Precinct totals Where farm finally available waters flow See Page 15, Column Page 4 See Page 6 Home of James Gay 130th YEAR - NO. 5 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2014 ONE SECTION - 50¢ PER COPY Auburntown man dies in shooting Woodbury woman charged as accessory Murder and attempt- ed murder charges were lodged against a suspect accused of killing one man and shooting a woman at a home off Old Woodbury Highway near Murfrees- boro, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s supervisor said. Odom Young Victim Charles Light, 29, of Auburntown was pro- more. Odom is being held ‘Shiners Ricky Estes and Ronald Lawson enjoy a little squeeze from TV stars Shannen Doherty and Holly Marie nounced dead at a home without bond at Ruther- Combs. The two celebrities visited Short Mountain Distillery to film a segment of their new TV show, Off The a 118 Amerson Court, said ford County Adult Deten- Map, which will be broadcast on Great American Country in 2015. Detective Lt. Todd Sparks. tion Center. Wendy Whittemore, 55, “We’re still working to of Jakes Avenue suffered a identify the motive for the gunshot wound, Lt. Sparks shooting,” Lt. Sparks said. Celebrities enjoy ol’ mountain dew said. She was listed in sta- “Odom has known the vic- ble condition at Vanderbilt tims for an extensive peri- Short Mountain Distillery has just had another celeb- University Medical Center od of time.” rity visit. in Nashville. Sheriff’s telecommuni- Shannen Doherty and Holly Marie Combs, who co- Light was the boyfriend cators received a call of a starred on the Charmed TV series, visited the distillery of Whittemore’s daughter. shooting about 9:25 p.m. at as part of their new travel show, Off The Map, which Detective Jamin Hum- the Amerson Court home. will be shown on Great American Country (GAC) in phress charged suspect Other officers responded early 2015. Justin Odom, 23, of Amer- to Mark and Pat’s Bar on The long-time friends shared with Short Mountain son Court with first-degree Old Woodbury Highway managing partner, Billy Kaufman, that they are taking murder of Light and at- where Whittemore rode to a ‘summer vacation’ from their Hollywood lives to trav- tempted murder of Whitte- See SHOOTING, Page 9 el through Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Florida. They want to seize the opportunity to enjoy life in the South with the people who live there. According to the GAC sources, Off the Map is an op- portunity for Shannen, Holly, and the viewers, to ex- Field lighting pand what it means to call America ‘home.’ Fans can Actress Shannen Dohertry shares a laugh with lo- vote on where they want the ladies to visit in each state cal restaurateur, Wanda Thompson, over her moon- on the GAC website. Drinking and making moonshine shine-laced bread pudding. got the vote for what to do while touring Tennessee. “Both actresses were extremely personable and ap- gets approval proachable,” said Kaufman. “They drank shine, made Ricky Estes, one of our ‘Shiners, and Shannen were shine and generally had a great time. drinking a little shine and Ricky asked her to dance. She MIKE WEST layout for the field,” Head- Just a few months earlier, Short Mountain Distillery jumped right up and joined him in a little do-si-do.” Courier Editor la said, explaining some was revealed as a shooting location for Sage + Saints While at the distillery, Doherty and Combs learned slight adjustments may be new music video “Take Me to the South,” co-directed by that Kaufman’s moonshine recipe is possibly the most Board of Education vot- made based upon bids. Kristen Stewart of Twilight fame. Something about the pedigreed in the business. His recipe has a history that ed Thursday (Aug. 8) to “Actually, we have two laid-back atmosphere makes stressed out stars relax and can be traced back to the days of Al Capone. His ‘Shiners move ahead with plans levels of lighting. First is smile. Shannen and Holly were no exceptions. tell stories of their grandfathers and great grandfathers for new lighting for Can- our base level which sup- “Local pickers came to the distillery at Shannen’s re- selling their illegal wares to the famous mobster during non County High School’s plies 30 foot candles of quest,” Kaufman shared. “They played some original prohibition. Schwartz Field. lighting. That’s the TSSAA music and also played some old favorites to entertain “Shannen and Holly stayed longer than expected. The board heard briefly minimum requirement the visitors while they ate moonshine-laced bread pud- We were all having a great time telling tall tales, eat- from electrical engineer and then there’s an alter- ding made by local restaurant, The Blue Porch. Larry Headla of Facilities nate that provides 50 foot See CELEBRITIES, Page 9 System Consultants in candles which is the rec- Knoxville, whose firm will ommended lighting lay- be handling the bidding out for larger stadiums,” process. Headla said. Road to honor Dep. Darby Prater “What you have in front Headla worked with of you, is our preliminary Musco Lighting in work- tion will be placed at the pervisor also attended the … actually it is pretty -fi ing up the plans. Musco Officer killed in line of duty Warren County – Cannon August meeting. nal at this point in time… See FIELD, Page 9 County line. The stretch of Mingle is asking that a TONY STINNETT of Prater. It was seconded road named for Prater will portion of Milligan Lane Courier Sports Editor by Chuck Holt. continue to the Woodbury leading to his residence New book tells story of “My brother and I served city limits. and three others to be add- Ira “Darby” Prater, the as deputies for Cannon Deputy Prater was killed ed to the county inventory only Cannon County dep- County,” said Shane Prat- after being involved in an so it can be upgraded. The Cannon Co.’s Sheriffs uty killed in the line of er, who currently serves accident while responding first 1,373 feet of Milligan TONY STINNETT duty, will have a stretch of the Smyrna Police De- to a call. His patrol car left Lane is on the county in- Courier Sports Editor road named in his honor partment. “We have fam- the road as the result of icy ventory; however, the next pending approval from the ily roots here. I think it is conditions, Jan. 8, 1996. He 1,400 feet leading to the Did you know there have been 49 elected sheriffs in state. a small thing to ask for a had graduated from the Mingle property, and oth- Cannon County? The Cannon County road to be named for the police academy the previ- ers, is not. There have actually been 51 sheriffs when you consider Commission unanimous- only deputy killed in the ous month. Mingle informed the men who completed terms. ly approved the family’s line of duty in (Cannon In other business, Bob- commissioners he had Information, such as this and much more, can be found request to have a road County). It would mean a by Mingle addressed the done as told by Jackie Ha- in a new book, “Cannon County, Tennessee – High Sher- named after Prater during lot to me and my family.” Board regarding his road ley, former county high- iffs,” which was recently published and is currently on its regular monthly meet- Highway 70s will be situation at Milligan Lane. way director, in order to sale for $50 at Adams Memorial Library in Woodbury. ing at the Cannon Coun- named in honor of Ira It marked the third time have the road added to the The book, written by Adam Melton, chronicles the his- ty Courthouse Tuesday “Darby” Prater pending Mingle has been before county inventory but after tory and highlights of every man who has served in the (Aug. 12). Kevin George approval from the state, the Commission; however, doing the work necessary capacity for Cannon County. It is 186 pages and details made the motion to have which appears to be a all three county road com- nothing was done to cor- See SHERIFFS, Page 9 the road named in honor mereUTEP formality. A designa- missioners and their su- See ROAD, Page 9 Events galore in The Cannon Blast! On Page 7 TM TM DEDICATION Middle Tennessee celebrates 100 years of football this season. Call 1-888-YES-MTSU or visit goblueraiders.com/tickets today! PAGE 2 CANNON COURIER AUGUST 20, 2014 CANNON OBITUARIES Charles Gregory Light John Dillon Gayle Rains Charles Gregory Light, 29, died suddenly August 11, John Hopkins Dillon passed away August 12. He was 76. Hoyte Gayle Rains, 64, passed away Thursday, August 2014 in Murfreesboro, Tn. He was a native of Peekskill, With a quietly authoritative bearing 7, 2014 in San Diego, CA, following an extended illness. New York. that commanded respect, he was a kind He was a native of Cannon County. He is survived by his mother, Phyllis Prokop Light of and compassionate man who bottle-fed He is survived by his wife, Patt Rains of Woodbury; Woodbury; sister, Jennifer (Jeremy) Parker of new calves and doted on his children, Bethany (Chris) Hall of Murfreesboro, Tiffany Auburntown; brother, Dyland (Paige) Light of grandchildren. Though he spent a (David) Simpson of McMinnville, and Ben (Tammy) Rains Auburntown; grandmother, Selma Prokop of NY; nieces distinguished career in Nashville and of Franklin; father, Roy Rains of Woodbury; sisters, and nephews, Shellby Parker, Blake Parker, Kaydence enjoyed travel, he was happiest living a Barbara (Dan) Brown, Debbie (Ronnie) Hall, Light, and Kinsley Light; uncles, Greg Prokop of Pikeville quiet life at home.