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DG on West Lincoln is back in business
After being closed for months following a fire in one of the coolers, the Dollar General on West Lincoln Street has reopened.

Wallace convicted for ‘terrorizing Manchester’
The District Attorney’s Office announced the conviction of Kyle Scott Wallace of 12 charges, including aggravated assault on law enforcement, resisting arrest and vandalism.

Blood Assurance offers blood bounty
Blood Assurance is offering donors up to $40 in e-gift cards through Nov. 13 to encourage donations and strengthen the blood supply ahead of the busy holiday season.

Medication use and disposure
Responsible use of medication is more than just “take as directed by your physician”. It includes following all prescription instructions for use, safe storage, and proper disposal.

Coffee gets $330K slice of highway safety pie
Coffee County will be getting almost $300,000 from the Highway Safety Office and federal government to promote traffic safety.

Sharing my average intelligence
The cat is out of the bag. Many journalists are utilizing “A-I” to write stories. Occasionally I’m asked if I’m one of them. If by “A-I,” you mean “average intelligence,” I might qualify for that. Like many folks, I’m curious about bots, ChatGPT, and all the other online entities that will supposedly make our lives easier.

J.C. Ferrell Way to honor former Tullahoma police chief
Asection of Chestnut Alley in front of the Tullahoma Police Department will be named J.C. Ferrell Way in honor of the city’s longest-serving police chief, recognizing a 35-year career that helped shape local law enforcement.

Westside story – Residents fight subdivision
Westside Drive residents scored a win during the recent meeting of the Tullahoma Board of Zoning Appeals as the panel shot down variances and a major building plat that would have brought several new houses to their neighborhood.


Eugene London named Christmas Parade Grand Marshal
Eugene London, Jr. has been named Grand Marshal of the 70th annual Tullahoma Christmas Parade, sponsored by Stan McNabb Automotive. The announcement brought a standing ovation during the monthly Chamber Coffee held at South Jackson Performing Arts Center Tuesday, Oct. 27.
