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Greenfield Man Charged with Child Endangerment
A Greenfield man is now facing a child endangerment charge after repeatedly shaking an infant who would “not stop crying.” According to an affidavit received by the Weakley County …
Seasonal Employment Changes Impact June County Unemployment Rates
Seasonal changes in employment that occur annually, such as school breaks, caused Tennessee’s county unemployment numbers to increase in June, according to new data released by the Department …
Sports

UT Martin’s Oshae Baker Named to Shrine Bowl Watch List

University of Tennessee at Martin football defensive back Oshae Baker has been named the lone Big South-Ohio Valley Conference Association player named to the Watch List for the 2025 East-West Shrine …
Oshae Baker Named to FCS Football Central Preseason All-American Team
Rising University of Tennessee at Martin football standout Oshae Baker has garnered his first preseason honor of the summer after being named to the 2024 Preseason FCS All-American second team by FCS …
Five Skyhawks Claim Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar Accolades for 2023-24 Campaign
The Golf Coaches Association of America unveiled its NCAA Division I Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars for the 2023-24 season and the University of Tennessee at Martin landed five student-athletes on …
Ohio Valley Conference Announces 2024-25 Basketball Schedules
The 2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference basketball schedules were released today as the University of Tennessee at Martin women’s and men’s squads will each play 20 league contests in a …

Home-Heavy 2024 Skyhawk Volleyball Schedule Unveiled

A total of 13 home matches – tied for the most in the University of Tennessee at Martin volleyball program’s NCAA Division I history – highlight the 2024 Skyhawk schedule, which was …

Obituaries
Glenn Allan King: 1952 - 2024
Glenn Allan King, age 71 0f Palmersville, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024 at his home. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 2 pm at the McConnell Baptist Church in Martin, TN. …
Sherry Ann Chapell Stephens: 1959 - 2024
Sherry Ann Chapell Stephens, 64 of Dresden, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at her home. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 4 pm at Bowlin Funeral Home. The family …
Linda Gene Griffin: 1947 - 2024
Linda Gene Griffin, age 76 of Dresden, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at her home. Her wishes were to be cremated. Linda was born to the late Basil Melton and Valeeda Ford in Martin, TN. She is …
Jack Freeman: 1939 – 2024
Mr. Jack Huston Freeman age 84 of Martin died Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Baptist Health in Paducah, Kentucky. Funeral service will be Monday, July 8, 2024, 12:00 Noon at Murphy Funeral Home with …
Patty Clarissa Tyson: 1960 - 2024
Mrs. Patty Clarissa Tyson, age 63, of Martin, TN, died Thursday, 06/27/2024, at the VanAyer Manor Healthcare and Rehab. Memorial services will be held at a later date; Murphy Funeral Home is in …
Opinion

Credibility: The Capstone of Trust

Over the past three months, we’ve explored the concept of trust, dissecting it into four integral components. Today, we present the final piece: credibility. Alongside chemistry, character, and …

Entertainment

Weakley Residents Enjoy Strawberry Moon

The first full moon of the summer, a “strawberry moon” was a beautiful site for Weakley County residents Friday, June 21, who took to Facebook to share their photos. Viewers were able to …

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Extreme heat, wildfires and weather events: Prepare for the unexpected this summer, inside and outside the home
(BPT) - Wildfires and extreme weather conditions have brought greater attention to poor air quality, and while some areas may be more affected than others, air quality and pollution are still a major …
Standout college athletes competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics
BestColleges highlights several of the standout student-athletes who qualified to compete for Team USA at this year's Summer Olympics in Paris.
Marine Toys for Tots' Christmas in July Campaign Delivers Hope to Children in Need
Marine Toys for Tots' Christmas in July Campaign Delivers Hope to Children in Need
(NewsUSA) - Marine Toys for Tots, best known as the Nation's premier children's Christmastime charity, doesn't wait until the holiday season to support children in need. Toys for Tots has evolved …
The 5 most popular international summer travel destinations in 2024
Airalo compiled a ranking of the five most popular international summer travel destinations using information from Google Flights.
Give Your Grilling Game a Flavor Boost: 3 tips to make summer meals deliciously memorable
(Family Features) Make sure your grill game is on fire this summer. The right prepping, seasoning and grilling techniques can help you serve your favorite foods.