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Tax increase likely for Martin
The Martin Board of Aldermen has approved the first reading of the city’s proposed fiscal year 2026 budget, which includes a property tax rate increase aimed at improving employee compensation …
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 …
Secretary of State Tre Hargett Announces 2025 Anne Dallas Dudley Voter Registration Award Winners
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett today announced 60 Tennessee high schools that are this year’s recipients of the Anne Dallas Dudley Award for meeting student voter registration …
Property Transfers in Weakley County May 19–23
The following property transactions were recorded in the Weakley County Register of Deeds for the week of May 19–23, 2025:
Charles Andrew Langley to Clarence Mealer and Ashleigh Mealer …
Weakley County Jail Report May 19–25
The following individuals were booked into the Weakley County Jail during the week of May 19 through May 25, 2025:
Karl Laver Curtis Bell of South Fulton was charged with failure to appear on …
More Local News
“I have good days, I have bad days and some days I feel like I can run the world,” said bone marrow transplant survivor Mckenzie Baxter of Martin, Tn.
“Your …
A Weakley County investigation into reports of child sexual abuse material sent via Snapchat has led to the arrest of a corrections officer in East Tennessee.
In February, special agents with …
I am not in favor of Tennessee giving state funds to private schools. For those who don’t know, Governor Bill Lee has instated a policy allotting $7,075 of scholarship to students intending on …
Congratulations to Marianne K. Vickers – Special Programs Teacher of the Year at Tennessee Virtual Academy
We are thrilled to recognize Mrs. Marianne K. Vickers as this year’s Special Programs Teacher of the Year at Tennessee Virtual Academy (TNVA)—a free, public, at-home school serving …
The 2025 legislative session of the Tennessee General Assembly concluded with the passage of numerous laws that will influence the daily lives of residents statewide. With legislation covering …
UT baseball sputtering
For a time, Tennessee’s SEC baseball series with Vanderbilt this past weekend looked promising.
The Vols, needing a jolt of adrenaline to stay in the mix for a home regional berth, took …
More sports
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 …
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 …
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
Mrs. Patsy S. Wilkerson, age 92, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at her residence in Dresden, TN. She was born to the late Adron J. Nipp and Martha Elizabeth George Nipp on August 9, 1932 in …
Kristin LeAnn Goode, 33, of Dresden, TN was pronounced deceased by the State Medical Examiner on April 7, 2025.
She leaves her father Scott Goode of Dresden, TN; Mother Cindy Johnson of Ripley, …
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 …
Faith
Salt & Light
How should a follower of Jesus live? The answer is found in "The Sermon on the Mount.” We begin this week with Matthew 5. This sermon's thesis statement is 5:20. If one is to be part of His …
As summer approaches, churches throughout Weakley County are gearing up for a beloved tradition—Vacation Bible School (VBS). These annual programs offer a blend of spiritual education, fun, and …
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
Recently, I made the difficult decision to part ways with an employee at one of our newspapers. This individual held political and religious views very different from my own—views I respected …
House Republicans have taken insane steps to redefine who counts as a "dependent child" under SNAP, and surprise, it’s not your second grader. According to their newly passed 1,116-page …
Do you remember playing with those Magic 8 Balls® as a kid? You’d ask questions like, “Will I get an A in school?” or “Will I get that video game for Christmas?” …
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(NewsUSA) - Exercising in the warmer weather is a welcome respite from winter, but summer workouts bring their own challenges, including dehydration.For most people, 64 ounces of water each day is …
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