The Coffee County Fair continues at the fairgrounds in Manchester.
Activities on Tuesday include Nick’s Kids Show at 5, 7 and 8:30 pm. The Wool and Woolies show at begins at 5 pm. Junior Miss Coffee County contest, ages 6-8, begins at 6 pm and ages 9-12 starts at 7:30.
Also, Tuesday night, ride all the carnival rides you want for $20 hand-stamp beginning at 5 pm.
Gate admission is only $5 so head on out to the Coffee County Fair for great family fun and fantastic food.
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Tuesday at the Coffee County Fair
Coffee County Football Gets Region Win at Warren County
Andrew Mahaffey of Coffee County football
With the Warren County Fair taking place in McMinnville, senior Andrew Mahaffey put his Coffee County football team on his back for a ride on Friday night. The senior rushed 35 times for 303 yards as the Raiders returned to region play with a convincing win over the Pioneers. Taking on their bitter rival, Coffee County ground out a 35 to 13 win.
The Red Raiders got a pair of touchdown runs from Mahaffey in the 1st quarter to build a 21 to 7 lead after the first 12 minutes. A pair of long touchdown runs by Warren County sent the 2 teams to the locker room at halftime with Coffee County up 21 to 13. In the second half, quarterback Matthew Pittman hit Trace Bryant for a 25 yard touchdown pass in the 3rd quarter and Marshall Haney rushed for a 10 yard touchdown run in the 4th quarter to close out the scoring.
With his 303 yard performance, Mahaffey was named the Crazy Daisies Player of the Game. Pittman rushed 10 times for 64 yards with a rushing and a passing touchdown. Haney finished with 13 yards on 3 carries as Coffee County improves to 1 and 1 in region play.
The Red Raiders return home next Friday night to Carden-Jarrell. Coffee County will play host to Cookeville. That game will kick off at 7 PM and Thunder Radio will once again be your source for exclusive coverage. Lucky Knott and Dustin Murray will bring you the kickoff at 7 PM, Thunder Radio’s live coverage begins with the pregame show at 6 PM.
Download the broadcast at: http://www.thunder1320.com/downloads/
7 Years Later Man Convicted on Sex Charges
Shannon Amos at the time of his arrest in 2011.
In October 2011 a Tullahoma businessman was arrested by police on sex charges.
Shannon Eugene Amos, of Carr Creek Road, Normandy, who was 39 at the time, was arrested by Tullahoma Police Investigator Harry Conway on sealed indictments from the Coffee County Grand Jury for aggravated statutory rape and sexual battery by an authority figure.
According to the two-count indictment, Amos was accused of being in a position of trust or had supervisory or disciplinary power over a female and he allegedly used that position to accomplish the sexual contact with the female under the age of 18.
He was released from jail after posting a bond of $25,000.
On Thursday (Sept. 13, 2018) after almost 7 years after being arrested Amos, now 46, was convicted for having sex with the teenager who worked in his Tullahoma business. Amos was found guilty after a 7-day trial.
According to Coffee County District Attorney Craig Northcott, Amos was convicted of Aggravated Statutory Rape, Statutory Rape by Authority Figure, and Sexual Battery by Authority Figure.
Judge Venessa Jackson denied the prosecution’s request to revoke bond pending sentencing, but the D.A.’s office filed a written motion for her to reconsider and that motion will be heard Wednesday (Sept. 19).
Sentencing for Amos is set for November 28th.
Assistant District Attorney Jason Ponder prosecuted the case and Attorney Ray Fraley defended.
Manchester Chamber of Commerce Names New Executive Director
Katy Riddle.. Photo provided.
In this role, she will be responsible for leading the organization, engaging members, and continuing to establish the Chamber as a resource for the Manchester business community.
“We think Katy is the person to continue moving the Chamber forward and are thrilled to have her as part of our team,” said Chamber Board President Kevin Sherrill. “I think her energy, experience and mindset will allow her to be very successful in this position.”
Riddle, a Manchester resident, comes to the Manchester Chamber from the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, where she served as director of communications and marketing for the past seven years, overseeing all of the organization’s communication efforts.
She brings almost 20 years of experience in marketing, program development and public relations. She has worked for Nashville-based public relations firms Katcher, Vaughn and Bailey Communications and Dye, Van Mol & Lawrence, and also served as assistant director in the Office of Alumni Relations and publicity and outreach coordinator in the Career Development Center at Middle Tennessee State University. She and husband Brad have a daughter, Karsyn, and a son, Clay.
She will officially start on Monday, Oct. 15. She replaces Terri Hudson, who left the position to return to her home state of Kentucky.
The Manchester Chamber of Commerce is a proactive, high-energy partner with citizens and government, with an involved and informed membership. The Chamber is focused on recruiting, promoting and celebrating business in the Manchester area.
Suspect Dies while being confronted by Warren County Sheriff Deputies
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating an incident in which a suspect died while being confronted by Warren County sheriff deputies on Friday afternoon.
Preliminary information indicates deputies were in pursuit of a stolen vehicle driven by a man identified as 30 year-old Alexander K. Webb. Webb reportedly crashed the vehicle in a wooded area along Harrison Ferry Road and fled the scene on foot. A deputy caught up with Webb and tried to take him into custody. Webb would not comply with verbal commands and at some point during the confrontation became unresponsive. Attempts by deputies to revive Webb were unsuccessful and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
TBI agents are investigating and will submit their findings to the District Attorney General’s office. The officers involved were not identified as per TBI policy.
FDA says E-Cigarettes an “Epidemic” in Teenager Use
The Food and Drug Administration has referred to e-cigarettes as an “epidemic” as teen use increases.
FDA officials are concerned over e-cig brands catering to children with fruity flavors, with many teens using them not knowing of the nicotine inside.
FDA has ordered certain brands to submit a plan to cut teen use of their products. They have 60 days to do such.
The agency has sent warning letters to over 1,000 retailers over selling e-cigarettes to minors and fined 131 retailers over the sales.
The FDA is also considering restricting sales of flavored nicotine liquid.
Coffee County Fair contines Monday Night
The Coffee County Fair continues at the fairgrounds in Manchester.
Activities on Monday include Nick’s Kids Show at 5, 7 and 8:30 pm. The Little Miss Coffee County contest (ages 4 & 5) begins at 6 pm. The open sheep show starts at 6 pm. Also Monday night the carnival rides begin at 5 pm.
Monday night only, gate admission is only $3 so head on out to the Coffee County Fair for great family fun and fantastic food.
Coffee County Government MEETINGS THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Monday, Sept. 17
4:30 p.m. – Personnel & Compensation Committee
Tuesday, Sept. 18
4:00 p.m. – Purchasing Commission
5:00 p.m. – Budget & Finance Committee
Wednesday, Sept. 19
4:30 p.m. – Law Enforcement Committee (at the Jail)
Thursday, Sept. 20
5:00 p.m. – Ambulance Authority
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION BENEFIT TO BRING FREE FOOD, DRINK AND MUSIC TO LOCAL COMMUNITY
LYNCHBURG, Tenn. – Several local organizations have partnered for a special event to raise awareness and funds for the Alzheimer’s Association. The evening soiree is free and open to the public, and will include live music, food, door prizes, live and silent auctions. Tastings from the Lynchburg Winery and American Craft Distillers will be available with a $5 donation.
Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and affects an estimated 5.7 million Americans. In Tennessee, there are more than 120,000 adults age 65 and older living with Alzheimer’s disease – a number expected to increase 16.7 percent by 2025.
“Alzheimer’s disease touches the lives of so many of our Compassus hospice patients and their family members,” said Edie Rimas, executive director for event sponsor Compassus in Tullahoma. “We are honored to participate in this community event to raise awareness and funding for Alzheimer’s disease research and thankful for the support of our fellow sponsors.”
Local event sponsors include Compassus – Tullahoma, American Craft Distillers, Brookdale Tullahoma, Coffee County Funeral Chapel, Jack Daniel’s Distillery, Lynchburg Winery, Manchester Funeral Home, Southern Tennessee Regional Health System, Tennova Healthcare and Home Health, and Tullahoma Funeral Home.
WHAT: Memories & Spirits, An Event Benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association
WHEN: Saturday, September 22 – 6 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Lynchburg Winery
34 Hiles Street
Lynchburg, TN 37352
For more information or to donate an item for the auction, please call, email or text Amy Carden at 931.408.0240 or Amy.Carden@compassus.com.
McFall Elected to Serve as President-Elect for Tennessee Organization of School Superintendent
Dr LaDonna MaFall
McFall, 2016-17 South Central Superintendent of the Year, has served on the Board of Directors for the Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents since 2015.
The Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents’ mission is to be a catalyst that empowers Tennessee Superintendents to promote and improve public education so that all Tennessee students are prepared for a successful future.
