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 Austin Ferrell and Clinton Smith discussed travel-study opportunities through the Department of Educational Studies during a Sept. 16 Kiwanis presentation. Ferrell, an …

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 …

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 …

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 — …

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. …

The following property transfers were recorded September 14, 2026 in the Weakley County Register of Deeds Office: Matthew Walker, Kari Walker to Vincent Franklin White, Barbara Jo White- Tract …

Weakley County Farm Bureau Women recently made a donation to the Weakley County Backpack Program as part of the Farm Bureau Gives Back Program. The program is an initiative of Tennessee Farm …

Through Mid-October — Tennessee Iris Festival Rhizome Sale is being held to benefit the 2027 festival. Organizers recommend planting by mid-October. Sept. 24 — Scarecrow Row Registration …

Weakley County ranks sixth overall in the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth’s 2026 County Profiles and Rankings, with strong education and child safety measures alongside challenges in …

Weakley County 4-H and Big Cypress Tree State Park in Greenfield are starting a free youth wildlife club this fall. The club, Tracks, Trails & Tails, will meet from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. on the …

Cars and motorcycles brought participants together at Gleason Raceway Park Sept. 12 for the Weakley County Rescue Squad’s second annual Hot Rods and Heroes Open Car & Bike Show, supporting …

Weakley County Schools has released an updated District Family Engagement Plan after reviewing feedback from families. The district said it gathered input through a survey and an in-person …

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, …

Dr. Mary Giles and three University of Tennessee at Martin juniors in the Educational Studies program presented information about the Call Me MiSTER scholars program during the Sept. 9 meeting of the …

Tanner Thomas, a junior civil engineering major from Martin at the University of Tennessee at Martin, gained hands-on experience in his chosen career field this summer through an internship with …

Martin Elementary School Cafeteria, 300 S. College St., scored 89 in a routine Tennessee Department of Health inspection September 11, the lowest of seven Weakley County inspections during the week …

Dresden High School Class of 2026 graduate Liddia Foster is carrying her school spirit to the collegiate level as a member of the UT Martin Skyhawk Cheer team. DHS Career Counselor BethAnne …