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UTM’s Entice series continues with student summit, film screening
The University of Tennessee at Martin’s ENTICE Series continues with the Student Leadership Summit and a screening of Frederick Murphy’s documentary “Echoes of the Forks of Cypress.” …
2027-28 FAFSA opens for Tennessee students
The 2027-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid is now open, the Tennessee Higher Education Commission announced.
Students and families can complete the FAFSA at fafsa.gov. The application …
UT Martin professors discuss travel study with Kiwanis
UT Martin professors Austin Ferrell and Clinton Smith discussed travel-study opportunities through the Department of Educational Studies during a Sept. 16 Kiwanis presentation.
Ferrell, an …
Joey Guest Memorial Foundation raises $12,500 for John Ray Elinor
The Joey Guest Memorial Foundation recently announced that its 16th annual poker run and fundraising event raised $12,500 for John Ray Elinor and his family.
The Aug. 29 event brought together …
More Local News
Martin Fire/Rescue personnel practiced emergency driving decisions during a simulation course held at Fire Station 1, according to a recent department announcement.
The Tennessee Fire Service …
Weakley County Jail Report
The following individuals were arrested and booked into the Weakley County Jail between Sept. 14–20, 2026. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Jadarius Tyrique Bell — …
Weakley County General Sessions Court Report
The following cases appeared in Weakley County General Sessions Court from Sept. 6-19, 2026, according to court records: Samuel Fred Gutknecht — Domestic assault — Dismissed. Wanda Faye …
The following cases appeared in Weakley County Circuit Court from Sept. 6-12, 2026, according to court records:
Melvin Lance Donnell — Aggravated assault — Guilty plea as charged.
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UTM softball ramps up for 2027 season against Greenjays
The UT Martin Skyhawks faced Jackson State Community College Greenjays in an exhibition game Wednesday, Sept. 16.
The game didn’t count toward any official record, but the Skyhawks found value …
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UT Martin volleyball on five-game win streak after Skyhawk Classic
After starting the season 0-6 on the road, the UT Martin volleyball team has racked up five straight wins at home to improve to 5-6.
Skyhawk head coach and former player Jaclynn Wilson says the …
Westview travels to Lausanne for rematch of last year’s showdown
The 5-0 Westview Chargers travel to Memphis this week to play the 1-2 Lausanne Collegiate Lynx. The game is a rematch of Westview’s closest game of the 2025-26 season, when the Chargers …
Brent commits to Dyersburg State in two sports
Westview High School’s Ashlee Brent has verbally committed to continue her basketball and soccer careers at Dyersburg State Community College. Brent announced her decision on social media, …
DMS Lions dominate Greenfield in homecoming victory
The Dresden Middle School Lions delivered a commanding performance during their Homecoming game on Thursday, Sept. 10, defeating Greenfield 44–6. Dresden wasted little time making an impact. …
Chargers volleyball falls 3-2 to Rebels
In a match that went all five sets, the Westview Chargers lost to the Obion County Rebels and fell to 3-9 on the season. The loss also moved the Chargers to 0-3 in their district. Westview …
Chargers dominant showing against Marshall County notches McConnell’s 100th win
The Westview Chargers dominated in every facet of the game against the Marshall County Tigers as they walked to a 54-6 win on Friday. The win marked the 100th for Chargers head coach Matt …
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
Death Notices
Deanna G. Thornburg
1962-2026
Deanna Gale Thornburg, 63, of Martin, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Diversicare in Martin. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. …
Kathie Virginia Barnes, 69, of Dresden, passed away Saturday, Sept. 19, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 4 p.m., at Dresden Pentecostal …
Death Notices
Floyd B. Adams Sr.
1932-2026
Floyd “Buddy” Adams Sr., 93, of Palmersville, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 9, at his home. Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 12, at Bowlin Funeral …
Ralph E. Adams, 97, of Union City, passed away peacefully Friday, Sept. 11, after a long and distinguished life dedicated to his family, his community, education, and service to others. Funeral …
Death Notices
Jimmie D. Hess Jr.
1969-2026
Jimmie Dean Hess Jr., 57, of Palmersville, passed away Saturday, Aug. 29. He will be cremated, and a memorial service will be announced at a later date. Bowlin …
Faith
The Best Possible World?
Critics of Christianity contend that it is all well and good that Christians argue God is omnipotent, omniscient, and perfectly good, nonetheless, evil remains all the same. Last time we stated that …
Ever logged in to Facebook and seen one of those memories? Sometimes it's great. Sometimes it's something you wish had stayed buried. Your only response is, "Delete that. Right now." You're horrified …
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 Jackson Purchase Historical Society will host a presentation on the memoir of Hope Hart, a Weakley County native, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 15, at the events center of the Martin Public …
Area Happenings
NOV. 8 Veterans Day Parade – 10 a.m. in downtown Martin. Hosted by Rolling Thunder. The parade will start at the corner of Lovelace and University Street, with lineup at 9 a.m. in the Business …
On Halloween, City of Greenfield hosted our 7 th Annual Trunk or Treat on Front Street. Over 1,000 kids, parents and grandparents came through for tricks. The costumes were amazing and we …
Opinion
I went to Knoxville this past weekend hoping to come home with a Tennessee victory. Instead, I brought home a sunburn, some Greek baked goods and a reminder that a weekend with an old friend can …
Didn’t we just start football season? It seems like I was just writing about opening night, looking forward to another season of packed stands, marching bands and hometown rivalries. Now Friday, …
Does anyone really understand the college football ranking system? As a Tennessee fan, I am perennially frustrated by the preseason rankings. Of course, I also believe Tennessee is better than …
(BPT) - It's that time of year again: Temperatures are dropping, kids are heading back to school — and cold and flu season isn't far behind. To help you and your family stay healthier this fall …
Rocket Lawyer reports that small business owners often sacrifice time and income for flexibility and control, but these sacrifices can become permanent if not reassessed.
(BPT) - For decades, hosting a football game meant the same thing: buffalo wings, a bowl of dip and a cooler of canned beer. But as the sport has evolved over the past 30 years, your Sunday spreads …
(NewsUSA) - Analysis of more than 44 billion emails and 83 million text messages uncovers surprising patterns in when holiday shoppers buy, and what brings them backBlack Friday and Cyber Monday …
(NewsUSA) - Several seasonal celebrations are nearly upon us, but an unwelcome time of year also awaits—flu season.The “flu,” short for influenza, is a viral respiratory illness that often …