A Tennessee bill advancing through the legislative session this year is seeking to rename Nashville Internation Airport to Trump International Airport. The bill, HB217, was filed by Tennessee …

Tennessee lawmakers advanced a new bill, SB162, which prohibits fluoride from being added to public water systems. The bill passed on its first consideration, which is the first step of many in …

During the January 21 County Commission meeting, Weakley County Mayor Dale Hutcherson made a statement regarding the upcoming January 27 Tennessee General Assembly special session regarding Governor …

During Tuesdays, January 21 County Commission meeting, a resolution for teacher bonuses through a TISA grant sparked discussion from county leaders. The resolution had passed unanimously prior to the …

In yet another executive order signed by President Donald Trump on January 21, the executive order, titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination And Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” ends 6 …

The fifth annual WestStar ALStar African-American Youth Summit will be held Wednesday, Jan. 29, in the Duncan Ballroom in the Boling University Center on the campus of the University of Tennessee at …

During the Tuesday, January 21 County Commission meeting, Commissioner Gary Eddings, who represents District 4, spoke on the land retained in the sale of the Weakley County Nursing Home. The …

In a year that saw three consecutive months of record-low unemployment, Tennessee ended 2024 with an unemployment rate well below the U.S. rate, according to data from the Tennessee Department of …

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 …

Love is in the air, and we are excited to announce the 2 nd annual "Sweetheart Couple of 2025." This year, we're inviting our readers to participate in celebrating love and devotion within our …

The spring 2025 UTM Research Series will feature five members of the UT Martin faculty discussing individual areas of research. According to Dr. Erik Nordberg, dean of the Paul Meek Library, the …

The start of the year is a time for reflection and renewal. It also marks National Mental Wellness Month, a chance to focus on mental health and reduce stigma. Mental health issues can affect anyone, …

Discovery Park of America  has announced the honorees for the  2025 Discovery Awards and Gala  that will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025.  The honorees are: Lt. …

The Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) received a grant of $250,000 from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) for increased alcohol compliance operations across Tennessee. The grant …

A special session begins next week to take up Gov. Bill Lee’s proposed education voucher program that will award $7,075 to as many as 20,000 Tennessee students for private school expenses. …

The outstanding academic achievements of undergraduate students at the University of Tennessee at Martin have been honored with publication of the Fall 2024 Chancellor’s Honor Rolls for the …

The Civil Rights Conference at the University of Tennessee at Martin marks its 25th year of providing notable guest speakers, panels and activities promoting civil rights and equality. The theme …

Weakley County Schools is proud to announce our 2025 – 2026 Teachers of the Year! Each year, teachers across the district come together to vote for the top educators in three grade bands: …

Dalton Allen of Rutherford was charged with Failure to Appear and Violation fo Probation on Jan. 14 Gary Brashier of South Fulton was charged with DUI: First Offense and Failure to Appear on …

Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 7.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.77/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are …