Nathaniel Holmes has been a “first” many times in his life. He was one of the first Blacks to play football and basketball at Decatur High in 1967. Holmes was also one of the first …

Westview High School student John Mantooth of Martin has been named a recipient of a 2026 National Merit $2,500 Scholarship. Mantooth, whose probable career field is listed as physical therapy, …

Martin Medical Center, P.C. is proudly celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, marking six decades of dedication, growth and impact in healthcare within the community. Martin Medical Center …

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the Weakley County Jail between April 27 and May 3, 2026. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Taja Lamont Allen — driving on …

The following cases were disposed of in Weakley County General Sessions Court between May 3–9, 2026, according to court records : Logan Blake Sheetz — Public intoxication — Guilty as …

Mark Keith Campbell, Jennie Beth Campbell to Bryan T. Campbell, Carol S. Campbell- Lot Gina Workman Co Trustee, Tracy Salmon Co Trustee, Andy Salmon Co Trustee, Salmon Family Trust to HMT …

Taelyn Lane Trevathan was crowned the 89th Annual West Tennessee Strawberry Festival Junior Miss Territorial Queen following the annual pageant held during the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival in …

During the early years of World War II, a now-forgotten airfield played a small but meaningful role in aviation training in Weakley County. Gill-Dove Airport, located just south of Martin along …

Southern New Hampshire University announced students named to the Spring 2026 President’s List and Dean’s List for the spring terms running from January to May. Full-time undergraduate …

Efia Nuako of Martin graduated from East Tennessee State University during commencement ceremonies held Saturday. Nuako was among more than 2,000 students who crossed the commencement stage as …

Trudy’s Kids Cafe will offer free weekly meal bags for children this summer through pickup locations in Dresden and other communities across Weakley County. According to organizers, the summer …

Martin Middle School has announced its 2026 girls volleyball team roster for sixth, seventh and eighth grades. Eighth-grade team members are Carly Adkins, Abril Aleman, Khaliya Blackmon, Kaylee …

A dog picked up near Westview on April 18 is now available for adoption or rescue through the Martin Police Department after no owner came forward to claim him. According to an update posted May …

Ainsley Chandler, a 4-H member and rising high school junior from Union City, was the featured speaker during the April 22 meeting of the Martin Kiwanis Club held at the University Center on the UT …

The Tennessee Soybean Festival is continuing efforts to bring a traditional carnival back to downtown Martin for the 2026 festival after losing its longtime carnival following COVID-19 and changes …

The Martin Tree Board has launched a weekly Facebook series highlighting tree species found in Martin’s public spaces. The “52 Weeks of Trees” feature will spotlight one species each week over …

Westview High School will hold color guard tryouts May 11-14 for rising eighth- through 12th-grade students. Tryouts will be held from 3:30-5 p.m. May 11-13 and from 3:45 p.m. until completion …

Westview High School’s recent blood drive collected 46 units of blood through Lifeline Blood Services, according to information released by the organization. Lifeline Blood Services stated …