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Motlow Initiative to Prepare Students for Cloud Computer Careers
As part of a statewide initiative in collaboration with Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR), and the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC), Motlow State Community College will train, upskill, and certify students in Tennessee in cloud computing. The overall goal for TBR is to train 5,000 people by 2025. Through this statewide initiative, technical training and education mapped to in-demand skills will be available from Motlow State.
“I’m delighted that AWS, Amazon’s cloud computing business, is able to provide the resources to Motlow at no cost,” Motlow’s Interim Executive Vice President for Student Success and Academic Affairs Charle Coffey said. “This collaboration offers an amazing opportunity for students to learn the latest technical skills and earn industry credentials to enable them to work in the growing tech sector.”
TBR will work with the AWS Academy program to provide Motlow State with no-cost, ready-to-teach, cloud computing curricula that prepares students for industry-recognized AWS Certifications and in-demand cloud-related jobs. Educators at Motlow State will have access to instructor training and a limited number of AWS Certification exams at no cost as they qualify to become AWS Academy accredited educators. Students can also access self-paced online training courses and labs from AWS.
Motlow State will incorporate cloud-computing skills into existing Information Technology courses. AWS Academy students take courses that give them the opportunity to develop a range of skills and expertise, from foundational cloud concepts to architecting, developing, operations, and data analysis on AWS. Currently, AWS Academy offers the following courses and learning resources:
- AWS Academy Cloud Foundations
- AWS Academy Cloud Developing
- AWS Academy Cloud Operations
- AWS Academy Cloud Architecting
- AWS Academy Machine Learning Foundations
- AWS Academy Data Analytics
With professional development opportunities and courses aligned to AWS Certifications, AWS Academy empowers educators to deliver hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for industry-recognized certifications and in-demand cloud jobs such as software development, cloud architecture, data science, cybersecurity, cloud support engineers, and more. To learn more about the AWS Academy program which is available to Tennessee schools, please visit here.
HS SOFTBALL: Lady Raiders throttle Shelbyville in district opener
Coffee County’s Lady Raider softball team announced its presence in the new District 6-4A with authority Tuesday night.
Coffee County outhit Shelbyville 14-1 and ended the game early with 2 runs in the bottom of the sixth for a run-rule shortened 10-0 shutout win at Terry Floyd Field in Manchester – a game you heard live on Thunder Radio.
It was a parade at the plate for Coffee County. Kaitlyn Davis and Cheyenne Vickers each doubled and Kiya Ferrell and Emily Schuster legged out triples as CHS finished with 4 extra base hits.
Davis, Chesnie Cox and Haidyn Campbell each picked up a pair of RBIs. Ferrell, Schuster, Madison Pruitt and Olivia Evans also knocked in a run. Ferrell had 3 hits on the night and scored twice.
In the circle – Davis dominated the Eaglettes. She picked up the win after allowing just 1 hit and striking out 3 over 5 innings. Katelyn Anderson tossed a perfect inning of relief.
The Lady Raiders even up their overall record at 6-6 win the win and are 1-0 in District 6-4A play. They aren’t schedule to play again until next week.
Moran homers, Raiders split district series with Warren County
Caleb Moran blasted a 2-run home run and Aiden Robertson tossed his second complete-game to power the Red Raiders past Warren County 6-1 Tuesday night at Powers Field in Manchester.
The Raiders improve to 4-6 overall with the win and even up their District 6-4A record at 2-2.
It was a much-needed bounce back win for Coffee County after dropping a tough decision Monday night in McMinnville.
Tuesday night was a different story. The Raiders took the lead in the first and never gave it up behind the strong right-arm of Robertson, who struck out 10 batters over 7 innings of work while only allowing 4 hits and 1 unearned run. He needed just 89 pitches to complete all 7 innings.
Meanwhile, at the plate Moran blasted a 2-run home run and freshman Cole Pippenger was 2-for-4 with a run scored and a pair of RBIs. Robertson added 3 hits and an RBI at the plate.
Birthdays- March 29
Joyce Stark
Owen Baskin- 16- Pizza Winner!
Carol Ann Jones- 44
Dennis Garland Holmes
Mr. Dennis Garland Holmes, age 68 of Manchester, was born on November 26, 1953, to James and Dorothy Sliger Holmes, in Cleveland, TN. He was an electrician by trade and of the Presbyterian faith. Dennis enjoyed hunting and fishing and working on his farm. Dennis is preceded in death by his stepdaughter, Jennifer Mathieu, and his brother, Randy Holmes. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Jerri Lynn Cox Holmes; parents, James and Dorothy Holmes; stepsons, James McPeters, and William Givens and his wife, Marissa; sister, Gail Neal; several extended family members and a host of friends.
A memorial visitation for Dennis will be held on Friday, April 1, 2022, at Manchester Funeral Home from 2 – 4 PM. Dennis passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 27.
Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Holmes family.
Douglas McArthur Baugh
Mr. Douglas McArthur Baugh, age 79, of Manchester,
TN, passed from this life on Thursday, March 24, 2022, in Manchester, TN.
Mr. Baugh was born in Manchester, TN to his late parents Clint Howard Baugh
and Lola Christine King Baugh. He was a truck driver all his life. Mr.
Baugh was the uncle that everyone looked forward to seeing. He was family
oriented and a comedian. Mr. Baugh was also of the Baptist faith. In
addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Ann
Baugh; siblings, Nancy Reese, Walter Baugh Sr., Georgia Biles, Edward
Baugh, Easter Baugh, Hazel Baugh, Obby Baugh.
Mr. Baugh is survived by a daughter, Valarie Baugh, Louisville, KY;
sisters, Clemmie Maxwell, Manchester, TN; sister-in-laws, Lena Mae Baugh,
Manchester, TN and Bobby Baugh, Franklin, TN; several nieces, nephews,
great nieces, and great nephews.
Visitation with the family will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2022, from
11:00am until 1:00pm at Central Funeral Home in Manchester, TN. Funeral
services will be conducted immediately following visitation at 1:00pm with
Bro. Eddie Echo officiating. Burial will follow in Little Hurricane
Cemetery in Manchester, TN.
The family would like to invite everyone in attendance to a repast
following the services at Little Hurricane Primitive Baptist Church.
Central Funeral Home is honored to serve the family, 931-723-7774,
centralfuneralhome.com
NWS: Coffee County under enhanced risk for severe weather Wednesday
All of Middle Tennessee is either under a slight or enhanced risk for severe storms on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Coffee County is under an enhanced risk, which is level 3 on a scale of 1-5.
According to National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center, the best chance for severe storms will be from early afternoon through the evening.
At this time, greatest risks are damaging straight-line winds and isolated tornadoes. Gusty winds are expected during the day, according to NWS.
In the case of severe weather, review your safety plan at your home. Do not take shelter in mobile homes or vehicles. Seek sturdy buildings and find an interior room, away from windows, in the lowest level of that building. Have a battery powered AM/FM radio in your safe room to get weather updates in case of power outages.
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Detention @ The Elementary to host Play with a Purpose fundraiser for Children’s Advocacy Center
This year’s fundraiser for Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center will be an in-person event, offering fun activities, golf simulators, video and arcade style games, bumper cars and more. The event is Apr. 21, at the Detention @ The Elementary entertainment center.
Coffee County CAC Director Joyce Prusak expressed her excitement about “our first in-person fundraiser since 2019.” Coffee County CAC is a nonprofit serving children who have experienced severe abuse.
“After a few years, we are ready to have some fun and would like people to come out and be kids for a night and play for a purpose,” Prusak said. “We are excited to partner with Detention @ The Elementary and offer games and activities to individuals attending our event. The purpose will be to raise funds for children and families served by the Coffee County CAC but also for attendees to spend unforgettable and enjoyable time.”
Tickets cost $65 per person, with the event including dinner, auction, games and fun activities.
Sponsor the event
“Locals will have the opportunity to help our cause and sponsor the event,” Prusak said. “Please visit our website (coffeecountycac.org) to find sponsorship forms. You can fill out the sponsorship form and mail it to Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center or bring it to our office, located 104 N. Spring St., Manchester.”
Please call Coffee County CAC at 931-723-8888 to sponsor the event.
About Coffee County CAC
Coffee County CAC provides services for children who have experienced severe abuse. The center’s programs and services include family advocacy, forensic interviews, prevention education, therapy and medical exams. All services are free for children and their families.
About Detention @ The Elementary
Detention @ The Elementary is located at 615 School St., Morrison, Tennessee. Detention @ The Elementary is a perfect spot for family fun. The family entertainment center offers exciting activities, such as laser tag, mini golf, climbing wall, bumper cars and arcade games, and a restaurant.
Please stop by the Coffee County CAC, 104 N. Spring St., Manchester, to purchase tickets for the event. For more information about the event, call Coffee County CAC at 931-723-8888.
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Noah’s Law to expedite Amber Alerts in Tennessee
Following a nationwide manhunt for a missing Sumner County 3-year-old last year, Tennessee lawmakers last week approved legislation that allows for an Amber Alert to be issued faster in certain cases.
House Bill 2354 also known as Noah’s Law, allows a custodial parent to seek an emergency court order declaring their child to be in imminent danger if the child is not returned by their non-custodial parent in accordance with a current visitation order or parenting plan.
The ruling could expediate the Amber Alert process for certain cases, according to House Majority Whip Johnny Garrett, R-Goodlettsville, who sponsored the bill.
“A missing child must be in imminent danger before an Amber Alert can be issued,” Garrett said. “Unfortunately, that can be difficult for law enforcement to determine in some cases. With this legislation, authorities will have yet another tool they can use to help find a missing child and bring them home safely.”
In order to be declared in imminent danger, a child must have been reported as missing and 48 hours have passed without contact from the non-custodial parent or the return of the child, according to the bill. There must also be a pending custody, parentage, child support, or dependency and neglect proceeding in court.
The legislation is named after Noah Clare, of Gallatin, who went missing after his non-custodial father failed to return him following a scheduled visit in November. The child was found safe in California later that month. However, it took more than a week for an Amber Alert to be issued since the case did not initially meet the imminent danger threshold.
Noah and several members of his family were in attendance when the new law was unanimously approved by the House chamber on Monday, March 21. The Senate approved the bill earlier this month.
The legislation does not limit the authority of a law enforcement agency to investigate a report of a missing child, notify local media about a missing child or issue any form of missing child alert.
House Bill 2354 will now go to Gov. Bill Lee’s desk to be signed into law. Information about Noah’s Law can be found here.
Raider rally falls shy in district loss to Warren County
Coffee County scored a run and then loaded the bases with two outs in the top of the seventh, but Warren County’s Layne Roberts pitched his way out of trouble with a strikeout, leaving the bases loaded and the CHS Red Raiders with a 5-4 District 6-4A loss Monday night in McMinnville.
The loss drops the Raiders to 3-6 overall, 1-2 in district play. The Raiders and Pioneers will be back at it Tuesday night, this time in Manchester, to complete the two-game series. First pitch is set for 6 p.m. at Powers Field.
Monday night in McMinnville, the Raiders fell behind in the second inning and never fully recovered. Warren County scored 2 in the second and then one apiece in the third, fourth and fifth innings to take a 5-3 lead into the seventh frame.
After drawing a walk and stealing second base, Coffee County’s Caleb Moran scored on a throwing error by the Pioneers to cut the deficit to 5-4. With two outs, Jacob Holder Walked, Aiden Robertson singled and Nate Rutledge was intentionally walked to load the bases. But a Roberts strikeout of Brendan Sheppard with a nasty curveball ended the game.
Holder fell to 0-2 in district starts – allowing 5 runs (3 earned) over 4 innings of work. He allowed 4 hits and struck out 5, but walked 6 Pioneer batters. Timothy Henderson tossed two perfect innings in relief, striking out 4 and now allowing a hit or a walk.
Brady Nugent, Holder and Robertson each picked up an RBI at the plate for the Raiders. Nugent had two hits, including a double. Holder smacked a triple. The Raiders outhit the Pioneers 5-4 – but each team made 4 defensive errors.