June 26 — Wake Up Weakley Chamber Coffee will be held from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at Blake’s at Southern Milling, 109 S. Lindell St. in Martin. The networking event is hosted by Blake’s at Southern …

Plans are underway for the 2026 Sharon Corn & Music Festival Homecoming, scheduled for Sept. 21-26 in Sharon. As part of the homecoming, Sharon High School classes are being asked to set up …

Rolling Thunder Martin TN-6 will hold a spaghetti luncheon fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at the Sharon Senior Center, 207 East Main St. in Sharon. The luncheon is $10 and …

Five Westview High School band members spent last week at Murray State University, participating in the Racer Instrumental Music Academy. The students played chamber pieces and ensemble pieces …

Rising second- through fifth-graders took part in Library Camp June 15-18 at the Martin Public Library. The camp gave students a hands-on look at library services and activities. It was held …

Fruit Fusion Fun kicked off June 15 in Martin, giving children a chance to cool off, take part in activities and learn about healthy choices. The kid-friendly summer event, hosted by the Martin …

The University of Tennessee at Martin WestStar Leadership Program has announced its WestTeach Class of 2026, the eighth cohort of the program. WestTeach is a function of the WestStar Leadership …

Matthew Bane, owner and CEO of ABC Medical and Pediatrics, spoke to the Martin Kiwanis Club on May 20 about the clinic’s health care services. Bane said ABC Medical is a locally owned primary …

The University of Tennessee at Martin Educator Preparation Program has earned accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, the only national accreditor for educator …

RaeKar has sold its local trash service operations to Republic Services after eight years of serving the region, according to an announcement from the company. The transition will take effect …

UT Martin students were honored May 1 for completing the University Scholars Program, a four-year honors program that offers an enhanced curriculum as well as community-engagement, leadership and …

The Martin Farmers Market’s 2026 season is underway, with farmers, artisans and bakers bringing locally produced goods to Historic Downtown Martin. The producer-only market had 39 vendors last …

A three-day Juneteenth Celebration Weekend is planned June 19-21 in Martin, with events focused on fellowship, education and entertainment. The celebration begins at 6 p.m. Friday, June 19, at …

The Weakley County Legislative Body is scheduled to hold its regular County Commission meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, in the Earl Wright County Commission Court Room at the Weakley County …

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the Weakley County Jail between June 8–14, 2026. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Jacquelyn Suzanne Bostick — driving …

Hannah G. Williams Roudenbush, Hannah G. Williams to John Bynum- Lot Billy B. Tines, Jackie G. Tines to Chris Vincent, Kristy Vincent- N. College St. Martin Miranda Ann Irvine, Miranda Ann …

The following cases were disposed of in Weakley County General Sessions Court between June 7–13, 2026, according to court records : Stacy Griffin — Tobacco sales to minors — Dismissed with …

The two children killed in June 13th's tragedy in Kenton have been identified as 11-year-old McKenna Young and 1-year-old Landrie Harris. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation continues to …

The UT Martin WestStar Leadership Program honored its 2026 class Tuesday, June 16, in the Boling University Center’s Duncan Ballroom. A 5:30 p.m. reception was followed by dinner at 6 p.m. and …