Abbey Buchanan of Sharon and Nicholas Sterrett of Martin have been elected to membership in The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at their respective institutions. Buchanan was inducted at the …

The Weakley County Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Weakley County Class of 2026 recently completed its agriculture session, visiting several local operations to learn about the businesses that …

Student creativity from across the county was on full display at the 2026 Weakley County Arts Festival, as young artists from each school system gathered to showcase their work and compete at the …

Libraries play a vital role in rural communities, serving as gathering spaces, technology hubs and educational resources, as National Library Week is observed April 19-25. Rural libraries serve …

The Weakley County Chamber of Commerce has named Security Bank and Trust Company in Martin as its March 2026 Business of the Month. According to the chamber, the bank was selected in recognition …

Sharon City-Wide Yard Sale — April 25. Held throughout Sharon. Free setup and selling by the railroad at the park. For information, contact Penny Branson at 731-636-0479. Yard Sale — May 2, …

The Family and Community Education Club met April 10 at the New Salem Cumberland Presbyterian Church, which has been rebuilt since the former building was destroyed by a tornado. Members used stained …

April 25 — Wreaths Across America will host a charity golf tournament at Persimmon Hills Golf Course in Sharon. For registration, call 601-434-9597 or email lin_lees@hotmail.com.  April …

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the Weakley County Jail between April 6–12, 2026. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Ricky Dewayne Bailey Jr. — domestic …

Bradley Langley- Executor, Bradley Joe Langley- Estate to Tammy A. Trevathan- Oaklawn Dr. McKenzie William K. Jackson, Doris E. Jackson to Orren Parker Ogg, Gregory Ray Gunter- Tracts Betty …

The following cases were disposed of in Weakley County General Sessions Court between April 5–11, 2026, according to court records : Isabella Dellarose Oliver — Possession/consumption of …

The Kiwanis Club received presentations on April 8 highlighting a regional summer baseball team and educational opportunities at the University of Tennessee at Martin. Eddie Crittendon, one of …

The University of Tennessee at Martin has recognized undergraduate students for academic achievement with the publication of the fall semester Chancellor’s Honor Rolls. The honor rolls include …

The University of Tennessee at Martin Office of University Outreach has announced that registration is now open for its summer camps, including UT Martin Kid College and UT Martin Jr. Kid College. …

A recent Drug Take Back event in Weakley County resulted in the collection of 49 pounds of prescription medication for safe disposal, helping reduce the risk of misuse and improve community safety. …

Weakley County 4-H members recently competed in the State 4-H Archery Jamboree held April 10-11 at the Hyder Burks Agricultural Pavilion. More than 500 youth from across the state participated …

Four educators from Weakley County schools have been awarded $5,000 STEM grants from the Tennessee Valley Authority to support innovative, hands-on learning in their classrooms. Recipients …

The Black Avenue will return this weekend for its sixth year, taking place April 11 at Festival Park in Martin from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public and continues its …