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VFW holds Vietnam Veteran Honors Dinner

Manchester Veterans of Foreign Wars All-American Post 10904 was privileged to host its 9th annual Vietnam- era Veterans Honors Dinner on Thursday, March 26 at the Coffee County Veterans Building, 130 Shelton Road in Manchester. Veterans who served during the Vietnam conflict period (November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975), as well as their spouses and/or family members, were honored at the event. So popular was the event that registration reached capacity within two weeks of announcement on Post 10904’s website and Facebook page.

Call put out for city administrator

The city administrator job is being put out for hire as the board of mayor and aldermen have given the go-ahead to put out a call for the opening that was left by the sudden resignation of former City Administrator Jason Quick over a month ago.

April 1 launches ‘Operation Hands Free’

Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSD) and Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) are teaming up to launch “Operation Hands Free” in the state for the month of April. The goal is to reduce distracted driving. Though Tennessee has had a hands free law regarding cell phones since 2019, the number of traffic accidents and fatalities continues to climb.

U.S. Postal Service to implement 8% surcharge

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is in the works of implementing a temporary 8% surcharge in a move to offset rising transportation costs caused by the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran.

Community Calendar

Community Calendar is a service of the Tullahoma News and is free of charge for community and church announcements. Those wishing to submit an event should email their item to dsherrill@ tullahomanews. com or contact Duane Sherrill at 931-455-4545 with the information. Deadline is Wednesday morning for inclusion in Sunday’s edition and Monday morning for Wednesday’s edition. You may submit your event a month ahead of the date and reoccurring events may also be published in the community calendar.

Loyce Hazel Fanning Arrick, 84

Loyce Hazel Fanning Arrick, 84, of Huntland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Bailey Manor. A native of Huntland, she was born on April 3, 1941, to the late Charles and Hannah (Burks) Fanning.

Joe Dale Little, 82

Joe Dale Little (Little Joe), 82 of Decherd passed away on March 28, 2026. He was born on Aug. 4, 1943, to Burnis W. Little and Lillie Mae Ross Little in Decherd Funeral Services were held Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in the Chapel of Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Interment followed at Franklin Memorial Gardens.

Roxy Ann Hoots, 79

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Roxy Ann Hoots, who passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at the age of 79.