2016

A Cannon County man went to two grocery stores, did a little shoplifting at each and got caught not only with the small amount of groceries in his possession but also drugs.  
According to Woodbury Police Reports, police arrested Daniel M. Leavell after he allegedly shoplifted $27.45 worth of items from the Dollar General Market.  Then he allegedly had a fix for some candy in which he stole $4.28 worth at the Woodbury Save A Lot.  When Leavell was arrested police found marijuana and rolling papers on him.  Leavell was arrested and charged with two counts of theft under $500, simple possession of marijuana and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.  
Other arrests made by the Woodbury Police Department this past week include:
Jimmy Driver-Drug Paraphernalia, Tampering With Evidence
Melissa Ann Luttrell-Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia
Jordan B Merriman-Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia
and Justin Lee Todd Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and driving on revoked.

Alvin S. Barrett, Jr., Legionnaire with the Hilton Stone American
Legion Post 279 in Woodbury has reached a mark, held only by a few.
Alvin spent 44 years with Post 88 in Donelson, Tennessee, and the
past 6 years with Post 279. Alvin served on the Executive Board and
as the
Honor/Color Guard. He retired from the United States Air Force in 1995
with 20 years and 4 months of service. 16 years were with the Air
National Guard at Berry Field, Nashville; the ANG in New Castle, Delaware;
and finishing up with the ANG in Kennesaw, GA. His active duty stations
were in Iceland and Washington State. He also retired with 35 plus years
with Dupont, working in the Old Hickory plant in Nashville; the Seaford
Delaware plant; and finishing up that career at the plant in Chattanooga.
Congratulations to an Outstanding Legionnaire, Alvin Barrett.

If you are an aspiring clogger, the Cripple Creek Cloggers welcomes you.  Steve Cates, Director and founder of the group has announced the Cripple Creek Cloggers will begin a new season of teaching, practicing and performance starting Sunday September 11th at 4PM at the Block Restaurant 123 Southeast Broad Street in Murfreesboro.  All interested people are welcome.  No experience is necessary and there is no charge.  The group will celebrate it’s 50th anniversary next year and they participate in festivals all over the place including out of the country.  
For more information about the Cripple Creek Cloggers which includes members from Rutherford, Dekalb and Cannon Counties please see their website at www.cripplecreekcloggers.com
 

A Woodbury woman who went on a shoplifting spree  in Murfreesboro was caught at her second stop and arrested and also charged with several drug offenses Tuesday afternoon.  According to Murfreesboro Police Reports, Police were called to the JCPenney’s at the Stones River Mall and upon arrival spoke to employees.  One of the employees stated that he saw Tammy L. Rippetoe age 48 of Woodbury take items from the store.  Security caught up with Rippetoe and she admitted to taking the items and not paying for them.  The value of the items taken from J.C. Penney was in the amount of $611.98.  However security noticed several items in her car that were not placed in bags.  Further investigation showed that she had allegedly stolen those items from the nearby Target store in the valued amount of $954.97.  Before being placed under arrest Rippetoe then told officers she wanted to die.  As a result, Police called EMS who transported her to the St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital.  At that point police told Rippetoe she was under arrest for theft.  A search of her purse turned up several prescription drugs without prescription including hydrocodone.  A search of the vehicle found 2 bags of marijuana.  Rippetoe has been charged with 2 counts of theft over $500, 3 counts possession schedule 2 drugs, possession schedule 4 and 6 drugs and possession of legend drug without prescription.

Lace up your sneakers September 17, 2016 for the 4th Annual Rutherford Romp, a 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run presented by F&M Bank.  Join other runners and walkers and leave your “footprint” by helping charities whose missions are focused in Rutherford and Cannon Counties
Race proceeds will benefit the Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford County, Amelia’s Closet, Murfreesboro Rescue Mission, and Second Harvest Food Bank.  The Rutherford Romp Foundation is partnering with the Murfreesboro Young Professionals for this event. Proceeds from the Murfreesboro Young Professional’s Ice Cream Bowl will benefit United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties. Their missions are local, critical, and affect the lives of thousands of Rutherford County residents every year.
Race registration is now open online at www.rutherfordromp.com and this year’s course begins at the historic Oaklands Mansion and winds through downtown Murfreesboro.
“This race is an annual tradition for many, and we love how it brings our community together to run, walk, and make a lasting impact,” said Shannon Wheeler, Race Director.
A $100 cash prize will be given to the top overall male and female runners.  The top three runners in each male/female age division will be recognized and everyone will receive a participant medal.  At the finish line, race participants, as well as their friends and family, can take advantage of a tasty partnership with Murfreesboro Young Professional’s 2nd Annual Ice Cream Bowl. Visit www.facebook.com/MurfreesboroYoungProfessionals for more information.
 

A Woodbury man who passed out due to diabetes complications was arrested Friday in Murfreesboro for hindering a secured creditor.  According to Murfreesboro Police reports police were dispatched to Jones Car Wash on Memorial Blvd.  When they arrived at the scene they found 26 year old Lionel Butler Jr. of Woodbury slumped over in his vehicle.  After Rutherford County EMS transported him to the St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital, a routine warrants check was ran on him.  It came back that he had a warrant for hindering a secured creditor.  After being released from the hospital, Butler was taken to the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center.

The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) and the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance last week announced that an 11-member team from Tennessee is being deployed to Baton Rouge, La. to assist survivors of an historic flood event that has caused 13 fatalities and damaged an estimated 40,000 homes.
The Department of Commerce and Insurance is assembling the team consisting of deputy state fire marshals from middle and west Tennessee, who will assist Louisiana emergency officials with incident management, building and fire code enforcement, and the inspection of commercial and residential structures for permitting.
“The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office is always ready to help our neighbors in times of need and tragedy,” Commissioner Julie Mix McPeak said. “We express our heartfelt condolences to Louisiana residents who have suffered losses during this historic flooding. The State Fire Marshal’s Office will do our best to help them recover during the weeks ahead.”
A six-member fire marshals team will deploy on August 21 to Baton Rouge and stay until August 30.  A member of the first team will remain in Baton Rouge preparing for the deployment of a second, five-member fire marshals team from Tennessee.  The second team will be in Baton Rouge from August 28through September 6.
The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) is working with the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) in Louisiana to coordinate the deployment of Tennessee personnel to help with the flooding response and recovery.

Motlow State Community College will offer a “sunny” welcome to both new and returning Tennessee Promise and Tennessee Reconnect students arriving on campus beginning next week with a special celebration at each of the Motlow State Moore County, Fayetteville, McMinnville and Smyrna campuses.
Under the theme “My Future’s So Bright,” Tennessee Promise and Reconnect students will be invited to participate in a variety of activities during the college’s annual Welcome to Campus celebrations, including writing down their visions of their futures on a special banner and taking a “future selfie” dressed in graduation attire or other gear associated with their future careers. A limited number of sunglasses will also be given away to attendees.
“As the second class of Tennessee Promise students arrive, and the first class returns, we want to give them a little extra recognition and make their first days on campus exciting,” said Rhonda Cotham, director of student success at Motlow State. “These students have taken a big step toward ensuring their futures are indeed bright. We want to show them that we are dedicated to helping them succeed.”
Tennessee Promise, now in its second year, is a state program offering two years of free tuition at one of the state’s 13 community colleges or 27 colleges of applied technology in the state for any student graduating from a Tennessee high school. More than 16,000 students enrolled in the first Tennessee Promise class in fall 2015, contributing to a 10.1 percent increase in overall first-time freshman enrollment in Tennessee public higher education in the fall of 2015 over the previous year. The Tennessee Reconnect program is a newer program for eligible older Tennesseans to return to college.
“Starting with Governor Bredesen, and now elevated by Governor Haslam, we are grateful for the Tennessee Promise and for the hopes and dreams that this will provide to a whole new generation of Tennesseans who might otherwise never have had the opportunity to go to college,” said Dr. Anthony Kinkel, Motlow president.

A Cannon County woman who apparently left a three year old child she was babysitting unattended at her home while she allegedly went to a nearby convenience store and stole money out of a tip jar has been arrested on several charges.  According to Cannon County Sheriff’s Department Reports, Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a Bradyville Road residence.  One of the residents in the house awoke that afternoon to discover a three year old child that had been left unattended in the home.  The mother of the child stated that she left her child in the care of Manda Wagner while she went to work.  Wagner was at home at the time the child was dropped off.  However a little later, Wagner was involved in another incident that day at Parsley’s Market when she wanted to borrow $10 from someone at the Market.  The person didn’t have the money so Wagner allegedly quickly took money out of a tip jar at the Market and ran off.  Wagner was arrested last week on charges of child neglect and theft under $100.00.  She will answer to the charges on October 4th in Cannon County General Sessions Court
 

The Hilton Stone American Legion Post 279 is proud and honored to be
the Corporate Sponsoring Organization for the newly formed Boy Scout Troop
1180 in Cannon County.   Commander of the American Legion Post 279, David
J. Faulkner, appointed Legionnaire James E. Stone as the Corporate
Organization Representative.  Woodbury’s Cub Scout Pack has grown which
makes possible  the creation of Boy Scout Troop 1180.  The Troop enjoys
going camping, hiking, and learning Scout skills.  They enjoy having fun
while learning, but they also value giving back to our community through
service projects .  Recent projects include cleaning  the ball fields in
Woodbury and the Greenway cleanup in Murfreesboro.  They have fun at both
day and resident camps.  One of their favorite locations is the Stones River Battlefield.
The troop meets on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Fridays of each month, at the
First United Methodist Church in Woodbury at 7:30PM.  If you are
interested in Scouting, stop by and see what Scouting can do for you.
The Scout Master of Troop 1180 is Josh Rinehart.