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  • Joined: February 25, 2026
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

An encouraging word and a high-five

Over 700 young clients, a 12,000 square foot facility, 500 families, 30 employee coaches and staff and always with an encouraging word are just some of the logistics Tullahoma Gymnastics and Cheer (TGC) co-owners and husband and wife team Brandon and Katie Leming manage weekly.

Blue Monarch opens Out of the Blue

On a chilly morning on March 12, the opening of a new commercial kitchen for Out of the Blue Granola marked another major milestone for Blue Monarch, a local non-profit, which serves women in recovery and their children. After a ribbon cutting hosted by the Tullahoma Area Chamber of Commerce, the dedication began with the history, as told by Susan Binkley, who founded the business in 2008. Three granola employees shared their journeys, and the benefactors explained why they were inspired to provide the new kitchen. Lydia Fulks, a new baker for Out of the Blue, told the crowd, “I am so proud because this is the first time I have worked a job sober after fifteen years of addiction,” which illustrated the significance of the business and its purpose.