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CCMS Lady Raiders Advance to Saturday’s State Sectional Finals
The Lady Raiders of Coffee County Middle School needed a 4th quarter comeback to punch their ticket to the TMSAA State Sectional Tournament finals as they outlasted Rossview 42 to 36 on Friday afternoon. Coffee County, who trailed 30 to 29 with 3:42 to play, was 7 of 7 at the free throw and got a pair of big 3 pointers in the 4th quarter to nail down a finals date with Mt. Juliet on Saturday at noon at Murfreesboro’s Central Magnet School. The Lady Raiders had six 3 pointers on the afternoon, with 5 of those coming from...
Burch & Stanley Attorneys at Law Student of the Week 5 February 2016
The Burch & Stanley attorneys at law “Student of the Week” for 5 February 2016 is Blair Pyrdum. Blair is in the eighth grade at East Middle School in Tullahoma. She is the daughter of proud parents Kelli and Brad. She was nominated and selected to receive this award because she is positive and energetic, always ready to put her best effort forth regardless of the assignment. Blair is also a great citizen and is helpful to both fellow students and teachers. She sets a positive example for all her classmates. Blair is on her school basketball team. Her...
Female Arrested For Filing False Report
A resident of Manchester was arrested after she allegedly filed a false report. Lisa Renee Milsaps, 49, of Butch Lane, Manchester was arrested Feb. 2 for telling Tullahoma Police Officer Willie Young that she had been struck by a car when she crossed North Jackson Street Tuesday night around 11:30 p.m. Doctors at Harton Regional Medical Center in Tullahoma told officers that her x-rays revealed that she had not been injured nor were there any abrasions on the...
Shaw Industries to Close Franklin County Plant
Shaw Industries, which has had a carpet production plant in Franklin County since 1989, announced Wednesday it is consolidating operations and is closing its Winchester plant. At stake are 228 jobs, according to Al Scruggs, Shaw human resource director for manufacturing and distribution. He said that, although the plant is closing, employees will be given an opportunity to relocate. “It is our hope that interested associates will remain with the company and consider opportunities available at other Shaw facilities,” he said. “Shaw’s Human Resources team will assist associates with benefits, retraining opportunities, and out-placement options.” The consolidation process will...
Campaign 2016: Turning Point for Political Parties
It’s all hands on deck as presidential candidates migrate to New Hampshire for next week’s primary. Ted Cruz emerged as the GOP winner in the Iowa caucuses on Tuesday night, and Democrat Hillary Clinton eked out a slight victory over Bernie Sanders. It’s a “pivotal election,” says Dr. Gerard Lameiro, a retired college professor and the author of a new book, “Great News for America.” He predicts the November vote will mean neither the Republican nor Democratic party will continue to exist in their current forms. “One of the characteristics of a historic election is that the electorate is...
State Officials Visit Raider Academy
Coffee County Raider Academy recently hosted Tennessee Department of Education Assistant Commissioner, Dr. Vicki Kirk, and South Central Core Executive Director, Mr. Bill Byford. The CCRA goal of academic excellence for all students was evident as Dr. Kirk and Mr. Byford visited classrooms. “It was an honor for Dr. Kirk and Mr. Byford to visit CCRA. Our faculty and staff are committed to providing students a rigorous education, all while teaching students to become positive stewards of our world. I am proud of our students, faculty, and staff, and look forward to continued growth,” said Angela Gribble,...
Motlow Students Perform Well in the Classroom
Motlow State Community College incoming freshmen who required remedial coursework achieved impressive results in their college-level courses in the Fall 2015 semester. Almost 70 percent of Motlow incoming freshmen require remedial instruction in math, reading or writing. Prior to the fall 2015 semester, students had to complete remedial courses before enrolling in the associated introductory (gateway) college course. Consequently, very few of these students ever enrolled in, much less completed, gateway courses in math and English. Due to this lack of progression, less than 10 percent graduated. Beginning in the fall 2015 semester, Motlow implemented a new remediation, or...
School Board continues Search for Director of Schools
The Manchester Board of Education is continuing to work through the process of hiring a new Director of Schools. During a recent work session school board members used a grading system to help judge each applicant. Board member Lisa Gregory said she didn’t want the grading system to be the exclusive judge of who gets an interview. The top ranking applicants were Jan Harris, of Huntsville; Sharon Harper of Chattanooga; William Childers, of Grundy County followed by Sharon Edwards. The next school board meeting is scheduled for Monday, Feb....
