Gooch, Orton Out as Airport Board Members
Following a strange twist at Monday morning’s Obion County Commission meeting, the Everett-Stewart Regional Airport board chairman was not retained. Commissioner Donnie Braswell, who was one of three members of the airport study committee, submitted recommendations by
Local utility district receives $8M for gas pipeline in Weakley Co.
West Tennessee Utility District has received over $8 million from the USDA to install 44 miles of gas pipeline in Weakley County. Tennessee Rural Development State Director Jim Tracy says West Tennessee Public Utility District received an
Memphis fugitive captured in Union City after attempted murder in Dresden
A federal fugitive from Memphis was captured in Union City early Saturday morning after shooting a man in Dresden and holding his elderly mother at gunpoint. Dresden Police Chief Steve Howe says after an eight hour manhunt,
Advance tickets on sale now for 51st UTM Spring College Rodeo
Advance tickets are now on sale for the 51st Annual UT Martin Spring College Rodeo. The award-winning rodeo will be Thursday, April 11 through Saturday, April 13 at the Ned McWherter Ag Pavillion on the campus of
Westview’s Callins named Jackson Sun Athlete of the Week
Westview Lady Charger Alexis Callins has been named the Jackson Sun Girl Athlete of the Week. Callins had 34 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, and five steals during the Lady Chargers’ run in the TSSAA State Tournament.
Martin Police investigating early Sunday shooting
The Martin Police Department is investigating a shooting early Sunday morning at the Slide and Ride Saloon in Martin. Assistant Chief Phillip Fuqua says around 12:30 Sunday morning, Patrol Captain Eric Reed was in the area of