Assimilation and the Church
I loved going to church as a kid. I’ve always been a history buff and an avid reader. I love singing (especially Christmas songs). I love spending time with friends, serving my community and searching for hope and love. I…
See the larger symbolic meaning
Another way to look at the expulsion and reinstatement of two representatives of the Tennessee General Assembly is to see its larger symbolic meaning. The totality of the events is understood as a wake-up call for thinking and acting outside…
Leaders do nothing about gun violence
Once again the majority in the Tennessee Statehouse has hurriedly closed shop and headed home to avoid thousands descending on capitol/plaza demanding gun reform. Most of these were students just wanting to make it through school without fear of being…
Not exactly the ‘party of love’
Congratulations to Mr. Mike Stein of the Coffee County Democratic Party for penning what is easily the most absurd Op-ed that I’ve seen appear in The News. The level of hypocrisy he was able to fit into a quarter page…
Join me in observing Loyalty Day
While there are many in our country who simply want to enjoy the freedom and liberty that comes with being an American, it’s crucial to understand that such benefits come at a cost. Part of that cost is understanding how…
Guy Chastain assumes AEDC fire inspector role
Guy Chastain now traverses hallways, offices and test facilities throughout Arnold Air Force Base to ensure safeguards designed to keep base personnel out of serious and potentially life-threatening situations are working as they should. In mid-January, Chastain took on the…
Why I love living in Tullahoma
Last night our dog woke us up at about 4 a.m. He never barks at night unless something is happening. When my husband got up to see what he was barking at, he found there were trucks and a digging…
Pickett named new THS Assistant Principal
Z Tullahoma High School is thrilled to share that Sarah Jane Pickett will be moving to an assistant principal position for the upcoming 2023-24 school year. “I am beyond excited about this opportunity,” Pickett said. “Being an administrator has been…
REL named Tennessee Purple Star School in time to celebrate Purple Up! For Military Kids Day
Z Robert E. Lee Elementary School is one of 27 schools in the state this year to be awarded the Tennessee Purple Star School Award after recently receiving that designation from the Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission. “Our REL team…
THS graduate receives national award for journalism
E Brock Colyar, of Tullahoma, has earned national recognition from the American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME). Colyar won the ASME Next Award for journalists under 30. Colyar, a 2016 Tullahoma High School graduate, serves as features writer for New…
