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Coffee County tennis sweeps Franklin County
The Coffee County Red Raider and Lady Raider tennis teams made quick work of Franklin County Friday, sweeping the Rebels and Rebelettes 7-0 and 7-0.
Boys
Jonathan Nelson wins 8-0
Krish Patel wins 8-1
Liam Brown wins 8-0
Nolan Sussen wins 8-1
Alexander Blomquist wins 8-1
Patel / Brown win 8-0
Nelson / Sussen win 8-1
Girls
Lauren Perry wins 8-0
Rylea McNamara wins 8-1
Katie Lawrence wins 8-2
Macie Lawrence wins 8-0
Savannah Blackburn wins 8-0
Emma Fulks / McNamara win 8-1
Lawrence / Lawrence win 8-5
Raider soccer goes 1-2 over weekend
Coffee County Central’s boys soccer team went 1-2 over the weekend in a Chattanooga area tournament.
The Raiders were shutout twice – falling 3-0 to Walker Valley and 6-0 to Signal Mountain.
The Raiders did get a 2-1 win over Cleveland. CHS picked up goals by John Martinez (assisted by Josue Salinas) and Emmanuel Rodriguez (assisted by Samuel Medina) for the game winner.
Birthdays- March 28
Betty Neese
Thomas Hargrove- Pizza Winner!
Birthdays- March 26
Irene Bartlett- 820- Pizza Winner!
William C Blake
William C Blake of Tullahoma passed this life on Saturday, March 26, 2022
at his residence at the age of 82. No services are scheduled.
Mr. Blake, a native of McMinnville, was the son of the late Tom and Nell
Burdoff Blake. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his
wife, Neta Hazelwood Blake.
He is survived by sons, Mark Blake of Tullahoma, Willie Blake and Troy
Blake; daughter, Sandra Blake and sister, Marie Davis of Smyrna.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Thunder Radio political forum set for April 7; deadline to submit questions is April 1
In an effort to better inform our listeners and the electorate at large, Thunder Radio WMSR will host a political forum on April 7 – just before early voting begins for the May 3 Coffee County primary.
This continues an election-year tradition for Thunder Radio WMSR that dates back to 2012.
The forum will run from 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7. The public is welcome to attend the event, which will be held at The Church at 117 (117 E. Fort St.) just off the square in downtown Manchester.
For those who are unable to attend, the forum will be broadcast live on Thunder Radio: 107.9 FM, 1320 AM, 106.7 FM, Manchester Go app, thunder1320.com and Facebook live. There is no charge to attend.
Anyone wishing to submit questions for candidates should do so by April 1 to josh.peterson.wmsr@gmail.com.
The schedule for April 7 is as follows:
6:00-6:22 p.m.: Circuit Court Judge Part 2
Eric Burch
Bobby Carter
6:27 – 6:49: General Sessions Judge Part 2
Gerald Ewell
Garth Segroves
6:54 – 7:16: District Attorney General
Craig Northcott
Felicia Walkup
7:21-7:43: Circuit Court Clerk
Jenny Anthony
Josh Morris
7:48-8:05: Road Superintendent
Benton Bartlett
Scott Hansert
8:10-8:32 – Sheriff
Chad Partin
Alethia Rawn
Candidates will be provided up to 2 minutes for opening statements and 2 minutes to answer questions. Closing statement of 1 minute will be given if time allows.
Early voting is April 13-28. Election day May 3.
Tennessee House passes ‘food freedom’ act
The Tennessee House passed the Tennessee Food Freedom Act last week, which removes unnecessary and anti-competitive regulations on homemade food items. House Bill 813 recognizes the right of individuals to produce, procure and consume homemade foods of their choice. Present law requires a person to have a license from the Tennessee Commissioner of Agriculture in order to manufacture, process, pack, or hold food for introduction into commerce. However, present law provides that a license is not required for certain conditions or when food is not potentially hazardous or subject to permit requirements governing dairy foods, poultry or meat processing, or permits for retail food establishments.
“This is an attempt to make it easier for folks in our communities to use (and sell) locally sourced foods to their friends and neighbors that they produce in their homes. We’re trying to make it a little simpler,” said bill sponsor State Rep. Justin Lafferty, R-Knoxville.
House Bill 813 defines a “homemade food item” as items that are produced and packaged at the private residence of the producer. The bill requires homemade food items to be labeled with the name, home address and telephone number of the producer along with the ingredients in descending order of predominance. For information about House Bill 813 visit here.
TAX TIPS: Business tax returns due soon
By Rosalyn Partin, Manchester H&R Block
If you are responsible for filing tax returns for a business, you are probably aware of the federal filing requirements and due dates. But don’t forget about the filing requirements for various State of Tennessee returns you may be required to complete. Here’s a brief listing of 3 annual filings required by the State of Tennessee:
- Tennessee requires all businesses organized as a Corporation, S-Corp, or LLC to file an Annual Report. This report is due April 1 if your business was organized on a calendar year basis. The report can be filed online at https://tnbear.tn.gov/Ecommerce/AnnualReportID.aspx
- A Business Tax return is required to maintain a general business license. The Business Tax return is due April 18 and is filed online at the Tennessee TNTAP website. https://tntap.tn.gov/eservices If you don’t have a business license but are operating a business in Tennessee, you should contact your County Clerk office to see if you are required to register your business.
- If you have a Corporation, S-Corp, or LLC, you are required to file a Tennessee Franchise & Excise Tax Return. The return is due April 18 if your business is on a calendar year basis. The F&E return can be filed online at the Tennessee TNTAP website. https://tntap.tn.gov/eservices
If you have questions about filing your required returns with the State of Tennessee, call H&R Block now to schedule an appointment. In Manchester TN call 931-728-9462. H&R Block Has Your Back!
HS SOFTBALL: Lady Raiders fall to 5-6 with two losses Saturday
Coffee County’s Lady Raiders scored 2 runs in the top of the 7th but couldn’t complete a comeback against South Gipson in the Warrior Classic Saturday afternoon, falling 6-5.
Jalyn Moran had a big day at the plate for CHS – ripping a pair of hits and 3 RBIs. Kaitlyn Davis blasted her first home run of the year – a 2-run shot. But it wasn’t enough for CHS to keep up.
Davis allowed 6 runs in the circle over 5 innings and was hit with the loss.
CHS didn’t perform well at all in the early morning 8 a.m. game against East Peoria, losing 10-1. CHS was outhit 12-3 and trailed 10-0 before finally getting on the board. Haidyn Campbell launched a solo home run for Coffee County’s only run of the game.
The Lady Raiders will host Shelbyville at 7 p.m. Tuesday in their first district game of the year.
HS BASEBALL: Raiders win thriller in extra innings over Tullahoma
Coffee County Central’s Red Raiders gave up the lead in the bottom of the 7th, but rebounded for 2 in the top of the 9th inning to beat Tullahoma 8-7 at Grider Stadium Saturday night.
A Brady Nugent bunt single combined with a Tullahoma throwing error pushed Trey Turner and Cole Pippenger across the plate to push the Raiders on top 8-6 in the second extra inning.
The Wildcats got a sacrifice fly to score a run in the bottom of the inning but Brady Nugent slammed the game shut on the mound for the Raiders.
Nugent earned the win on teh mound.
Jacob Sherrill started and pitched the first 4 innings for the Raiders. He allowed 4 unearned runs while striking out 4 and allowing just 2 hits. He was in line for the win before Tullahoma scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh to tie the game.
Freshman Cole Pippenger had a big night at the plate. Pippenger rattled off 4 hits, an RBI, scored twice and was hit by a pitch. Caleb Moran, Jacob Holder and Andrew Dawson (2) also notched RBIs for the Raiders, who improve to 3-5 win the win.
Coffee County will have a 2-game District 6-4A series with Warren County Monday (away) and Tuesday (home). First pitch is set for 6 p.m. both nights.