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Thursday, January 23, 2025

Martin Police Department Investigates Shooting

On June 24 at 9:02 p.m., a victim reported that his vehicle had been shot at on Main Street near the intersection of Virginia Street. The victim stated that an SUV passed him on Main St. and …

2024 WMA and Cherokee Quota Hunt Applications Open June 12-July 24

The application period for the 2024 Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Big Game quota hunts and the Cherokee party hunts for bears is June 12 through July 24. Mailed applications will not be accepted. …

Martin Gateway Center Holds Senior Citizens Red Carpet Gala

The Martin Gateway Senior Citizens Center held their 2 nd annual “Gateway Gala” event Friday, June 14 at the Martin Public Library. The event was hosted by Ali Stalter and Becky Hames. …

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Phyllis Fhaner Selected as the governor’s Volunteer Stars Award Adult Honoree From Weakley County

Mrs. Fhaner is from Dresden Tennessee and is married to Dick Fhaner. She is a very active Volunteer at the Weakley County Office on Aging/Dresden Senior Center in Dresden. She is the most …

Marley Crews selected as the Governor’s Volunteer Stars Award Youth Honoree From Weakley County

Marley Crews has been selected as the Youth Honoree from Weakley County for the Governor’s Volunteer Stars Award for 2024 Marley is 15 years old and a sophomore at Gleason High …

Bill Proposes Renaming Nashville's Airport to Trump International Airport

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 …

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Weakley County Mayor Announces Proclamation Celebrating Westview Lady Chargers

Westview Lady Chargers after Nike championship

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 …

Vols Battle in a Tough SEC

Tennessee basketball, both men and women, has gotten off to a pretty good start in 2024-25. The Tennessee men roared to a 16-0 start an earned a No. 1 national ranking by the Associated Press, a …

Keith the Right Choice for Vols’ Voice

Back in the late 80s, I would be laying out the sports pages for one of the myriad newspapers I worked for. I often was alone upstairs on those Monday nights and I’d bring my transistor radio …

Vols need to regroup after OSU loss

I recall covering the University of Tennessee’s Fiesta Bowl media day prior to its national championship bout with Florida State back in December of 1998. Then-UT coach Phillip Fulmer was …

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Vols’ debacle symptomatic of deeper issues

In the post-mortem of Tennessee’s disastrous football playoff outing at Ohio State, I’ve come to several realizations. When this pairing was announced, all the pundits said that …

Obituaries

Obituary: Johnny Hassell Alford: 1935 – 2025

We are saddened to share the passing of Mr. Johnny Hassell Alford, who was born on December 12, 1935, in Dyersburg, He was the son of the late Lester and Mary Sue Alford and lived a life full of …

Obituary: Joyce Faye Carter

Joyce Faye Carter, 80, a resident of Union City, died January 3, 2025 at The Waters of Union City. Services will be held on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 2:00 pm at White-Ranson Funeral Home. …

Obituary: James Elmor Hall, 86

Mr. James Elmor Hall, age 86, passed away December 30, 2024 at his residence in Dresden, TN. He was born February 8, 1938 to the late Stanley Hall and Myrtle Austin Hall. Mr. Hall lived most his …

Ruby Brundige 1927 - 2024

Ruby Swafford Brundige, age 96, of Martin passed away on November 1st at Greenbrier Meadows in Martin, TN. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 11:00 at Murphy Funeral Home in …

William Earl Davis November 6, 1932 - October 25, 2024

Mr. William Earl Davis, age 91 of Cottage Grove, TN passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 at his residence. His funeral service will be 11:00 A.M. on Monday, October 28, 2024 at McEvoy Funeral Home …

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Opinion

Defining School Choice for Tennessee

Everyone supports some form of school choice. There is little dispute on that issue, but public opinion on politics and policy issues is all over the map. Polling gathers our opinions and experiences …

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Entertainment

Greenfield to Host 1st Annual ‘Front Street Festival’ Oct. 22 – 26

The City of Greenfield will host their first annual Front Street Festival slated for October 22 – 26. For 35 years, Greenfield’s Fire Chief Bob Dudley coordinated their annual Fire …

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