JAHNKE- The Dixie's Executive Director, Angela DeMaris, and the Town of Huntingdon's Mayor, Nina Smothers, proudly honor Rick Jahnke with The Mayor’s Award for Good Humor and Patience in the Public Service of the Arts

The Dixie Celebrates Volunteer Ushers at Annual Luncheon and Award Ceremony

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. …

The Martin Post 8-29-2024 e-edition

Tractor-Trailer Blocks Ramp in Martin, Multiple Agencies Respond

On Tuesday, August 27 around 9 a.m., a tractor-trailer overturned on the on-ramp going towards Dresden from Fulton in Martin. The ramp was completely blocked for close to four hours while Martin …
More Local News
Celebrate Huntingdon’s 31st Annual Heritage Day Festival Sept 28
It is time once again to celebrate Huntingdon Heritage Day Festival with the Town of Huntingdon.  On Saturday, September 28, from 10:00a.m. to 3:30p.m., all are invited to Huntingdon’s …
CAPTAIN’S PANTRY – Shown posing with the blue coolers where Martin Area Farmers Market vendors make food donations to UTM’s Captain’s Pantry are (L-R) Martin Area Farmers Market managers Samantha Goyret and Caroline Ideus, Caroline’s son Conrad, Office of Housing Firector Ryan Martin and Office of Housing Assistant Director Laura Kepler.
Martin Farmer’s Market Donating Food to the Captain’s Pantry
The University of Tennessee at Martin campus and community are working together again for a good cause. The Martin Area Farmers Market is collecting donations from its vendors to go toward The …
VETERINARY GRADS – UT Martin veterinary graduates Micayla Hickman (left center) of Smyrna and Chloe Dobson (right center) of Hixson are shown doing a procedure as part of experiential training in a lab with assistance from Mackenzie Moody (far left) of Dyersburg and Courtney Wilbanks of Bolivar. Dobson and Moody are two of 20 UTM veterinary graduates attending the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, while Hickman will attend the Royal Veterinary College in London and Wilbanks will be a veterinary technician in West Tennessee.
UT Martin Veterinary Graduates to Help with Vet Shortage
This fall, a record 28 University of Tennessee at Martin veterinary science and technology graduates will enter veterinary schools across the U.S. and overseas. According to Dr. Todd Winters, …

Weakley County General Sessions August 19 – 23

Jennifer Leigh Good – Theft of Merchandise – Shoplifting – Guilty as Charged Larry Gene Roney – Simple Poss/Casual Exchange – Guilty as Charged Amethyst Vivian …

Jasper Laythan Potter Monroe – Probation Violation – Booked – Guilty Plea – As Charged Laci Dawn Benson Siner – First Degree Murder – Attempt – …
Sports

Phil Steele Tabs Oshae Baker to All-American Squad; 13 Skyhawks Earn All-Conference Honors

One of the final preseason publications has been released as Phil Steele announced its Preseason FCS All-Americans and all-conference performers leading up to the 2024 season. Highlighting the list …
Oher and Brooks – combined photo of Michael Oher (left) and Dr. Arthur Brooks

Brooks, Oher to Speak at UT Martin

Harvard professor and best-selling author Dr. Arthur C. Brooks and Michael Oher, the former Tennessee Titan and member of the Baltimore Ravens team that won Super Bowl XLVII, are coming to the …

Skyhawk Soccer Standout Izzy Patterson Named OVC Player to Watch

The Ohio Valley Conference rolled out its preseason women's soccer players to watch and University of Tennessee at Martin senior midfielder  Izzy Patterson  was named to the elite list. …

Three-Time Defending Conference Champion Skyhawk Football Squad Opens Fall Camp

With the season opener just a month away, the University of Tennessee at Martin football program opens its preseason camp on Friday, Aug. 1. With three consecutive conference championships …

UT Martin Athletics Announces Updated Ticket Policy for 2024-25 Campaign

The University of Tennessee at Martin athletic department has adopted a new ticket policy across all sports for the upcoming 2024-25 …

Oshae Baker Named to Buck Buchanan Award Preseason Watch List

Preseason honors continue to roll in as University of Tennessee at Martin defensive back Oshae Baker has been named to the preseason watch list for the prestigious 2024 Stats Perform FCS Buck …

UT Martin Golf Receives 2023-24 GCAA Outstanding Team Academic Award

The University of Tennessee at Martin was one of 59 NCAA Division I universities to earn the Golf Coaches Association of America Outstanding Team Academic Presidents Special Recognition Award for the …
Education
UT Martin Names Local Students to Summer Semester Chancellor’s Honor Roll
The outstanding academic achievements of undergraduate students at the University of Tennessee at Martin have been honored with publication of the Summer 2024 Chancellor’s Honor Rolls for the …
FIRST GEN – The group photo shows the inaugural First-Generation Graduate Celebration held at UT Martin last April.
UT Martin Joins First-Generation Student Network
The University of Tennessee at Martin has been made a member of the FirstGen Forward Network, effective Aug. 1. FirstGen Forward (FGF) is the premier source of evidence-based practices, …
WELLNESS DISCUSSED – UT Martin students joined Drs. Jessi Gold and Bernie Savarese for lunch and a discussion about campus wellness Aug. 6 in the Boling University Center. Participating students were Haley Straka, Obion; Kate Pilcher, Obion; `Jordan Whitehead, Tupelo, Mississippi; Charlie Shipman, Memphis; Blake Holliman, Greenfield; Dr. Jessi Gold, Dr. Bernie Savarese, Harley Gulley, Belvidere; Hayden Spry, Mount Juliet;  Emily Long, Kingston Springs; Tristan Villasica, Martin; and Taylor Harris, Jackson.
Chief Wellness Officer Makes First Visit to UT Martin
Wellness and mental health go hand-in-hand, and the University of Tennessee is making both university-wide priorities. This commitment was evident Feb. 1 when Dr. Jessi Gold was named the first chief …
CLASS PICTURE- Pictured standing are Wesley Doran, Judy Bell, Billy Smithson, Joyce Ann Lee Lovell, Don Garner, Billy Williams, Jerry Foust, Danny Nanney, Clem Wright. Pictured seated are Eunice Johnson Winstead, Betsy Barton Summar, Peggy Mitchell Minyard, Jane Palmer Bannister, Bettye Carlton Legons.
Greenfield High School Class of 1959 Celebrates 65 Years
On June 15, 2024, the Greenfield High School Class of 1959 met for their 65th class reunion at Tony and Lorie Stout’s barn near Greenfield. Upon entering, each classmate was presented with a …
FREEMAN– UT Martin Chancellor Yancy Freeman addresses the faculty and staff of the university at the annual university-wide opening meeting, held Aug. 19 in Watkins Auditorium in the Boling University Center.
University Seeks 10,000 Student Enrollment by 2030
University of Tennessee at Martin Chancellor Yancy Freeman announced some of the university’s goals and recent achievements at the university-wide opening meeting for the 2024-25 year. The …
Obituaries
Joel Thomas Smith
Joel Thomas Smith: 1949-2024
Joel "Joe" Thomas Smith (75) of Dresden, Tennessee, died at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital on July 29, 2024 after a long battle with COVID-19-related and lung-related illness. He was a …
William Coleman
William Thomas (Tommy) Coleman: 1943 – 2024
William Thomas (Tommy) Coleman, age 80 of Fairview, TN, passed away peacefully at his home July 20, 2024. Tommy was born in Palmersville, TN on August 01, 1943. He attended Dresden High School where …
Sonja Cheri Capps Sanders: 1940-2024
Sonja Cheri Capps Sanders: 1940-2024
Sonja Cheri Capps Sanders was born November 10, 1940, passed away on July 23, 2024 in North Platte, Nebraska. Cheri was born in Skullbone, TN and was raised in Gleason, TN where her parents, Doyle …
Sanders Obit Apology
The obituary for Sonja Cheri Sanders printed in last week’s paper contained the wrong person’s name-Tiyana Campbell-her daughter: On behalf of The Martin Post and The Dresden Enterprise, …
Glenn Allan King: 1952 - 2024
Glenn Allan King, age 71 0f Palmersville, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024 at his home. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 2 pm at the McConnell Baptist Church in Martin, TN. …
Faith

50

If you read this article the week it was published, it is not only the opening week of Tennessee's football schedule. It is also the week of my fiftieth birthday. Fifty. Remember when that sounded so …

"The opposite of love isn't hate, it's indifference" (C. S. Lewis). One of many evangelism lessons from John 4 is found in verse 35. When the entire village comes out to see Jesus, He gives …

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
FEEL THE RUSH- Soar to new heights on Pharaoh's Fury at the Wilson County - Tennessee State Fair.
Reithoffer Shows to Present Carnival Ride Excitement at Wilson County-Tennessee State Fair
Reithoffer Shows, amusement ride operator at the Wilson County-Tennessee State Fair, presented by your Mid-South Ford Dealers, will present a fabulous show of the biggest and best carnival ride …
ANTIQUE TRACTOR SHOW-Everyone is invited to the annual tractor show held at Discovery Park of America. The show will be held on Aug 2 and Aug 3.
Discovery Park to Host 2024 Antique Tractor Show
The 2024 Antique Tractor Show at Discovery Park of America will be held Fri., Aug. 2-Sat., Aug. 3 for all tractor enthusiasts and guests to enjoy. During the show, participants from all over the …
MISS UTM – Maleia Bigham (front) is crowned Miss University of Tennessee at Martin Volunteer on Sept. 10 by former Miss UTM Volunteer Caleigh Jo Erwin. Bigham is one of six contestants with ties to UT Martin competing in the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant, taking place July 24-27 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson.
Six of the 35 Miss Tennessee Volunteer Contestants Have UTM Ties
Six of the 35 contestants taking part in the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant this week are students or graduates from the University of Tennessee at Martin. The pageant will be held July 24-27 …
Opinion
It amazes me that there are so many people out there who genuinely believe there is no God. What other explanation is there for anything to exist? My family had a great opportunity this weekend …
I was flabbergasted to learn that some people think God has handpicked Trump to be our next president. Where did this idea come from? Since God did a very good job through Bible prophecy of …
Have you ever found yourself truly lost, unsure of where to turn? With modern technology at our fingertips, it’s a rare experience today. But imagine the days before GPS, when being lost meant …
Web Extras
Americans serve together to honor and remember Sept. 11
(BPT) - More than two decades ago, on Sept. 11, 2001, many lost their lives in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. From across America, people stepped forward — uniting to help the families of those …
Have a Heart for Caregivers: 8 expert tips for volunteers to care for themselves, too
(Family Features) Survivors of heart attacks or strokes may have additional health and personal care needs, often relying on a family member or close friend to help.
Making the Grade with Medicaid and CHIP
(BPT) - Back-to-school season is in full swing, which means it’s time to make sure your kids have the essentials they need for a successful school year. Health coverage should be at the top of …
Join the Movement: Celebrate Blue Star Welcome Week and Support Military Families
Join the Movement: Celebrate Blue Star Welcome Week and Support Military Families
(NewsUSA) - The average military family moves three times as often as their civilian peers, and most of these permanent change of station (PCS) moves occur during the summer, according to Blue Star …
5 easy ways to nourish your brain
(BPT) - What are you doing to nourish your brain on a daily basis? Many people eat a balanced diet and work out to nourish and support their bodies and their overall health, but it's just as …