August 24, 2026
Staff Report
Tullahoma News brings home eight state awards
The Tullahoma News continued its winning tradition this week as the publication was the recipient of eight awards from the Tennessee Press Association for work it did in 2025 including three first place awards.
Stanley Lynn Downs, 74
Stanley Lynn Downs, of Tullahoma, unexpectedly passed this life on Thursday, June 25th, 2026 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville at the age of 74. Stanley was born in Tullahoma to the late James and Alma Blanton Downs. During his life, he worked as a lead pump operator at AEDC.
UT Martin reveals lists of excellence
Kyleigh Hitchcock of Tullahoma has been named to the Spring 2026 Chancellor’s List with Highest Honors at the University of Tennessee at Martin. This distinction recognizes students who have achieved exceptional academic performance during the semester.
Lee reveals list, graduates
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SNHU recognizes Dean’s List, graduates
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MTSU reveals Dean’s List
Middle Tennessee State University is congratulating 5,971 students who appear on the dean’s list for the Spring 2026 semester.
Locals make Bama List
Atotal of 14,306 students enrolled during Spring Semester 2026 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean’s list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president’s list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s).
Heat index tops 100 this week: Know heat stroke signs
With dangerous heat and humidity expected to settle across Middle Tennessee through early next week, mid-state residents are urged to take precautions against heat-related illnesses and recognize the warning signs before a medical emergency occurs. Forecasters expect high temperatures this…
Three charged for selling vapes to minors
Three people have been arrested and charged with selling vapes to minors in an undercover operation coordinated by the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department. “On May… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close