The City of Martin is continuing its search for a new city manager while Human Resources Director Britany Newton serves in the position on an interim basis. Mayor David Belote said Newton, who has …

Martin Fire/EMS firefighter Thomas Sims was honored Monday, July 13, during the Martin City Board meeting as the department’s fourth recipient of the Life Saving Medal. Sims, a member of …

Internationally recognized American classical guitarist Peter Fletcher will present a concert Thursday, Aug. 6, at Martin Public Library. The solo recital will begin at 6 p.m. in the library’s …

Martin Primary School, Martin Elementary School, Martin Middle School and Westview High School will hold registration for new students Tuesday, July 28. Martin Primary School will register new …

Rebecca Anderson is joining the faculty at Martin Elementary School as a fifth-grade English language arts and social studies teacher. Anderson has nine years of teaching experience, including …

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the Weakley County Jail between June 15–21, 2026. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Geoffrey Richard Akers — failure to …

Jakob Perkins, Amy Perkins to Matthew Granner, Ashten Granner- Tracts Robert Perry Trustee, Shirley Perry Trustee, Perry Farm Supply Trust, Kevin Yoder, Sara Yoder to Obed D. Borntrager, Irene …

The following cases appeared in Weakley County General Sessions Court from July 5-11, 2026, according to court records: Vernon Edward Harrell — Failure to appear — Dismissed; Probation …

The candidate list for Weakley County’s Nov. 3, 2026, municipal elections is beginning to take shape, according to information released by the Weakley County Election Commission. The list, dated …

Weakley County residents are being asked to share their thoughts as local and state officials work to develop a master plan for the county’s future growth. The Tennessee Department of Economic and …

Weakley County Mayor Dale Hutcherson and partnering Tennessee candidates will host an evening of food, activities and fireworks Thursday, July 30, at Wilson Park, 589 Evergreen St. in Dresden. …

The Greenfield Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating two missing juveniles, Porter Shell, 17, and Serenity Smitherman, 14. The two were last seen at approximately 8 …

The Jackson Purchase Historical Society will host a special program celebrating the University of Tennessee at Martin’s 125th anniversary at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 18, in the Paul Meek Library, …

The graduate and undergraduate elementary teacher preparation programs at the University of Tennessee at Martin have earned “A” grades from the National Council on Teacher Quality for how well …

Chermaine Ward of Diversicare of Martin was among the Certified Nursing Assistants honored June 18 during Diversicare Healthcare Services’ Southern Region Champions In Care Banquet at The Square …

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the Weakley County Jail between June 22–28, 2026. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Rupert Seth Dean Bailey — incest. …

Danny A. Nanney, Glenda Nanney to Jamion Shelton- Lot Jerry McGill, Crystal McGill, Angela Davis, Angela Jackson to Benjamin Davis Jr.- S. Shelby St. Greenfield Arlan Martin, Jeffrey …

The following divorce cases were finalized in Weakley County Chancery Court during June 2026.  Crafton Bailey Collins vs. Hannah Beth Collins William Cody Muzzall vs. Susan …

The following cases were disposed of in Weakley County General Sessions Court between June 21–27, 2026, according to court records : Ty Drake Prince — Financial responsibility law — …