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Transparency in sentencing for victims act passes TN House Chamber
The Tennessee House of Representatives on Thursday unanimously passed the Transparency in Sentencing for Victims Act.
House Bill 2657 is designed to better inform crime victims and their families about how much time an offender will serve at the time of sentencing.
House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, partnered with State Rep. Michael G. Curcio, R-Dickson, the co-prime sponsor of the bill. House Bill 2657 would require all Tennessee courts to place on the record, either orally or in writing, the estimated number of years and months to be served before a criminal is eligible for parole.
Improving transparency in sentencing aims to ensure victims and their communities will know precisely when an offender will be released from prison and improve overall public safety. The Senate companion version of the bill is expected to be considered in the Senate Judiciary Committee on March 22. Information about House Bill 2657 can be found here.
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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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SOCCER: Westwood wins crosstown showdown with Coffee Middle
Westwood jumped on top of Coffee County Middle early and never let up, pulling away for a dominating 6-0 win over the crosstown Red Raiders Friday evening at Dyer-Bouldin Field.
The Rockets led 2-0 at the break behind a pair of goals from Joan Deanda.
Then Junior Petatan got in on the action — 8 minutes into the second half Petatan found the back of the net on an assist from Joel Ramirez. Then Petatan nearly went the length of the whole field to push the Rockets lead to 4-0. Westwood tacked on goals from Ramirez and Matthew White.
Unofficially, the Rockets outshot the Raiders 14-2 on the afternoon. Joren Bylsma pitched a shutout in goal for the Rockets.
Thane Burns 
(no. 10) Everett Masters. (no. 11) Joan Deanda
Birthdays- March 18
Birthdays:
Andrew Rigby- 30- Pizza Winner!
Jody Harris
WMSR Thunder Radio- 65
Cecil Wilson
Weekly Winners:
Cake- Aniston Statum
Flowers- Seth & Sarah Warner
HS BASEBALL: Raiders drop to 1-2 after loss at Columbia
Coffee County’s baseball team fell to 1-2 on the year after a 7-5 road loss to former district foe Columbia Thursday night (March 17, 2022).
Coffee County led 2-0 early and then 4-3. But Columbia tacked on two runs in the fifth and two in the sixth to pull away.
Aiden Robertson started on the mound for the Raiders and allowed 3 runs (2 earned) over four innings of work while striking out 8 Lion batters. Brady Daugherty was tagged with the loss in relief. John McKelvey allowed pair of runs in one inning and Cole Pippenger walked one and struck out 2 after entering the game with two inherited runners.
Carter McKenzie had a big night at the plate for the Raiders – knocking in 3 runs on two hits – including a home run. Pippenger had two hits, an RBI and a run scored.
The Raiders fall to 1-2 with the loss. Columbia picked up its first win over the year to move to 1-2.
Bad inning costs CMS Lady Raiders in Thursday loss
Coffee County and Lincoln County were in a defensive battle Thursday – until the 5th inning.
The wheels came off for the Lady Raiders in the fifth when the Lady Falcons used 3 defensive errors and pounded out five hits to push across 7 runs and beat the CMS Lady Raiders 7-0 – a game you heard live on Thunder Radio.
Coffee County had opportunities early in the game to take the lead but couldn’t capitalize.
Coffee County’s Taylor McBride singled to start the third inning. But Jaydee Nogodula’s bunt was snagged in the air and McBride was doubled off first. Ella Arnold singled with 2 outs and worked her way around to third on a stolen base and a bad throw – but she was stranded there.
After that threat the Lady Raiders didn’t get another runner on base as Lincoln County pitcher Kya Edwards retired 12 straight.
Hayleigh Skipper pitched 4 solid innings before running into trouble in the fifth for CMS – she was tagged with the loss.
Birthdays- March 17
Ross Parker
Lily Norman
Courtney Mullins- 18- Pizza Winner!
Karen Elizabeth Smith
Wanda W. Holt
Wanda W. Holt, age 92, of Manchester, TN, passed from this life on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Autumn Oaks Assisted Living, Manchester, Tennessee. She was a member of Manchester First Baptist Church, where she enjoyed attending church and her Sunday School class. Mrs. Holt was born February 19, 1930, in Cocke County, Tennessee, the eldest of six children to her late parents Scott Boyer Wood and Lucy Turner Wood. A hard worker all her life, she worked in the corn and tobacco fields with her father and younger brother. As a young girl she picked and sold blackberries with her siblings to help pay for their school clothes. This work ethic continued throughout her life.
After her marriage in 1953, her husband’s employment took them all over the eastern United States. She lived as far north as Rome, New York; as far south as Homestead, Florida; and as far west as Grand Prairie, Texas with many stops in between. She made and kept in touch with many friends throughout the years. They finally settled in Manchester in 1965. Later she worked and retired from the State of Tennessee Employment Security, Claims Division.
In her free time, she enjoyed being with family, especially her grandson, cooking, baking, sewing, and being outdoors. She quilted for several years with a group of friends from First Baptist Church. She was an early riser, and if asked why, she would reply “it was to read and study my Bible.” After her health failed, she enjoyed visiting with family and watching westerns on TV, namely “Gunsmoke” and “The Lone Ranger.”
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, P.T. Holt; a brother, L. S. Wood; and a sister, Colleen Ball. Mrs. Holt is survived by her daughter, Karen (Phil) Medley; son, Jeff (Renee) Holt; grandson, Dylan
Holt; three sisters, Shirley Shelton, Peggy Kilgore, and Barbara (Don) Welch; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation with the family will be 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Central Funeral Home in Manchester, Tennessee. Funeral services will be conducted immediately following visitation at Central Funeral Home chapel with Dr. Jake Dorak officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Tullahoma, Tennessee.
The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff at Autumn Oaks and Adoration Hospice for their loving care provided to Mrs. Holt.
Central Funeral Home is honored to serve the family, 931-723-7774, centralfuneralhome.com
Ronald Lee Turner
Ronald Lee Turner, of Manchester, passed this life on Monday, March 14 th , 2022 at Unity Medical Center at the age of 62. Mr. Turner was born in Tullahoma to the late William A. and Eva Marie Wilkinson Turner. He was a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University and earned his Master’s Degree from UTSI. Mr. Turner worked as a computer programmer at Arnold Engineering Development Center. He is survived by his loving wife, Tammy Turner; two daughters, Traci (Bo) Boswell and Amy (Ken) Canary; brothers and sisters, Mark (Debbie) Turner, Hal Turner, Shannon (Carl) Monin, and Judy (Gary) Raymond; and three grandchildren, Turner and Weston Boswell and Katie Canary. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 20 th , 2022 at Kilgore Funeral Home from 12:00-3:00pm with the funeral to follow at 3:00pm with Bro. Gary Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the National MS Society, PO Box 91891, Washington D.C. 20090 or the Tennessee Children’s Home, PO Box 10, Spring Hill, Tennessee 37174. Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Marilyn Joan Strotheide
Marilyn Joan Strotheide, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Tuesday, March 15 th , 2022 at NHC at the age of 85. Marilyn was born in Marion, Indiana to the late Carl and Eva Bahr. She was well traveled and loved quilting and ceramics and was a very talented artist. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Norman Emil Strotheide and John Leming; and one son, Michael Leming. Marilyn is survived by one step-son, Eric (Mary) Strotheide; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a loving mother to her adopted son, and a wonderful step-mother and mother-in-law. Burial at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens will take place at a later date. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the National Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1 st Street, Suite 800, Miami, Florida 33131. Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.