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Lovebird Feature: The Milbraths

In our 2 nd annual ‘Nominate your Favorite Lovebirds’ feature, our winner is Benjamin and Danielle Milbrath. Their story submission exemplifies the spirit of love and commitment. The …

Weakley County General Sessions Feb. 3 – 7

Julie Michelle Dane – Theft of Merchandise – Shoplifting – Dismissed Upon Payment of Restitution Donald Lee Williams – Domestic Assault – Guilty as Charged …

TN Gas Prices Fall Four Cents

Gas prices across the state fell four cents, on average, over last week. The  Tennessee Gas Price average  is now $2.76 which is three cents more expensive than one …
More Local News
Weakley County Jail Report Feb. 3 – 9
Brennen Arnold of Lexington was charged with DUI: First Offense on Feb. 8 Thomas Arnold of Dresden was charged with Fugitive from Justice on Feb. 3 Corey Ballentine of Martin was charged …
Weakley County Property Transfers Feb. 3 – 7
David Murphy Sr. to Lisa and Kent Hutchins, District 2 Bobby Maness to Cornelius and Elizabeth Bezuidenhout, District 7 Tonya Snider to Randy Poole, District 7 Amelia and Joshua Guerin …
Weakley County Marriages January 2025
Seth Allen Peterson and Macy Lynn Oliver Glenda Lee Burnham and Mark Stephen Carlton Tanner Davis Craddock and Kylie Ray Travis Brian Keith Turnbow and Constance Cathleen Mark …

Weakley County Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation Complete

Almost a year ago in April, 2024, Weakley County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were involved in an officer-involved shooting incident where the TBI was requested to investigate. “The …

Kristy Nicole Butler vs Rick Jay Butler Jeffrey Ratkovich vs Jennifer Dimarco Ratkovich Carolyn Majors Politte vs David Vincent Politte Jessica Leigh Waters vs Danny Crawford Waters …
Sports

Remembering Gleason Bulldogs Coach Dilday

Back in 1976, some folks from Gleason High School approached a local farmer, riding a tractor on his field. After a few minutes’ discussion, the farmer climbed off the tractor to become Gleason …

UTM Alum Leonard Hamilton to Retire from Coaching Florida State

Florida State basketball coach  Leonard Hamilton, a former basketball player at The University of Tennessee at Martin, announced he will be stepping down at the end of the season. He is the …

Lady Vols Embarking on New Era

Thursday, Tennessee’s 19 th -ranked Lady Vols were rude hosts to No. 5 Connecticut. For the first time since 2007, UT vanquished the Huskies, 80-76. Tennessee maybe entering the burgeoning …

UT Close Losses Serve as Learning Tool

So, it appears that I spoke presciently about SEC basketball. To quote a college basketball coach I once covered, remarking about the depth of his conference: “Every game is a war.” …

Weakley County Mayor Announces Proclamation Celebrating Westview Lady Chargers

During the Tuesday, January 21 County Commission meeting, Weakley County Mayor Dale Hutcherson read a proclamation celebrating the Westview Lady Chargers basketball team. The Lady Chargers …

Vols Battle in a Tough SEC

Tennessee basketball, both men and women, has gotten off to a pretty good start in 2024-25. The Tennessee men roared to a 16-0 start an earned a No. 1 national ranking by the Associated Press, a …

Keith the Right Choice for Vols’ Voice

Back in the late 80s, I would be laying out the sports pages for one of the myriad newspapers I worked for. I often was alone upstairs on those Monday nights and I’d bring my transistor radio …
Education
Author Simon Van Booy Selected as 2024 Paul Meek Literary Legacy Series Speaker
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 …
Lathon Ross, Keynote Speaker
UT Martin Educator Prep Program to Host Diversity Conference Oct. 16
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 …
STUDY ABROAD AIDE – The University of Tennessee at Martin ranks 207th out of 8,536 colleges and universities worldwide among the best institutions for international students and 159th for the best value among those institutions. UTM ranks 40th-best among U.S. public colleges and universities and 31st in best value among U.S. public colleges and universities.
UT Martin Soard in Study Abroad Aide Rankings
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 …
Weakley County Schools Change Language in Zero Tolerance Policy
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 …
SELFIES-Planes and trains were new modes of travel for many of the ten students who participated in the recent Union City Rotary Club sponsored program in Europe. On the bus ride to the palace at Versailles, Rachael Libby grabbed a selfie of new friends Chloe Liliker (back), Adeline Rice (middle) and herself. While Rachael describes the travel as a dream come true, she’s quick to add that the people she met along the way made it the enriching experience it was.
Union City Vlogger Realizes Dream at 17
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
Bobby "Shorty" Akers 1940 - 2025
Bobby “Shorty” Akers, age 84 of Cottage Grove, TN, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah, KY, after a short bout with pneumonia. Shorty was …
Carolyn Arlet Kelley 1938 – 2025
Carolyn Arlet Kelley was born on February 18, 1938 in Greenfield, Tennessee and passed away on January 26, 2025 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 86. …
Joyce Lofton 1942-2025
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our mother, Joyce Marie Lofton, 82, of Dresden, Tennessee, who left us on January 06, 2025. She was preceded in death by our father, Carl Lee …
Obituary: William Lynn Ivy 1969 - 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of William Lynn Ivy, age 55, of Gleason, Tennessee, who left this world on January 23, 2025. Born on March 29, 1969, William was a man …
James M. Griffin, Jr. 1953 – 2025
James M. Griffin, Jr., a dedicated husband, father, Marine, and community supporter, passed away on January 5, 2025, in Melbourne, FL. Born on August 11, 1953, in New Orleans, LA, James was the …
Faith

Love Rejoices

"Love and truth must be maintained in perfect balance. … Truth without love has no decency; it's just brutality. On the other hand, love without truth has no character; it's just hypocrisy." …

"Stop trying to fit in when you were born to stand out" (Beverly Kearney). The Jews were in danger. Beguiled by his right-hand-man Haman, Ahasarus had made a proclamation allowing the …

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
Festival Flyer
Greenfield to Host 1st Annual ‘Front Street Festival’ Oct. 22 – 26
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 …
CHAMPION– 2015 World Champion Dragster Justin Melton is honored with signs that will be put at two different ends of the city of Gleason. Pictured is Melton along with Gleason Mayor Charles Anderson. Photo by CeCe Beckett.
Dragstar World Champion Honored in Gleason
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 …
AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE - Jeannie Jahnke is named the 2024 recipient of The Brooke S. Hodges Award for Excellence in Providing a Positive Patron Experience (L-R: The Dixie's Executive Director Angela DeMaris, Jeannie Jahnke, Brooke Hodges)
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. …
Opinion
Judging from the first week or so, the Trump doctrine is going to be, We can do it the easy way or the hard way. Those are the words the president used in a post on Truth Social last week …
Cats nap up high on a perch unreachable. Dogs find a closed space hidden from sight. People bundle up for comfort and warmth. Cats like to climb. Dogs like to run. People like to stroll. They …
A Facebook post recently piqued my interest. It was outlining the uses of dish soap for a variety of different types of cleaning. It showed that using an inexpensive multi-purpose product can save …
Web Extras
Lamar's Super Bowl appearance marks a political reckoning for the NFL.
Kendrick Lamar’s big Super Bowl moment
The rapper has mastered the delicate balance between commercial success and politically charged music. How far will he push the envelope on one of the world’s biggest stages?
4 Vet-Approved Tips to Show Your Pets Love this Valentine's Day
(Family Features) For pet parents in the U.S., Valentine's Day is another chance to shower their pets with love. This Valentine's Day, consider these vet-recommended ways to show your pets just how much you love them.
Average US salary by state
SoFi examines the average salary in the U.S. and how income varies from state to state
Celebrity engagement ring trends for 2025
VRAI examines celebrity engagement ring trends for 2025, including styles, shapes, and settings.
The beginning of the year is the most popular time to start a new business: What you need to know to get started now
(BPT) - If you're considering launching a new business, you're not alone. Small business growth has doubled from 2014 to 2024. The new year is the most popular time to start, with 30% of new …