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Testing At AEDC Helps Put Orion Into Space
NASA achieved a major milestone in completing the Orion spacecraft’s first voyage to space recently. Having had a hand in testing the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) is also celebrating this accomplishment. Mounted atop the United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket, Orion launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station’s Space Launch Complex 37 at 7:05 a.m. EST on Dec. 5. AEDC project engineer Nathan Payne, who coordinated the testing for Orion in support of NASA Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1), stated he’s pleased the flight went smoothly because even with the amount of testing that...
A Focus On Education As Tennessee’s 2015 Session
The 109th session of Tennessee’s General Assembly began this week with education high on the agenda, including possible changes to the controversial educational standards known as Common Core. Governor Bill Haslam has called for a review of Common Core after some lawmakers argued the academic benchmarks should be replaced. Others say the state should stay the course. Among those who will consider the issue is first-year state representative and long-time teacher Kevin Dunlap (D-Rock Island). “In Tennessee we can come up with standards that meet what our students need to know,” he says. “But I’m reserving judgement to look...
The Piano Man Headed To Manchester
Music fans from the across the country are now starting to plan their annual summer trip to Middle Tennessee, as organizers of the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival announced this year’s lineup. Some of the main acts that will perform will be Billy Joel, Earth Wind & Fire, Robert Plant and the Sensational Shape Shifters, My Morning Jacket, Mumford and Sons and many others. Tickets go sale Saturday, Jan. 17 at bonnaroo.com GA Price Level 1 – $299.50 plus a ticket fee of $32.75 per ticket, which includes a $6.00 facility fee, $3.00 contribution to Coffee County, $2.00 donation...
Pearman Murder Trial Begins
It was an emotional start to the Jacob Pearman murder trial in Murfreesboro Tuesday, Pearman broke down in tears two separate times. WKRN reports that, during opening statements, which began around 9 a.m., Pearman was seen crying and being consoled by his lawyer as the district attorney addressed the jury saying, “He strangled the life out of her (Carla Pearman).” Pearman was also visibly upset as his previous confession was read aloud in court. Pearman is accused of killing his wife inside their Rutherford County home on Valentine’s Day 2013. Carla was a 2002 graduate of Coffee County High...
Two People Facing Charges Of Contributing To The Delinquency Of Minors
Two Franklin County residents have been charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. A report filed by Investigator Nick Watson stated that through information obtained via an investigation conducted, Anthony D. Coffman (346 Elk River Drive Lot 22, Estill Springs, TN.) and Virginia D. Slatton (346 Elk River Drive Lot 22, Estill Springs, TN.) were both charged with providing 4 minors with what is believed to be marijuana. The suspects were also charged with Possession of a Schedule VI drug and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Mr. Coffman and Ms. Slatton were transported to the Franklin County Sheriff’s...
Lower Gas Prices Continue
Gas prices fell another 7 cents last week as the price of crude oil continues to drop. WTI fell below $50 a barrel on the NYMEX, settling at $48.36 on Friday, the lowest settlement since April 2009. “The price of crude is continuing its downward slide due to excess supply and weak demand,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Global oil prices are expected to remain low for the first half of 2015, which could put additional pressure on high-cost production countries like the United States. Rebel forces continue to disrupt supply from OPEC member...
Organization Is Key As Tax Time Nears In Tennessee
It is still more than three months away, but Tennesseans are being urged to spend a little time now to get ready for the upcoming income tax-filing season. Luis Garcia, a spokesman for the Internal Revenue Service, says by locating and organizing all your important tax documents early in the process, you won’t be scrambling to find them when the April 15 deadline is looming. “That means if you’ve got Form 1099s from your bank, or you have your W-2 from your employer, you want to make sure that all those documents end up in the same place,” he...
To Merge or Not to Merge, That Is The Question
Manchester Mayor Lonnie Norman called a special meeting of the board of mayor and aldermen to meet at Westwood Middle School on Monday night. The reason for the meeting was to discuss the possibility of merging the Manchester city school system with the Coffee County school system. Voters would have to approve such a change and that could take place this year or next. This merger would need to take place at the beginning of the county school’s fiscal year which is on July 1st, whether that is this year or the next. One issue at hand is teacher’s...
