Dig Day on 41A draws a crowd

Over a thousand people braved the heat to be part of the inaugural Dig Day on 41A Saturday as kids were given a chance to get hands-on with big machinery with exhibits ranging from a Blackhawk helicopter and giant Tonka truck to excavators and jackhammers.
Defense contends subpoena power abuse in Amacher case

Former Tullahoma Alderman Jenna Amacher is due in court Friday afternoon as her defense argues several pre-trial motions before the judge, including allegations that the prosecution abused its subpoena powers.
Dig Day on 41A happens Saturday

The inaugural Dig Day on 41A, presented by Christopher Equipment and the Highland Rim Kiwanis Club, will be held Saturday, offering children from the community an up-close look at some big machinery ranging from cranes and land movers to helicopters and fire department vehicles. The event is free to the public thanks to generous sponsorships by several local businesses and individuals.
Teen charged with vehicular homicide

A local teen has been charged with vehicular homicide for a fatal crash last week on Lost Creek Road in Moore County that claimed the life of another motorist.
‘Inherit the Wind’ presents four-day run at South Jackson

It was a landmark Tennessee legal battle playing out in a rural small town that pitted religious fundamentalist against science that feels a little on the nose for today’s political climate. On September 17-20 the South Jackson Community Playhouse will bring perform Inherit the Wind, the 1955 classic, Tennessee, courtroom drama, which examines the Scopes Monkey Trial. It will be performed at the Main Stage at South Jackson Performing Arts Center. Shows will take place on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
Local Chamber targeted in pair of lawsuits

The Tullahoma Area Chamber of Commerce is fighting a pair of lawsuits, Executive Director Hope Nunley revealed to the Tullahoma Board of Mayor and Aldermen at their past meeting.
Charges dismissed against Glick

DUANE SHERRILL Editor Felony charges alleging official misconduct against former Tullahoma Alderman Kurt Glick have been dismissed, ending a three-year-long saga in which the special prosecutor in his case was hit with felony charges and forced to resign. The order…
City passes equal funding measure

South Jackson Performing Arts Center, the Sports Council and the Tullahoma Area Chamber of Commerce will now receive equal funding from the city of Tullahoma after the funding measure passed in the third and final reading at the board of mayor and aldermen.
BoMA passes gender-based sports protection

DUANE SHERRILL Editor The city of Tullahoma has passed an ordinance aimed at protecting gender-based athletics, keeping boys from playing in girls’ sports. The rule not only extends to local sports but to any entity that rents a field or…
ARPA funds get city $200K in equipment

American Rescue Plan Act dollars will be buying the city over $200K in machinery to replace outdated equipment and trucks.
