Barnabas by nature: Hargrove strives to bring his encouraging spirit to Coffee County schools
M Scott Hargrove, the new director of schools for Coffee County, says that he is “a Barnabas by nature,” referring to the Biblical apostle noted for his encouragement and service to others. “Whether that’s in the classroom or athletically or…
Where One Gathers Bows
BRADY FLANIGANStaff Writer That was July, 2024. A year ago. Snows melted. Storms came. Some were buried and some born. Ella-Gracin is a sophomore at Tullahoma High School now, and she’s been gazing at bright things. Now she’s careening toward…
Decherd extends 40 mph speed zone
The current 40 mph speed limit on Highway 127 has been adjusted from Interstate Block to Henley Construction. New speed limit signs have been posted as of this week. The area highlighted in yellow in the accompanying picture is the…
Samuel Burt graduates Freed-Hardeman
Approximately 334 students took part in the ceremony which was held Saturday, May 17, 2025. The total includes 11 associates, 253 baccalaureate degree recipients and 59 who completed graduate degrees. The total also includes 11 licensures, certificates and specialists. Samuel…
Man busted for credit card fraud, faces deportation by ICE
The investigation that led to the arrest began when Decherd Police Department received a call to the Franklin Farmers’ Cooperative, located at 2229 Decherd Blvd., in reference to potential credit card fraud and theft of property. Upon arrival, initial officers…
State Champion All-Star team fundraising for Regionals
DUANE SHERRILLEditor The state champion Tullahoma U12 team are heading to the Southeast Regionals later this month. They punched their ticket by winning the District and then State titles, going 8-0 during their dominant run to the title. The city…
Read all about it – The News wins big at state awards
S The Tullahoma News and its contributors had a huge day at the Tennessee Press Association awards in Memphis Saturday as they walked away with eight awards, three of them for being first in the state in the categories of…
Record travelers expected for Independence holiday
AAA projects 72.2 million Americans will travel domestically during the Independence Day holiday period (Saturday, June 28 to Sunday, July 6). This represents an increase of 1.7 million travelers (2.4%) over last year and 7 million more than in 2019.…
Be vigilant for our children’s sake
Two questions for every parent with children in county and city public schools: Do you know what your children are being taught? Do you know the background and ideology of their teachers and curriculum? I was intrigued by a recent…
Bennett working with ‘Bama cooperative education program
University of Alabama student Jacob Bennett of Tullahoma, is participating in UA’s Cooperative Education Program during the summer 2025 semester. Bennett is working for Camgian Microsystems Corporation. In the Cooperative Education Program, students alternate periods of full-time study with periods…
