The Kiwanis Club of Martin recognized three local honorees during its June 3 meeting. Martin Kane received the club’s Teacher of the Year award. Kiwanis President Katie Parr presented Kane …

Daniela Gomez of Martin was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2026 term at University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six …

June 13 —Dresden Farmers Market 8 a.m.-noon at 421 Linden St. Shoppers can browse a variety of locally produced goods including fresh pickles, homemade ice cream, soy candles, handcrafted pens, …

The Western Region 4-H Horse Show took place June 5-6 at the UTM Ag Arena. Weakley County 4-H was represented by Cadi Barner, Phoebe Virgin, Audrey Rogers and Rachel Buttrey. The event included …

Big Cypress Tree State Park will offer a junior ranger program from the beginning of June through the end of July. The program will include junior ranger-themed activities each weekend, allowing …

Beth Graves spoke to the Martin Kiwanis Club on May 27 about Magnolia Clinic and Primary Care, located at 215 Hawks Road, Suite 6 in Martin. Graves is a board-certified family nurse practitioner …

Thomas Paxton of Martin was among University of Tennessee at Martin engineering graduates inducted into the Order of the Engineer during a ceremony May 2. Engineering students completing their …

Lucy Oelrich of Martin was named to the University of Evansville dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester. Students at the University of Evansville are named to the dean’s list each fall and …

The University of Tennessee at Martin’s WestStar Leadership Program will graduate its 2026 class Tuesday, June 16, in the Boling University Center’s Duncan Ballroom. A reception will begin …

The City of Martin recognized two first responders for honors awarded by the Kiwanis Club. City of Martin Fire/EMS Firefighter Jerry Damron was named the Kiwanis Club Firefighter of the Year, …

The Martin Tree Board’s 52 Weeks of Trees series this week features the Norway maple, a fast-growing maple species native to Europe. The Norway maple, known scientifically as Acer platanoides …

Young anglers filled the banks of the Martin Recreation Complex Lake on Saturday, June 6, for Martin Parks and Recreation’s annual Youth Fishing Derby. The event drew 107 registered …

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the Weakley County Jail between June 1–7, 2026. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Kevin Neil Adams Jr. — capias/bench …

Kathy E. Meister to Jamae Leah Sparks- Lot John Frank Fulcher, Diana Fulcher to John Colt Fulcher, Alexis Fulcher- Tract Patrick Allen Bishop to Brandon Kyle Mileski- Lot Dencil McKee, …

The following cases were disposed of in Weakley County General Sessions Court between May 31–June 6, 2026, according to court records : Garner Douglas Anderson — Move over law — Dismissed …

June 13 — The District Softball Tournament for 8U and 10U teams will be held at Wilson Park in Dresden. Concessions will be available throughout the day. Proceeds from the event will benefit …

A Dresden man is among two people charged in connection with the stabbing death of Angela Lynn Claxton, 49, of Buchanan. Claxton was found dead Friday, June 5, at a residence on Cay Lawrence …