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Sharon Man Charged with Solicitation of Minor to Observe Sexual Conduct, and Contributing to Delinquency of a Minor
By Shannon Taylor Editor On Nov. 6, 2023, Investigator Rodney Wright with the Weakley County Sheriff’s Department received a Department of Children Services (DCS) complaint that a 14-year-old girl, …
Greenfield Passes First Reading of Zoning Ordinance Change
By Shannon Taylor, Editor An ordinance to amend the zoning ordinance was passed on the first reading. This ordinance was changed due to a few things that needed to be addressed. The issues concerned …
ARPA Funds and Personnel Policy Discussed at Sharon Board
By Shannon Taylor, Editor ARPA funds were discussed at the Sharon board meeting held Monday, February 12. The city had ARPA funds and according to Mayor Donna Stricklin they have been using the …
Gas Prices Fall 4.1 Cents Across Tennessee
Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 4.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.65/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are …
Weakley County General Sessions April 14 – 17
Ashton Lane McGee – Possession of Handgun Under Influence – Dismissed Cost to Defendant, Person Under 21 Having Beer in Possession & Transporting Beer – Other
Maurice …
Weakley County Jail Report April 14 – 20
Francisco Martinez Alba of Martin was charged with Driving on Rev/Sus 2 nd Offense on April 17
John Colton Barley of McKenzie was charged with Assault/Agg Assault Against First Responder, DUI: …
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Sheila Harrison and Lisa Gilliam to Angela Hunt, District 23
Norma Peal to Michelle Turner and Destin Johnson, District 2
Kimberly and James Wells and Kimberly Parnell to Janice Adams and …
Drip held their ribbon cutting with the Martin Business Association on Thursday, April 10. Drip provides clients with exceptional care and personalized attention, specializing in IV infusions, …
The Weakley County School board approved a resolution for teacher bonuses under Governor Bill Lee’s Education Freedom Act. The Education Freedom Act provides a provision for a one-time teacher …
Martin Approves Bids for 600K Recreation Project Upgrade
The city of Martin approved bids on the recreation project upgrade at their Monday, April 14 board meeting. The project is funded by a 630K grant with costs to the city estimated at close to $60,000. …
As of April 4, 2025, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has confirmed hundreds of Measles cases and one pediatric death in the United States. The Texas Department of State Health Services has …
Lamaleava Saga Grows Tiresome
Everyday, it’s something new with this guy.
Who, you ask?
Former Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava, apparently bound for that powerhouse UCLA, that’s who. Every day, the …
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NIL rears its ugly head
Much ballyhooed quarterback Nico Iamaleava is no longer with Tennessee. The Vols have said “thanks but no thanks” to the once high-valued prospect. His destination is, as of this writing, …
The future of college athletics
Remember a couple of years ago, when we learned that players could easily negotiate the transfer waters through the transfer portal? Remember a couple of years ago when legal eagles said players …
ECAC Champion Skyhawks Earn Spot In 2025 NCEA Championship Field
The 2025 National Collegiate Equestrian Association Championship bracket was unveiled today and the University of Tennessee at Martin was one of the eight teams chosen by the organization’s …
Vols finish fantastic campaign
I can hear it now. In fact, I’m already hearing it. Tennessee was outclassed. Tennessee can’t shoot. Rick Barnes can’t coach. Tennessee was an embarrassment. If you …
UT Martin Equestrian Breaks Through For Second Conference Championship In School History As Leiter-Janes’ Coach Of The Year Award Highlights Several All-Tournament Honors
Each of the last four seasons, the University of Tennessee at Martin equestrian season has ended in heartbreaking fashion – finishing as runner-up in the finals of the Eastern College Athletic …
Dresden Track & Field Compete in Union City Open
The Dresden Track and Field team met at the Union City Open March 27 th to compete with 13 other West Tn Schools. Dresden Lady Lions placed 3 rd overall as a team. Briley Smith …
Award-winning novelist Simon Van Booy has been selected as the 2024 speaker in the Paul Meek Literary Legacy Speakers Series. He will visit the UT Martin campus on Thursday, November 7, to meet with …
The University of Tennessee at Martin’s Educator Preparation Program in the College of Education, Health and Behavioral Sciences will host its third annual Diversity Conference from 1-5 p.m. on …
In this year’s Study Abroad Aide World University Rankings for International Students, the University of Tennessee at Martin jumped from 1,420th in the 2024 rankings to 207th in the 2025 …
The Weakley County School board met Thursday, September 3 and voted unanimously to change the language in their zero-tolerance policy.
The policy, which was issued in October 2023 currently …
When 17-year-old Rachael Libby reflects on first dreaming of world travel, she points to the days of the pandemic and spending a lot of time watching YouTube videos. Her channels of choice became …
Obituaries
Dr. Wallace E. Crider of Martin, Tennessee, age 96 passed away April 1, 2025 at Van Ayer Nursing Home while under care of Union City Baptist Hospice.
Dr. Crider was born March 18, 1929, to the …
Mr. Gerald Ray, 83, of Huntingdon, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Patriot Health and Rehabilitation Center in Paris, Tennessee. Funeral services were conducted 2:30 PM Monday, …
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service for R. J. Carlton, 71 of Corinth, MS, will be Friday, March 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Magnolia Funeral Home – East Chapel. Visitation will be Friday, March …
Richard Hugh Bowlin of Henderson, Tn, formerly of Dresden, Tn, passed away in Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, Tn on March 8, 2025. He was 70 years old. He was born in Chicago, Il on May 1, 1954, to …
Anne Larue Reed Alexander, 91, passed away at NHC of Franklin, TN Friday morning February 21, 2025.
Anne was born April 30, 1933 to the late Elvern and Janie Kemp Reed. She grew up in the …
Faith
THE RESURRECTION
It is one of the most critical events in world history. It is Jesus's defining moment, the central message of the apostles, and the foundation for our faith. The Lord reveals a little about the …
Our services are at the church and online on the Beulah Land Cowboy Church Facebook page. Our prayer list includes the lost, Bro. Roger, Doris Hendrix, Dew family, our Youth, West Tennessee Flood …
Pride Month: How to Help Prevent Suicide by Being an Ally
Each June, we recognize Pride Month, an occasion to acknowledge and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. Members of the LGBTQ+ community, however, are still disproportionately at risk for suicide …
Entertainment
The City of Greenfield will host their first annual Front Street Festival slated for October 22 – 26. For 35 years, Greenfield’s Fire Chief Bob Dudley coordinated their annual Fire …
Dragstar World Champion and Gleason native, Justin Melton, was honored at a small surprise ceremony on September 25. The purpose of the ceremony was to honor Melton and hand him a sign that will be …
The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center proudly hosted its Annual Volunteer Usher Luncheon and Award Ceremony on August 21, celebrating the invaluable contributions of its dedicated volunteer ushers. …
Opinion
There’s a simple rule we should all be able to agree on: if you take someone’s money, they have a say in how you use it. That rule applies to individuals, businesses, and yes—even …
“I want buy-in from my people." I hear this expression all the time. Leaders desperately want their teams to perform in sync, much like a great jazz orchestra, intuitively adding the perfect …
Weakley County has an unsung hero. To correct this, I want to sing her praises. Michelle Nichols, like Deborah Janes before her, quietly keeps our home clean. She worked alone during the pandemic and …
America's 63 national parks draw in serious hikers, but they also provide opportunities for beginners and families to unwind, take their time and soak in nature's beauty. While many travelers often …
Meowtel explored advancements in feline medicine, nutrition, and care that are helping the more than 350 million domestic cats worldwide live longer.
Avian influenza infections in the US have been rising over the past year, but there’s no evidence so far that people can infect each other with this strain of the virus.
Spokeo compared data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Social Security Administration to see how storm names impact baby names.
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This Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup calls to mind those classic brothy soups from when you were a kid but with a flavorful spring twist. Serve with fresh cucumber sandwiches for a veggie-forward meal.