits of membership; and how the Coffee
County veterans’ organizations work seamlessly together for the benefit of
all.
Gas prices slip below $4 in Tennessee
For the first time in three weeks, the Tennessee gas price average fell below $4.00 per gallon. Gas prices, on average, fell five cents over last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.97 which is 30 cents more expensive than one month ago and $1.28 more than one year ago.
The average price in Coffee County is $3.96, according to AAA, which is a penny below the state average and 22 cents below the national average of $4.18.
“Gas prices across Tennessee are drifting lower thanks to declining crude oil prices. About 75% of gas stations across the state have prices below $4.00 per gallon,” said Megan Cooper, spokeswoman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “The oil market is seeing stronger downward pressure from the planned release of oil from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve in an effort to ease global supply concerns.”
Quick Facts
· 75% of Tennessee gas stations have prices below $4.00
· The lowest 10% of pump prices are $3.73 for regular unleaded
· The highest 10% of pump prices are $4.22 for regular unleaded
National Gas Prices
President Biden’s decision to release one million barrels of oil per day for six months (180 million barrels) from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) helped send the global oil price tumbling to near $100 bbl. The release is intended to stem rising energy prices. The national average for a gallon of gas has fallen to $4.18
The SPR is a collection of underground salt caverns along the Gulf Coast where millions of gallons of crude oil are stored. Created in 1975 and managed by the U.S. Department of Energy, it is said to be the largest supply of emergency crude oil in the world. President Biden’s announcement came as OPEC and its allies announced they would maintain a plan to gradually ramp up production with 400,000 b/d monthly increases. Domestically, dipping gasoline demand is defying seasonal trends for a third straight week, perhaps due to higher pump prices and consumers altering their driving habits.
According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), total domestic gasoline stocks increased by 800,000 bbl to 238.8 million bbl last week. Gasoline demand decreased from 8.63 million b/d to 8.5 million b/d. The drop in gas demand, alongside growth in total stocks, contributes to price decreases. If demand continues to decline as gasoline stocks continue to build, the national average will likely continue to move lower.
Today’s national average for a gallon of gas is $4.18, which is six cents less than a week ago, 35 cents more than a month ago, and $1.31 more than a year ago.
CHS baseball, softball return to district play Monday night (full week spring sports schedule in this story)
Coffee County Central High School baseball and softball teams will return to District 6-4A play on Monday night.
The Red Raider baseball team will play a two-game series with Shelbyville – on the road Monday and at home on Tuesday.
The Raiders, along with Shelbyville’s Eagles, Warren County’s Pioneers and Franklin County’s Rebels are all 2-2 in district play.
Coffee County (4-8 overall) is coming off a pair of non-district losses on Friday. The Raiders fell to New Trier Trevians and Fishers Tigers on Friday in a tournament.
Thunder Radio will be on hand to broadcast the Raider baseball game Monday at Shelbyville and Tuesday in Manchester. First pitch set for 6 p.m. both nights. Listen live at 107.9 FM, 1320 AM, 106.7 FM, Manchester Go app and thunder1320.com
Meanwhile, the Lady Raider softball team on Tuesday will begin a string of 11 consecutive days with at least 1 game. The Lady Raiders will travel to Warren County for district play on Tuesday (7 p.m. first pitch) before returning home Wednesday to host Franklin County at 7 p.m.
The Lady Raiders will then travel to East Tennessee for a string of games Thursday, Friday and Saturday before returning home to host Tullahoma at 3 p.m. Sunday.
Below is the complete local spring sports schedule for this week.
*Denotes Thunder Radio broadcast (107.9 FM, 1320 AM, Manchester Go app, thunder1320.com). Broadcast schedule subject to change based on weather or other factors.
***Denotes online audio stream only (no radio). Listen live at thunder1320.com click on sports streams.
| Date | Time | School | Sport | Opponent | Location |
| 4/4/22 | 6:00 PM | CHS | Baseball | Shelbyville* | Away |
| 4/4/22 | 5:00 PM | CMS | Baseball | Tullahoma | Away |
| 4/4/22 | 5:30 PM | WMS | Baseball | Fayetteville City | Home |
| 4/4/22 | 4:00 PM | CMS | Golf | Fayetteville City | Willowbrook |
| 4/4/22 | 4:00 PM | WMS | Golf | Tullahoma | Willowbrook |
| 4/4/22 | 5:30 PM | WMS | Soccer | SAS | Home |
| 4/4/22 | 6:00 PM | CMS | Softball | Tullahoma | Away |
| 4/4/22 | 3:30 p.m. | CHS | Tennis | Shelbyville | Home |
| 4/5/22 | 6:00 PM | CHS | Baseball | Shelbyville* | Home |
| 4/5/22 | 5:00 PM | CMS | Baseball | Tullahoma | Home |
| 4/5/22 | 3:30 PM | CMS | Golf | Liberty | Riverbend CC |
| 4/5/22 | 3:30 PM | WMS | Golf | Harris | Riverbend CC |
| 4/5/22 | 7 p.m. | CHS | Soccer | Warren County | Home |
| 4/5/22 | 7:00 PM | CHS | Softball | Warren County | Away |
| 4/5/22 | 4:30 PM | CMS | Softball | Tullahoma | Home |
| 4/5/22 | 5:00 PM | WMS | Softball | Cascade*** | Home |
| 4/5/22 | 4 p.m. | CHS | Tennis | Tullahoma | Away |
| 4/6/22 | 5:30 PM | CMS | Soccer | Warren County | Home |
| 4/6/22 | 5:30 PM | WMS | Soccer | Webb | Away |
| 4/6/22 | 7:00 PM | CHS | Softball | Franklin County * | Home |
| 4/7/22 | 5:30 PM | WMS | Baseball | Forrest School | Home |
| 4/7/22 | 7 p.m. | CHS | Soccer | Franklin County | Away |
| 4/7/22 | 5:00 PM | CHS | Softball | Anderson Co | Away |
| 4/7/22 | 5:00 PM | CMS | Softball | Tullahoma | Home |
| 4/7/22 | 5:30 | WMS | Softball | Community*** | Home |
| 4/7/22 | 4 p.m. | CHS | Tennis | Lawrence County | Away |
| 4/8/22 | TBD | CMS | Soccer | Raider Invitational | Academy |
| 4/8/22 | 5:30 PM | WMS | Soccer | Liberty | Home |
| 4/8/22 | TBD | CHS | Softball | Gibbs tournament | Away |
| 4/8/22 | 6:00 PM | CMS | Softball | Tullahoma | Away |
| 4/9/22 | 6:30 PM | CHS | Baseball | Lincoln County* | Home |
| 4/9/22 | Noon | CMS | Baseball | Rock Springs* | Home |
| 4/9/22 | TBD | CMS | Soccer | Raider Invitational | Academy |
| 4/9/22 | TBD | CHS | Softball | Gibbs tournament | Away |
| 4/10/22 | 3:00 PM | CHS | Softball | Tullahoma* | Home |
Large fundraiser for businesses devastated by March fire is Saturday, April 9. Everyone can help.
Multiple area businesses were destroyed by fire at the Woodland Plaza on Monday morning, March 21.
Businesses that were completely destroyed or incurred significant damage or losses include Most Awesome Cleaning Company, Reese’s Genes Boutique, Greg Green Photography and Toliver’s Warehouse space. Other businesses suffered water and smoke damage.
Area businesses have immediately jumped into action and are offering multiple ways for the Manchester community to help those businesses affected get back onto their feet.
There will be a 5K run/walk at 1 p.m. Saturday April 9 with all sponsorship and registration proceeds going to the affected businesses. The 5K will start and end at the Coffee County Fairgrounds. Registration for runners remains open through April 9. Click here to register.
There will also be a silent auction and a food trucks set up at the registration area for the 5K at the fairgrounds (99 Lakeview Dr.) Anyone wishing to donate to the silent auction should contact Katy Bess at 931-952-8256.
Also on Saturday, April 9, a long (and growing) list of businesses are volunteering to donate a portion of their business proceeds for that day to businesses affected by fire.
So far, businesses that have agreed to participate include:
High Cotton
Sprout Children’s Shop
Southern Diva Boutique
Imhoff Trucking
Imhoff Landscape and Supply Yard
Suds & Bubbles
Sun Studio
Naturally Tranquil Spa
Middle TN Thermography
Higgins Lawn Care
Southern Sass Salon
Artsy Edibles by Kimberly
Jefferson’s
Common John Brewing Company
Nails by R
EZ Appliance Repair
Life Long Chiropractic & Wellness
All proceeds will be given directly to businesses destroyed by fire to help offset their disaster costs and loss of payroll. Remember to shop local and shop these businesses on April 9.
