News 2016

The Cannon County Lions boys basketball team showed some spark in the first quarter in their semifinal matchup of the Sonic Shootout against the host team White County.  The Warriors were able to tie the game at the end of the opening period.  Second quarter the lead changed three more times before White County went to a 7 point lead by half.  The Warriors extended the lead to 18 before winning the game by 14 70-56.  Austin Duggin led all scorers with 16 points.  Cannon will face Warren County for the rights for third place in the tournament on Thursday.  Game time will begin at 3:30.
 

The Cannon County Lionettes looked like they were going to run away with their second round contest of the Sonic Shootout in Sparta Tennessee at White County High School as they led by double digits all throughout the first quarter against District 7-AA member Bledsoe County.  Bledsoe turned it around in the second quarter, grabbed the lead and didn’t give it up until late in the fourth quarter.  The Lady Warriors were able to tie the game up twice before the end of the period forcing overtime tied at 57 all.  Lionettes got two big baskets from leading scorer Maleah Scott to take the win in overtime 63-60.  Scott led the way with 22 points.  Two other Lionettes scored in double figures for the Lionettes.  The Lionettes will finish the Shootout Thursday battling for fifth place.  Game time will begin at 2:00.

A Liberty man was arrested in Murfreesboro over the weekend when Murfreesboro Police discovered he had a warrant out for his arrest for a violation of probation charge.  According to Murfreesboro Police reports Officers observed a Green 4 door Nissan make an improper wide left turn.  After conducting a traffic stop, they talked with the driver 24 year old William Roger of Adamson Branch Road in Liberty and discovered that Roger had been driving on suspended license.  A further warrants check also revealed that Mr. Roger had an active warrant for violation of probation on a original charge of possession of schedule IV drugs.  Roger was then placed under arrest.  He will answer to the Driving On Suspended License charge in Rutherford County General Sessions Court on March 15.
 

As freezing temperatures and harsh weather grip much of the nation, the American Red Cross urges eligible donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets to help meet the constant need for blood this winter.
 
Millions of people are expected to take to the roads, rail and air to celebrate the season, which can cause fewer donors to be available and lead to a decline in blood and platelet donations. In addition, severe winter weather and seasonal illnesses can temporarily prevent some from giving. Donors with all blood types are needed now to help patients. As a special thank you for taking the time to donate, those who come out to give Dec. 22 through Jan. 8 will receive a long-sleeved Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last.
 
“Many of us celebrate this time of year with loved ones, but patients may spend the holidays and ring in the new year from a hospital room,” said Mario Sedlock, director of donor recruitment of the Red Cross Tennessee Valley Blood Services Region. “Blood and platelet donors can bring joy to patients and their families by giving blood or platelets to help ensure patients receive the lifesaving treatments they need.”
 
Upcoming blood donation opportunities:
 
Fairlanes Church of Christ, 101 Dow Drive Shelbyville, TN 37160
12/21/2016: 2 – 6 p.m.
 
Winchester Church of Christ, 1230 S. College St. Winchester, TN 37398
12/23/2016: 1 – 7 p.m.
 
Moore County High School, 1502 Lynchburg Highway Lynchburg, TN 37352
12/28/2016: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
 
Caney Fork Electric, 920 Smithville Highway McMinnville, TN 37110
12/28/2016: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
 
Family Video, 634 Madison St. Shelbyville, TN 37160
12/30/2016: 2 – 7 p.m.
 
Chick-fil-A/Forrest Gallery Shopping Center, 1802 N. Jackson St. Tullahoma, TN 37388
12/30/2016: 3 – 7 p.m.
 
Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 201 S. College St. Smithville, TN 37166
1/3/2017: 1:30 – 5:30 p.m.
 
TE Connectivity, 509 Airpark Drive Tullahoma, TN 37388
1/5/2017: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
 
Winchester Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 200 Second Ave. NW Winchester, TN 37398
1/8/2017: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
 
First Baptist Shelbyville, 304 E. Depot St. Shelbyville, TN 37160
1/10/2017: 1 – 6 p.m.
 
First Christian Church Annex Building, 201 NW Atlantic Tullahoma, TN 37388
1/10/2017: 2:15 – 6:15 p.m.
 
McMinnville Civic Center, 500 Garfield St. McMinnville, TN 37110
1/11/2017: 1:30 – 5:30 p.m.
 
Warren County Administration Building, 201 Locust St. McMinnville, TN 37110
1/12/2017: 4 – 8 p.m.
 
How to donate blood
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
 
Blood donors can now save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, prior to arriving at the blood drive. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.
 
Volunteers needed
Another way to support the lifesaving mission of the American Red Cross is to become a volunteer. Volunteers with flexible schedules are needed to support blood collection in the areas of: greeter and canteen specialists in most areas; and warehouse and transportation specialists in selected areas. Volunteer greeters assist with blood drive registration. Volunteer canteen specialists assist with distributing snacks to blood donors. Warehouse volunteers assist with packaging blood drive supplies and transportation specialists play a very important role by transporting blood and blood products. For more information and to apply for a greeter, canteen, warehouse or transportation volunteer specialist position, visit: http://www.redcross.org/volunteer
 
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

Even though they entered the holiday season with a 1-8 record, the Cannon County Lions boys basketball team earned their way into the winner’s semifinal bracket of the Sonic Shootout in Sparta Tennessee Tuesday at White County High School with a exciting 77-74 win over Trousdale County.  The game itself had 10 lead changes and four ties.  The Lions were able to hit free throws down the stretch and kept a cushion of a lead in the fourth quarter.  Late in the fourth however Trousdale started to come back scoring 7 unanswered points to pull within one.  Cannon broke a full court press and led to a Trey Fann dunk to go up by three as the Lions protected the lead to win their second game of the year 77-74.  The Lions move into the winner’s bracket where they will play tonight at 6:30 against Tullahoma who was blown out of their game with the host team 84-26.

Tennessee Tech basketball signee Riley Masters who plays at Cookeville High School was held to only five points in the first matchup of Cookeville and Cannon County back in November.  Last night at the Sonic Shootout in Sparta at White County High School, she made sure that she made up for that unusual game by dominating the inside scoring 20 points to lead the Cookeville Lady Cavs to a 60-45 win over the Lionettes.  The Lionettes fell behind by 14 at half and never closed the gap.  Maleah Scott led the Lionette scorers with 12 points.  Cannon will meet Bledsoe County this morning at 11:00  WBRY will broadcast both the girls game at 11 and the boys game at 6:30 tonight on AM-1540/FM 107.1 WBRY and streaming online at wbry.com

Cannon County High School basketball teams will be participating in the Sonic Shootout starting today at White county High School in Sparta Tennessee.  The Lions will play Trousdale County today at 12:30 while the Lionettes will play the second game of the season against Cookeville at 3:30.  WBRY will have the live broadcast today beginning around 12:20 on AM-1540/FM107.1 WBRY and streaming live on wbry.com
 

A Cannon County man who allegedly stated he was going to walk to Woodbury to burn his girlfriends house down was arrested in Murfreesboro over the weekend.  According to Murfreesboro Police Reports, Police were dispatched to Bradyville Pike and Minerva Drive in reference to a white male later identified as 31 year old Kenneth Davenport of Sycamore Creek Road.  Davenport was being verbally abusive toward other citizens.  Dispatch advised the officer that the original complainant stated that Davenport offered her Xanax pills and told her he was en route to burn his girlfriend’s house down.  After talking with Davenport, he admitted to taking three of his Xanax pills and because Mr. Davenport was a danger to himself and others he was arrested for public intoxication, transported and booked into the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Department.  While inside of a cell, Davenport pulled a needle out of his sock and injected it into his left arm.  Davenport was additionally charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and bringing contraband into a penal institution.  Davenport will answer to the charges in Rutherford County General Sessions Court March 16th.

Motlow State Community College will bring back a wide selection of non-credit community courses beginning in January 2017, according to Tom Dillingham, director of workforce development and extended services.
“We are delighted to be bringing back the popular non-credit personal enrichment courses,” said Dillingham. “Our aim is to offer a wide array of courses, varying from Conversational Spanish and increasing an individual’s knowledge of computer systems, to various types of yoga and Ballroom Dancing.”
Courses will be spread over Motlow’s campuses in Smyrna, Moore County, McMinnville and Fayetteville as the College looks to further increase its presence and role in the local communities.
“We have a talented team of instructors who are excited about the opportunity to pass on their knowledge and passion to members of our communities,” added Dillingham.
The courses will be offered through the Workforce Development and Extended Services office. For further information about the courses, email workforce@mscc.edu, or visit the department web site at www.mscc.edu/wdes
 

It’s that time of year when we are all searching for the perfect gift for that person who has everything. Is there someone special you want to thank but you’re not sure how?  You can make a gift to Legal Aid Society in their honor or memory and we will notify them of your generosity.
As of December 16, The Legal Aid Society has raised $768,272 towards our $827,000 goal for the 2016 campaign. This leaves a funding gap of $58,728 to reach our goal. Your gift in someone’s honor or memory will help provide critical support for our civil legal advocacy, representation and community education.
To make a tax-deductible donation to Legal Aid Society, you can go online to www.las.org or send a check payable to Legal Aid Society to 300 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN 37201.  If you need additional information, please contact Cindy Durham, director of development, at 615-780-7125 or cdurham@las.org.
 

High school basketball continues during the Christmas break as the Cannon County Lions and Lionettes are set to participate in the Sonic Shootout at White County High School in Sparta.  The Lions will play Tuesday in the first round vs Trousdale County while the Lionettes get a rematch against Cookeville.  Game times start at 12:30 for the Lions, 3:30 for the Lionettes.  Games will be broadcast live on AM-1540/FM 107.1 WBRY and streaming live at wbry.com.