By Shannon Taylor, Editor The City of Martin board of mayor and alderman met Monday, Feb. 12 and approved entering into an agreement with the Northwest Tennessee Development District for Special …

Dresden High School administrators received a report on Wednesday regarding a potential threat that led to the launch of an investigation by both the school and local law enforcement over the course …

Shannon Taylor, Editor This year’s Shop with Sheriff Smith and Justice was able to help 63 Weakley County Children with Christmas who received approximately $160 each according to Weakley County …

Shannon Taylor, Editor Renee LaFleur has built an entire Lego Christmas Village which is currently on display, showcased by the Martin Public Library. Some might say building Legos is “just a …

Shannon Taylor, Associate Editor The Weakley County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Reception, held at the Elks Lodge in Dresden Dec. 7 had an amazing turnout of people in attendance with over 100 …

By Lynn Alexander & Karen Campbell MARTIN, TN  – When Dr. Lynn Alexander retired from the University of Tennessee at Martin in June, “slowing down” was not on the itinerary. Instead, …

For more informationAbout the National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators: Dr. M. Edward Cheeks, Chief Program Officer, distinguishedschools@ESEAnetwork.org, www.ESEAnetwork.org About …

MURRAY, Ky. — Darla Mallory from Dresden, TN has graduated from Murray State University with a Master of Arts in Postsecondary Education Administration and certificates in Higher Education …

Jessi Gold, MD, MS, a nationally recognized expert on student mental health and wellness, has been named the inaugural chief wellness officer for the University of Tennessee (UT) System and an …

MARTIN, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Martin online programs ranked fifth among Tennessee’s colleges and universities by Online Masters Colleges, a resource that ranks online higher …

“Tennessee parents should have the freedom to choose the right education for their child.” NASHVILLE, Tenn.  – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee  presented  the  Education …

Governor Bill Lee's latest statewide voucher proposal is being heavily influenced by out-of-state interests. The proposal has the potential to severely impact the financial stability of public …

MARTIN, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Martin will hold spring commencement exercises during two in-person ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 9, in the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center. Commencement …

MARTIN, Tenn. – Grant Larcom has experienced 3,500 people watching and listening while he plays a piano solo. And he likes the feeling – a lot. His love for the piano and performing is taking …

At the Nov. 15 meeting of the Martin Kiwanis Club, representatives from two Weakley County food assistance programs offered Kiwanis members information about the programs and suggested how members …

CAROLINE OLDFATHER – UT Martin graduate Caroline Oldfather will be a featured soloist in a holiday pops concert on Dec. 2 with The Jackson Symphony at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. She is shown …

Westview Beta Club sent 27 members to participate in the TN State Beta Convention from Nov 16-18 at Opryland Hotel and Convention Center. Westview Beta's Marketing and Communications Team placed 5th, …

Statewide Graduation Rates at a Record High of 90.6% Today, the Tennessee Department of Education announced the 2022-23 statewide graduation rate is 90.6 percent, exceeding ninety percent for the …

MARTIN, Tenn. – In November 2021, the criminal justice program at the University of Tennessee at Martin received a two-year grant to teach and develop de-escalation techniques for police and first …

JC Bowman Drug use among juveniles is a serious public health concern. According to the  National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse , at least 1 in 8 teenagers have abused an illicit …