Local News

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.

Tech alum indicted for misappropriating $214K
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office, working in conjunction with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, has resulted in the indictment of James “Jamie” Hargis, the former treasurer of the TTU Kappa Sigma Alumni Association.

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.

Coffee County Bank breaks ground for new campus
Coff ee County Bank takes its first steps in expanding its presence in Tullahoma by officially breaking ground at its future home, which happens to be just across the street from its current location.

THS MCJROTC Raider Team takes 7th in first state championship series
The Tullahoma High School Marine Corps Junior ROTC co-ed Raider Team recently placed 7th out of 18 teams in the inaugural Tennessee State Raider Championship Series.

Mayor proclaims this week as Fire Prevention Week
Mayor Lynn Sebourn officially declared the week of Oct. 4 through 10 as Fire Prevention Week at this past week’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting.
