Staff Report

Staff Report

  • Joined: June 1, 2026
  • Articles: 341

College is worth it

As a new academic year begins on college campuses across the country, students and families are considering one of the most important investments they will ever make: a college education. And many are asking an important question: Is it worth it? That question arises amid a national narrative that increasingly portrays higher education as too expensive, out of reach and no longer worth the investment. Those concerns deserve to be taken seriously. But when that narrative is fueled by incomplete comparisons, inaccurate information or broad claims that simply do not match the facts, it does a disservice to the students and families trying to make informed decisions about their futures.

The WNBA: Giving Prison Basketball a Bad Name

Capitalizing on the WNBA’s inability (or unwillingness) to define what a woman is, several ex-NBA players have declared for the WNBA draft. I like that; it takes balls. Could men in the WNBA be the final frontier of diversity, equity and inclusion? In a development that has left the nation’s most progressive sports fans clutching their participation trophies and muttering about “lived experience,” several male athletes have declared their intention to enter the WNBA draft. The reaction has been everything one would expect from a culture that spent a decade insisting biology is a social construct—until biology started dunking in the paint. The logic, we are told, is airtight. And if a man identifies as a woman, or merely feels that the women’s league offers a more welcoming competitive environment, who are we to stand in the way of his dreams? After all, the WNBA has long been marketed as a sanctuary of empowerment.

Robert Taylor Brasier

Robert Taylor Brasier, of | Tullahoma, passed this life on Monday, August 17th, 2026 at his home at the age of 91. Mr. Brasier was born in Dallas, TX to the late W.E. (Earl) and Mamie Bell Brown Brasier. He served his country proudly in the United States Air Force for 21 years, attaining the rank of Technical Sergeant before his retirement. He then went on to work for Cubic Precision and for Stan Mc-Nabb. Mr. Brasier was also a member of First Methodist Church in Tullahoma. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, J.W. Brasier; and one sister, Pat Moulder. Mr. Brasier is survived by his wife, Martha Darden Brasier; two daughters, Julie (Joe) Brasier and Janie (Paul) Crabtree; one sister, Grace Lynch; and many nieces and nephews.

Nanette “Nan” Hatheway

Nan Hatheway, age 67, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Born on August 31, 1958, Nan was the firstborn of a set of | twins, beginning a life that would be filled with love, family, and meaningful connections. She will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and loving her.

Catherine Marie Dominy

Antioch, Died July 24, 2026 Celebration of Life Service: 11:30am August 29th at Christ Church Nashville For full details: https://everloved.com/life-of/catherine- https://everloved.com/life-of/cath-

TVA announces updated 2026 Tims Ford management plan

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has released the updated 2026 Tims Ford Reservoir Land Management Plan (RLMP) along with the associated Environmental Assessment and is now available for review at tva.com/landplanreview. Tims Ford Reservoir is in Franklin and Moore counties in Middle Tennessee. The plan is fairly large, with 173 pages of text, charts, pictures, illustrations and detailed maps.

Partners for Healing taps Murphree for director

Partners for Healing is very pleased to announce Tori Murphree as the organization’s new Executive Director. A Tullahoma resident, Ms. Murphree is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over a decade of experience. Tori brings a well-rounded set of skills to the program. Her background includes clinical service, program management, staff supervision, community partnership development, and grant administration. She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Alabama and a Bachelor of Science from Lee University as well as Tennessee LCSW Licensure.