2016

With six players completing the girls basketball roster for Macon County Tuesday night, it looked like the Cannon County Lionettes were going to get an easy win.  However when the game got going the Woodbury team found things a little different.  Macon County led most of the first half leading by as many as 9 points in the game.  The Lionettes tied the game and took the lead for good with about a minute left in the 3rd quarter and picked up their 10th win of the season 45-39.  Maleah Scott scored 10 points to lead the team.  Cannon’s district record is 4-4.
Normally results in the third quarter for the Cannon County Lions have hurt the team and have also been a major reason for the 6-16 season the Lions have endured through but the Lions responded Tuesday night against Macon County with a solid third quarter trimming a 20 point lead down to 7 before they folded in the fourth losing to Macon County 76-65.  Briar Jakes had one of his better shooting performances scoring 22 points while Austin Martin hit 14 and Austin Duggin had 12.  Cannon’s District record is 0-8.  Both teams will be in Murfreesboro Thursday night to face the Central Magnet Tigers and Lady Tigers.  Tip off will be at 6:00.  WBRY AM-1540/FM107.9 will have the live broadcast game coverage.  You can also hear the game streaming live on wbry.com and through WBRY by using the TuneIn Radio app on your smart phones and tablets.

This past weekend some of the Cannon County Rescue squad members were busy due to the snowy and icy road conditions doing community service work for the citizens of Cannon County. The members went to pick up nurses and employees who works at the hospital and nursing home, took them to work then picked them up and took them home. The members also assisted Cannon County EMS to get to calls where the ambulance couldn’t go.
Cannon County Rescue Squad does much more than extrication, search and rescue, animal rescue, etc. We would like to say THANK YOU to our members for their hard work and dedication to the squad and to the citizens of Cannon County.The Rescue Squad did not have to work many accidents during this winter weather storm. Even though most roads may be clear of snow and ice, use caution when driving due to the rain that has moved in.
The Cannon County Rescue Squad would like to say THANK YOU to our members and to the citizens of Cannon County for your past and future support!
 

The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) is urging consumers to be wary of potential price gouging following the severe winter storm that swept across Tennessee over the weekend.
Tennessee’s price gouging laws make it unlawful for individuals and businesses to charge unreasonable prices for essential goods and services including gasoline, food, ice, fuel, generators, lodging, storage space, and other necessities in direct response to a disaster regardless of whether that emergency occurred in Tennessee or elsewhere. The price gouging law also makes it unlawful to charge a price that is grossly in excess of the price charged prior to the emergency. This price gouging act is triggered when a disaster is declared by the state or by the federal government. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency declared a State of Emergency at 3 p.m., CST, on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016.
Penalties for violations of the act are up to $1,000 per violation. Additionally, the Tennessee Attorney General in conjunction with TDCI’s Division of Consumer Affairs can request that a court issue injunctions and order civil penalties of up to $1,000 for each violation. The state can also seek refunds for consumers.
In addition to home repair services and building supplies, some may need gasoline and emergency supplies and services. These goods and services are also subject to the price-gouging laws. Problems that sometimes arise after a natural disaster include price gouging (in which a business unreasonably raises rates on essential goods and services during a state of emergency or in response to a disaster), as well as fraud or misrepresentations in the areas of home repair and debris removal.Consumers may also get shoddy repairs from unlicensed contractors, or they do not receive the goods and services at the promised price.
Here are some tips for consumers to remember in the aftermath of December’s storms:      

Avoid high pressure sales tactics urging you to act quickly before signing a contact. Take time to make a good decision.
Do not pay money upfront. Wait until the job is finished.
Ask questions and get references from people you trust before hiring someone to do work for you.
Get the whole deal in writing. If a contractor promises you something, get it in writing.
Keep a record of your property damage and any repairs made to your property. Take photos during the repair work and afterward. You should also take photos of any repair work you believe was not done correctly.

If you have a problem with a business, you can file a complaint at www.tn.gov/consumer or call toll-free 1-800-342-8385.                                                                    
 

It’s been a week since the Lions and Lionettes basketball teams of Cannon County High School have played.  The regular season schedule called for three games last week but the winter storm that hit the Middle Tennessee area last Wednesday quickly took care of that.  Tonight the teams will try to get a set of games in as they travel to Lafayette to take on Macon County High School in District 8-AA.  The Lionettes are 3-4 in District play and have beaten the Lady Tigers earlier this year in Woodbury.  They will look to even up their District record and stay in the middle of the standings with several games left to go.  The Cannon County Lions have yet to win a district contest.  The Lions are coming off of two frustrating back to back losses after playing so close against Upperman two weeks ago.  Tonight’s game will start at 6:00.  WBRY-AM-1540/107.9FM will have the live broadcast.  You can also check out the game live streaming on our website at wbry.com and through the smartphones and tablets by using the Tune In Radio app.
 

Bonnaroo Works Fund (BWF), the charitable arm of the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, announced today that it is now accepting online applications for the 2016 grant cycle. The Fund is dedicated to supporting local and regional organizations that advance the arts, education and the environment, with a focus on local reinvestment. Applications can be found at http://bonnarooworksfund.org or http://www.cfmt.org/BonnarooWorksFund/. The deadline to apply is March 15, 2016, and grants will be announced in May 2016.
“We encourage qualifying nonprofits to share their goals and needs with us through the application process,” said Nina Miller, BWF executive director. “Through the annual grant awards, we have had a significant impact on some awe-inspiring organizations with a wide range of important missions, from music and arts to education.”
Established in 2009, BWF grants reflect the philanthropic nature of festival founders, attendees, fans and partners, and since the festival’s inception, more than $7 million has been awarded to worthy causes in the local and regional communities.
“In addition to two dollars from every Bonnaroo ticket, proceeds from the Silent Auction, Root for Roo, the Bonnaroo 5K Run, Soundwaves Art and Art at Roo all benefit the Bonnaroo Works Fund and its causes. As part of the C’Roo Gooders program, Bonnaroo volunteers “work” during the festival for selected organizations, and based on the volunteer hours they invest, the BWF provides support to the organization of their choosing. As a result, patrons and fans have a significant role in the BWF’s commitment to these life-changing organizations,” Miller said. “It is so gratifying to work with the entire Bonnaroo community to make a real impact on people’s lives.”
 

Closings And Delays For Tuesday January 26
Cannon County Schools Closed Tuesday
Dekalb County Schools Closed Tuesday
Coffee County, Warren County and Wilson County School Systems All Will Be Open Two Hours Late.

Thursday, January 28th, starting at 4:00, there will be a chili supper fundraiser at the high school cafeteria during the Grammar School County Tournaments.
Cost is $5 and all proceeds go to the football team. The boys will have tickets for presale or you can by a ticket at the door.
 

The Cannon County Convenience Center closed Friday (Jan 22nd) at 1:00 p.m. and all day Saturday (23rd) due to the weather.  We were forced to close Sunday due to the closing of the Allied Waste Landfill on Friday and the weekend.  With Allied Waste closed, we could not haul our garbage to the landfill.  We apologize if this was an inconvenience to anyone.

Cannon County Schools Are Closed Monday January 25th
Cannon County Grammar School Games Scheduled For Monday have been postponed.

Other school systems closed Monday in the WBRY listening area include
Coffee, Dekalb, Rutherford, Wilson, Bedford, and Warren County Schools are closed Monday
Manchester, Murfreesboro and Tullahoma City Schools Are Closed Monday
Covenant Academy McMinnville-Open Two Hours Late
Franklin Road Christian School Murfreesboro is closed
Temple School of Manchester-Open Two Hours Late
Middle Tennessee State University will open at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25, said university President Sidney A. McPhee. Classes resume and staff report at that time.
Student parking garages will remain closed because of lingering slick pavement conditions.
Students who feel they cannot safely travel to campus should advise their professors to make appropriate arrangements. Faculty should accommodate students who feel they cannot safety travel to campus and post necessary information about resumption of courses.
Employees should use discretion in reporting to work, and those unable to report should contact his/her supervisor.
 

A Cannon County man who tried to run over a woman in her own yard was arrested recently for reckless endangerment.  According to Cannon County Sheriff’s Department Reports, Sheriff’s Deputy Andrew Colwell was dispatched to a residence on Hollow Springs Road in reference to a male subject driving a blue Ford Expedition through the complainants yard trying to run her over.  Upon arrival, Deputy Colwell made contact with the victim Regina Maynard, who stated that when her friend Cory Spry, arrived at her residence, Blake Welch got in his vehicle and began acting belligerent, driving through the yard and chasing Mr. Spry’s vehicle.  Ms. Maynard also stated that Mr. Welch almost ran over her with his vehicle while standing in the yard within just a couple feet of his path.  Deputy Colwell went to speak with Mr. Welch.  Welch stated that he though Mr. Spry had taken his gun that he left at this residence and that he got upset and began to chase Mr. Spry.  Mr. Welch stated that he did drive erratically through the yard and in the process struck a tree and a black Dodge Durango belonging to Ms. Maynard.  Statements were taken from others in reference to the incident.  Mr. Welch was taken into custody and transported to the Cannon County Jail for booking.  Mr. Welch was charged with reckless endangerment and two counts of vandalism.  He is scheduled to answer to the charges March 1st in Cannon County General Sessions Court.