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John Rose announces candidacy for TN Governor
John Rose represents the sixth Congressional district of Tennessee in the United States House of Representatives. On Thursday, he announced his intention to return to the state with a new role …
Two Weakley County Teams Bring Home State Championships
Weakley County Schools made history with two schools-the Greenfield High School Lady Jackets and the West View High School Lady Chargers pushing through all odds to bring home the ultimate victory: …
The University of Tennessee at Martin’s chapter of Phi Eta Sigma hosted its induction ceremony March 2 in the Watkins Auditorium in the Boling University Center. The honor society inducted 140 …
The University of Tennessee at Martin dance program under the direction of Sarah McCormick, professor of dance, had seven dancers participate in the American College Dance Association Southeast …
A group of 22 travelers embarked on a 10-day trip to Paris, France, through Bethel University’s Global Studies and Global Citizen Adventure Corps. The group explored iconic landmarks such as …
Hewett had his own style
In the late summer of 1984, I arrived at Dresden High School for football picture day. I arrived at the school and asked then-assistant coach Jeff Kelley if he was Lion football coach Scott Hewett.
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Former Dresden football coach Scott Hewett died Thursday after a short illness. He was 72.
Services were held Saturday, March 8 at Southside Church of Christ in Dresden with Will Norrid …
Back in 1976, some folks from Gleason High School approached a local farmer, riding a tractor on his field. After a few minutes’ discussion, the farmer climbed off the tractor to become Gleason …
Florida State basketball coach Leonard Hamilton, a former basketball player at The University of Tennessee at Martin, announced he will be stepping down at the end of the season. He is the …
Lady Vols Embarking on New Era
Thursday, Tennessee’s 19 th -ranked Lady Vols were rude hosts to No. 5 Connecticut. For the first time since 2007, UT vanquished the Huskies, 80-76. Tennessee maybe entering the burgeoning …
Obituaries
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service for R. J. Carlton, 71 of Corinth, MS, will be Friday, March 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Magnolia Funeral Home – East Chapel. Visitation will be Friday, March …
Richard Hugh Bowlin of Henderson, Tn, formerly of Dresden, Tn, passed away in Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, Tn on March 8, 2025. He was 70 years old. He was born in Chicago, Il on May 1, 1954, to …
Anne Larue Reed Alexander, 91, passed away at NHC of Franklin, TN Friday morning February 21, 2025.
Anne was born April 30, 1933 to the late Elvern and Janie Kemp Reed. She grew up in the …
Bettie McClure Cianfarani born on August 31, 1933, to the late W.D and Mertie Gilbert McClure passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the Hillview Nursing Home in Dresden, TN.
Bettie, a …
Patricia Ann Jones Calhoun, age 87, passed away at Union City Rehab & Nursing on Sat., Feb 8, 2025.
Private funeral services will be held due to health concerns. A memorial service will be …
Opinion
Tennessee coalition celebrates 20 years of Sunshine Week, promoting government transparency
This year marks the 20 th anniversary of Sunshine Week celebrated nationally to promote the importance of open government at the federal, state and local levels. The idea was …
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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Every summer, millions of marshmallows will be toasted over fires across America. Many will be used as an ingredient in the quintessential summer snack: the s’more.
Eating gooey marshmallows …
Spring break often reminds families of the approach of summer and the need to find the best summer camp experiences for their children. Whether a child is entering kindergarten or transitioning ...
(BPT) - Looking for the perfect spring getaway? Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is one of America's most beloved family beach destinations, delivering a perfect mix of adventure, entertainment and …
Spokeo explains how catfishing + phishing leads to catphishing, which happens when the grift goes from messing with your heart to messing with your identity, and maybe even your bank account.
(BPT) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently updated the nutrition requirements on the claim of using the word "healthy" on food packaging. This updated definition helps consumers cut …