October 14, 2026
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BoMA votes to repeal equal funding
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen has taken the first step in repealing the equal funding ordinance that they just put into place, voting on first reading to repeal.
When will DG on West Lincoln reopen?
The Dollar General on West Lincoln will remain temporarily closed for the foreseeable future following its closure in late July due to a fire in one of the coolers.
Planning sends data center regulations to County Commission
The Coffee County Planning Commission finalized during the Sept. 22 meeting a zoning amendment creating data center restrictions that will go before the County Commission in October.
What ever happened to Shreddergate?
What ever happened to the papers involved in Shreddergate—the infamous incident that transpired in city hall? That’s what Chase Matheson, citizen journalist from the Patriot Punk Network, asked the Tullahoma Board of Mayor and Aldermen during public comments this past meeting.
Body recovered from Tims Ford Lake
A body has been recovered from Tims Ford Lake earlier this week, and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for assistance in identifying the person. In a…
Oktoberfest enjoys ninth year at South Jackson
The 9th annual Oktoberfest on the grounds of South Jackson Performing Arts Center started a bit soggy, but Mother Nature relented, allowing the yodelers and polka bands to have a fun day.
Senior City Planner fired by city
The city of Tullahoma has fired Senior City Planner Samuel Luthi after a series of incidents ranging from allegedly being late for work and falling asleep on the job to an alleged domestic incident at his home.
Be Prepared for Life’s What-Ifs
Life doesn’t always go according to plan. A job loss, medical emergency, natural disaster, or unexpected family change can happen when we least expect it and often at the most inconvenient time. While we can’t predict the future, we can take steps today to feel more confident and secure about whatever comes next. Preparation isn’t about dwelling on worst-case scenarios. Instead, it’s about creating peace of mind and building a strong foundation for yourself and your loved ones. By taking a few proactive steps now, you can be better equipped to handle life’s challenges when the unexpected occurs.
I’m Mr. Can’t Fix It
I’m at the age where people ask me what I will do after I retire. When I tell them I have no idea, they say, “Well, you’ll have more time to fix things around the house.” That’s when my wife begins laughing uncontrollably. I’ve been called many things, but “handyman” is not one of them. When I was growing up, a handyman existed only to help little old ladies who didn’t have a man around the house. Any home with a “real man” had no reason to employ someone to fix the plumbing, the roof, or the electricity. I forfeited my real man card long ago.
Could it really be Noah’s ark?
“Noah’s Ark resting place ‘100 percent confirmed’ after 4300 years.” That’s what a recent headline in Great Britain’s Daily Mail newspaper breathlessly announced. Most of us grew up being lectured,…