Motlow College’s Moore County campus recently selected its Mr. and Ms. Motlow representatives for the current academic year. Ms. Motlow is Jacqueline Zebick of Tullahoma. She is a graduate of Tullahoma High School and a general studies major. Mr. Motlow is Jesse Fanning from Elora, who attended Huntland High School and is also a general studies major. Ms. Zebick and Mr. Fanning will represent Motlow College at various civic functions throughout the year in the Moore County/Tullahoma area.
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Motlow names 2015 Mr & Ms Motlow
Burch & Stanley Attorneys at Law Student of the Week 6 November 2015
The Burch & Stanley attorneys at law “Student of the Week” for
6 November 2015 is Kaylex Medley. Kaylex is in fifth grade at
College Street Elementary School in Manchester. She is the
daughter of proud parents Tarnie and Steven. She was
selected as our student this week because of the many
positive attributes she possesses. Kaylex is not afraid of
anything when it come to school work and
actually takes the initiative whenever she can. She
does the right thing and is very responsible. Kaylex is
often the first choice (by her fellow students) to work
with because she is so helpful to them. Her teachers say
she is a natural at math and is an asset to have in the
classroom. Kaylex doesn’t claim to have a favorite
subject because she enjoys learning everything.
She is an athlete, participating in tumbling and gymnastics.
She says she plans on becoming a Veterinarian
because she loves working with and helping animals.
She was presented with a plaque (courtesy of K&S
Trophies of Tullahoma) and a set of tickets to an
up-coming Nashville Predators game. Congratulations
to Kaylex Medley, the Burch & Stanley attorneys at law
“Student of the Week”.
The Burch & Stanley Attorneys at Law Student of the Week Kaylex Medley with Eric Burch
Man Says He Stole From Walmart To Pay Child Support
WalMart Store — Image by © Alan Schein Photography/CORBIS
As officer Michael Davis left from another shoplifting call, he saw Kevin Todd Bailey, 51, of Fayetteville running from the store as a security employee pointed toward a car. Bailey allegedly got out of the car and was ordered to stop by Davis.
Bailey, who police said had taken $512.83 worth of items, told Davis he was “stuck in a rut,” and still owed $14,000 in child support. He was charged with shoplifting and trespassing. (Shelbyville Times-Gazette)
Warren County Might Lose Its DMV Location
Tennessee Commissioner of Safety and Homeland Security Bill Gibbons was in McMinnville Tuesday to explain to local officials why the state wants to close the Driver Testing Center in Warren County.
Gibbons explained that is would be a cost-saving measure, but his arguments were met with resistance from State Reps. Kevin Dunlap and Judd Matheny, State Sen. Janice Bowling, McMinnville Mayor Jimmy Haley, County Executive Hershel Wells and Industrial Development Board Director Don Alexander.
Local officials expressed concern that closing the McMinnville center would place a hardship on area citizens, who would have to travel to Tullahoma or Cookeville to get a photo ID for voting purposes or a drivers license photo, among other transactions.
Gibbons urged officials to look into allowing the state to partner with the county or city in providing for renewal or replacement of licenses. He said counties where this has been done are charging a $4 fee for each transaction. Gibbons said other options include a stand-alone kiosk to conduct transactions or he said the county could donate space for a center.
Rep. Matheny suggested the problem could be fixed with legislation when lawmakers meet again in January.
60,000 High School Seniors Sign-Up For Tennessee Promise
For the second straight year, nearly 60,000 high school seniors have applied for Gov. Bill Haslam’s program that offers eligible seniors free tuition to a two-year community or technical college.
Haslam announced Tuesday that by midnight on Monday, 59,635 students had submitted applications.
In 2014, more than 58,000 students applied.
And according to the Tennessee Student Assistance Corp., 15,830 students from the graduating high school class of 2015 are using Tennessee Promise benefits this fall, which is the first year of implementation.
Haslam also encouraged adults to sign up to be mentors for Tennessee Promise students before the Nov. 20 deadline by visiting http://tnpromise.gov/.
Motlow College Student Government Association Safety Day
Manchester Police Chief Mark Yother and Investigator Bryan Eldridge talking with a Motlow student
The Motlow College Student Government Association recently held a campus safety event on the Moore County campus. Student Government Association members handed out safety whistles and literature. The students also had members of the Manchester police department visit the campus to give safety tips to the Motlow community.
Operation Christmas Child Starts Nov. 16
This month, locations in the Manchester area will serve as collection sites for Operation Christmas Child—the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind. The annual Samaritan’s Purse project is a favorite of many Manchester residents, families, churches and groups who spread joy to millions of children around the world by filling shoeboxes with a “Wow!” item—like a doll or soccer ball—other fun toys, school supplies, hygiene items and notes of encouragement.
“Through the simple act of filling a shoebox, someone in Manchester can make a tangible difference in the life of a child halfway around the world. Anyone can participate and bring joy to a child facing difficult circumstances,” said Regional Director Amy Johnson.
During National Collection Week, Nov. 16 – 23, Manchester and surrounding area residents hope to contribute more than 9,000 gift-filled shoeboxes to the 2015 global goal of reaching 11 million children in need.
Location Sites
Tullahoma, TN – Highland Baptist Church
808 Hickory Street
Tullahoma, TN 37388
Mon, Nov. 16: 3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Tue, Nov. 17: 3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Wed, Nov. 18: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Thu, Nov. 19: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Fri, Nov. 20: 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., 3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Sat, Nov. 21: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m., 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 22: 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., 3 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Mon, Nov. 23: 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Fayetteville, TN – Fayetteville First Baptist Church
210 Elk Avenue N
Fayetteville, TN 37334
Mon, Nov. 16: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Tue, Nov. 17: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Wed, Nov. 18: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Thu, Nov. 19: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Fri, Nov. 20: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sat, Nov. 21: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 22: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Mon, Nov. 23: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Manchester, TN – First United Methodist Church
105 Church Street
Manchester, TN 37355
Mon, Nov. 16: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Tue, Nov. 17: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Wed, Nov. 18: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Thu, Nov. 19: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Fri, Nov. 20: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Sat, Nov. 21: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 22: 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Mon, Nov. 23: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Shelbyville, TN – New Beginnings Baptist Church
2027 Madison Street
Shelbyville, TN 37160
Mon, Nov. 16: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Tue, Nov. 17: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Wed, Nov. 18: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Thu, Nov. 19: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Fri, Nov. 20: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Sat, Nov. 21: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 22: 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Mon, Nov. 23: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Winchester, TN – First United Methodist Church
100 S Jefferson Street
Winchester, TN 37398
Mon, Nov. 16: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Tue, Nov. 17: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Wed, Nov. 18: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Thu, Nov. 19: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Fri, Nov. 20: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Sat, Nov. 21: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Sun, Nov. 22: 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Mon, Nov. 23: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Hours subject to change. A full list of area collection locations can be found online at samaritanspurse.org.
Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief and evangelism organization headed by Franklin Graham. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has delivered gift-filled shoeboxes to more than 124 million children in more than 150 countries and territories. For many of these children, a gift-filled shoebox is the first gift they have ever received.
For more information about how to participate in Operation Christmas Child call (615) 678-6200.
Tullahoma City School Board To Pay Parent’s Legal Fees
A federal court judge has ordered the Tullahoma City Board of Education to pay $23,582 in legal fees to the parent of a TCS student.
In a decision handed down on Sept. 21, Judge Harry S. Mattice Jr. of the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Tennessee in Winchester ordered the board to pay the attorney’s fees of Steven Pursley. He had sued the board of education last year, claiming the school district had stopped providing his son with the special education services he needs.
The only issue before Judge Mattice was whether or not the school district owed Pursley reimbursement for his legal fees. The issue of whether or not his son was entitled to special education services was heard earlier by an administrative law judge, who determined that the student did not need to be in special education classes, despite having a learning disability.
In his ruling, Mattice noted the student is protected by various safeguards guaranteed by Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act.
On April 10 of this year, an administrative law judge determined that the boy did not need to be in special education classes. He said that while the student is disabled, he “no longer requires special education services in order to access his education.”
Dr Dan Lawson says the Tullahoma School will pay half of the fees and the state the other half. (News source Tullahoma News)
Highest First-Quarter Sales In Lottery History
The Tennessee Education Lottery Corp. has announced it posted its highest first-quarter sales returns in the organization’s almost 12-year history.
Rebecca Hargrove, president and CEO of the state’s education lottery, said in a news release Monday that the corporation saw first-quarter sales of $361.7 million, or a 10 percent increase over last year.
The majority of the lottery’s revenue goes to paying winners, while a portion also is handed out to retailers.
Since Jan. 20, 2004, nearly 1 million scholarships, grants and dual-enrollment awards have been awarded to Tennessee students, according to the news release. Lottery funds also are used to support other education-related activities, such as after-school programs, an ongoing project to make schools more energy efficient and Tennessee Promise.
