September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. The color representing Ovarian Cancer is teal and the cause is a cure. Every day 54 women are diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer. Ovarian cancer is the number one deadliest gynecologic cancer. The five-year survival…
Congress won’t honor the Constitution
A very cursory reading of the Constitution indicates that most of the vast power of the federal government, including the power to declare War, is given to Congress. Our very wise Founding Fathers deliberately wanted this power away from the…
Boot out the cowards in Congress
I don’t know if Ray Artman is brain washed along with the MAGA cult or just believes in the Ayn Rand philosophy of the “Me Society”. Our Liar in Chief made all kinds of promises when he was campaigning for…
Reflections of a third-generation veteran and advocate
The story of service is often told in medals and memories, carried from one generation to the next. Mine is such a story. I am a third-generation wartime veteran, following the path of my grandfather, step-grandfather, and great uncle who…
Our Turn?
In his letter to the editor of the August 24th edition of the Tullahoma News, I quote Ray Artman as saying “It’s our turn to run the country”. Exactly what does that mean? Exactly who makes up this “our”, and…
Saturday is Grief Awareness Day
R You’ve probably heard this famous Benjamin Franklin quote, “…nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes.” We say grief should be on that list too. Raise your hand if you’ve experienced the heartache of a break-up,…
Students pour into transfer portal
A new rule allowing a one-time school transfer in Tennessee while maintaining athletic eligibility has doubled the number of those jumping in the transfer portal. According to the TSSAA, which oversees athletics in Tennessee, they have processed nearly double the…
No lane closures for Labor Day holiday
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state routes for the Labor Day holiday travel period. Construction crews will stop all lane closure activity at noon on Friday, Aug. 29, until 6…
City begins plans to celebrate 250th birthday of the United States
DUANE SHERRILLEditor The city of Tullahoma is taking the first steps in planning for a 250th celebration for the United States of America. The official celebration, to be held nationwide on July 4, 2026 exactly 250 years from the original…
State park prepping for renovations
T A new vision is starting to come to life at Tims Ford State Park as the landmark location continues work on and prepares for a series of improvements throughout the property. From cabin renovations to a new handicap-accessible playground,…
