October 14, 2026
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Burning trailer forces closure of I-24
A Florida trucker was able to save himself and his tractor in the pre-dawn hours Friday morning when his trailer erupted in flames on Interstate 24 near the Coffee-Grundy County…
Hands-On Science Center celebrates 36 years with birthday bash Saturday
The Hands-On Science Center (HOSC) is gearing up for its birthday party this weekend, and it’s inviting the community to celebrate 36 years of sparking curiosity, encouraging exploration, and inspiring generations of young scientists through engaging, hands-on STEM learning.
HOSC launches after-school STEM program
Just ahead of its upcoming birthday bash, the Hands-On Science Center (HOSC) has announced that registration for its 2026 After-School STEM Learning Program.
Wildlife photography contest open
Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s 12th annual Wildlife and Nature Photo Contest is open for submissions Aug. 1-31, 2026.
County Planning eyes data center restrictions
The Coffee County Planning Commission along with a professional planner working as a consultant and the county attorney discussed possible restrictions for the newly enacted zoning resolution on data centers.
THS football assigns legacy numbers for 2026 season
In what has become a tradition in Tullahoma football, jerseys #8, formerly worn by Eli Grow, and #66, formerly worn by Jason Few, gets handed out to be worn by two THS players each season who are highly respected and have high character to honor their memory and legacy.
Berry, Bradford and Dent win aldermanic seats
It was a night of change in Tullahoma as Daniel Berry, Donna Bradford and Mike Dent were elected to serve on the Tullahoma Board of Mayor and Aldermen, while Coffee County Mayor Dennis Hunt retained his seat in a landslide.
Rescue Squad assists at structure fire
The Coffee County Rescue Squad (CCRS) was called in to provide firefighter rehabilitation for the firefighters working a structure fire over the weekend.
I count off for spelling
More than a few times over the years, I’ve filled this space with “Facebook Fails” or “Autocorrect Accidents,” a collection of unfortunate misspellings. These word mishaps are caused by technology, confusion, a lack of spelling smarts, or all of the above. I have earned a reputation in my workplace as a stickler when it comes to spelling.
Mental Health Matters
When you hear the term “mental health”, what are some words that come to mind? We often hear more negative terms associated with mental health than positive, but in reality, “mental health” is a neutral term. Mental health applies to everyone, not just those who are mentally ill. Just like we do what we need to take care of our body to be sure that our physical health needs are met, we also must take care of our brain to stay emotionally, socially, and psychologically healthy.