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MCEWEN - UT Martin student Myles McEwen attends the Aug. 20 Legacy Luncheon with his parents, Ginger McEwen, a 1998 alumna, and Jeffery McEwen of Martin.
Weakley County students attend UT Martin Legacy Luncheon
Four University of Tennessee at Martin students from Weakley County attended the university’s Legacy Luncheon Aug. 20 at the Paul Meek Library. Cody Hamilton attended with his mother, Chrissy …
UT Martin enrollment climbs as Tennessee public colleges gain students
UT Martin reported 8,253 students this fall, its second-highest enrollment, as Tennessee’s public community colleges and universities also recorded enrollment growth. Destin Tucker, UT …
Area Happenings
Oct. 2-3 — Gleason Citywide Yard Sale will be held throughout Gleason. Maps will be available at City Hall beginning at noon Oct. 1. Oct. 2-3 — Gleason Memorial Library Book Sale will be …
Sports

DMS defeats South Fulton to claim Reelfoot Conference championship

CHAMPIONSHIP - Dresden Middle School running back Kyler West runs through the defense in the Lions’ 32-22 win over South Fulton on Thursday, Sept. 24.
Dresden Middle School celebrated eighth grade night in championship fashion, defeating previously unbeaten South Fulton 32-22 to capture the Reelfoot Conference championship. Kyler West powered …
DEFENSE - Westview defenders fire off the ball in Westview’s 54-6 win over Marshall County on Sept. 4.
Westview travels to Lausanne for rematch of last year’s showdown
The 5-0 Westview Chargers travel to Memphis this week to play the 1-2 Lausanne Collegiate Lynx. The game is a rematch of Westview’s closest game of the 2025-26 season, when the Chargers …
CATCH - Dresden senior receiver Ayden Flora makes a catch in Dresden’s 23-20 win over Ripley on Sept.
Lions defeat Ripley 23-20 in homecoming thriller
Dresden capped off homecoming week with a hard-fought 23-20 victory over Ripley on Friday night at Rotary Field. Quarterback Athan Spaulding led an explosive passing attack, completing seven of …
CHAMPIONS - Dresden High School boys gather after their first-place finish in the St. Mary Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 19.

Dresden runners beat the heat, capture four team titles at St. Mary Invitational

With temperatures quickly climbing toward triple digits Saturday morning, Dresden’s cross-country runners refused to let the heat slow them down. Competing in the St. Mary Invitational at …

Obituaries
Death Notices
Deanna G. Thornburg 1962-2026 Deanna Gale Thornburg, 63, of Martin, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Diversicare in Martin. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. …
Obituary: Kathie V. Barnes 1957-2026
Kathie Virginia Barnes, 69, of Dresden, passed away Saturday, Sept. 19, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 4 p.m., at Dresden Pentecostal …
Death Notices
Floyd B. Adams Sr. 1932-2026 Floyd “Buddy” Adams Sr., 93, of Palmersville, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 9, at his home. Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 12, at Bowlin Funeral …
Obituary: Ralph E. Adams 1929-2026
Ralph E. Adams, 97, of Union City, passed away peacefully Friday, Sept. 11, after a long and distinguished life dedicated to his family, his community, education, and service to others. Funeral …
Death Notices
Jimmie D. Hess Jr. 1969-2026 Jimmie Dean Hess Jr., 57, of Palmersville, passed away Saturday, Aug. 29. He will be cremated, and a memorial service will be announced at a later date. Bowlin …
Opinion

Dear Lizzie — Why do I have a voter registration card?

Dear Lizzie, Well, it’s almost time again to go vote. When you go, why do they no longer ask for your voter’s card? I often wondered the same thing. I head in and offer my driver …

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Area Happenings

NOV. 8 Veterans Day Parade – 10 a.m. in downtown Martin. Hosted by Rolling Thunder. The parade will start at the corner of Lovelace and University Street, with lineup at 9 a.m. in the Business …

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